Wachman rules out AscotDavid Wachman wasted no time ruling out a trip to Royal Ascot for the flying filly Damson after she kept her unbeaten record …Tue Jun 08 2004 - 01:00
North Light eyes doubleNorth Light has been installed as a 6 to 4 favourite to complete the English-Irish Derby double at the end of the month.Tue Jun 08 2004 - 01:00
Light gets it just rightEpsom Derby report: The BBC commentator Jim McGrath didn't get it quite as wrong as he thought when he looked at the re-run …Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Auntie Beeb gets all hot and sweaty above at the DownsTV View: The BBC's Epsom Derby coverage began with the sound of a lawnmower that hadn't tasted oil in a while starting upMon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Misty can reach winning heightsA Listed race for a Group One classic is hardly a fair swap but Misty Heights can put the smile back on Dermot Weld's face by…Sat Jun 05 2004 - 01:00
Dettori fired up for first victoryEPSOM DERBY PREVIEW: The Derby has witnessed some pretty remarkable stories over its 225-year history but if Frankie Dettori…Sat Jun 05 2004 - 01:00
Shes a Peach best suited to scaling the hillIt's no Derby but if the top weight Shes A Peach can win the first division of the mile-and-a-half handicap at Tramore today …Sat Jun 05 2004 - 01:00
Rosy for D'AnjouRacing/Leopardstown preview: Now that he has proved his ability at a mile, D'Anjou looks the most likely solution to tonight…Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien turns to KentRacing News and preview: Aidan O'Brien has turned to well- known physio Liz Kent to help him get the Derby favourite Yeats to…Tue Jun 01 2004 - 01:00
Trainers to work it outNews and Preview: Vital midweek workouts will determine final running plans as both Aidan O'Brien and Dermot Weld go in search…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Walsh in ParisRuby Walsh is in Paris tomorrow for the big Auteuil meeting where he rides the Pat Hughes-trained Montayral in the French Gold…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
All is fine after Yeats canterJamie Spencer teamed up with the Derby favourite Yeats for a pre-Epsom workout at Ballydoyle yesterday morning.Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
Weld colt set for Italian DerbyFairyhouse preview: Relaxed Gesture is a probable starter in Sunday's Italian Derby as the Irish look to make their mark on …Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Meath set for a step up in FranceThe Aidan O'Brien-trained Meath has earned his own shot at Classic glory and will be aimed at the French Derby at Chantilly.Tue May 25 2004 - 01:00
Duke puts the locals in placeThe late Duke of Devonshire achieved a certain notoriety in life through his use of the "V" sign and there remained a sense of…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Yeats remains on trackAidan O'Brien insisted again yesterday that the Derby favourite, Yeats, remains on course to try and retain his unbeaten record…Mon May 24 2004 - 01:00
Cat's form too cool for GuineasNews round-up: Jamie Spencer will now ride the ante-post each-way gamble Grand Reward in the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Hourigan has no problemMichael Hourigan insisted yesterday that is not worried about who will ride Beef Or Salmon next season after Timmy Murphy's decision…Thu May 20 2004 - 01:00
Attraction evens for historic doubleNews and preview: Attraction is rated as low as evens favourite to complete a historic English-Irish 1,000 Guineas double at…Wed May 19 2004 - 01:00
Azamour favourite to fill Oxx's trophy chestRACING/Irish 2,000 Guineas News: Azamour, the horse John Oxx rates as his best ever chance of winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas…Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
Wests Awake hat-trick bidRoscommon on a Monday evening is a sure sign of summer and the first fixture of 2004 at the western venue features Wests Awake…Mon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Warrior has breedingThe most illustrious winners' list of any of the 15 races on offer tomorrow must be the very first at Gowran, where Hard Warrior…Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
Pius has credentialsStay-at-home punters will be able to look at recorded highlights of Aidan O'Brien's triple Group One challenge at tomorrow's …Sat May 15 2004 - 01:00
It's still all talk and no picturesTELEVISION COVERAGE: Horse Racing Ireland are involved in talks with the two British-based television groups over future coverage…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
Haafhd odds look generous Racing News round-upThe Newmarket 2,000 Guineas winner Haafhd is rated just fourth best by the bookmakers if he does travel to the Curragh on Saturday…Thu May 13 2004 - 01:00
One Cool Cat ticking over nicelyRacing News and previews: One Cool Cat continues to receive top marks in his preparation for Saturday week's Boylesports Irish…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Karramalu can deliverRacing Preview: Jamie Spencer's determination to hang on to his clear early lead in the jockeys table is shown by his presence…Tue May 11 2004 - 01:00
Pius heads French bidAidan O'Brien's Guineas expedition to Newmarket ended in disaster but he will be hoping that Antonius Pius has better luck in…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Yeats stays on targetYeats remains at the top of the Epsom Derby betting after retaining his unbeaten record at Leopardstown yesterday with a display…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Attraction gets green light to attempt doubleNews and previews: The unbeaten 1,000 Guineas heroine, Attraction, has been given the green light to attempt a double up in …Sat May 08 2004 - 01:00
Darabanka looks smartRACING NEWS: John Oxx and Michael Kinane will team up for Barati in the Derby Trial but before that they will travel to Wexford…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Cat may yet run at the CurraghRACING: Aidan O'Brien has confirmed that Yeats will have his final Epsom Derby warm-up at Leopardstown on Sunday but the Ballydoyle…Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
Brian Boru can repel raidersRacing/ News: Back on home ground Aidan O'Brien will be hoping that Brian Boru can get the Ballydoyle team back into the wining…Mon May 03 2004 - 01:00
Cat all set to lick Classic creamOne Cool Cat so impressed Aidan O'Brien as a two year-old that he threatened to knock a door into his bedroom to keep him near…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Relaxed Kinane still the one to watchNo one knows better than Michael Kinane the weight of expectation Jamie Spencer will be under in today's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Maharib due for Vintage outingThe Dermot Weld-trained Maharib should be the appropriate winner of tomorrow's Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Jack High appears a good dealAfter the thrills of the four-day festival, the 2003-04 National Hunt season fizzles out somewhat at Punchestown today, but punters…Sat May 01 2004 - 01:00
Going could boost Rooster ahead of Hardy EustaceBoth the Hardy Eustace and Rooster Booster camps were fancying their chances yesterday ahead of their much awaited rematch in…Fri Apr 30 2004 - 01:00
Iris's Gift should take this mouth-watering clashRACING / Punchestown Preview: Jonjo O'Neill looks to have a stranglehold on today's Ballymore Properties Champion Stayers Hurdle…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Golden display by Beef Or SalmonRACING - Punchestown Report: Beef Or Salmon left it until the end of the season to unleash his best but it was worth the wait…Thu Apr 29 2004 - 01:00
Flyer set for KemptonRACING: Punchestown report: Moscow Flyer might have fluffed some of his jumping lines in the past but the star chaser gave a…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
Spencer faces dangerous riding chargeRacing News round-up: Just 48 hours before his 2,000 Guineas date with One Cool Cat, Ballydoyle's number one jockey Jamie Spencer…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Rely on Fair ReplacementRacing Cork preview and Fairyhouse report: The Curragh trainer Jim Gorman has an outstanding record in the opening sprint handicap…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Xenophon heads betting despite chasing recordRacing: The Tony Martin-trained Xenophon has never won over fences but that hasn't stopped some bookmakers installing him as…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer stands up to be countedRACING: It's almost a year until the 2005 Queen Mother Champion Chase but as Moscow Flyer passed the Martell Melling Chase winning…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Hedgehunter chases gloryRACING: Some locals may be tempted to ring the monopolies commission after the Martell Grand National, because Hedgehunter looks…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Weld eyes warm-up race for SwallowRacing News: Dermot Weld is leaning towards giving his major 2,000 Guineas hope Grey Swallow a pre-classic warm up at Leopardstown…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Live Irish coverage thrown in doubtRacing: This week's closure of the attheraces channel in Britain has also thrown the proposed live coverage of Irish racing …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Bookies like look of Irish contingent in NationalRacing: Despite the defection of Timbera, bookmakers still rate the chances of a fourth Grand National success in six years …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Sheehy's Rathgar Beau and Paddy's Girl disqualifiedRacing: The Turf Club's Appeals & Referrals Committee yesterday disqualified two winners trained by "Dusty" Sheehy in February…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
