Kinane believes in YesterdayRacing Irish Guineas reports: As Yesterday powered to success in the Entenmann's Irish 1,000 Guineas, there must have been one…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
Napper Tandy can strike for BolgerRacing: Aidan O'Brien has five chances to score a fifth Entenmann's Irish 2,000 Guineas in seven years, but weight of numbers…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Six Perfections can blaze a trail homeRacing: Just eight runners means tomorrow's Entenmann's Irish 1,000 Guineas field is the smallest in 64 years but it does reflect…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Makhlab takes his chanceRACING: The British challenge for the Irish 2,000 Guineas continued to strengthen yesterday with the news that the Horris Hill…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
Milan conditions are right for NashwanRACING: Dermot Weld confirmed yesterday that he will resume the classic chase with Miss Nashwan in Sunday's Italian Oaks in …Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Leading sire Danehill killedRACING: Coolmore Stud's top international stallion Danehill has been killed in a freak accidentWed May 14 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien may have to explain commentsRACING NEWS: The Turf Club said yesterday they would probably want to talk to Aidan O'Brien regarding comments attributed to…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien team may be fiveAidan O'Brien indicated yesterday he could take a substantial team to Epsom aiming for what would be a historic third Derby success…Tue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Oxx happy with AlamsharRacing: Alamshar has emerged unscathed from his Derrinstown Derby Trial success at Leopardstownon Sunday and trainer John Oxx…Tue May 13 2003 - 01:00
Alamshar just shades trialRacing Leopardstown report: Alamshar's narrow success in yesterday's Derrinstown Derby Trial satisfied his connections but left…Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Tiger eyes DerbyRacing News and preview: Aidan O'Brien said yesterday that the 2,000 Guineas flop Hold That Tiger could run next in the Epsom…Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Alamshar to shade it if he gets the all clearRacing Weekend preview: Alamshar is scheduled to put his Classic credentials on the line at Leopardstown tomorrow but only after…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
TV options open Racing newsRACING: Horse Racing Ireland insisted yesterday that it will probably be the end of July before a decision is taken regarding…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Curragh target ColoriRACING: The Curragh authorities have targeted the Italian star La Vie Dei Colori as a possible starter for the Entenmann's Irish…Fri May 09 2003 - 01:00
Wathab looks a safer bet Irish PreviewsRACING: The start of evening action is a sure sign of a busy racing calendar to come and just to reinforce the point there are…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Refuse To Bend aimed at Epsom DerbyRACING: Dermot Weld has strongly indicated that the 2000 Guineas winner, Refuse To Bend, will run next in the Epsom DerbyMon May 05 2003 - 01:00
Weather has given Weld upper handRacing: It's 22 years since Dermot Weld had his only previous success in an English classic but there is growing confidence …Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Champions elect set to be crownedRacing: Paul Carberry and Noel Meade will be crowned champions on the final day of the 2002/03 season at Punchestown this afternoon…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Back In Front set for famous doubleRACING/Punchestown preview: Back In Front has recent history on his side as he goes in search of a famous double on the final…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Spectroscope can pass this examinationSpectroscope might be the "no-brainer" bet at Punchestown today but sometimes the big race answer can be the one staring you …Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Tomahawk goes to Newmarket Racing News round-upAidan O'Brien yesterday gave Tomahawk the green light to join stable mate Hold That Tiger in Saturday's Sagitta 2,000 Guineas…Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Hourigan's grounds for pessimismWhat had looked like being the highlight of the Punchestown Festival was yesterday threatening to turn into a damp squib over…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Fallon judges it perfectlyRACING: Kieren Fallon was the toast of punters at Epsom's first meeting of the year yesterday as he secured a 38 to 1 double…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Weld still undecidedRACING: A decision on whether Refuse To Bend will run in the Sagitta 2,000 Guineas won't be taken until just days before the…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Chapparal run doubtRACING: The dual-Derby and Breeders Cup hero High Chaparral could have his first start of the season postponed due to a setback…Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Walsh excels on KillultaghFairyhouse Report: Killultagh Storm narrowly won yesterday's Dan Moore Handicap Chase and trainer Willie Mullins was in no doubt…Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Greywell for GeraghtyRacing: Barry Geraghty can get a potentially lucrative Easter weekend off to a good start at Cork todaySat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Davids Lad top weightRacing: Twenty-three horses have been declared for Monday's Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National, with Davids Lad top weight…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Tomahawk on his travelsRACING: Tomahawk is on course to continue his Guineas preparation at Longchamp on Sunday.Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Fairyhouse insist course will be safeRACING/News round-up: The Fairyhouse authorities have insisted they are confident of providing good ground for Monday's Powers…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Fairyhouse start wateringIRISH RACING: Fairyhouse yesterday started watering ahead of their Grand National meeting which starts on Sunday.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Boru still on trackRacing: Brian Boru remains a 4 to 1 favourite for the Epsom Derby after working over a mile and a quarter after racing yesterday…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Youlneverwalkalone improvingRACING: Hopes are growing that Youlneverwalkalone's racing career might not be over.Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Tiger eyes GuineasRacing News: Hold That Tiger is on track for the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas after pleasing Michael Kinane and Aidan O'Brien in …Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Channon a real ForceRacing/Curragh report: Monty's Pass might have brought the Grand National crown to the Curragh yesterday but the Gladness Stakes…Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Plaudits as Swan bows outRacing: Charlie Swan failed to end his glittering riding career on a winner when Like-A-Butterfly managed only third in the …Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
End of era as Swan retiresRacing News Like-A-Butterfly will be Charlie Swan's last ride in the Martell Cognac Aintree Hurdle todaySat Apr 05 2003 - 01:00
Native looks bestRACING/Today's Preview: Native Upmanship usually falls between two stools in the top championship races but today's Martell …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Limerick gets breakTipperary, in 13 days' time, and Cork, on May 5th, have stepped in to take up the meetings lost due to the temporary closure …Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien puts Tiger on hold for GladnessRACING NEWS: Aidan O'Brien has not finally committed the 2,000 Guineas favourite Hold That Tiger to a reappearance in Sunday…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Water poured on punters' hopesRACING/Grand National News: Owner JP McManus and trainer Christy Roche threw serious doubts yesterday on the chances of Youlneverwalkalone…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Final blow for Davids LadRACING: The chances of Davids Lad running in next Saturday's Martell Grand National at Aintree finally looked to have disappeared…Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Wotsitooya well weightedRACING: Cork has the limelight to itself tomorrow and Wotsitooya can claim centre stage.Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Florida to bypass AintreeRACING: Florida Pearl will avoid next week's Aintree Grand National meeting and instead wait to try and repeat last year's Heineken…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Strike avertedRACING/News: A potential strike by racecourse doctors that would have brought racing to a halt in Ireland was averted last night…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Alamshar on familiar routeRACING/Preview: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru may be on course to reappear in the Ballysax Stakes next month but so is…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Favourite on courseRACING NEWS: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru worked after racing at the Curragh yesterday and is on course to reappear …Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Go Roger Go looks the pickRACING/Navan preview: A number of horses out of luck at Cheltenham return to action at Navan today where the feature is the …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Tomahawk to give O'Brien ideal startRACING/Flat Season Opens at the Curragh: A potentially momentous season kicks off at the Curragh tomorrow with the champion …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Butterfly set for AintreeRACING: Like-A-Butterfly is being lined up to run in the Martell Aintree Hurdle by trainer Christy Roche.Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
