Trip takes its toll on Vinnie RoeRACING/News Round-Up: Vinnie Roe has begun the final leg of his preparation for the Melbourne Cup with Dermot Weld admitting…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral set for CupRACING: Aidan O'Brien indicated yesterday that High Chaparral is likely to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf as the strength of …Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Dettori guides Marienbard homeRACING: It was billed as the clash of the Derby winners but Marienbard, the oldest horse in the race, trumped the lot of them…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Finity set to thwart Ballydoyle teamRACING: Aidan O'Brien was out of luck with his two-year-old runners at Newmarket through the week but he unveils a substantial…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Weld sends Dress To Thrill to NewmarketRACING: Pat Smullen will forego the Curragh tomorrow to ride Dress To Thrill in Newmarket's Sun Chariot Stakes.Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Ground conditions may see Rebelline bypassing FranceRACING: Kevin Prendergast is losing hope of running his star filly Rebelline in Sunday's Prix de l'Opera and has nominated Newmarket…Thu Oct 03 2002 - 01:00
Kinane set to ride Tomahawk in Middle ParkRACING: The indications are that Michael Kinane will ride Tomahawk from the Aidan O'Brien quartet in tomorrow's Middle Park …Wed Oct 02 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral heads challengeRACING/News: High Chaparral will be the flagship runner in an extensive Irish challenge for this week's Group One bonanza.Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Officials resign over HRI planRACING: The chairman and vice-chairman of Punchestown have resigned in protest at Horse Racing Ireland's proposed rescue plan…Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Ascot raid by O'BrienRacing: The $6.4 million Van Nistelrooy looks likely to try and get back on the winning trail in Saturday's Royal Lodge Stakes…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Punchestown's plightRacing: The Kildare Hunt Club has up to six weeks to decide if they will accept Horse Racing Ireland's rescue package for Punchestown…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Wotsitooya is nappedRacing: Only Rockholm Boy came between Wotsitooya and Galway Plate glory but compensation could be waiting in today's Guinness…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Pasteur springs surpriseListowel Festival: Pasteur, described by his trainer as a "funny little devil", confirmed the pattern of this year's Listowel…Wed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Rely on Tender CoveRACING: Take the jumps out of the Lartigue Hurdle and Tender Cove would be a short price: with them in, the Paddy Mullins runner…Tue Sept 24 2002 - 01:00
Hawk in the wingsRACING: The first seven-day Listowel festival kicks off a hugely important racing week that by the end will see many eyes trained…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Mkuzi to give Murtagh a liftIRISH RACING: John Murtagh was a midweek market springer in the betting for the jockeys' championship and the support might …Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Desert Glow to deliver the goodsIRISH RACING: The Listowel authorities will continue to water ahead of Monday's festival kick-off but the ground yesterday remained…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
All systems go for VinnieRACING: Vinnie Roe has been given a provisional green light to challenge for the Melbourne Cup.Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Ballyconnell bestRACING: Aidan O'Brien is set to try and restart his plundering of Europe's top two-year-old races with Miguel Cervantes at Newbury…Thu Sept 19 2002 - 01:00
Smullen determined not to give up title without a fightRACING: Pat Smullen's recent winning streak has taken him to within three winners of Michael Kinane in the jockeys' championship…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
Hobbs targets NationalRACING: Two of the most powerful yards in Britain are targeting next week's Listowel feature, the Guinness Kerry National.Tue Sept 17 2002 - 01:00
Godolphin purchase of Pugin 'a shrewd move'RACING: Godolphin's purchase of the Irish St Leger runner-up, Pugin, has been described as a "very shrewd move" by Vinnie Roe…Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Refuse to Bend goes straight for victoryRACING: Refuse To Bend lived up to his name in the Aga Khan Stud Stakes, inflicting a substantial leak in the $6Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Weld to review conditionsRACING: Dermot Weld will "review" the ground conditions at the Curragh tomorrow morning ahead of Vinnie Roe's intended attempt…Sat Sept 14 2002 - 01:00
Van Nistelrooy set to graduateRACING: High Chaparral's defection from tomorrow's Prix Niel insures the Ballydoyle Sunday focus will be on Van Nistelrooy's…Sat Sept 14 2002 - 01:00
Kinane on boardRACING: Michael Kinane will be on board Sholokhov as Aidan O'Brien goes in search of a second success in a row in tomorrow's…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
Weld to review conditionsRACING: Dermot Weld will "review" the ground conditions at the Curragh tomorrow morning ahead of Vinnie Roe's intended attempt…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
Kinane may miss out on Chaparral rideRACING: Michael Kinane could miss out on riding High Chaparral for the third time this year if the rising star Van Nistelrooy…Thu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe in great order for double Leger attemptRACING: Vinnie Roe was yesterday made a warm favourite for his double attempt on the Jefferson Smurfit Irish St Leger and received…Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Sorcerous to land Oyster for O'BrienRACING: Sorcerous is on a retrieval mission in more ways than one at Galway todayTue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Wing may race over a mileRACING: A return to racing over a mile is being considered for Hawk Wing with the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in 18 days…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar in seventh heavenRACING: Aidan O'Brien hailed Rock Of Gibraltar as "a truly great horse" after the colt galloped his way into the history books…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Grandera shows classRACING: Aidan O'Brien has said he sleeps better when things have gone wrong because he knows what he has to do: in which case…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to ride Common WorldHORSE RACING: John Murtagh will try for a second career success in the Irish Champion Stakes aboard the English outsider Common…Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing ready for Champion testRACING: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Hawk Wing will get the nod over High Chaparral to run in Saturday's Irish Champion …Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing ready for Champion testRACING: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Hawk Wing will get the nod over High Chaparral to run in Saturday's Irish Champion …Mon Sept 02 2002 - 01:00
Mail The Desert a first for DrowneRACING: Mail The Desert gave her jockey Steve Drowne a first success in Ireland in yesterday's Moyglare Stud Stakes.Mon Sept 02 2002 - 01:00
Reach For The Moon to continue O'Brien's dominanceRACING: Reach For The Moon gets the chance to turn her $1Sat Aug 31 2002 - 01:00
Danaskaya set to take her chanceRACING: Danaskaya is expected to be confirmed a runner for the Moyglare Stud Stakes at this morning's declaration stage.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Nayef may runRACING: Nayef emerged yesterday as a surprise contender for tomorrow week's Irish Champion Stakes.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien five-strong for LegerRACING: Sholokov and Ballingarry, second and third respectively in the Irish Derby, head a five-strong Aidan O'Brien entry for…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Reach For The Moon is O'Brien's sole hopeRACING/Tralee Preview: Reach For The Moon will be Aidan O'Brien's sole hope for a third Moyglare Stud success in a row at the…Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien waits on fitness reportsRACING: Rock of Gibraltar has a trio of possible comeback races as the Ballydoyle classic crop continue to recover from the …Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Concern for MansellRACING: The medical team attending the injured jockey Jimmy Mansell are hoping he can be taken off a life-support machine in…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Hanabad to go one betterRACING: The John Oxx-Johnny Murtagh team are the hottest act in town at the moment and they can emphasise the point at Tipperary…Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien's pair to clash againRACING: Spartacus and Marino Marini could face each other for the second time in a fortnight in Sunday's Prix Morny at Deauville…Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
Rely on AlbrightonRACING: English trainer Fulke Johnson Houghton has confirmed the Shergar Cup winner Tout Seul a runner in Saturday's Tattersalls…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie rewards SmullenRACING: Pat Smullen's overnight trek from Chicago paid off in style at Leopardstown yesterday where Vinnie Roe began his Melbourne…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Sheer Tenby bestRACING: The Tramore authorities will hope their summer festival can come to an uneventful end this weekend but the weather that…Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
Hectic weekend for SmullenRACING: As hectic weekends go, Pat Smullen's will take some beating with a schedule that begins in Chicago tonight and ends …Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
