Irrawaddy set for York Tramore officials optimisticIRISH RACING/News: Irrawaddy could lead the Ballydoyle assault on another Gimcrack Stakes if he stays clear of the coughing …Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral doubtRACING: Aidan O'Brien has conceded he is facing a battle with time to have the dual Derby winner High Chaparral ready for the…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Gowran test for BallydoyleRACING: There will be an even greater focus than normal on the Ballydoyle runners at Gowran tonight after confirmation that …Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Quarter Moon heads for Yorkshire OaksRACING: Aidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that the filly, Quarter Moon, a Moyglare winner at two but placed in four top-flight…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Hard to oppose Wensum DancerWensum Dancer goes for a third win in a week at Wexford today and only the brave or the foolish will look forward to taking her…Sat Aug 10 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to ride Hannon's TacitusRACING NEWS: John Murtagh will tackle the Ballydoyle battalion in Sunday's Independent Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes on the English…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Queens Wharf looks the pickGALWAY PREVIEW/DAY 5: Michael Kinane returns from Goodwood for the ride on Queens Wharf in the Guinness Handicap tonight.Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Balapour is just the tonic for BradyRACING: The unfashionable Balapour will try to spike some of racing's biggest guns and secure an emotional success in today…Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Wotsitooya looks spot on for the PlateRACING: It takes a dogged attitude to climb the hill to Galway Plate success, and Wotsitooya can stare the opposition down today…Wed Jul 31 2002 - 01:00
Masani should deny the visitorsRACING: Gateman will have to defy topweight and tradition in the McDonogh Handicap but the English raider is still set to play…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Kilcash Castle doubt for PlateRACING: Kilcash Castle, who is as low as 9-1 second favourite for the Hewlett-Packard Galway Plate, is not a certain starter…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Nistelrooy to strike for O'BrienRACING: Bach has been re-routed from the King George to try to fill in a rare blank for Aidan O'Brien in today's Meld Stakes…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Rock heads O'Brien teamRACING: Rock of Gibralter remains on course for a possible sixth Group One success in a row in Wednesday's Sussex Stakes at Goodwood…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Van Nistelrooy may reappear at the CurraghRACING: The $6.4 million Van Nistelrooy could make the second start of his career in Saturday's Flame Of Tara Tyros Stakes.Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
No chases at KillarneyRACING: The Killarney authorities insist they will have no problems running off the four-day festival set to start on Monday…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Statue Of Liberty doubtAidan O'Brien is holding fire on committing the 2,000 Guineas favourite Statue Of Liberty to Saturday's Anglesey Stakes until…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Racing news: Quarter Moon is odds-on for OaksQuarter Moon is a hot odds-on favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien with a sixth classic success of the season in Sunday's Darley…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Milan ruled out for seasonRACING: Aidan O'Brien yesterday ruled out a comeback this season for MilanTue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
Williams sisters will continue to be big noisesTV VIEW: Those of a certain vintage saw the future on Saturday afternoon, watched awe struck, and then sighed nostalgically …Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien targets July Cup at Newmarket for LandseerRACING: Aidan O'Brien's Group One tally could reach double figures for the season with Landseer a likely starter in Thursday…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Late show expected to attract big crowdRACING: Leopardstown's experimental fixture goes ahead this evening with the 5Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
No Excuse Needed may be excusedRACING: Michael Kinane warms up for Hawk Wing in tomorrow's eclipse with a trip to Limerick this evening for four rides.Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar may miss July CupRACING : Plans for Rock Of Gibraltar's next race are undecided, with the colt far from certain to appear in next week's Darley…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral leads home an O'Brien 1-2-3RACING/Budweiser Irish Derby : High Chaparral led a historic clean sweep for Aidan O'Brien in yesterday's Budweiser Irish Derby…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Robinson's tactics rewardedRACING/Hunston Pretty Polly Stakes : Philip Robinson might still be feeling the physical effects of a dramatic fall in the …Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Hannon does it yet againRACING: Richard Hannon continued his domination of Ireland's sales races with Hurricane Alan in last night's Goffs Challenge…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Distance right for Wrong KeyRACING: Following a pair of gallant efforts in both the French and Irish 1,000 Guineas, Wrong Key looks set to hit the Group…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Weld hopes for timely turn in weatherIRISH RACING/News and Leopardstown report: Dermot Weld is pinning his hopes on the weather as he prepares In Time's Eye for …Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral long odds-onRACING/Budweiser Irish Derby : High Chaparral is an almost unbackable favourite for the Budweiser Irish Derby after yesterday…Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Both sides stand firm in evening card rowRACING: The chances of a showdown between racing's ruling body and the trainers' association increased yesterday with the confirmation…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Act One could miss Derby clash with ChaparralThe Curragh authorities are anxiously awaiting news of whether Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby clash between High Chaparral and…Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg to improveRACING: Johannesburg will be the centre of Aidan O'Brien's and Michael Kinane's attention today but the Group One focus will…Sat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe is up for CupRACING/Royal Ascot: Dermot Weld yesterday repeated his belief that if Vinnie Roe stays the trip in the Ascot Gold Cup he will…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Sophisticat firm fancyAidan O'Brien has had more than his share of warm favourites this week but he will have three chances in the Coronation Stakes…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Victory Craft good enoughRACING : The going forecast for Down Royal tonight is a surprising "good to firm" but that hasn't stopped ground problems.Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe is up for CupRACING/Royal Ascot: Dermot Weld yesterday repeated his belief that if Vinnie Roe stays the trip in the Ascot Gold Cup he will…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Rock Of Gibraltar to complete rare trebleRACING: It's 33 years since Right Tack completed the classic generation's mile Triple Crown but Rock Of Gibraltar will be odds…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
Mullins sends warning shotsWillie Mullins yesterday emphasised the Trainers' Association's determination to oppose Leopardstown's planned Saturday evening…Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh set to ride Landseer at AscotJohn Murtagh feasted off Michael Kinane's leftovers at Epsom and is again poised to step in for some prized rides at Royal Ascot…Sat Jun 15 2002 - 01:00
2,000 Guineas winners to clash at Royal AscotThe 2,000 Guineas heroes, Rock Of Gibraltar and Landseer, in the St James's Palace Stakes, will head Aidan O'Brien's ultra powerful…Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:00
Derby duo to be kept apartHORSE RACING: High Chaparral and Hawk Wing are unlikely to face each other again after their epic clash in Saturday's Epsom …Mon Jun 10 2002 - 01:00
Dettori excels on KazziaRACING : Kazzia gave Godolphin a 2-1 lead over their great rivals from Ballydoyle in the British Classics this season with a…Sat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
It's got to be High ChaparralIt's nine years since Michael Kinane picked up Pat Eddery's leftover and won the DerbySat Jun 08 2002 - 01:00
Mellow looks good each-wayRACING/Oaks preview: Aidan O'Brien sends four fillies into the Oaks on a high-powered recce ahead of tomorrow's Epsom Derby.Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Melody is sweet in openerKILBEGGAN/Preview: Ikdam Melody looks the type to get punters off to a flying start at Kilbeggan this evening.Fri Jun 07 2002 - 01:00
Kinane on Wing if conditions are 'fast'RACING/News : Aidan O'Brien is expected to walk the Epsom Derby track today but Michael Kinane has all but committed himself…Wed Jun 05 2002 - 01:00
Threat to evening meeting resistedRACING/Irish round-up : Horse-racing's ruling body is standing firm against a threat by the trainers association to boycott …Mon Jun 03 2002 - 01:00
Kinane chooses DiaghilevNEWS: Michael Kinane has chosen Diaghilev from the Ballydoyle team for tomorrow's French Derby as Aidan O'Brien goes in search…Sat Jun 01 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe odds shorten for the Ascot Gold CupVinnie Roe was cut to 7 to 2 favourite for the Ascot Gold Cup after a scintillating return to action in last night's Saval Beg…Fri May 31 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh likely to ride Kinane rejectGodolphin's booking of Jamie Spencer for Moon Ballad in Saturday week's Epsom Derby has left the way open for John Murtagh to…Thu May 30 2002 - 01:00
