Foxchapel King to be crownedFlorida Pearl tackles a supposed Punchestown bogey in today's Heineken Gold CupWed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Carberry in Grade One formStrong run edged out Killultagh Storm in an epic finish to the BMW Chase but the opening day festival highlight left the runner…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Ladies Cup gets the go aheadIRISH RACING/News: The first of the two cross-country races at the Punchestown festival will go ahead tomorrow - but over a …Mon Apr 22 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to get back on trackJohn Murtagh has had a comparatively slow start to the season but he could almost double his total at today's all-flat card at…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Bailey on standby for JohannesburgMichael Kinane was yesterday considering his options regarding a possible appeal against the seven-day ban he picked up at Newmarket…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Bannow Bay to miss PunchestownRACING/News Round-up: Bannow Bay will miss out on another clash with Limestone Lad at Punchestown next week after picking up…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg for USRacing: Johannesburg has been given the green light to "run for the roses" in the Kentucky Derby.Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Naas 'best' for all-weather trackRACING: NAAS racecourse received Dermot Weld's backing yesterday as the most suitable site for Ireland's proposed new all-weather…Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Weld team has plenty of qualityRACING: Dermot Weld steered his jeep towards the Curragh's sun soaked plain yesterday and declared: "It's a bit like Dubai - …Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral's impressive formHigh Chaparral propelled himself to second favouritism for the Epsom Derby with a stunning seven-length success in yesterday'…Mon Apr 15 2002 - 01:00
Kinane on travelsRACING/Leopardstown and Listowel previews: Michael Kinane travels to Listowel today to ride the Ballydoyle newcomer Nostradamus…Sat Apr 13 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien may go to KentuckyRACING/News: Aidan O'Brien yesterday rejuvenated hopes that Johannesburg may yet run in the Kentucky Derby with a final decision…Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Doubts about Roche pairIRISH RACING/News and preview: Christy Roche yesterday warned that the unbeaten star novice Like-A-Butterfly will not appear…Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Limestone may be switchedRACING/News round-up: Limestone Lad is on target for a probable tilt at the Kevin McManus Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing works wellRACING/News: Hawk Wing pleased his connections after working over a mile at the Curragh yesterday.Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg loses recordRACING/Curragh Report: His unbeaten record is finished, and an attempt at the Kentucky Derby looks a forlorn hope, but there…Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Trip to suit UpmanshipRACING/Aintree: Only Flagship Uberalles could better Native Upmanship at Cheltenham, and the Irish star is fancied to gain winning…Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
No stopping MeadeFAIRYHOUSE REPORT: Noel Meade wound up a bumper Easter Festival with another pair of winners at Fairyhouse yesterday.Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
Pearl to make amendsAINTREE FESTIVAL: A total of 11 Irish-trained horses are scheduled to run on the opening day of the Grand National meeting and…Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
Hawk skips Guineas warm-upNEWS: Hawk Wing, as short as 9 to 2 favourite for the Sagitta 2,000 Guineas, will not have a warm-up race before the first Classic…Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
O'Dwyer in hot seatRACING: The Grand Annual winner Fadoudal Du Cochet can provide jockey Conor O'Dwyer with a measure of consolation for missing…Wed Apr 03 2002 - 01:00
Swan makes historyRACING: The ex-champion jump jockey, Charlie Swan, might be giving the current champion Flat jockey, Pat Smullen, a call after…Wed Apr 03 2002 - 01:00
Davenport Milenium back to best in Mullins doubleRACING/Fairyhouse report and preview: Davenport Milenium carried the colours of the big Aintree Grand National hope Alexander…Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Top weight worries WalshIRISH GRAND NATIONAL: Commanche Court, runner- up in the Gold Cup only 18 days ago, is almost certain to start favourite to …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Goss may have edge over tired opponentsThe Powers Gold Label Novice Hurdle is the main support to the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today and with many of the …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Commanche Court clear Fairyhouse favouriteRACING/News and Previews: Commanche Court is a 5 to 1 favourite for Monday's Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National after 18…Sat Mar 30 2002 - 00:00
Kinane and Oxx open Flat season with a flourishRACING/Curragh report: Michael Kinane got off to a flier on the opening day of the Flat season at the Curragh yesterday with…Mon Mar 25 2002 - 00:00
Barring Order can get Oxx off to a flyerIRISH RACING/Weekend preview: Another Irish Flat season begins tomorrow on the back of all-time high prize-money and record …Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
O'Brien team at LingfieldRACING: The cream of Aidan O'Brien's classic hopefuls, including Johannesburg, Hawk Wing and Rock of Gibraltar, made a surprise…Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly set to run at PunchestownRACING: Like-a-Butterfly will have one more race this season, at Punchestown next month, and the unbeaten star will then be …Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Tendulkar opens for O'BrienIRISH RACING/News: The Dewhurst Stakes third, Tendulkar, is set to kick-start the new flat season for Ballydoyle on Sunday, …Tue Mar 19 2002 - 00:00
Istabraq decisionA decision on whether or not Istabraq will race again is likely to be made this week.Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Florida may run at LiverpoolThe Gold Cup flop, Florida Pearl, will try and pick up his second big English pot of the season in Liverpool's Martell Cup - …Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Hutchinson in double formJust three days after leading up the Gold Cup second Commanche Court at Cheltenham, Gary Hutchinson tasted double success at …Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Swan waits as Baracouda swoopsCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: The word "bittersweet" was being freely bandied around to describe Charlie Swan's day after the French …Fri Mar 15 2002 - 00:00
Pipe and Geraghty on non-trier rulingThe English champion trainer Martin Pipe was last night considering a Jockey Club appeal after one of his runners was judged …Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Pizarro veers to victory for IrishPizarro retrieved an otherwise blank day for the Irish at Cheltenham with a dramatic win in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Florida Pearl to snatch Gold glory for MullinsReach for the aspirin because this Gold Cup is a headache just waiting to happen.Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Swan gets off mark in a hurryLike-A-Butterfly is as low as 10 to 1 favourite to recover the Champion Hurdle crown next year for JP McManus after getting the…Wed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
O'Dwyer bids for Florida rideRACING/Cheltenham News: Willie Mullins is delaying naming a replacement for the prized ride on Florida Pearl in Thursday's Tote…Mon Mar 11 2002 - 00:00
Geraghty to keep fires goingRACING : Barry Geraghty has an enviable book of Cheltenham rides, headed by the Gold Cup hope Alexander Banquet and the Arkle…Sat Mar 09 2002 - 00:00
Threat of fast going a worry for RocheRACING/CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS ROUND UP: Like-a-Butterfly eased slightly in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle market yesterday amid…Fri Mar 08 2002 - 00:00
McCoy to partner Supreme Developer in BumperRACING : Tony McCoy will ride the Tony Mullins-trained Supreme Developer in next week's Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.Thu Mar 07 2002 - 00:00
Istabraq returned 'stiff'RACING: Aidan O'Brien yesterday revealed that Istabraq came home "a little bit stiff" after his work out at Leopardstown last…Tue Mar 05 2002 - 00:00
Stunning workout by FloridaRACING/Leopardstown Report: Florida Pearl lit up a gloomy Leopardstown yesterday evening with two stunning pieces of work that…Mon Mar 04 2002 - 00:00
Festival workouts to be the main focus Dispute is settledRACING: Florida Pearl and Alexander Banquet will lead the post-race workouts at Leopardstown tomorrow as the count down to …Sat Mar 02 2002 - 00:00
Inspection at FairyhouseAn inspection at 4.00 p.m. today could see Fairyhouse's scheduled meeting on Saturday called off.Thu Feb 28 2002 - 00:00
Mullins has strong Festival teamRACING/News: Willie Mullins reports that it is "all systems go" for Cheltenham with a Festival team of up to 11 horses.Thu Feb 28 2002 - 00:00
Istabraq enjoys his Leopardstown visitRACING: Istabraq swaggered through a workout at Leopardstown racecourse yesterday, leaving him very much "on target" for a historic…Wed Feb 27 2002 - 00:00
Newhall keeps race after appealRACING: Willie Mullin's appeal to the Turf Club against the demotion of Scolardy from first place at Leopardstown 16 days ago…Tue Feb 26 2002 - 00:00
