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
Weld delays decision on Derby challengeRACING/News and Fairyhouse preview : Dermot Weld has postponed a decision about running In Time's Eye in the Epsom Derby until…Wed May 29 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar saunters homeRACING/Curragh Saturday Report: Rock Of Gibraltar sauntered into the history books on Saturday, becoming just the fifth colt…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Gossamer makes amendsRACING/Curragh Sunday Report: The pony-sized Gossamer abruptly disrupted the dominance of the Ballydoyle battalion with a scintillating…Mon May 27 2002 - 01:00
Kournakova to serve up a classicIRISH 1,000 GUINEAS PREVIEW: Her namesake has never won a title but Kournakova could end up the punters choice for tomorrow'…Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar looks rock steadyRACING/Irish 2,000 Guineas: Rock of Gibraltar will start long odds-on to secure another piece of history for Aidan O'Brien in…Sat May 25 2002 - 01:00
Fallon is booked for Rome raceKieren Fallon is on standby to ride Ballingarry in Sunday's Derby Italiano.Thu May 23 2002 - 01:00
Dismay over GuineasRACING/News : The Curragh management could not hide their dismay yesterday when just 11 horses were left in the Entenmann's …Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien odds-on for DerbyAidan O'Brien is odds-on to win his second Epsom Derby in a row after weekend confirmation that Hawk Wing's next start will be…Mon May 20 2002 - 01:00
Nashwan Rose in Italian OaksIRISH RACING/Sunday previews: Irish-trained horses have already picked up classic races this season in Britain and France and…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Evening fixture in disputeIRISH RACING/Sunday previews : The Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh has said every effort will be made to…Sat May 18 2002 - 01:00
Anxious wait for RebellineRACING/Irish News: Kevin Prendergast faces an anxious wait before knowing if he will be able to run Rebelline in Sunday's Prix…Wed May 15 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien decides not to run Sorcerous at YorkRACING: Aidan O'Brien's Derby dark horse, Sorcerous, will not run in tomorrow's Dante Stakes at York.Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Weld eyes EpsomRACING: Dermot Weld is giving serious consideration to running In Time's Eye in the Epsom Derby.Tue May 14 2002 - 01:00
Top sprinter Mozart diesLast year's champion European sprinter Mozart died at Coolmore Stud yesterday morningMon May 13 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral looks bestRACING: High Chaparral has just four opponents at Leopardstown tomorrow as he continues to follow the route to Epsom taken by…Sat May 11 2002 - 01:00
Charger goes for French GuineasRACING/News : It has been confirmed that Rum Charger will bid for classic glory in Sunday's Dubai Poule d'Essai des Pouliches…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Hopes bright for Milan's recoveryRACING: A decision is likely to be made today about a possible operation for the injured St Leger winner, Milan, but the chances…Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
Rebelline cashes in on Milan injuryRACING: The Coolmore-Ballydoyle superpower suffered a rare reverse at the Curragh yesterday when the Doncaster St Leger winner…Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
Hawk may take flight in Irish GuineasRACING/ News and Preview: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that the Derby favourite, Hawk Wing, could take his chance in the Entenmann…Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien draws first bloodRACING/Guineas Review: It's not often a Classic winner is overshadowed by the horse he has just beaten but that is what happened…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Milenium takes another scalpThe novice Davenport Milenium has rocketed to the top of the 2003 Smurfit Champion Hurdle market after winning his second Grade…Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Kinane to miss Kentucky DerbyAaidan O'Brien is holding fire on naming his jockey team for next Saturday's Kentucky Derby after Michael Kinane lost his appeal…Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Rely on Ned KellyHORSE RACING: Illness denied Ned Kelly a pop at the Champion Hurdle proper but a victory in today's Punchestown version can …Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Limestone Lad takes centre stageHORSE RACING: Just two months after incurring a near fatal injury, the remarkable Limestone Lad picked up the 30th victory of…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Florida Pearl steals the showThose who doubted Florida Pearl's resolution were put in their place when Ireland's top chaser powered to Heineken Gold Cup glory…Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Balapour to cheer BradyRACING/Punchestown Preview: Popular trainer Oliver Brady is confident he will be exercising his vocal chords after Balapour …Thu Apr 25 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
Foxchapel King to be crownedFlorida Pearl tackles a supposed Punchestown bogey in today's Heineken Gold CupWed 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
