Tests confirm doping scandalIrish Racing was yesterday hit with a doping controversy of its own when it was confirmed that the John Joe Walsh-rained Tobar…Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Hamouse should win for KinaneIt's yet another busy domestic Saturday, with meetings at Cork and Navan, and it's at Navan where Hamouse and Michael Kinane …Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
One More Spin to pay dividendsGowran Park has the stage all to itself tomorrow, and while nothing is likely to finish the 16-runner Borris Handicap in such…Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Ballerina for Gold CupPat Flynn confirmed yesterday that the star novice hurdler, French Ballerina, will take her chance in next Wednesday's Ascot …Fri Jun 12 1998 - 01:00
Second Empire for EclipseThe Epsom Derby flop Second Empire is set to run next in the Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on July 4thThu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
Meehan scores with Tumbleweed RidgeThe Limerick-born and Lambourn-based trainer Brian Meehan saddled his first winner in Ireland when the enterprisingly ridden …Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
Ahern again takes the honours with doubleTo quote the immortal phrase, it was deja vu all over again at Laytown last night when the champion apprentice Eddie Ahern made…Wed Jun 10 1998 - 01:00
Burden Of Proof has a strong case for defenceLeopardstown is the first track faced with the test of what to do when competing against a month of World Cup footballWed Jun 10 1998 - 01:00
Gordi goes for Gold CupGordi has been given the go-ahead to run in next week's Ascot Gold Cup by Dermot WeldWed Jun 10 1998 - 01:00
Ahern for more successThe unique experience of Laytown gets its 1998 go-ahead this evening when the tide recedes enough to allow a six-race card on…Tue Jun 09 1998 - 01:00
Dabaya is Ascot hopefulAfter the dramatics of Epsom, the focus now switches to next week's Royal Ascot festival, where a strong Irish raiding party …Tue Jun 09 1998 - 01:00
Punters left to rue low rating of High RiseIn many ways, Saturday's Vodafone Epsom Derby revolved around the only colt never to have been beaten and the only colt never…Mon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
King of Kings may retireThe brilliant career of the 2,000 Guineas winner King Of Kings appears to be overMon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
Eddery has thirst for first on kingly coltOne would think Pat Eddery would agree with an American horseplayer's recent assertion that "second sucks"Sat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
Greek Dance to deny O'Brien and ruin Irish partyWith four Irish-trained colts going to post for this afternoon's Vodafone Epsom Derby, there has rarely been a numerically stronger…Sat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
Shahtoush in styleShahtoush set the stage up perfectly for her stable companions in today's Derby when producing an exhilarating Oaks winning performance…Sat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
Oaks centre stage despite absence of Cape VerdiWith the blanket coverage given to the various permutations of Ballydoyle's Derby plans, the run up to today's Oaks and Coronation…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
Risk Material has the grit and talent to winMichael Kinane dashes back from Epsom to ride at the Curragh this evening, principally to partner Two-Twenty-Two in the Group…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
Eddery teams up with Derby mountPat Eddery will get on the back of King Of Kings for the first time this morning when he takes his intended Epsom Derby mount…Thu Jun 04 1998 - 01:00
Multeen Jet looks partOne of those increasingly rare visitors, a six-race card, touches down at Tipperary this evening, and Multeen Jet looks the horse…Thu Jun 04 1998 - 01:00
Threat of soft ground a worry for O'BrienThe Vodafone Epsom Derby took yet another twist yesterday when Aidan O'Brien announced that Second Empire and King Of Kings will…Wed Jun 03 1998 - 01:00
Riszard is nappedA newly laid track extension gets its premiere at Tramore this evening when the feature of the seven-race card is the £10,000…Tue Jun 02 1998 - 01:00
Lidanna swoops late to take sprintMichael Kinane got into Group-winning form in Epsom Derby week when he pounced late on Lidanna to land yesterday's Group Three…Tue Jun 02 1998 - 01:00
Saratoga Springs fails to sparkleMinutes after Saratoga Springs had finished fourth in yesterday's French Derby to Dream Well, Aidan O'Brien found himself sitting…Mon Jun 01 1998 - 01:00
Storm Cove should benefit from her experienceThe glut of comparatively mediocre racing continues this weekend with three meetings at home headed by today's Gowran fixture…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
Cool Saratoga Springs can do the necessarySaratoga Springs, the laidback colt who never puts in a full effort when half will do, can become the third Irish-trained horse…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
O'Brien to stick to flatAidan O'Brien has confirmed he will no longer be training jumpers from his Piltown stable, but will instead concentrate on his…Sat May 30 1998 - 01:00
O'Brien checks course at EpsomThe countdown to the Derby continued yesterday when Aidan O'Brien visited EpsomFri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Walsh to join the big boysThe champion amateur jockey, Ruby Walsh, will start the 1998-99 jumps season at Tralee on Monday as a professionalFri May 29 1998 - 01:00
Start with HazaramaIt's a bumper Friday with racing at Wexford and Down Royal, and it's appropriate that John Murtagh looks the rider to get the…Fri May 29 1998 - 01:00
First winner of career for HarrisIt may have been a nondescript evening for most of the sparse crowd at Fairyhouse yesterday but not for apprentice Neil Harris…Thu May 28 1998 - 01:00
Tarbaan looks bestThe fact that the executive felt the need to call an inspection emphasises how firm the going is likely to be at Clonmel this…Thu May 28 1998 - 01:00
Leamhog set to complete hat-trickAs sure a sign of summer as any is the start of racing at Kilbeggan, and the Co Westmeath track will be in its element this evening…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Bemused reaction to Second EmpireBemused. That was the reaction of most after Saturday's Hibernia Irish 2,000 Guineas at the CurraghMon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Spencer's fairytale victory on TarasconTarascon pulled off an almost fairytale success in yesterday's Airlie Coolmore Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh when guided…Mon May 25 1998 - 01:00
Heed My Warning good valueIt's 14 years since Con Collins, one of the doyens of racehorse training on the Curragh, landed his only classic victory to date…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
O'Brien's Empire building 2,000 GuineasKing Of Kings returned to the track with a win in the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas, Saratoga Springs did the same in the Dante at …Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
Second Empire definiteSecond Empire was last night confirmed a runner in tomorrow's Hibernia Irish 2,000 Guineas at the CurraghFri May 22 1998 - 01:00
Ballerina skips past the fieldThe Champion Hurdle contender French Ballerina emphasised her versatility by winning the Savel Beg Stakes for the second year…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
Roche on Sharp CatchChristy Roche has elected to ride Sharp Catch from the strong Aidan O'Brien entry for Sunday's Airlie-Coolmore Irish 1,000 Guineas…Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
Desert Fox bestYet another eight-race card at Tipperary today will test the stamina of punters, but Desert Fox can make the evening quicken …Thu May 21 1998 - 01:00
French Ballerina for repeat winThe top class novice hurdler, French Ballerina, can show her durability as well as talent by winning this evening's listed Saval…Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Second Empire set to make Guineas returnAidan O'Brien gave the strongest hint yet that Second Empire will reappear in Saturday's Hibernia Irish 2,000 Guineas at the …Wed May 20 1998 - 01:00
Second Empire enters reckoning for GuineasAidan O'Brien's classic team got a further boost yesterday when the one time Epsom Derby favourite Second Empire was declared…Tue May 19 1998 - 01:00
Cable Beach nappedThis evening's seven-race Roscommon card should be a very pleasant affair if the good weather continues, and the punters pleasure…Mon May 18 1998 - 01:00
As Royal can return Foley to the winning enclosureWith Danoli on the sidelines, Tom Foley's name has been largely away from the headlines in recent months but that can be rectified…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Beldarian can win the battle for OxxThree OF the biggest battalions in racing take each other on in today's EBF Race in Cork and Beldarian is taken to win the battle…Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Sea Birds Treasure lucky to keep raceThe Navan stewards didn't get much time to settle into their stride yesterday evening before being called into action after the…Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
Flood hope is nappedFor an older horse two-mile maiden, today's Roscrea Maiden at Clonmel is a hot little race, and the top class bumper performer…Thu May 14 1998 - 01:00
