Play it again Rough QuestTwo years ago the evidence that Rough Quest would win the Martell Grand National practically screamed off the pageSat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Opera Hat's win tinged by One Man's demiseFour Irish-trained winners in an afternoonSat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Istabraq looks outstandingIt only emphasises the special appeal of the Grand National that Istabraq will have to be content with playing a supporting role…Sat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Police warn National hoaxersThere will be a huge security presence for today's Martell Grand National, for which 60,000 people are expected at Aintree racecourse…Sat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
Stevens `happy'The American jockey Gary Stevens rode the Racing Post Trophy winner Saratoga Springs in work at Ballydoyle yesterday in what …Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
O'Hehir renews linkA famous Irish link with the Aintree Grand National is re-established on Saturday when RTE's Tony O'Hehir will be part of BBC…Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
Irish challenge reduced to twoTime For A Run was confirmed as a non-runner in Saturday's Martell Grand National at Aintree by trainer Edward O'Grady yesterday…Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
Hourigan waits on Dorans plansDorans Pride's trainer, Michael Hourigan, was noncommittal yesterday about whether his stable star would be allowed to take his…Wed Apr 01 1998 - 01:00
One Man shows he is a real championThose who had doubted the enigmatic grey One Man left Cheltenham last night with the taste of crow in their mouths after the …Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:00
Dorans Pride ready for golden momentCheltenham After gorging for two days already, possibly only Cheltenham could whet the appetite so much for the third and final…Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:00
Irish banker a true pearlThe dream lives on. Florida Pearl, the latest Irish star to be stuck with the label of the new Arkle, defied stamina doubts to…Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:00
`Brilliant day' as cool man Mullins justifies banker status at the meetingCarlow trainer Willie Mullins was the coolest man among the 45,000 crowd in Cheltenham yesterday evening which was surprising…Thu Mar 19 1998 - 00:00
Joe Walsh (Minister for Agriculture)In the main race of all, the Gold Cup, I would love to see Dorans Pride come out on topSat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
Griffin training permit is withdrawnThe Co Kilkenny permit holder Eoin Griffin had his permit to train withdrawn by the Turf Club for the period March 14th to June…Sat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
Larry Tompkins (Cork football manager)I backed Istabraq ante-post before he won the Sun Alliance last year and I think he looks the outstanding bet again this time…Sat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
Jim Aiken (Concert Promoter)As someone who goes to the races principally to make a fool of myself, my advice may not be the most reliable but I think if …Sat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
Inis Cara to give Hourigan ammunitionThe highlight of the comparative weekend calm before the Cheltenham storm is today's final of the £15,000 Stallion Owners Handicap…Sat Mar 14 1998 - 00:00
River Rock may cause upsetWith the abandonment of Listowel, Leopardstown has the weekend to itself tomorrow, and although we are on the eve of Cheltenham…Sat Mar 07 1998 - 00:00
Miss Orchestra to land potIt might be labouring under a rather grandiose title but today's £10,500 Jameson Ulster National at Downpatrick is still an attractive…Wed Mar 04 1998 - 00:00
Bourke's licence withdrawnWicklow trainer Willie Bourke had his licence withdrawn for six months (March 8th-August 31st) at Turf Club inquiry yesterday…Sat Feb 28 1998 - 00:00
Ballygowan Beauty worth supportingLeaving Cert student Paul Hourigan has used his weekends away from school to build up an entirely justifiable reputation as one…Sat Feb 28 1998 - 00:00
Boss Doyle faces a simple assignmentThose who believe Florida Pearl to be the Irish banker of the Cheltenham festival will expect nothing else but encouragement …Sat Feb 28 1998 - 00:00
Follow Meade for trebleFollowing trainer Noel Meade at his local track Navan is a policy that has paid off for punters in the past so adopting the attitude…Sat Feb 21 1998 - 00:00
Noble Thyne looks bestLast year, Theatreworld used a success in Gowran's Red Mills Trial Hurdle as preparation for a gallant second place in the Champion…Sat Feb 21 1998 - 00:00
Cheltenham confidence in new watering systemDespite an almost two-week dry spell that is forecast to continue, the Cheltenham executive are confident of producing good ground…Tue Feb 17 1998 - 00:00
Dardjini is improvingNoel Meade yesterday gave Dardjini a 50-50 chance of making the Guinness Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham festivalTue Feb 17 1998 - 00:00
Folliday has clear chanceConor O'Dwyer can warm up for his Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup date on Imperial Call with a winner at Naas today for Arthur Moore…Sat Feb 07 1998 - 00:00
Imperial Call to recapture best formTomorrow's card at Leopardstown justifies the term star-studdedSat Feb 07 1998 - 00:00
Dunwoody taken to record trebleRichard Dunwoody's Irish visits so far this season have amassed an impressive total of 38 winners, and it may be that the three…Thu Feb 05 1998 - 00:00
Sutherland happy with Imperial CallThe bookmakers believe Sunday's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown looks like turning into a match between Imperial Call…Wed Feb 04 1998 - 00:00
Mixed bag of fortune for visiting MurphyAfter the thrilling heights of guiding See More Business to the top of the Gold Cup market at Cheltenham on Saturday, Timmy Murphy…Mon Feb 02 1998 - 00:00
Klairon Davis shows some old sparkleKlairon Davis indicated he will be a formidable Champion Chase contender again when winning at Fairyhouse on SaturdayMon Feb 02 1998 - 00:00
Danoli to miss LeopardstownDanoli is out of Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown and will probably miss the rest of the season after sustaining a …Mon Feb 02 1998 - 00:00
Time for Klairon Davis to show his credentialsKlairon Davis' Cheltenham preparation gets serious at Fairyhouse today when his Champion Chase credentials are yet again put …Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00
Liver Bird may prove too strongThe wonderfully consistent Private Peace makes a quick reappearance in the Grade 3 Novices Chase at Naas tomorrow but may have…Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00
Letterlee stays on her feet while favourites hit the dirtThe novice Letterlee provided permit holder Tom Cahill and jockey Shay Barry with the most memorable day of their careers by …Fri Jan 30 1998 - 00:00
Tell The Nipper has strong claims in ThyestesAfter countless headlines about dope, stopping horses and police arrests, the somewhat bemused racing circus recommences in Ireland…Thu Jan 29 1998 - 00:00
Treacy wins appeal over 21-day banTommy Treacy yesterday won his appeal against a 21-day ban and is free to take the ride on Danoli in Sunday week's Hennessy Cognac…Wed Jan 28 1998 - 00:00
Suny Bay to miss big Leopardstown chaseSuny Bay will not attempt a Hennessy double on Sunday week, for trainer Charlie Brooks reported yesterday that the grey will …Wed Jan 28 1998 - 00:00
Swan looks for repeat treble actCharlie Swan can warm up for tomorrow's big date on Istabraq with another confidence inspiring treble at Thurles todaySat Jan 24 1998 - 00:00
Istabraq taken to win comfortablyOne of the few things we can take for granted this weekend is that more than one punter will be banking on Istabraq when trying…Sat Jan 24 1998 - 00:00
Durkan dies aged 31John Durkan, the former amateur rider, died yesterday morning after a bravely endured battle against leukaemiaFri Jan 23 1998 - 00:00
Swan can celebrate on ZaffaranCharlie Swan celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday and the eight-times champion jockey can get a belated present when he goes…Wed Jan 21 1998 - 00:00
Istabraq looks certain to start at cramped odds on SundayLambourn trainer Jim Old yesterday declared Collier Bay a "unlikely runner" in Sunday's AIG Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown…Tue Jan 20 1998 - 00:00
Taaffe records first doubleThe sheen on the outstanding Cheltenham prospect Florida Pearl now appears even more glossy after Delphi Lodge ignited Tom Taaffe…Mon Jan 19 1998 - 00:00
Istabraq to face only domestic oppositionIstabraq could end up facing just domestic competition in Sunday's £50,000 AIG Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.Mon Jan 19 1998 - 00:00
Dunwoody impressed by Sarsfield The ManRichard Dunwoody celebrated his 34th birthday with a double at Fairyhouse yesterday, and in the imposing shape of Sarsfield The…Mon Jan 19 1998 - 00:00
