Fairyhouse hat-trick beckons for MullinsJust 23 horses remain in contention to line up for Sunday’s Grade One prizes at Fairyhouse’s “Winter Festival” which provides…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Best to come for Last InstalmentLast Instalment might have become something of a “forgotten horse” among Gigginstown Stud’s powerful list of potential Cheltenham…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Gordon Lord Byron to take chance in Sha Tin MileRACING: If Gordon Lord Byron can make it “Lucky 13” in Sunday week’s Longines Hong Kong International Mile it will place him…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Fairyhouse confident of Winter Festival cardRACING: Despite recent deluges, the Fairyhouse authorities are heading towards this weekend’s “Winter Festival” confident that…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
If you're looking for a cheat, Armstrong not Dettori is the real dealTipping Point Charles Barkley has over a foot on Frankie Dettori, and, as befits his “Round Mound of Rebound” nickname, is well…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Gibney targets Hennessy Gold Cup with Lion Na BearnaiIt is 29 nine years since Bright Highway was the last official winner of the Hennessy Gold Cup, but Co Meath trainer Tom Gibney…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Whipless Russell keeps his cool on BayDropping your whip in the closing stages with Tony McCoy in hot pursuit is any jockey’s nightmare, but Davy Russell and Tofino…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Police will be hard nut to crackRACING: Hidden Cyclone’s trainer “Shark” Hanlon is hoping to take a softy-softly approach towards the Lexus Chase at Christmas…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
O'Donoghue goes for glory in Japan CupRACING: It is seven years since an overseas raider has landed the Japan Cup but Irish jockey Colm O’Donoghue on board Jakkalberry…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Blow for Meade Go Native put downRACING: Noel Meade was dealt a blow yesterday when Champion Hurdle hope Go Native had to be put down after breaking a leg on…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Tassie to make it third time luckyRACING: Conditions are sure to be testing at Fairyhouse this afternoon but that should only help Silver Tassie and Nina Carberry…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Navan earmarked for Don Cossack's jumping debutRACING: Navan will host the €80,000 Ladbrokes Troytown Chase on Sunday, as well as the Grade Two Monksfield Hurdle, but the …Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Dettori must wait to discover fate over positive drug testRACING: It appears Frankie Dettori must endure another wait before discovering what penalties await him over September’s positive…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
O'Donoghue looking to join elite group in JapanRACING: Colm O’Donoghue will attempt to join the very elite of Irish jockeys when he teams up with Jakkalberry in Sunday’s Japan…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Day of reckoning for Dettori after positive drugs testFrankie Dettori has enjoyed some of his greatest triumphs in Paris but is widely expected to endure a career nadir today when…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Oscars Well unscathed from his travels at PunchestownOscars Well endured a precarious time at Punchestown on Sunday but has emerged unscathed from his travels.Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Star turn Sizing to line outRACING : Sizing Europe remains on track to provide star-appeal to Thursday’s Grade Two feature at Clonmel.Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Stepanek likely to prove a substantial thorn in Spain's sideTIPPING POINT: The 100th Davis Cup final begins on Friday in Prague where the Czech Republic has chosen to play Spain on a hard…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Mullins keeps options open for Champagne FeverRACING: Willie Mullins is pondering options for his outstanding bumper champion Champagne Fever who has been given Grade One…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Flemenstar to grab the headlinesNAVAN PREVIEW: The story of Flemenstar and trainer Peter Casey promises to be a constant headline-grabbing thread running through…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Hisaabaat may be just what the doctor ordered after Flemington flopNAAS PREVIEW: Dr Ronan Lambe’s well-known purple colours didn’t figure at the end of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup when Galileo’s …Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Wingtips set to make it a lucky 13 at FairyhouseWingtips has his 13th career start at Fairyhouse today and it can prove a lucky one for Tony Martin’s high class hurdler, writes…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Flemenstar in Navan frameFlemenstar remains on track to kick off a campaign over the minimum distance of two miles in Sunday’s Fortria Chase at Navan …Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Moyglare Stud invests €3.35 million on top mare SwitchThe world-famous Moyglare Stud in Maynooth has paid $4.3 million (€3Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Viztoria and Murtagh on Paris missionRACING: It may be November but the 2013 Classics will still be at the forefront of minds in Paris today when Johnny Murtagh …Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Hisaabaat may clash with old rival at NaasRACING: Last season’s top Irish juveniles Hisaabaat and Ut De Sivola could clash again in Saturday’s Grade Three feature at …Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
George Vancouver one in a millionRACING: Yet again European presumption ran into Breeders’ Cup reality when George Vancouver provided a rare chink of light for…Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
How Vintage Crop and a racing genius changed the Melbourne Cup foreverTIPPING POINT: Want to know how old you really are? Those of a certain age, think back to your youthful pomp, say a couple of…Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Whelan signs off with double and apprentice titleRACING : Jockey Ronan Whelan celebrated landing Ireland’s apprentice riders’ title with a double – including a first ever Listed…Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Hat-trick seeker Galileo's probes highRACING: The Dermot Weld team are taking a softly-softly approach with Galileo’s Choice towards tomorrow morning’s Melbourne …Mon Nov 05 2012 - 00:00
Wise Dan to outsmart O'Brien coltRACING : AS IRELAND’S most successful ever Breeders’ Cup trainer, Aidan O’Brien is the perfect fit to fly the Irish flag solo…Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Sizing Europe aiming to make it third time luckyRACING: THE WEATHER looks like conspiring to aid Sizing Europe’s attempt to make it third time lucky over three miles at Down…Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Ireland set to go global over next few weeksRACING: BRITAIN’S “CHAMPIONS Day” turned into an Irish benefit with four winners last weekend and Ireland’s international racing…Wed Oct 24 2012 - 01:00
Mor may take centre stageTHE HUGELY tough and consistent Leitir Mor could take centre stage himself for a change at Leopardstown on Saturday if lining…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
O'Brien has six in Racing PostIT WILL require an exceptional performance in Britain’s final Group race of the season for anything to dislodge Dawn Approach…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
McDonogh on the Aga Khan radarWHILE SPECULATION continues about a possible formal link-up between Frankie Dettori and Coolmore, an announcement is expected…Tue Oct 23 2012 - 01:00
Rite Of Passage may take on Big Buck's in World HurdleRACING: FRANKEL’S OFF to the breeding shed and Excelebration is going to the Breeders’ Cup but Rite Of Passage’s World Hurdle…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Dettori's future up in the air as deal with Godolphin endsRACING: THERE MAY be 900 miles between Naas and Milan but even Joseph O’Brien’s 7 to 1 double at the Co Kildare track yesterday…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
All eyes on Frankel as he makes final bowRACING: IT’S CALLED “Champions Day” but Ascot this afternoon is all about one horse for which the label ‘champion’ is barely…Sat Oct 20 2012 - 01:00
Benbulben gets career over fences under wayMOUNT BENBULBEN was one of the leading novice hurdlers in Ireland last season and trainer Gordon Elliott believes he could be…Wed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Hisaabaat is one to rely onRACING: HISAABAAT CAN provide a smooth segue into the upcoming winter action by landing the final race of the Curragh’s 2012…Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
Grogan savours Katla' s successRACING: SOME OF the world’s most powerful bloodstock teams have tasted Group One glory at the Curragh in 2012, but none enjoyed…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Warm order Excelebration to take chance in QEII StakesRACING: EXCELEBRATION WILL join Frankel at Ascot for Saturday’s “Champions Day” card but will be spared another clash with the…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Pearl ready to shineRACING/ROSCOMMON: IT’S A long way from Toronto to Roscommon, where there will be a precautionary track inspection at Roscommon…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Camelot on the mendRACING NEWS: REPORTS FROM Coolmore Stud indicate the triple-classic winner Camelot is making good progress after his colic surgery…Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Bolger goes for high five with DawnRACING PREVIEWS: TRANS-ATLANTIC IRISH racing interest will stretch from the Czech Republic to Canada this weekend with Dawn …Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Weld targets Ascot for long-awaited return of Rite Of PassageRACING : RITE OF Passage enjoyed his finest hour in the 2010 Gold Cup and Dermot Weld plans to take him back to Ascot on Saturday…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Navan preview: O'Brien may spring another star turnRACING : AN END-OF-TERM midweek flat fixture at Navan may not spell glamour but these meetings often throw up future stars and…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Irish contingent in pursuit of $3m Canadian prize-moneyRACING: CANADA HAS become a popular location for many Irish people recently and Ireland’s trainers will get in on the act this…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
Dawn Approach out to complete unbeaten seasonRACING/NEWMARKET: DAWN APPROACH will attempt to put the seal on a perfect unbeaten season in Saturday’s Dubai Dewhurst Stakes…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
