In Compliance ruled out after doubts about fitnessSaturday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown has lost possibly its biggest attraction after Ireland's rising steeplechase star…Thu Feb 08 2007 - 00:00
Nickname makes a bold statementPunchestown report: A rogue mist meant that much of Nickname's impressive success was obscured to the Punchestown crowd yesterday…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
In Compliance will start in depleted fieldThe defending champion, Beef Or Salmon, could end up facing just a handful of opponents in Saturday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Condon can stretch run on DeutschlandRuby Walsh might be busy at Sandown this afternoon but that only allows Davy Condon another chance to stretch his impressive …Sat Feb 03 2007 - 00:00
Templers Hall chosenThurles Preview: Templers Hall could be the one to get Ruby Walsh onto the 101 winner mark in Ireland this season when returning…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Tactics change for MazeTom Mullins is confident that a change of tactics will help re-establish Asian Maze's credentials as a leading Smurfit Champion…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Veteran trainer Collins diesThe death took place yesterday morning of Ireland's longest-serving trainer Con Collins. He was 82.Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Irish jockey dies in fall in AustraliaRacing officials in Ireland were "shocked" yesterday by news that the Kildare jockey Damien Murphy was killed in a fall in Australia…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Only a brave man would not back IncaLeopardstown Preview : At this stage of his remarkable career it's virtually impossible to come up with new superlatives for…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Carr may yet renew festival dreamsNavan Preview: The Champion Hurdle outsider Sublimity looks to have an ideal opportunity at Navan today to successfully return…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Schindlers Hunt hard to oppose at a favourite hauntA clerical error resulting in the absence of the name of Schindlers Hunt from the list of Arkle entries at Cheltenham in March…Sat Jan 27 2007 - 00:00
Mullins allows Asian Maze to runRacing Round-Up: The top mare Asian Maze has received the green light to run in Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle after her…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Murphy's Cheeky Lady has first-rate claimsGowran Park Preview: Brave Inca's stable companion, Cheeky Lady, can kick off a potential big race double for trainer Colm Murphy…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Weld's Pride loses Fairyhouse NH raceTop flat trainer Dermot Weld has lost a "winner" from 2006 after Bobs Pride tested positive for a prohibited substance when finishing…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Brave Inca is all the rage for feature eventBrave Inca is a hot favourite to repeat last year's success in Sunday's AIG Europe Irish Champion Hurdle where he is set to again…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Distance should be ideal for Hi CloyIt's five days since the original Thurles fixture, featuring the Grade Two MacLochlainn Kinloch Brae Chase, was cancelled because…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Nickname looks one for WalshSunday Previews: Champion jockey Ruby Walsh is scheduled to be re-united with Nickname in tomorrow's Fairyhouse feature and …Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Hi Cloy may join Beef Or SalmonBeef Or Salmon could be joined in next month's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown by his stable companion Hi Cloy providing…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Racing likely to go ahead despite weatherRacing in Ireland this weekend looks like going ahead despite the recent spell of bad weather.Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Hi Cloy looks the one to beatThurles Preview: Last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup third Forget The Past has his first start of the season over fences at Thurles…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Elements to decide Celestial's race planAdrian Maguire's star mare Celestial Wave is on target to run at Gowran Park next week but the trainer insists he will not be…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Justified set to make return at FairyhouseLast season's star novice Justified will return to the scene of his greatest triumph at Fairyhouse this Sunday as he bids to …Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Mansony on track for AscotMansony remains on track to fly the flag for Ireland in Saturday's Victor Chandler Chase as Arthur Moore bids to bridge a nine…Tue Jan 16 2007 - 00:00
Barrow makes his pointLeopardstown Round-up: Pat Hughes's belief that Point Barrow was his best chance of a winner yesterday was justified in style…Mon Jan 15 2007 - 00:00
Going heavy, but goingRacing: The Leopardstown authorities said yesterday they are "very positive" about racing going ahead tomorrow despite heavy…Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Orge d'Ete looks each-way value in Pierse HurdleRacing, Leopardstown preview: Ruby Walsh's mount Quatre Heures has been one of the major ante-post gambles for the first major…Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Jayo to continue on the upPunchestown: The Dublin GAA star Jason Sherlock was in Limerick during the Christmas festival to see the horse named after …Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Support for QuatreRacing: Quatre Heures has not raced in seven months but that hasn't stopped him continuing to tumble down the betting for Leopardstown…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Farmer Brown looks the pickRacing: Philip Carberry was in winning form at Cagnes Sur Mer on the French Riviera earlier in the week and can strike on home…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Best year yet, says HRIIrish racing's ruling body have described 2006 as the sport's "most successful year ever" and reported an all-time attendance…Wed Jan 10 2007 - 00:00
Kazal keeps the purple patch going for Griffin yardNaas Report : Barry Geraghty and Kilkenny trainer Eoin Griffin will face next Sunday's Pierse Hurdle with confidence after Kazal…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Course inspection for PunchestownOfficials at Punchestown will be anxiously checking the course this morning to see if it gets the green light to host a New Year…Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Orge d'Ete and Jayo can deliver for MullinsLimerick Preview: Aran Concerto might not be running over this holiday period, but fans of Noel Meade's exciting novice will…Thu Dec 28 2006 - 00:00
Records to tumble as festivals kick offRacing : A modern-day-record crowd of over 20,000 is being tipped to cram into Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day as some of …Sat Dec 23 2006 - 00:00
Cool Cookie looks tasty for festive chaseLimerick Preview : Conor O'Dwyer's decision to bypass the delights of Leopardstown in favour of a St Stephen's Day trip to Limerick…Sat Dec 23 2006 - 00:00
Outonhisown should prove to be just thatDown Royal Preview : Shane Donohoe will have a shorter journey than most to Down Royal on Tuesday, and the trip from Cavan can…Sat Dec 23 2006 - 00:00
Dosco's rating might make him worth a gambleNavan Preview : Normally, an eve-of-Christmas meeting like today's at Navan would be described as being an opportunity for some…Sat Dec 23 2006 - 00:00
Hi Cloy winning his race against timeMichael Hourigan estimates Hi Cloy has a "seventy five per cent chance" of overcoming a foot injury to run in the King George…Wed Dec 20 2006 - 00:00
Captain set to be under ordersThe highly promising Glenfinn Captain will get the chance to step up to the Grade One plate in the St Stephen's Day highlight…Tue Dec 19 2006 - 00:00
Beef may have to settle for minor roleFairyhouse preview : Mick Fitzgerald teams up with Michael Halford's topweight Tipperary All Star in the £150,000 Handicap Hurdle…Sat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Knight looks to go one betterKnight Legend will lead a three-horse raid from Jessica Harrington's stable to Ascot today as he attempts to win his first race…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Hourigan confident Hi Cloy is readyMichael Hourigan's sole previous visit to Kempton for the King George VI Chase turned into a disaster but the Co Limerick trainer…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Leopardstown facelift not likely to begin until 2009Leopardstown's authorities are busy gearing up for the prestigious Christmas festival but longer term plans for a major facelift…Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Roche wins his appealCurragh trainer Christy Roche successfully appealed his 2,000 fine at the Turf Club yesterday over the running and riding of …Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Attrition crowned horse of the year2006 HRI Awards: The Cheltenham Gold Cup hero War Of Attrition was crowned Ireland's "Horse Of The Year" yesterday but his owner…Tue Dec 12 2006 - 00:00
Festival cut short by stormFairyhouse report: The majority of the most prestigious pre-Christmas race meeting will now be run at Fairyhouse on Wednesday…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Curragh facelift well backedThe Minister for Sports, John O'Donoghue, has urged other figures within racing to back the €100-million redevelopment of the…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Leigh claims a memorable doubleIt might not have been quite like Frankie Dettori's magnificent seven at Ascot but 22 year-old claiming rider Andrew Leigh secured…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Irish pair face KautoRacing: Fota Island and Central House travel from Ireland for today's William Hill Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, where the…Sat Dec 02 2006 - 00:00
Second Irish jockey fails drug testRacing: The classic-winning rider Warren O'Connor became the second Irish jockey this week to fail a drugs test when he was…Sat Dec 02 2006 - 00:00
