Fracas for DerbyRacing News: David Wachman yesterday committed Fracas to Saturday week's Epsom Derby after experiencing the unique Epsom track…Thu May 26 2005 - 01:00
Oxx pulls plug on EhsanJohn Oxx has pulled the plug on any lingering hopes of Ehsan running in the Vodafone Epsom Derby but hasn't ruled out a bright…Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
Dubawi earns a shot at Derby2000 Guineas report: Less than 24 hours after Dubawi restored his reputation with a scintillating success in Saturday's Boylesports…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Leading Irish quartet recognised by awardsThe connections of Irish jump racing's four superstars of 2005, Kicking King, Moscow Flyer, Hedgehunter and Hardy Eustace, all…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Saoire puts Crowley in history books1,000 Guineas report: Frances Crowley wrote her own special chapter in racing history yesterday when Saoire landed a thrilling…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
Oratorio can give O'Brien record-equalling weekendCurragh preview: Europe's two racing superpowers provide a Classic head-to-head in today's Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas but…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Maids Causeway looks value betSunday's 1,000 Guineas Preview: Only 12 months after Attraction became the first filly to complete the Newmarket-Curragh 1,000…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien has four chances to equal recordNews and Previews: Aidan O'Brien will be represented by almost half of tomorrow's Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas field as he…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Footstepsinthesand ruled out of GuineasRacing News Aidan O'Brien confirmed last night that Oratorio and not Footstepsinthesand will be the Ballydoyle number one in…Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Footstepsinthesand heads O'Brien's strong challengeFootstepsinthesand has been made favourite to complete the elusive Newmarket-Curragh double in Saturday's Boylesports Irish 2…Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Wachman denied his first Classic by ShamardalNews round-up: Indesatchel agonisingly failed by a whisker to provide his young trainer David Wachman with a first Classic success…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Treble looks on for WeldDermot Weld is putting the finishing touches to last season's Budweiser Irish Derby hero Grey Swallow for his four-year-old debut…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
Pius heads Group 1 assaultAidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon head into another international Group One weekend with Antonius Pius primed to try and achieve…Sat May 14 2005 - 01:00
Azamour will reappear in Group 1 at the CurraghAzamour remains on course for what could turn into a momentous Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh in nine days time and the …Fri May 13 2005 - 01:00
Hall to be put forwardAidan O'Brien is aiming at another possible Guineas double in France at the weekend but before that the trainer has confirmed…Mon May 09 2005 - 01:00
Yeats gets back on courseNews: Yeats makes his return to the racecourse at the Curragh this afternoon and despite coming on the back of a huge classic…Mon May 02 2005 - 01:00
Meade to finish with a flourishWeekend previews: The 2004/'05 Irish jumps season comes to a conclusion today and Noel Meade can celebrate another trainers' …Sat Apr 30 2005 - 01:00
Time for Dubawi to deliver on hypeGuineas preview: Something usually has to fill the hype horse role in the UltimatePokerSat Apr 30 2005 - 01:00
Carlys Quest gives Mercer surprise winPunchestown report: Punchestown resounded to the sound of thrown away form books yesterday after the 25 to 1 raider Carlys Quest…Fri Apr 29 2005 - 01:00
Our Ben could prove to be dark horsePunchestown/Day Three Preview: Solerina will try to follow up the 2002 success of her famous stable companion Limestone Lad…Thu Apr 28 2005 - 01:00
Kicking King promises long reignRacing/Punchestown report: Moscow Flyer's first-day defeat reminded everyone at the Punchestown festival that expectations are…Thu Apr 28 2005 - 01:00
Gypsy King could head O'Brien's Derby listFocus on Aidan O'Brien's yard: With just four more days to the 2,000 Guineas and only six weeks to the Derby there was even …Tue Apr 26 2005 - 01:00
Options open for Brave IncaRACING: Brave Inca remains on track to tackle his old rival Harchibald at Punchestown on Friday despite also holding an entry…Mon Apr 25 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien takes five-strong party to ParisRacing Weekend previews Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Virginia Waters is his likely starter in next weekend's Newmarket 1…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Punchestown going will be softThe Punchestown authorities are now forecasting "soft" ground for the entire four days of next week's festival, which will have…Sat Apr 23 2005 - 01:00
Wachman looks to follow up with FracasRACING: David Wachman and Jamie Spencer have already picked up a major British Classic trial with Indesatchel in the Greenham…Wed Apr 20 2005 - 01:00
Damson all set for goDavid Wachman yesterday happily reported "no dramas" about the 1,000 Guineas ante-post favourite Damson, and the Cashel trainer…Sat Apr 16 2005 - 01:00
Royal Paradise targets Punchestown festival returnRACING: Tom Foley has confirmed that the star novice, Royal Paradise, is on track to try to make up for his Cheltenham disappointment…Fri Apr 15 2005 - 01:00
Mullins hedges bet with RoyalWillie Mullins might have charge of the ante-post favourite for tomorrow's John Smith's Aintree Grand National, but yesterday…Fri Apr 08 2005 - 01:00
Early start to dramaRACING/Aintree preview: The Grand National's capacity for delivering a dramatic storyline remains unmatched and this time it…Thu Apr 07 2005 - 01:00
Rathgar to make amendsRacing: Rathgar Beau looked an unlucky loser at the Cheltenham Festival, but fortune already looks to be favouring him ahead…Sat Apr 02 2005 - 01:00
Walsh prompts Hedgehunter cutNews and Clonmel preview: Confirmation that Ruby Walsh will seek another double Grand National triumph on board Hedgehunter…Thu Mar 31 2005 - 01:00
McCoy allows Butterfly soarTony McCoy only rode his first Fairyhouse winner on Sunday but the British champion jockey made his mark with a vengeance yesterday…Wed Mar 30 2005 - 01:00
Carrigeen Victor the pick in Gold CupToday's Fairyhouse preview: Some great champions have won the Powers Gold Cup in the past and if there is a horse with the potential…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Carberry guides Healy's homePhilip Carberry was out of luck in the National on board Jaquouille but he had fortune very definitely on his side when winning…Tue Mar 29 2005 - 01:00
Sher Beau still unbeatenSher Beau provided the former champion amateur rider Philip Fenton with the most important success of his short training career…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Weld looks to Tasman to deliverDermot Weld's massive string of flat horses are swinging into action with a vengeance but Tasman can keep the trainer's jumping…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Marcus looks the pickFairyhouse preview and report: Arthur Moore has had a bittersweet relationship with the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National…Mon Mar 28 2005 - 01:00
Sher Beau looks fresh for the finishJust 11 days after powering up the Cheltenham hill to run a mighty third in the SunAlliance, Our Ben returns to the scene of …Sat Mar 26 2005 - 00:00
Numbersixvalverde seeks to gain a famous doubleRacing: Numbersixvalverde will attempt to follow in the footsteps of some of Irish racing's most legendary names in Easter Monday…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
War of Attrition not finished yetRacing: War Of Attrition, a disappointing favourite for the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham, is not finished for the season and will…Thu Mar 24 2005 - 00:00
Barrow unlikely to startRacing: Point Barrow might be a 10 to 1 co-favourite in some lists for the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National but his trainer…Wed Mar 23 2005 - 00:00
Rain forces Roche into rethinkRacing News: Up to now Le Coudray's principal target all season had been the Aintree Grand National but the JP McManus-owned…Tue Mar 22 2005 - 00:00
Taaffe's great hope fit to ruleThere are different theories about Kicking King going into today's Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup but it's as well that Tom Taaffe…Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Celestial Gold to make dream a realityIt's nine years since Imperial Call won the race that matters most to Irish race fans.Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Celestial Gold to make Pipe dream a realityIt's nine years since Imperial Call won the race that matters most to Irish race fans.Fri Mar 18 2005 - 00:00
Mullins hope set to rule supremeThere is a lot more than money being gambled on Rule Supreme in today's Ladbrokes World Hurdle where the remarkably versatile…Thu Mar 17 2005 - 00:00
Harrington feels no pressureRacing/Focus On Trainer Jessica Harrington: Talk to Jessica Harrington about the pressures of training Moscow Flyer for his …Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00
Never say you Missed ThatRacing/Rest of Cheltenham preview : Racecourse talk is usually cheap, but when it comes to the Champion Bumper Willie Mullins…Wed Mar 16 2005 - 00:00