Lady may stake Champion Hurdle claim in BulaBrave Inca is already one of the favourites for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle and trainer Colm Murphy is considering sending his…Tue Nov 22 2005 - 00:00
Home comfort suits BeefHis record away from home may be less than brilliant but Beef Or Salmon can prove yet again today at Down Royal that when it …Sat Nov 05 2005 - 00:00
Attrition likely to take his placeNews round-up The indications last night were that Ireland's new chasing star, War Of Attrition, may yet take his chance against…Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Feathard Lady is in good shapeColm Murphy might be keeping his major Champion Hurdle contender Brave Inca in reserve but the Co Wexford trainer is sending …Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Duel of stars still on the menuNews round-up: The clash between Beef Or Salmon and the rising young star of Irish steeeplechasing, War Of Attrition, looks …Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Makybe Diva shows her class with another cup winMelbourne Cup: It's no exaggeration to say that Australia woke up this morning to a new sporting world because in the land where…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Weld's Melbourne dream could turn into nightmareNews : Events could be conspiring against a fairytale outcome to Vinnie Roe's Melbourne Cup farewell but the Dermot Weld team…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Busy time for FallonKieren Fallon will be a busy man at Belmont Park tonight with five Breeders' Cup rides for Aidan O'Brien, but the former champion…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Tipperary trainer bannedThe Co Tipperary trainer Michael Byrne has been warned off Ireland's racetracks until at least next August after being found …Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Irish team will run on LasixRacing News round-up: The entire Irish team at tomorrow evening's Breeders' Cup spectacular in New York will race on medication…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Senior steward warns jockeysIrish Racing News: The Turf Club yesterday insisted they will come down hard on jockeys if their behaviour on Ireland's racetracks…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Rely on Mountain in mile maidenNavan preview: Aidan O'Brien's main focus will be on Belmont Park and his five-strong team for the Breeders' Cup, but the champion…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
HRI takes control of FairyhouseFairyhouse racecourse has officially become one of the tracks operating under the umbrella of the sport's State-financed ruling…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Irish chances hit by rainBreeders' Cup news: Aidan O'Brien's five-strong squad for the Breeders' Cup are set to arrive in New York today and provide …Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien marches on two frontsIt will be another big international weekend for Irish-trained horses with Aidan O'Brien launching a major assault on Britain…Sat Oct 22 2005 - 01:00
Reform Act looks bestThe British champion jockey-elect Jamie Spencer teams up with Dermot Weld at the Curragh tomorrow where Reform Act will be fancied…Sat Oct 22 2005 - 01:00
Kicking King to open his accountPunchestown Preview: Tom Taaffe has already described Kicking King's return to action at Punchestown today as a cobweb-blowing…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie progressing nicelyVinnie Roe's progress towards a career finale in the Melbourne Cup is starting to go more smoothly, so much so that his trainer…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Smullen to make returnIreland's champion jockey-elect Pat Smullen will make his return to action on board last year's Irish Derby-winner Grey Swallow…Tue Oct 18 2005 - 01:00
Majestic Times looks ready to deliverThe Listed Abergwaun Stakes is the highlight at Cork this afternoon and the five furlong sprint looks like providing the Brazilian…Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Oratorio's options openNews : Oratorio is favourite to complete a unique treble in Saturday's Champion Stakes and if he does come through the Newmarket…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie over colic scareIreland's star stayer Vinnie Roe arrived safely in Australia yesterday but had to come through an in-flight medical scare before…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
Septimus a first for SmithCurragh report : Séamus Heffernan successfully stepped in for Kieren Fallon on board the odds-on favourite Septimus who provided…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Fallon gets bad doseNews round-up : Food poisoning was blamed yesterday for Kieren Fallon's absence from the Curragh after the top jockey also missed…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Ansar the best in small fieldA three-runner field is something of a bum dividend for today's National Lottery Agent Champion Chase at Gowran but that won'…Sat Oct 08 2005 - 01:00
Fallon and Hurricane blow field awayRacing/Longchamp report: Kieren Fallon's mercurial career has always been one of contrasting extremes, but a Group One treble…Mon Oct 03 2005 - 01:00
Hurricane Run to complete jigsawLongchamp preview : Genuine good ground at Longchamp tomorrow could see the final piece of the jigsaw fit perfectly into place…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
Ace can pick up Grade One prizeIrish Racing : Aidan O'Brien's transatlantic reach will stretch from New York to Paris this weekend but the Ballydoyle trainer…Sat Oct 01 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien camp prepares for busy weekendIt's all hands to the pumps in the Aidan O'Brien camp for a big international Group One weekend that will be headed by Scorpion…Thu Sept 29 2005 - 01:00
Kinane set to make returnMichael Kinane is scheduled to return from injury on the Brian Meehan-trained Donna Blini in tomorrow's Group One Cheveley Park…Wed Sept 28 2005 - 01:00
Redstone ready to deliverListowel preview: A mile maiden at Listowel won't exactly compensate the John Oxx team for Azamour's absence from the Prix de…Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
Smullen still the favouriteListowel preview: Kieren Fallon has one scheduled ride at Listowel today, and another very interesting reserve in the maiden…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
A trip question for Euro LeaderToday's Guinness Kerry National boasts a mammoth €150,000 prize fund, but despite an 18-strong field the festival feature will…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Iktitaf can return from summer holidays with a bangListowel Preview and report Listowel's third day feature is the Race Supporters Lartigue Hurdle where Iktitaf looks a reasonable…Tue Sept 20 2005 - 01:00
Washington takes the plauditsCurragh report : George Washington continued his progress to next year's Classics with a convincing triumph in yesterday's Laing…Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Roe decision mid-weekDermot Weld will make a midweek decision about sending his star stayer Vinnie Roe to Australia for a third attempt at winning…Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Washington hard to oppose if he gets the all clearAnyone hoping for an unexpected clash between the top Ballydoyle juveniles George Washington and Horatio Nelson in tomorrow's…Sat Sept 17 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe to be box-office hit inCurragh Classic If Jim Sheridan directed a racing film with the sort of storyline Vinnie Roe provides he would probably be accused…Sat Sept 17 2005 - 01:00
Washington to take his chance in National StakesAidan O'Brien yesterday indicated that the red hot 2,000 Guineas favourite George Washington will take his chance at the Curragh…Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien delighted with doubleLeopardstown report : Aidan O'Brien doesn't do too much public emotion but after the momentous half hour he enjoyed on Saturday…Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Soumillon to returnNews: Christophe Soumillon will return to Ireland on Saturday for the classic ride on board Shalapour in the Irish Field St …Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Forecast now suits MotivatorThe eagerly anticipated clash between Azamour and Motivator in Saturday's Baileys Irish Champion Stakes looks to be back on if…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Rely on MotafarredNews and previews: Pat Smullen can further increase his lead at the top of the jockeys title table at Down Royal today where…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Rumplestiltskin looks a class actNews and previews: Rumplestiltskin is likely be at prohibitive odds to provide Aidan O'Brien with another Group One success …Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Motivator won't be asked to stand firmMotivator's trainer Michael Bell will travel to Leopardstown next week to have a vital inspection of the track ahead of Saturday…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Flashy Wings' Curragh dateThe Curragh is set to benefit from a change in plan for the 1,000 Guineas favourite Flashy Wings who is now set to tackle some…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Shalapour may stay at home for St LegerRACING/News round-up: John Oxx has indicated that the Irish St Leger at the Curragh rather than the English version at Doncaster…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
Wachman's Damson retired to studDavid Wachman has called time on the racing career of last season's champion Irish two-year-old filly Damson who has been retired…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Ansar's claims look soundAnsar is the star name on show at Wexford this afternoon where Dermot Weld's remarkable horse can prove how versatile he is even…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
Orpington to make amendsWeekend previews: Fairyhouse tomorrow provides the sole black type of the weekend as the Melbourne Cup entry Orpington tries…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
