O'Brien keeps Powerscourt's options openRacing Focus on Irish Champion Stakes and Haydock Sprint Cup Aidan O'Brien hasn't ruled out taking on the top stars in next …Fri Aug 27 2004 - 01:00
Rich pickings await Kinane at GoodwoodRacing News and preview Michael Kinane is set to move his attention across the Irish Sea to Goodwood on Saturday, where he will…Thu Aug 26 2004 - 01:00
Wachman books Fallon to partner Luas LineRACING: The British champion jockey Kieren Fallon is set to again team up with the Co Tipperary trainer David Wachman at Goodwood…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Azamour on trackRACING: Azamour is on course to run the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes but the Royal Ascot winner's trainer, John Oxx, admitted…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien out of luckRACING/News and preview: Russian Blue failed to extend Aidan O'Brien's excellent record in yesterday's Prix Morny and had to…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Stout's Quiff shinesNot even the mighty Shergar could secure Michael Stoute a St Leger triumph, but Quiff might just be the one to fill in the champion…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Education for apprenticesMichael Kinane and Pat Smullen could be reduced to the role of pacemakers on Saturday when they will lead a collection of apprentice…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Cool Cat has favourite tagRACING: One Cool Cat has been installed as favourite to continue the rehabilitation of his colossal reputation in tomorrow's…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Sulamani shows formRACING/York report and Sligo preview: Azamour's late withdrawal robbed a lot of Irish interest from yesterday's Juddmonte International…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Ballydoyle stung by Powerscourt fiascoRACING: Aidan O'Brien's lacklustre year took another dramatic plunge on Saturday night with Powerscourt's disqualification from…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Powerscourt leads O'Brien's Chicago raiding partyRACING: Powerscourt has been the Group One standard bearer for Ballydoyle this year, and the colt leads a strong Aidan O'Brien…Sat Aug 14 2004 - 01:00
Oxx concern over York going with AzamourRACING: The St James's Palace Stakes winner Azamour could be forced to miss out on York next week if the ground on the Knavesmire…Fri Aug 13 2004 - 01:00
Smullen and Spencer face transatlantic dashRacing News and Tramore preview Jamie Spencer and Pat Smullen face a hectic travel schedule at the weekend as the two top jockeys…Thu Aug 12 2004 - 01:00
One Cool Cat proves he's still a class act in a sprintIt's not often a Group Three trumps a Group One, but the relief that engulfed the Coolmore Stud team after One Cool Cat returned…Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Berry is just the ticketThere appears very little to enthuse about at this afternoon's Downpatrick fixture, but maybe Fran Berry can get punters out …Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Damson can break O'Brien's dominationIrish Racing/Weekend preview: The bookmakers reckon Damson is a long odds-on shot to pick up Europe's first Group One of the…Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Big-race field to be smallNews round-up: Damson might be a red-hot, 1 to 3 favourite for Sunday's feature at the Curragh, but if she wins it will be a…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien may let Cat out of bagRacing: Aidan O'Brien will decide today how many of his five-strong entry will take part in Sunday's big race at the Curragh…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Fallon gets plum ride on favourite DamsonRacing News round-up: Kieren Fallon will ride the unbeaten Damson in Sunday's big race at the Curragh, where the enigmatic One…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Damson on track to keep recordNews and previews: The Queen Mary Stakes winner, Damson, is on track to try to maintain her unbeaten record in the first Group…Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
Scandinavia can come goodGalway/Saturday preview and news: Aidan O'Brien will be hoping Powerscourt can provide the Ballydoyle yard with a second Group…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Big day for JacksSunday previews/Galway and Wexford: Jacks Estate ran into an exceptional handicap performer when runner up to Osterhase at the…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Pearl is retiredIrish Racing News: The former King George and four-time Hennessy Gold Cup winner Florida Pearl has been officially retired.Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Cleary can weigh in on PriestessRory Cleary enjoyed the biggest success of his brief career to date in Tuesday's McDonogh Handicap and the apprentice jockey …Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
River win is heart-stoppingGalway Festival report and preview: The heavily-backed Cloone River provided his trainer Paul Nolan with a success in yesterday…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Early start agitatesThe result of Charmed Forest's win in the Guinness Handicap was allowed to stand despite the race starting almost five minutes…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Saturday evening meets expandHorse Racing Ireland (HRI) confirmed yesterday there will be two more of the contentious Saturday evening fixtures in 2005.Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Medicinal can open Weld Group doubleRACING/Irish previews: The Dermot Weld team are on the trail of a transatlantic Group race double tonight, and Medicinal looks…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Tycoon takes a shot in the darkRACING: Tycoon's attempt on the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes today will be a shot in the dark for the…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Puck Out's weight worries RocheRacing Puck Out may be the ante-post favourite for Thursday's Galway Hurdle, but his trainer, Christy Roche, was in a less than…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Troubadour timely boost for O'BrienRacing Naas report: The high-class juvenile Troubadour kicked off his three-year-old campaign with an easy success at Naas last…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Time could be right for Tycoon to make a killingRacing News and preview: Tycoon will bid to provide Aidan O'Brien with a first ever success in Saturday's King George VI and…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
Troubadour to hit right noteRacing: Aidan O'Brien gives Troubadour a first start in over nine months when he takes on just three opponents at Naas this …Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Cat may have run last raceNews and preview One Cool Cat's racing future now looks in serious doubt with Aidan O'Brien admitting he couldn't believe the…Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Balapour is suitedBallinrobe/Sunday preview: Banasan, the ante-post favourite for the Galway Plate, has his Ballybrit warm-up at Ballinrobe tomorrow…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Ouija Board on course for Oaks doubleRACING/News and preview: The Ouija Board team are taking nothing for granted ahead of Sunday's Darley Irish Oaks despite the…Sat Jul 17 2004 - 01:00
Ouija Board on course for Oaks doubleRACING/News and preview: The Ouija Board team are taking nothing for granted ahead of Sunday's Darley Irish Oaks despite the…Fri Jul 16 2004 - 01:00
Silk and Scarlet lends an unusual tone to proceedingsRacing Aidan O'Brien has had a lot of talent through his hands but even he was moved to describe Silk And Scarlet as unusual…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Oxx warns Hazarista is up against it in the OaksIrish Racing Report and preview John Oxx is on the trail of a third success in the Darley Irish Oaks, but the Curragh trainer…Thu Jul 15 2004 - 01:00
Dunlop plays down Ouija Board's Oaks double shotRACING: Ouija Board may have been a brilliant, seven-length winner of the Epsom Oaks, but her trainer, Ed Dunlop, insisted yesterday…Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
O'Brien's Miles can stop raider from OzRACING: Leopardstown's Challenge Stakes this evening sees the European debut of the Australian Group One star Sunday Joy.Wed Jul 14 2004 - 01:00
Curragh begin wateringHorse Racing: The Curragh authorities began watering the track yesterday as conditions look like remaining quick for Sunday'…Tue Jul 13 2004 - 01:00
Grimes likely to clean upRacing Tipperary preview: The returning hero Grimes can continue Christy Roche's excellent run of form in tomorrow's Tipperary…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Cool Cat set for CurraghRacing News and preview: The 2,000 Guineas flop One Cool Cat is being prepared for a comeback at the Curragh next weekend.Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Turf Club stalls on starting gates issueRACING/ NAAS PREVIEW: Naas is one of just four racetracks in Ireland to have its own set of starting stalls and that situation…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
New Zealand-style stalls are backRACING/News round-up: It's back to the old after yesterday's Turf Club decision to take the controversial new starting stalls…Tue Jul 06 2004 - 01:00
Deficit delights BolgerRACING: It's 12 years since Jim Bolger tasted Derby glory with St Jovite, but the trainer made his mark on the Classic day with…Mon Jun 28 2004 - 01:00
Fallon to Light up CurraghRacing/Irish Derby Preview: Almost 20 years to the day since he rode his first winner, Kieren Fallon returns home with what …Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
Supple swoops with KestrelRacing/Curragh Report: The English-based rider Willie Supple returned to the Curragh last night, principally to ride Kestrel…Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
Goldrun to take his chanceRacing/Curragh Preview: Three home-trained fillies take on a trio of British runners in today's Group One Audi Pretty Polly …Sat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
