Hourigan finds going heavyRACING: Heavy Ground conditions for Leopardstown's Christmas festival will be heavy but Michael Hourigan is already finding …Mon Dec 23 2002 - 00:00
Ned Kelly forced to miss rest of seasonRACING: Ned Kelly, one of Ireland's top hopes for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, will miss the rest of the season.Sat Dec 21 2002 - 00:00
Walsh to ride Florida PearlRACING: Ruby Walsh will ride the defending champion Florida Pearl in Thursday's King George VI Chase at Kempton.Fri Dec 20 2002 - 00:00
Demand for Beef Or Salmon increasesRACING: Beef Or Salmon has been given a 25 to 1 quote for the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup and trainer Michael Hourigan is in little…Wed Dec 18 2002 - 00:00
Bowe family have a special day outRACING: Limestone Lad has brought the Bowe family to prominence but his stable mate Solerina is providing new competition for…Mon Dec 16 2002 - 00:00
Liss A Paoraigh can deny LadRACING: Exactly a year ago Limestone Lad won as a 2 to 11 favourite at Navan but there is no such confidence behind the country…Sat Dec 14 2002 - 00:00
Irish-trained horse tests positiveRACING: Another Irish-trained horse has tested positive for morphine as the contaminated feed issue rumbles on into a second…Sat Dec 14 2002 - 00:00
Bowe fears weight may be Lad's undoingRACING NEWS: Limestone Lad could be trying the impossible against his old rival Liss A Paoraigh at Navan on Sunday according…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Anxious wait for MullinsRACING NEWS: Willie Mullins was last night still anxiously waiting news of whether his Hennessy winner Be My Royal has passed…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Carberry can make a winning returnHORSE RACING: Paul Carberry returns to action at Gowran Park today in plenty of time to prove his fitness for Limestone Lad'…Thu Dec 12 2002 - 00:00
Mullins still in the dark on RoyalRACING: Willie Mullins said yesterday he has adopted a "sit and suffer" attitude as he waits for news of whether or not Be My…Wed Dec 11 2002 - 00:00
Bannow Bay likely to avoid Limestone LadRACING: Christy Roche has described the chances of an epic pre-Christmas clash between Limestone Lad and Bannow Bay at Navan…Wed Dec 11 2002 - 00:00
Amazing how dull tennis gals can be Pat, heh-heh?TV VIEW: Sympathy doesn't often come a calling to Pat Kenny, but it was impossible not to feel for the man during Friday night…Mon Dec 09 2002 - 00:00
Native to beat French raiderRACING/Weekend Previews: It's over 16 years since Francois Doumen saddled his only previous runner in Ireland, and the top …Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
Two Irish-trained horses test positive for morphineHundreds of racehorses in Ireland and Britain this weekend could face automatic disqualification following last night's news …Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
Banquet set for ChristmasWillie Mullins confirmed yesterday that Alexander Banquet is likely to return to action in the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown…Sat Dec 07 2002 - 00:00
First Gold makes comeback in Durkan ChaseRACING: First Gold has been confirmed a definite runner in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Chase at PunchestownThu Dec 05 2002 - 00:00
Listowel to go ahead as plannedRACING: Next year's Listowel Festival looks set to go ahead as planned on its current dates after the track manager ruled out…Wed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Banquet to take placeRACING: Alexander Banquet has been given the go-ahead to run in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial ChaseWed Dec 04 2002 - 00:00
Royal may be retiredRACING: TheHennessy Cognac Gold Cup winner, Be My Royal, is likely to be retired having broken down during Saturday's big race…Mon Dec 02 2002 - 00:00
Forecast good for IrelandRACING/NEWS: No weather problems are reported for Thurles today and there is a similarly optimistic bulletin for the weekend…Thu Nov 28 2002 - 00:00
Roche stars kept under wraps until ChristmasRACING/NEWS: Christy Roche has confirmed that his stable stars Like-A-Butterfly and Bannow Bay will not race until Christmas…Thu Nov 28 2002 - 00:00
Geraghty to partner the LadRACING: Barry Geraghty has picked up the coveted ride on Limestone Lad in Sunday's Hattons Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseWed Nov 27 2002 - 00:00
Alcapone can lead the ChaseRACING: Clonmel hosts its most important race of the year tomorrow and the €55,000 Morris Oil Chase has thrown up a real teaser…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Le Coudray's class to tellRACING: The Champion Chase runner-up Native Upmanship has a relative "penalty kick" on his first start of the season at Naas…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
Irresistible Jewel lands favourable big-race drawRACING: Ireland's Japan Cup representative, Irresistible Jewel, has been given a favourable stall four draw in Sunday morning…Fri Nov 22 2002 - 00:00
Normal service to resumeRACING: Prospects appear to be brighter than the actual weather for racing's normal service to resume at the weekend.Thu Nov 21 2002 - 00:00
Native Upmanship set to start season off at NaasRACING: Last season's Champion Chase runner-up Native Upmanship is on target to make his first start of the new term at Naas…Wed Nov 20 2002 - 00:00
Waiting on inspectionsRACING: Racing at Punchestown tomorrow is rated at only 50-50. An inspection has been called for 8Fri Nov 15 2002 - 00:00
Ned Kelly set for a return at FairyhouseRACING: Edward O'Grady confirmed yesterday that the star hurdler Ned Kell will make his comeback at Fairyhouse at the end of…Thu Nov 14 2002 - 00:00
Milenium is major doubtRACING: The ground at Punchestown looks likely to upset plans for an intriguing clash between Limestone Lad and the Smurfit …Wed Nov 13 2002 - 00:00
Kinane lands 12th title in style Michael KinaneRACING: What had been billed as a last-day duel turned into a one-man show when Michael Kinane rode three winners to become …Mon Nov 11 2002 - 00:00
Alberto digs deepRACING: Aidan O'Brien, who took the British trainers' championship for the second year running, continued his Group One winning…Mon Nov 11 2002 - 00:00
Give Over may shake up the big boysRACING: Ireland's top chaser Florida Pearl gets his season under way with the usual kick-off in Down Royal's James Nicholson…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Kinane may just hold the acesRACING: A dramatic finale to the Flat season is guaranteed at Leopardstown tomorrow where Michael Kinane and John Murtagh have…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
Kinane, Murtagh levelMichael Kinane and John Murtagh will go into the last day of the season locked on 76 winners each.Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Memories is made for thisRACING: The Smurfit Champion Hurdle favourite, Davenport Milenium, makes his comeback at Down Royal today but it will be Christmas…Fri Nov 08 2002 - 00:00
Punchestown rescue package is acceptedRACING/News: The future of Punchestown racecourse was last night described as secure after the members of the Kildare Hunt Club…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Gutsy display by Limestone LadRACING: Limestone Lad will try to maintain his 100 per cent record in handicap hurdles next Saturday on the back of a typically…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Weld much happier with Vinnie RoeRACING: The night before Vintage Crop's unique Melbourne Cup triumph nine years ago, Flemington racecourse was the centre of…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Limestone is rock solidRACING: Limestone Lad goes in search of career win number 31 at Navan tomorrow but his trainer is already looking ahead to Naas…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Media pleases WeldRACING: Dermot Weld was last night playing down the chances of Vinnie Roe emulating the epic 1993 Melbourne Cup triumph Of Vintage…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
Stroud flies highest for top lotGOLF: The Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary reaped the €770,000 benefit of a three-way battle for the top lot at yesterday…Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Moscow has that winter feelRACING: More valuable steeplechases have already been run this season but today's National Lottery Champion Chase at Gowran …Thu Oct 10 2002 - 01:00
Magnier secures top lotBLOODSTOCK SALES: It was a case of the usual suspects at the opening of the Goffs Orby Sale yesterday with John Magnier and …Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Trip takes its toll on Vinnie RoeRACING/News Round-Up: Vinnie Roe has begun the final leg of his preparation for the Melbourne Cup with Dermot Weld admitting…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral set for CupRACING: Aidan O'Brien indicated yesterday that High Chaparral is likely to run in the Breeders' Cup Turf as the strength of …Tue Oct 08 2002 - 01:00
Dettori guides Marienbard homeRACING: It was billed as the clash of the Derby winners but Marienbard, the oldest horse in the race, trumped the lot of them…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Finity set to thwart Ballydoyle teamRACING: Aidan O'Brien was out of luck with his two-year-old runners at Newmarket through the week but he unveils a substantial…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Weld sends Dress To Thrill to NewmarketRACING: Pat Smullen will forego the Curragh tomorrow to ride Dress To Thrill in Newmarket's Sun Chariot Stakes.Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
