Ballad could hit a high noteRACING / Champion Stakes countdown : Moon Ballad might be the forgotten horse of tomorrow's Ireland The Food Island Champion…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Going concernRACING / News and preview : Aidan O'Brien says he will continue to closely watch the state of the ground at Leopardstown ahead…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Smullen set for Vintage occasionRacing: With Refuse To Bend now likely to be targeted at Longchamp's Prix du Moulin on Sunday, Pat Smullen has picked up the…Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien waitsRacing News and previews: Aidan O'Brien stressed yesterday that High Chaparral is not a definite starter in next Saturday's …Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien in US raidRACING: Aidan O'Brien has outlined possible plans for an ambitious raid on Belmont Park's Woodward Stakes in eight days.Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Focus on turnstilesRACING: The Denny Chase is the highlight of today's Tralee card but there could be just as much focus on the turnstiles before…Thu Aug 28 2003 - 01:00
Bookmakers like NecklaceRACING: Necklace has been installed a 7-4 favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien with a third Moyglare Stud Stakes success in four…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Glimmer of hope for beleaguered trackThe anticipated bumper attendance didn't happen at the opening day of the RACING: Tralee festival but instead a long-awaited …Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Soumillon steps inRACING: John Oxx confirmed yesterday that France's top jockey, Christophe Soumillon, is likely to have his first ride for the…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Tralee's future not smelling of rosesRACING: Possibly the most important week in the 105-year history of Tralee's beleaguered track begins this afternoon against…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Happy return for Refuse To BendRACING/Leopardstown report : Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen travelled the guts of 4,000 miles for Refuse To Bend's comeback at …Mon Aug 18 2003 - 01:00
Time out for MurtaghRACING: John Murtagh plans to take up to two weeks off from race riding in an attempt to stabilise the weight problems that …Mon Aug 18 2003 - 01:00
Weld stars set to returnRACING: Vinnie Roe looks a more likely starter in Sunday's Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown than his Melbourne Cup-winning stable…Fri Aug 15 2003 - 01:00
Hawk Wing is retiredThe triple Group One winner Hawk Wing was officially retired yesterday and was described by trainer by trainer Aidan O'Brien …Thu Aug 14 2003 - 01:00
Tragedy will lead to fresh review of safety standardsRACING: The Turf Club said yesterday it intended to further focus its efforts on racecourse safety following the death of Kieran…Thu Aug 14 2003 - 01:00
Kelly loses his brave fight for lifeRACING: The leading jump jockey Kieran Kelly, seriously injured in a fall at Kilbeggan on Friday, died last night in Dublin'…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Breeders' Cup on Alamshar's menuRACING: John Oxx has pinpointed the Breeders' Cup Turf in Santa Anita at the end of October as a possible culmination for Alamshar…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Weld star eyes LeopardstownRACING: Dermot Weld has indicated Sunday's Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown is a more likely option for Refuse To Bend's comeback…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
Mingun may target YorkRACING: Mingun could attempt to hit the Group One mark in next week's Juddmonte International at York.Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
France runs in SecretariatAidan O'Brien will run the Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up France in Saturday's Grade One Secretariat Stakes at Arlington.Mon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Kelly in critical condition after fallThe leading jump jockey Kieran Kelly is described as critically ill after his fall at the Kilbeggan races on Friday night.Mon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Return in sight for Media PuzzleRACING/News and previews: The Melbourne Cup hero, Media Puzzle, may make his long-awaited return in Leopardstown's Ballyroan…Sat Aug 09 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien packs the field to take on Three ValleysHorse Racing: Aidan O'Brien will take on the brilliant English colt Three Valleys with all guns blazing in Sunday's Waterford…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
High Chaparral returns in Curragh's Royal WhipRacing /News round-up: Aidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that High Chaparral is likely to make his eagerly awaited return in…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Lord Admiral keeps punters' flag flyingRacing /News: The Listed events might have been in Cork yesterday, but it doesn't look like it will be long before Lord Admiral…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Black Sam chasing Group One in MunichAidan O'Brien and Michael Kinane return to the Group One trail tomorrow in GermanySat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
Rapid Deployment goes for hat-trickRACING/Weekend previews : With over 400,000 on offer over the weekend, Galway's conclusion is no back number and it could also…Sat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
Going to suit DolmurPreview: The bad weather may have been cursed by everyone else in Galway but the recent rain looks to have allowed tonight'…Tue Jul 29 2003 - 01:00
Chaparral gets back to workRacing News The dual-Derby winner High Chaparral began his comeback from injury by working after racing at the Curragh yesterday…Mon Jul 14 2003 - 01:00
Spencer fights for TippleRacing News and Tipperary preview: Jamie Spencer is fighting to be available to ride Vintage Tipple in Sunday's Darley Irish…Thu Jul 10 2003 - 01:00
Yesterday to be testedRACING: Yesterday has been installed a 2-1 favourite to fill in a rare classic blank for Aidan O'Brien in Sunday's Darley Irish…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Vintage back on track Racing News and previewsVintage Tipple, the forgotten filly in the classic picture, is poised for a dramatic comeback in Sunday's Irish Oaks at the Curragh…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Doubt over Kerry course Racing NewsRacing: Horse Racing Ireland confirmed yesterday the beleaguered Tralee track will retain seven meetings when the 2004 fixture…Tue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Dimitrova to go backRacing/News and preview : Dimitrova will return to the USA next month to try and add to her Grade One triumph at Hollywood Park…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
Figures soar despite economic downturnRacing News and previews :Almost €1 billion has been wagered in Ireland in the first half of 2003Fri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
Hold That Tiger to step upNews and preview Aidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that Hold That Tiger and Balestrini will take on the older brigade in Saturday…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Antonius Pius impressesRacing Curragh report Antonius Pius put himself to the forefront of the betting for next year's 2,000 Guineas with victory in…Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Weld and Smullen see red as Grey Swallow misses outA frightening starting stalls incident involving the hot favourite for the opening race at the Curragh last night left Dermot…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
The step back for Hanami can bring it's rewardsChristophe Soumillon has his first taste of Irish racing at the Curragh this afternoon and the top young Belgian rider can make…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Murtagh hits high and low Racing Leopardstown reportRACING: Johnny Murtagh warmed up for his Budweiser Irish Derby ride on Alamshar with a success at Leopardstown that had a string…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien may go with sixRACING : Aidan O'Brien last night opened up the possibility of running his entire six-strong entry in Sunday's Budweiser Irish…Thu Jun 26 2003 - 01:00
Bolger team one to followRacing News and Leopardstown preview After Sunday's Gowran Park fiasco, flat racing returns at Leopardstown this evening where…Wed Jun 25 2003 - 01:00
Stoute leaves it late on Kris Kin's runRacing News and Tipperary preview: Watering has started at the Curragh ahead of Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby.Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Inquest set to beginRacing Gowran abandonment: A crucial meeting between track authorities, Turf Club officials and jockeys' representatives will…Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:00
Mr Wong looks rightRacing Irish Previews The year's most valuable pot in the North of Ireland highlights Down Royal's card today and the lightly…Sat Jun 21 2003 - 01:00
Slaney Fox up for Down RoyalRACING: The quality might be at Ascot, but there is no shortage of quantity at home and Slaney Fox looks a bet to get tonight…Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Golden end to Fallon's famineRACING/Royal Ascot: Somehow there was inevitability about Kieren Fallon breaking his festival famine in the Gold Cup.Fri Jun 20 2003 - 01:00
Hawk's bubble is burst by awesome DubaiRACING/ Royal Ascot: On a blisteringly warm opening afternoon the only air to emerge at Ascot yesterday seemed to leak from …Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Snippets can cheer Bolger teamRACING/Naas preview: It might not be Royal Ascot but a success for Snippets in tonight's Noblesse Stakes at Naas would feel …Wed Jun 18 2003 - 01:00
Nobody Told Me set to stay on the roadRacing News and Roscommon preview: The Willie Mullins trained Nobody Told Me recorded a historic success in Saturday's French…Mon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
