Charger goes for French GuineasRACING/News : It has been confirmed that Rum Charger will bid for classic glory in Sunday's Dubai Poule d'Essai des Pouliches…Fri May 10 2002 - 01:00
Hopes bright for Milan's recoveryRACING: A decision is likely to be made today about a possible operation for the injured St Leger winner, Milan, but the chances…Thu May 09 2002 - 01:00
Rebelline cashes in on Milan injuryRACING: The Coolmore-Ballydoyle superpower suffered a rare reverse at the Curragh yesterday when the Doncaster St Leger winner…Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
Hawk may take flight in Irish GuineasRACING/ News and Preview: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that the Derby favourite, Hawk Wing, could take his chance in the Entenmann…Tue May 07 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien draws first bloodRACING/Guineas Review: It's not often a Classic winner is overshadowed by the horse he has just beaten but that is what happened…Mon May 06 2002 - 01:00
Kinane to miss Kentucky DerbyAaidan O'Brien is holding fire on naming his jockey team for next Saturday's Kentucky Derby after Michael Kinane lost his appeal…Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Milenium takes another scalpThe novice Davenport Milenium has rocketed to the top of the 2003 Smurfit Champion Hurdle market after winning his second Grade…Sat Apr 27 2002 - 01:00
Rely on Ned KellyHORSE RACING: Illness denied Ned Kelly a pop at the Champion Hurdle proper but a victory in today's Punchestown version can …Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Limestone Lad takes centre stageHORSE RACING: Just two months after incurring a near fatal injury, the remarkable Limestone Lad picked up the 30th victory of…Fri Apr 26 2002 - 01:00
Florida Pearl steals the showThose who doubted Florida Pearl's resolution were put in their place when Ireland's top chaser powered to Heineken Gold Cup glory…Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Balapour to cheer BradyRACING/Punchestown Preview: Popular trainer Oliver Brady is confident he will be exercising his vocal chords after Balapour …Thu Apr 25 2002 - 01:00
Carberry in Grade One formStrong run edged out Killultagh Storm in an epic finish to the BMW Chase but the opening day festival highlight left the runner…Wed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Foxchapel King to be crownedFlorida Pearl tackles a supposed Punchestown bogey in today's Heineken Gold CupWed Apr 24 2002 - 01:00
Ladies Cup gets the go aheadIRISH RACING/News: The first of the two cross-country races at the Punchestown festival will go ahead tomorrow - but over a …Mon Apr 22 2002 - 01:00
Bailey on standby for JohannesburgMichael Kinane was yesterday considering his options regarding a possible appeal against the seven-day ban he picked up at Newmarket…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to get back on trackJohn Murtagh has had a comparatively slow start to the season but he could almost double his total at today's all-flat card at…Sat Apr 20 2002 - 01:00
Bannow Bay to miss PunchestownRACING/News Round-up: Bannow Bay will miss out on another clash with Limestone Lad at Punchestown next week after picking up…Fri Apr 19 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg for USRacing: Johannesburg has been given the green light to "run for the roses" in the Kentucky Derby.Wed Apr 17 2002 - 01:00
Naas 'best' for all-weather trackRACING: NAAS racecourse received Dermot Weld's backing yesterday as the most suitable site for Ireland's proposed new all-weather…Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
Weld team has plenty of qualityRACING: Dermot Weld steered his jeep towards the Curragh's sun soaked plain yesterday and declared: "It's a bit like Dubai - …Tue Apr 16 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral's impressive formHigh Chaparral propelled himself to second favouritism for the Epsom Derby with a stunning seven-length success in yesterday'…Mon Apr 15 2002 - 01:00
Kinane on travelsRACING/Leopardstown and Listowel previews: Michael Kinane travels to Listowel today to ride the Ballydoyle newcomer Nostradamus…Sat Apr 13 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien may go to KentuckyRACING/News: Aidan O'Brien yesterday rejuvenated hopes that Johannesburg may yet run in the Kentucky Derby with a final decision…Fri Apr 12 2002 - 01:00
Doubts about Roche pairIRISH RACING/News and preview: Christy Roche yesterday warned that the unbeaten star novice Like-A-Butterfly will not appear…Thu Apr 11 2002 - 01:00
Limestone may be switchedRACING/News round-up: Limestone Lad is on target for a probable tilt at the Kevin McManus Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown…Wed Apr 10 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing works wellRACING/News: Hawk Wing pleased his connections after working over a mile at the Curragh yesterday.Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg loses recordRACING/Curragh Report: His unbeaten record is finished, and an attempt at the Kentucky Derby looks a forlorn hope, but there…Mon Apr 08 2002 - 01:00
Trip to suit UpmanshipRACING/Aintree: Only Flagship Uberalles could better Native Upmanship at Cheltenham, and the Irish star is fancied to gain winning…Fri Apr 05 2002 - 01:00
Pearl to make amendsAINTREE FESTIVAL: A total of 11 Irish-trained horses are scheduled to run on the opening day of the Grand National meeting and…Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
Hawk skips Guineas warm-upNEWS: Hawk Wing, as short as 9 to 2 favourite for the Sagitta 2,000 Guineas, will not have a warm-up race before the first Classic…Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
No stopping MeadeFAIRYHOUSE REPORT: Noel Meade wound up a bumper Easter Festival with another pair of winners at Fairyhouse yesterday.Thu Apr 04 2002 - 01:00
O'Dwyer in hot seatRACING: The Grand Annual winner Fadoudal Du Cochet can provide jockey Conor O'Dwyer with a measure of consolation for missing…Wed Apr 03 2002 - 01:00
Swan makes historyRACING: The ex-champion jump jockey, Charlie Swan, might be giving the current champion Flat jockey, Pat Smullen, a call after…Wed Apr 03 2002 - 01:00
Davenport Milenium back to best in Mullins doubleRACING/Fairyhouse report and preview: Davenport Milenium carried the colours of the big Aintree Grand National hope Alexander…Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Top weight worries WalshIRISH GRAND NATIONAL: Commanche Court, runner- up in the Gold Cup only 18 days ago, is almost certain to start favourite to …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Goss may have edge over tired opponentsThe Powers Gold Label Novice Hurdle is the main support to the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today and with many of the …Mon Apr 01 2002 - 01:00
Commanche Court clear Fairyhouse favouriteRACING/News and Previews: Commanche Court is a 5 to 1 favourite for Monday's Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National after 18…Sat Mar 30 2002 - 00:00
Kinane and Oxx open Flat season with a flourishRACING/Curragh report: Michael Kinane got off to a flier on the opening day of the Flat season at the Curragh yesterday with…Mon Mar 25 2002 - 00:00
Barring Order can get Oxx off to a flyerIRISH RACING/Weekend preview: Another Irish Flat season begins tomorrow on the back of all-time high prize-money and record …Sat Mar 23 2002 - 00:00
O'Brien team at LingfieldRACING: The cream of Aidan O'Brien's classic hopefuls, including Johannesburg, Hawk Wing and Rock of Gibraltar, made a surprise…Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly set to run at PunchestownRACING: Like-a-Butterfly will have one more race this season, at Punchestown next month, and the unbeaten star will then be …Wed Mar 20 2002 - 00:00
Tendulkar opens for O'BrienIRISH RACING/News: The Dewhurst Stakes third, Tendulkar, is set to kick-start the new flat season for Ballydoyle on Sunday, …Tue Mar 19 2002 - 00:00
Hutchinson in double formJust three days after leading up the Gold Cup second Commanche Court at Cheltenham, Gary Hutchinson tasted double success at …Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Istabraq decisionA decision on whether or not Istabraq will race again is likely to be made this week.Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Florida may run at LiverpoolThe Gold Cup flop, Florida Pearl, will try and pick up his second big English pot of the season in Liverpool's Martell Cup - …Mon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
Swan waits as Baracouda swoopsCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: The word "bittersweet" was being freely bandied around to describe Charlie Swan's day after the French …Fri Mar 15 2002 - 00:00
Pizarro veers to victory for IrishPizarro retrieved an otherwise blank day for the Irish at Cheltenham with a dramatic win in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Florida Pearl to snatch Gold glory for MullinsReach for the aspirin because this Gold Cup is a headache just waiting to happen.Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Pipe and Geraghty on non-trier rulingThe English champion trainer Martin Pipe was last night considering a Jockey Club appeal after one of his runners was judged …Thu Mar 14 2002 - 00:00
Swan gets off mark in a hurryLike-A-Butterfly is as low as 10 to 1 favourite to recover the Champion Hurdle crown next year for JP McManus after getting the…Wed Mar 13 2002 - 00:00
