Murtagh sees the bright sideJohn Murtagh was determined to look on the bright side at Fairyhouse yesterday after a stirring 114 to 1 four-timer appeared …Thu Oct 25 2001 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer to make a winning chase debutA long flat season may be about to come to a fascinating climax in New York at the weekend, but Moscow Flyer's chasing debut …Wed Oct 24 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien team ready for CupThe strongest team ever sent to the Breeders' Cup by a European trainer will be flown to New York in the next 24 hours, but Aidan…Mon Oct 22 2001 - 01:00
Nutley King to reignThe pressure on Pat Smullen as he tries to retain his jockeys' title is getting more intense all the time but the champion can…Sat Oct 20 2001 - 01:00
'Damaging' Punchestown report is strongly disputedA report by a Kildare Hunt Club member that says Punchestown lacks the financial infrastructure to make it a viable business …Fri Oct 19 2001 - 01:00
Quest begins for SackvilleThe long road that could see the remarkable Sackville wind up as Ireland's second Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in 16 years begins…Thu Oct 18 2001 - 01:00
Ansar waits for LeopardstownDermot Weld has decided not to send Ansar for Saturday's Tote Cesarewitch in Newmarket and instead the high class dual-purpose…Wed Oct 17 2001 - 01:00
Galileo is still set for BelmontAidan O'Brien has insisted that the Breeders Cup Classic is still Galileo's next intended target despite the dual-Derby winner…Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
Limerick course opens to rapturous reviewsThe premiere of the new Limerick racecourse may have been a year late but the reviews for the €12 million facility fairly gushed…Mon Oct 15 2001 - 01:00
Could be a lark in the Park for WeldAidan O'Brien's dominance this season sees him on the verge of lifting the British trainers title but no one has trained more…Fri Oct 12 2001 - 01:00
Danehill colt tops sale at £2.1mMaybe it's the hypnotic quality of the procession around the ring, or maybe it's the auctioneer's constant "ba-de-de-ba" recital…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
Micko's Dream looks bestPaul Carberry and the syndicate of prison officers that own Micko's Dream know how to celebrate success, and that is what they…Thu Oct 11 2001 - 01:00
Magnier buying power to foreDick Mulhall, chief buyer for Prince Ahmed Salman's Thoroughbred Corporation, arrived at the Goffs sales ring yesterday like …Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Irish head to AscotBoth John Oxx and Aidan O'Brien are considering a significant Irish challenge for Saturday's Princess Royal Stakes at Ascot.Wed Oct 10 2001 - 01:00
Milan finished for the seasonAidan O'Brien is gearing up for Newmarket's Champion Stakes fixture and the Breeders Cup in New York, but one of the Ballydoyle…Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Smullen to cash in on Murtagh's misfortuneJohnny Murtagh hopes to return to the saddle on Thursday despite a foot injury that kept him out of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe…Mon Oct 08 2001 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe to miss CupThe Irish St Leger hero Vinnie Roe will not attempt to follow in the Melbourne Cup footsteps of Vintage Crop and instead will…Sat Oct 06 2001 - 01:00
Milan to break the mouldMilan will be Aidan O'Brien's first serious attempt at winning tomorrow's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-Lucien Barriere but history…Sat Oct 06 2001 - 01:00
Halford taken to complete hat-trickMichael Halford can complete a notable hat-trick at the start of Galway's three-day September meeting today.Mon Sept 10 2001 - 01:00
Breeders Cup to be the showdownThe Breeders Cup Classic in New York next month looks set to host the decider between Galileo and Fantastic Light.Mon Sept 10 2001 - 01:00
Repertory taken to outpace home teamNamid ended a streak of British domination in the Group Three Miller Flying Five last year but Repertory can renew normal service…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Stargazers to see Galileo and Fantastic LightIt's Galileo and Fantastic Light, the sequel at Leopardstown this afternoon, where the first two from July's epic King George…Sat Sept 08 2001 - 01:00
Galileo set to start at cramped oddsGalileo is set to start the shortest priced Irish Champion Stakes favourite in almost 20 years for tomorrow's clash with Fantastic…Fri Sept 07 2001 - 01:00
Kinane on board HawkeyeJockey arrangements for the Ballydoyle team heading to Haydock for Saturday's big sprint are still undecided, but Michael Kinane…Thu Sept 06 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien unconcernedAidan O'Brien has dismissed concerns about Galileo dropping back in trip for Saturday's potentially epic clash with Fantastic…Wed Sept 05 2001 - 01:00
All set for Galileo-Light returnAn upbeat weather forecast for Leopardstown looks set to bring Galileo and Fantastic Light together again for another titanic…Tue Sept 04 2001 - 01:00
Imagine back on trackThe dual-classic winner Imagine looks set to go straight to France's autumn showpiece, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Beau Cheval can make big impactRichard Hannon has won the last five runnings of the £200,000 Tattersalls Breeders Stakes but his six in a row attempt could …Sat Aug 25 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg bound for DeauvilleThe Sagitta 2,000 Guineas favourite Johannesburg is set to put his unbeaten record on the line in Sunday's Prix Morny at Deauville…Fri Aug 24 2001 - 01:00
New appeal for KinaneA new appeal by Michael Kinane to the Turf Club's appeals and referrals committee is set to be heard on Monday in front of a …Thu Aug 23 2001 - 01:00
Kinane waits on Turf ClubThe second act of Michael Kinane's High Court saga will be played out in Dublin today if the Turf Club decide to contest the …Wed Aug 22 2001 - 01:00
Bach likely to miss York following first Group winBach is unlikely to run in tomorrow's Juddmonte International following his first ever Group success in the Royal Whip Stakes…Mon Aug 20 2001 - 01:00
Mutakarrim ready for Tote Ebor challengeDermot Weld has confirmed he will send Mutakarrim for Wednesday's Tote Ebor as the Irish challenge for the York festival gathers…Mon Aug 20 2001 - 01:00
Muakaad gets stall draw in a millionPat Smullen and Dermot Weld are in Chicago for Muakaad's attempt on tonight's Arlington Million but face a hectic dash back home…Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Greenmount Park gets final go-aheadThe new Greenmount Park racecourse in Limerick has finally been given the go-ahead to open its gates in October.Sat Aug 18 2001 - 01:00
Lordan looks to keep ahead in title raceOnly one winner separates Pat Smullen and John Murtagh at the top of the jockeys' table but the race for the apprentice title…Fri Aug 17 2001 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe and Pugin set to clashThe Curragh's Ballycullen Stakes on Saturday week is set to see a clash between the St Leger hopefuls Vinnie Roe and Pugin.Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien targets YorkThe all-conquering Ballydoyle team will allow the rest to fight over Sunday's Prix Jacques Le Marois but are preparing a formidable…Tue Aug 14 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg sparklesA clean-sweep of Europe's top two-year-old races could be on the cards for Johannesburg who kept his unbeaten record intact with…Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
Muakaad heading for ChicagoDermot Weld said yesterday that it was "pretty certain" that Muakaad will fly the Irish flag in Saturday's Arlington Million …Mon Aug 13 2001 - 01:00
O'Brien's three-pronged assault could make remarkable year even betterAn already remarkable 2001 could get even better for Aidan O'Brien tomorrow as the trainer is on the prowl to take his Group …Sat Aug 11 2001 - 01:00
Sharpaten gives new rating an airingJust one day after being the subject of an appeals hearing at the Turf Club, Sharpaten gives his new flat handicap rating an …Sat Aug 11 2001 - 01:00
Financial returns increaseIrish racing's financial returns for the year 2000 earned a "most satisfactory" report from the Irish Horseracing Authority Chairman…Fri Aug 10 2001 - 01:00
Leopardstown looks for sprint feedbackTheption of building the proposed six-furlong track at Leopardstown further towards the Foxrock side of the racecourse, and running…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Johannesburg O'Brien's best betJohannesburg is a red hot 5 to 4 favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien and Michael Tabor with a fourth successive victory in Sunday…Wed Aug 08 2001 - 01:00
Kinane in Group 1 dilemmaMichael Kinane could decide on a Leopardstown date with the exciting two year old Johannesburg when he faces into a probable …Mon Aug 06 2001 - 01:00
Murtagh returns to record a trebleThe trip back to Galway from Goodwood paid off in style for John Murtagh who completed a treble, and it was Taraza's victory …Sat Aug 04 2001 - 01:00
Phoenix Stakes set for a move to the Curragh for next yearNext year's running of the Group One Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes will take place at the Curragh because of …Sat Aug 04 2001 - 01:00
Ansar proves he's a horse for the courseAnsar, the horse for the course, hit the big time with a wonderfully assured success in the £110,000 Guinness Galway Hurdle.Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
Last Theatre class actLast Theatre can maintain her rapid progress up the ratings and land the featured Guinness Handicap this evening.Fri Aug 03 2001 - 01:00
