Start off with Minella HotelThe focus of attention this weekend centres on Punchestown, which has seen its two Grade Two races tomorrow cut up quite badly…Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Imperial Call outImperial Call will miss the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third successive year.Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Amberleigh now heads for FestivalPaul Carberry helicoptered his way to Thurles yesterday and left with a double under his belt that narrowed Barry Geraghty's …Fri Feb 11 2000 - 00:00
Mullins wants balloting changeThe balloting system in Ireland was described yesterday as "out of date and not good enough" by the chairman of the trainers' …Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Native Dara to bid for Newbury prizeNoel Meade yesterday confirmed Native Dara a runner in Saturday's £100,000 Tote Gold Trophy at Newbury, but two of his big Cheltenham…Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl powers to emphatic winFlorida Pearl has finished in front of Dorans Pride before, and by more than the five and a half lengths he beat him by in yesterday…Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
It's sink or swim for PearlThere may be isolated trials for Cheltenham after this weekend, but by and large Leopardstown tomorrow is sink or swim timeSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Creux Noir chosenRelatively speaking it's a case of the Naas calm today before the Leopardstown storm tomorrow but there still looks to be a number…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Ground is right for Roche's star noviceChristy Roche confirmed yesterday that his star novice, Youlneverwalkalone, will put his Cheltenham credentials on the line at…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Ladbrokes pull out of big hurdleThe betting chain Ladbrokes have no immediate plans to sponsor a race in Ireland following the news of their withdrawal from …Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
McCoy on standby for His SongHis song has been the horse attracting support in the antepost market for Sunday's £110,000 Hennessy Gold Cup, but Adrian Maguire…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
Hourigans expected to land doubleTrainer Michael Hourigan and his jockey son Paul may be aiming principally at Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup and the return to fences…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
Break for Lad after easy winLimestone Lad made it seven victories from 10 starts this season at Naas yesterday, but his trainer is worried that the Stayers…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Limestone must be the ladThose chasing a share of the Jackpot at Naas tomorrow - which is guaranteed for £12,500 - will have no trouble picking their …Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Ollimar to time it rightIt might be a late, late show from Ollimar at Fairyhouse today, but his head should show in front at the finishing post of the…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Aintree could now be Micko's DreamMicko's Dream may have appeared a somewhat lucky winner of yesterday's Cuisine de France Thyestes Chase, but that won't dilute…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
There's no myth about this McManus certaintyOnce a "mystery" benefactor was mentioned in association with a £50 million donation to the national stadium, JP McManus' name…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Native Estates looks bestIt may not carry the clout it had when the likes of Arkle (1964) and Flyingbolt (1966) were winning it, but today's £50,000 Cuisine…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Magnificent performance by IstabraqIt was win number 20 from 23 starts for Istabraq in yesterday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle and it ranks among his greatest.Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
JP fails to calm treble feverAfter Istabraq had blown away the opposition to win his third successive AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq ready to show that he is championIt's round two of the season between Istabraq and Limestone Lad in tomorrow's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle and this time Istabraq…Sat Jan 22 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl controversy rekindledThe Gold Cup second favourite, Florida Pearl, warms up for the Hennessy with his first-ever run in handicap company at Leopardstown…Sat Jan 22 2000 - 00:00
Florida drops in distanceFlorida Pearl will be a surprise runner in a two-mile, three-furlong handicap at Leopardstown on Sunday, but his trainer, Willie…Thu Jan 20 2000 - 00:00
Pot luck jackpotToday's Tramore meeting, rescheduled from last Thursday, features a jackpot carryover of almost £11,500, but anyone in search…Thu Jan 20 2000 - 00:00
Portobello the pickIstabraq is a uniform 1 to 3 favourite with bookmakers to win his third successive AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Fasliyev rated the best juvenileFasliyev has been rated the top two-year-old of 1999 by the International Panel of Handicappers but it is the total of eight …Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Four jockeys clearedThe appeals of the jockeys that have become known as the "Limestone Lad Four" were successful at the Turf Club yesterday.Tue Jan 18 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq heads O'Brien entriesIstabraq will head a team of three horses from Aidan O'Brien's yard in Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.Tue Jan 18 2000 - 00:00
Carberry to hurdle Bobbyjo to AintreeTommy Carberry yesterday raised the intriguing possibility of his Grand National hero Bobbyjo returning to Liverpool in April…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Kings Valley worth a lookThe name is buried in the middle of the 16-runner Teal Handicap Hurdle, but that name turns an otherwise run-of-the-mill Fairyhouse…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
No Discount still the right priceImperial Call's injury problems make his name the most notable omission from the 18 entries still left in the Hennessy Gold Cup…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Injury forces Imperial Call to miss HennessyImperial Call will miss Leopardstown's Hennessy Gold Cup on February 6th but his trainer Raymond Hurley has not yet ruled the…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Lone English challengerThe only possibility of an English challenger for Sunday week's AIG Champion Hurdle now lies with the hardy visitor Master Beveled…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Leopardstown still target for DanoliDanoli's trainer Tom Foley moved swiftly yesterday to downplay any chance of a clash with the Turf Club should his recuperating…Thu Jan 13 2000 - 00:00
Relkeel unlikely to travelIstabraq and Limestone Lad will not have to contend with some of the best of Britain's hurdling form in Sunday week's AIG Champion…Thu Jan 13 2000 - 00:00
Betting figures well upThe betting turnover of course bookmakers has risen by 32 per cent since the abolition of the betting tax at the end of July.Thu Jan 13 2000 - 00:00
Mantles Prince sees off rivals in splendid styleNever can it have been more appropriate to have a figure in a race title, for the aftermath of Mantles Prince's victory in Saturday…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
A smart treble for MooreArthur Moore and Conor O'Dwyer combined to win the first three races with smart young horses yesterday, but it was the old stager…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
Moore setWith six past Ladbroke Hurdle victories, the omission of Arthur Moore's name from today's big race field is notableSat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Afarad to end Swan's waitThe jockey has never won it, nor has the owner or the trainer, and favourites traditionally have an appalling record; but it …Sat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Change of plans for LadLimestone Lad will miss his intended engagement at Navan on Sunday but remains on course for the AIG Irish Champion Hurdle at…Fri Jan 07 2000 - 00:00
Going not a problem for AfaradChristy Roche yesterday gave an "all systems go" signal about the Ladbroke Hurdle favourite, Afarad, and helped ease any worries…Fri Jan 07 2000 - 00:00
Dorans Pride for NavanMichael Hourigan yesterday confirmed his star chaser Dorans Pride will revert to hurdles and clash with the prolific Limestone…Thu Jan 06 2000 - 00:00
Carberry to land doubleJason Titley and Paul Carberry are hard on the trail of the leader Barry Geraghty in the jockeys' championship table and can …Thu Jan 06 2000 - 00:00
Jockeys angry over finesCharlie Swan, Paul Carberry, Conor O'Dwyer and Pat Malone, the four riders who finished a distance behind Limestone Lad in the…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Rince Ri has all the answersThe bookmaker reaction to Florida Pearl's surprise defeat by Rince Ri in yesterday's Ericsson Chase was informative in its diversity…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Istabraq to get back on trackHe may not be at a peak yet, he may have been beaten last time out and he may be treating the AIB Festival Hurdle as little more…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Inis Cara comes to the rescueFortune can rarely have fluctuated so outrageously as it did for trainer Michael Hourigan yesterday.Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
Florida to make amendsCast your minds back to this day last year and the groans of disappointment when Irish steeple-chasing's great white hope, Florida…Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
See Just There to be thereThe £125,000 pot for the Paddy Power Chase has had every trainer in the country salivating for months, but none apparently is…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
