Galway hero Overturn can keep up good workIRELAND HAS a notable recent record in York’s prestigious Totesport Ebor but the link to the 2010 winner might have to be more…Wed Aug 18 2010 - 01:00
Murtagh rouses thrilling Rip Van WinkleRACING YORK REPORT AND PREVIEW: SINCE KHALID Abdullah is a Saudi Prince it is unlikely that he has much experience of being …Wed Aug 18 2010 - 01:00
Rock to keep Weld's roll goingTODAY’S PREVIEWS: AFTER A record-breaking Galway, there is no let-up for Dermot Weld this Bank Holiday Monday where Rock Critic…Mon Aug 02 2010 - 01:00
Heffernan walks the walk but Kerry Jerry really talks the talkTV VIEW: IT’S THAT time of year when we get to watch what’s good for us, that annual dose of athletics, which like a short Lenten…Mon Aug 02 2010 - 01:00
Clash of fixtures can suit OxxSUNDAY’S MEETINGS: THE CLASH of tomorrow’s cards at Cork and Galway may not please many, but it may work out for John Oxx, whose…Sat Jul 31 2010 - 01:00
Lee proves the most local of heroesGALWAY FESTIVAL DAY FOUR: IT TOOK Graham Lee nearly 20 years, but Overturn’s victory in yesterday’s Guinness Galway Hurdle finally…Fri Jul 30 2010 - 01:00
McCain to grab headlines again with OverturnOVERTURN CAN successfully provide the Guinness Galway Hurdle with a flavour of possibly the greatest Aintree Grand National story…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
McCoy sets the pulses racingGALWAY FESTIVAL DAY THREE: TONY McCOY travelled to Ballybrit yesterday believing he would be riding Dancing Tornado in the Tote…Thu Jul 29 2010 - 01:00
Invisible Man hits bookies hardGALWAY’S INCREASING international appeal proved costly for the bookmakers yesterday evening as the well-backed British raider…Wed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
The Last Derby can prove a Classic dish for GeraghtyTHERE AREN’T many major steeplechases that Barry Geraghty hasn’t wonWed Jul 28 2010 - 01:00
Maundy Money should prove a leading playerDAY TWO PREVIEW: COLM O’DONOGHUE’S chance of King George glory on Cape Blanco at the weekend was ruined by Harbinger’s freakish…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
True love helps Admiral Barry conquer all in opening featureGALWAY FESTIVAL DAY ONE REPORT: ADMIRAL BARRY finally hit the headlines with a vengeance at Galway last night when true love…Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Weld pays tribute to TownendDAY ONE REACTION: DERMOT WELD hasn’t built up such a momentous Galway record by not knowing who to turn to when it comes to …Tue Jul 27 2010 - 01:00
Galianna preferred in featurePUNTERS APPROACHING the marathon extravaganza that is Galway 2010 are likely to yet again place their faith in the Ballybrit …Mon Jul 26 2010 - 01:00
Relentless guff about passion in sports all mouth and no trousersTV VIEW: WHEN IT comes to sport, it is in the ad writers’ manual that passion has to be mentioned: and mentioned a lotMon Jul 26 2010 - 01:00
Workforce ready to join King George greatsWEEKEND PREVIEWS: IT IS seven years since the last three-year-old winner of the King George VI Queen Elizabeth Stakes but a …Sat Jul 24 2010 - 01:00
Cybersnow ban and disqualifications liftedCYBERSNOW, THE horse banned from racing for two years in May, is free to race again and has been reinstated as the winner of …Sat Jul 24 2010 - 01:00
O'Donoghue gets Cape Blanco ride in King GeorgeRACING NEWS: COLM O’DONOGHUE will replace the suspended Johnny Murtagh on board Cape Blanco in Saturday’s King George VI and…Thu Jul 22 2010 - 01:00
Turf Club defends Ballinrobe startNO CHANGES to the rules which allowed Golan Go run at Ballinrobe on Monday evening are being considered by the Turf Club, even…Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Murtagh can strike before banTHE ENGLISH mare Prescription can be just what the doctor ordered in this evening’s feature at Naas, where Johnny Murtagh could…Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Horse numbers 'worrying'A TEN per cent drop in the number of horses in training at the end of the first half of 2010 has convinced racing’s ruling body…Wed Jul 21 2010 - 01:00
Ruby to miss Galway FestivalCHAMPION JOCKEY Ruby Walsh will miss next week’s Galway Festival and could remain on the sidelines for another four weeks.Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
O'Brien waits on partner for Blanco at AscotNEWS ROUND-UP: THE QUESTION of who will ride Cape Blanco in Saturday’s King George VI Stakes won’t be answered until later in…Tue Jul 20 2010 - 01:00
Bahrain can storm throughCLUES FOR the Galway festival could be plentiful at tomorrow’s Tipperary fixture, where Bahrain Storm can set himself up for …Sat Jul 17 2010 - 01:00
Rayeni will relish cut in the groundNOT EVERYONE will have been thrilled to see the heavy rain that fell on the Curragh early yesterday, but it was a welcome sight…Sat Jul 17 2010 - 01:00
Profound Beauty looks the pickTHE HIGH-class mare Profound Beauty can complete a hat-trick of victories in tonight’s Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown.Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
Godolphin eye Irish classic successRACING NEWS ROUND-UP: IT IS over five years since Godolphin struck Irish classic gold but Sheikh Mohammed’s team have the chance…Thu Jul 15 2010 - 01:00
O'Brien keeps his options openAIDAN O’BRIEN is deferring any decision on who will step in for the suspended Johnny Murtagh on board Cape Blanco in the King…Wed Jul 14 2010 - 01:00
Murtagh rules out ride ban appealRACING NEWS: JOHNNY MURTAGH will be hoping Jan Vermeer can put a Group One smile back on his face in Paris tomorrow after the…Tue Jul 13 2010 - 01:00
Snow Fairy for OaksRYAN MOORE broke his British classic duck with a vengeance when scoring an Oaks-Derby double at Epsom last month and the champion…Mon Jul 12 2010 - 01:00
Miss Gorica looks bestFAIRYHOUSE PREVIEW: THE BENEFITS of impending motherhood can be advertised once again in this afternoon’s Fairyhouse feature…Sat Jul 10 2010 - 01:00
Oxx looking to get Arazan backRACING NEWS: JOHN OXX is maintaining a wait-and-see policy with Arazan but the Curragh trainer hasn’t given up hope of getting…Sat Jul 10 2010 - 01:00
'Banner up against an international setN EWS ROUND-UP: STARSPANGLEDBANNER WILL have to defeat an international field in tomorrow’s Darley July Cup at Newmarket if …Thu Jul 08 2010 - 01:00
Vermeer may exhibit in ParisJAN VERMEER could return to France in an attempt to regain Group One-winning form as Aidan O’Brien is weighing up running the…Wed Jul 07 2010 - 01:00
Hannon colt may do doubleTHE EXCITING favourite for next year’s 2,000 Guineas, Strong Suit, could be on course to try and maintain his unbeaten record…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Betting tax issue stalls fixture listUNCERTAINTY OVER when betting tax legislation that could solve racing’s funding problems will be published is having an impact…Tue Jul 06 2010 - 01:00
Nelson bids to give O'Brien fifth victoryWEEKEND PREVIEWS: VISCOUNT NELSON was born to be top class and the regally-bred three-year-old gets another chance to graduate…Sat Jul 03 2010 - 01:00
TCOA and Turf Club set for Labour CourtLABOUR COURT talks between the Turf Club Officials Association (TCOA) and the Turf Club over pay issues and budget cuts are set…Sat Jul 03 2010 - 01:00
Kiernan can land the KittyRACING ROUND-UP: FAIRYHOUSE HOSTS some Group Three action this evening and Kitty Kiernan can do her bit for Ireland by repelling…Wed Jun 30 2010 - 01:00
Smullen has busy eveningRACING SLIGO: FRESH FROM a Group One success on Chinese White at the Curragh over the weekend, Pat Smullen can maintain his …Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
Unity has Haydock optionRACING NEWS: DAVID WACHMAN is among the Irish trainers pondering an attempt on Saturday’s Bet 365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
O'Brien turns thoughts to EclipseRACING SANDOWN: CAPE BLANCO’S Irish Derby victory was a third Group One success in 10 days for Aidan O’Brien and the champion…Tue Jun 29 2010 - 01:00
O'Donoghue has got the Midas TouchRACING IRISH DERBY PREVIEW: COLM O’DONOGHUE’S name has hardly rated a mention in a Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby build-up dominated…Sat Jun 26 2010 - 01:00
Remember When looks bestIT MIGHT go against the grain for a filly to break her maiden in a Group One but Remember When can prove herself very much out…Sat Jun 26 2010 - 01:00
Moonlit Garden can light way for WeldTHE DERMOT Weld-Pat Smullen team will hope to score an elusive Group One prize for Chinese White in tomorrow’s Audi Pretty Polly…Fri Jun 25 2010 - 01:00
Swan sends duo to NewcastleRACING NEWS AND TIPPERARY PREVIEW: CHARLIE SWAN could be doubly-represented in Saturday’s John Smith’s Northumberland Plate …Thu Jun 24 2010 - 01:00
Punters only have eyes for Jan Vermeer and MurtaghIRISH DERBY NEWS: JOHNNY MURTAGH enjoyed an odds-on solo show with Fame And Glory in last year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby…Thu Jun 24 2010 - 01:00
Spin Cycle heads a strong cross-sea raiding partyAN ULTRA-STRONG cross-sea challenge looks like lining up for Sunday’s big sprint at the Curragh, with Spin Cycle heading the …Wed Jun 23 2010 - 01:00
Bell's Coordinated Cut set for the CurraghIRISH DERBY NEWS: NEWMARKET TRAINER Michael Bell will be represented by Coordinated Cut in Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby…Tue Jun 22 2010 - 01:00
O'Brien looking for more Derby gloryAN OTHERWISE lacklustre season took a significant upswing for the Aidan O’Brien team at Royal Ascot and the champion trainer …Mon Jun 21 2010 - 01:00
