Murphy drives the cold snap awayTHE SUNNY south east got a whole lot whiter yesterday with heavy snowfalls but it isn’t likely to keep Colm Murphy from his sleep…Thu Jan 07 2010 - 00:00
Hopes for Leopardstown recede as Punchestown is offRACING: HEAVY SNOW at Leopardstown yesterday dampened what had been rising hopes for Sunday’s MCR Hurdle card going ahead as…Thu Jan 07 2010 - 00:00
What A Friend too strong for home teamRACING LEOPARDSTOWN FESTIVAL: THE ODDS on an Irish-trained horse winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup this season look about as tempting…Wed Dec 30 2009 - 00:00
Walsh takes career to another levelALL RUBY Walsh has to do next March to become the most successful jockey in the history of the Cheltenham Festival rides is ride…Wed Dec 30 2009 - 00:00
Fog brings a dramatic halt to proceedingsLEOPARDSTOWN FESTIVAL: FROST MIGHT have been the big worry in the morning but it was fog that ultimately brought racing to a…Tue Dec 29 2009 - 00:00
Sublimity to repeat last year's successLEOPARDSTOWN PREVIEW: SUBLIMITY GAVE his trainer Rob Hennessy a never-to-be-forgotten success in last year’s final day Grade…Tue Dec 29 2009 - 00:00
Dustman looks to clean upLIMERICK PREVIEW: THE FLYING Dustman came agonisingly close to securing a first success at Limerick on Sunday but Michael Hourigan…Tue Dec 29 2009 - 00:00
Nolan's Joncol to repel British raiders in Lexus featureLEOPARDSTOWN PREVIEW: IT IS four years since an Irish-trained runner managed to win the Lexus Chase but Joncol looks the prime…Mon Dec 28 2009 - 00:00
Mullins' star set to maintain unbeaten recordLIMERICK PREVIEW: ENTERPRISE PARK can maintain his unbeaten record, and continue to deliver on a lot of potential, by landing…Mon Dec 28 2009 - 00:00
Top jockeys set for short sprintDOWN ROYAL PREVIEW: STAMINA MAY be the usual priority at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day, but Ireland’s top jump riders will…Thu Dec 24 2009 - 00:00
McNamara set to upstage his older brotherLEOPARDSTOWN PREVIEW: TOP PROFESSIONAL jockey Andrew McNamara will be a major player aboard Osana in Leopardtown’s Grade One…Thu Dec 24 2009 - 00:00
Hughes hopes weather will improveDESSIE HUGHES is hoping the current cold snap will release its grip before next weekend as he still hopes to take on Kauto Star…Sat Dec 19 2009 - 00:00
O'Grady team eyeing a Downpatrick doubleDOWNPATRICK’S AUTHORITIES are optimistic the track will be able to pass a 7am inspection today and that could be good news for…Fri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
Mullins prepared to bide his timeRACING NEWS: WILLIE MULLINS is still aiming to run many of his stable stars at Leopardstown over Christmas but insists the likes…Fri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
Leopardstown to enjoy Rite Of PassageDERMOT WELD’S highly promising novice, Rite Of Passage, is set to make his long-awaited jumping debut in the very first race …Fri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
Kempes notedKEMPES MAY not have been the best jumper of hurdles last season but the presence of Ruby Walsh on his back at Clonmel this afternoon…Thu Dec 17 2009 - 00:00
Oxx rewarded for his exceptional yearJOHN OXX was honoured by the Turf Club at Saturday night’s Moyglare Dinner in The K-Club.Mon Dec 07 2009 - 00:00
Joncol can give Cawley huge boostRACING NEWS: AT FIRST glance it might not appear a vintage John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown tomorrow but it could be…Sat Dec 05 2009 - 00:00
Ground concerns for ZebNEWS ROUND-UP: A 7.30 INSPECTION at Sandown this morning has been described as a “precautionary measure” but while there is …Sat Dec 05 2009 - 00:00
Cooldine taken out of Punchestown featureJUST SIX horses remain possible for Sunday’s Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown but they don’t include Cooldine…Wed Dec 02 2009 - 00:00
Dunguib looks different classFAIRYHOUSE PREVIEW : HE MAY have had to wait 72 hours but Dunguib remains top-of-the-bill for today’s rescheduled “Winter Festival…Wed Dec 02 2009 - 00:00
Europe returns to LeopardstownTHE ARKLE Chase favourite, Sizing Europe, will return to the scene of his greatest triumph when he lines up in the St Stephen…Tue Dec 01 2009 - 00:00
Murphy decides on the Tingle Creek for Big ZebRACING NEWS ROUND-UP: WITH MASTER Minded on the injury sidelines, pole position in the two mile division will be up for grabs…Tue Dec 01 2009 - 00:00
Dunguib to race on Wednesday's free cardFAIRYHOUSE RESCHEDULED : RACING FANS could get a chance to see the brilliant Dunguib in action for free at Fairyhouse on Wednesday…Mon Nov 30 2009 - 00:00
Irish four face uphill battleENGLISH PREVIEWS : TRANQUIL SEA bridged a 29-year gap for Ireland in the Paddy Power Gold Cup earlier this month and the 2006…Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Murtagh crowned championJOHNNY MURTAGH was crowned champion flat jockey for 2009 at Dundalk last night after a titanic struggle with Pat SmullenSat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Zaarito can upset the headline actIF NAAS passes a 7.30am inspection this morning then Captain Cee Bee will be the headline equine name among today’s two scheduled…Wed Nov 25 2009 - 00:00
Dunguib on course for hat-trickDUNGUIB WILL be the headline act in a triple Grade One card at Fairyhouse on Sunday and the Philip Fenton-trained star has been…Wed Nov 25 2009 - 00:00
Notre Pere's team hoping ground won't suit KautoNEWS ROUND-UP: THE HOME racing at Gowran today depends on an 8am inspection, but Irish interest across-sea this weekend is primarily…Sat Nov 21 2009 - 00:00
Flaky French rescued by 'the hand of St Denis'2010 WORLD CUP PLAY-OFF/FRANCE v REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: AFTER A confusing opening clip of pygmy elephants in Borneo and Kathryn…Thu Nov 19 2009 - 00:00
Dunguib set for FairyhouseRACING NEWS: DUNGUIB IS set to be the headline act at Sunday week’s triple Grade One fixture at Fairyhouse when the bumper champion…Thu Nov 19 2009 - 00:00
Houdini back for TroytownOPERATION HOUDINI came up just short of winning last year's Troytown Chase, but trainer Davy Fitzgerald hopes the in-form star…Wed Nov 18 2009 - 00:00
Sea The Stars 'Horse of Year'AS EXPECTED, Sea The Stars began racing's awards season by being crowned Cartier Horse of the Year in London last night.Wed Nov 18 2009 - 00:00
Murphy keeps options openMASTER MINDED’S Cheltenham defeat on Sunday has thrown open the two mile chase division and Colm Murphy hasn’t ruled out going…Tue Nov 17 2009 - 00:00
Is smug Dunphy the Pee Flynn of punditry?TV VIEW : Souey fails to convince Giles ’n’ Dunphy that if the other team has better players, you are, how you say, screwed…Mon Nov 16 2009 - 00:00
Sea can turn tide for CarberryTRANQUIL SEA has been the Irish horse for ante-post money in the run up to today’s Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham but there…Sat Nov 14 2009 - 00:00
O'Grady is looking for weekend double abroadEDWARD O’GRADY’S horses have been in sparkling form in Ireland recently and the Co Tipperary-based trainer will hope to carry…Thu Nov 12 2009 - 00:00
Rip to remain in trainingAIDAN O’BRIEN has a final Group One target in his sights for 2009 in France on Saturday but, with 2010 in mind, the champion …Wed Nov 11 2009 - 00:00
Zenyatta restores home prideBREEDERS’ CUP: A BREEDERS’ CUP that threatened to become a European benefit ultimately climaxed on Saturday night with a quintessentially…Mon Nov 09 2009 - 00:00
Notre Pere fine after fall, says DreaperNOTRE PERE appears to have emerged unscathed from his fall at Down Royal over the weekend, although Jim Dreaper is not rushing…Mon Nov 09 2009 - 00:00
Rip Van Winkle can deliver a Classic Santa Anita taleBREEDERS’ CUP: THE GLOBAL nature of top-class Flat racing may mean it is more than a little ludicrous billing tonight’s Breeders…Sat Nov 07 2009 - 00:00
Casey Jones looks the pick in Down Royal featureIRISH PREVIEWS: UNLIKE SANTA Anita, this weekend’s Grade One feature in Ireland places a premium on stamina and although Notre…Sat Nov 07 2009 - 00:00
Rainbow looks Classic valueBREEDERS’ CUP PREVIEW: LINGERING FEARS among American horse players that Santa Anita’s synthetic Pro-Ride surface is more suitable…Fri Nov 06 2009 - 00:00
Rayeni can wrap up a memorable season for Oxx and KinaneJOHN OXX and Mick Kinane have enjoyed an unparalleled year through the exploits of Sea The Stars, so Rayeni would be an appropriate…Thu Nov 05 2009 - 00:00
Big Zeb heads to NavanNEWS ROUND-UP : BOOKMAKERS RATE Big Zeb the biggest threat to Master Minded completing a Queen Mother Champion Chase hat-trick…Wed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
Keredari looks the pickLEOPARDSTOWN’S BANK Holiday Monday Group Three feature has a classic pedigree in the last decade and the John Oxx-Mick Kinane…Mon Oct 26 2009 - 00:00
Hopes are high for AbbeyNEWS ROUND-UP: SEARCHING FOR the next Sea The Stars may be an impossible task but St Nicholas Abbey could fill the role as Europe…Sat Oct 24 2009 - 01:00
Permit sought for new Flat trackTHE FIRST steps on the road to a possible new racecourse in Ireland will be taken next week when a planning application will …Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Beethoven to join Alfred for Breeders' Cup Juvenile on dirtRacing: ANY SUSPICIONS Beethoven’s 33 to 1 success in last weekend’s Dewhurst Stakes might be a fluke could be banished at Santa…Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
