Hurricane can thwart Heart's Cry's bold bidKing George preview: After Azamour's success at Newbury last year, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes returns…Sat Jul 29 2006 - 01:00
Rejection of high court appeal adds to uncertainty for FallonNews and Leopardstown preview: Kieren Fallon is facing an even more uncertain future after the high court's decision in London…Sat Jul 29 2006 - 01:00
Galway's enduring egalitarian appealSideline Cut: Over the years, your correspondent has been fortunate enough to have been paid to attend some of the great racecourses…Sat Jul 29 2006 - 01:00
Decision on Fallon's appeal to be made todayRacing News Kieren Fallon will find out in London this morning if his High Court appeal against the ban that prohibits him from…Fri Jul 28 2006 - 01:00
Decision on Fallon's appeal due todayKieren Fallon will find out in London this morning if his High Court appeal against the ban that prohibits him from riding in…Fri Jul 28 2006 - 01:00
Mullins decides to waitThe odds about Ansar completing an unprecedented three-in-a-row in next week's William Hill Galway Plate continue to tumble but…Thu Jul 27 2006 - 01:00
Astronomer looks bestNaas Preview Anyone prepared to dismiss this evening's Naas card as another run-of-the-mill fixture should remember how seven…Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00
Weld fails to add to tally in USDermot Weld failed to add to his impressive record in Arlington Park, Chicago, on Saturday night as Golden Arrow managed only…Mon Jul 24 2006 - 01:00
Mulhern sprinter looks the pickThere may be some punters out there prepared to oppose the flying sprinter Osterhase when he races over six furlongs at Fairyhouse…Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
Weld on his travels againAmerican Derby, preview: Golden Arrow will attempt to become the latest Dermot Weld- trained horse to make his mark in the US…Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
McDonogh's just focusing on nowJamie Spencer's lengthy suspension has robbed the jockeys championship in Britain of much of its interest but there is no such…Sat Jul 22 2006 - 01:00
George on the way backThe chances of George Washington racing again this season appeared to increase significantly yesterday when Aidan O'Brien issued…Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
Attempt to improve services at race tracksRACING: Horse Racing Ireland is set to help formulate a racegoers charter, which will lay down minimum standards at Ireland'…Fri Jul 21 2006 - 01:00
Hard to keep Fallon out of newsRiding in Britain may be beyond the pale for Kieren Fallon at the moment but within the pale at Leopardstown last evening the…Thu Jul 20 2006 - 01:00
Smart money goes on the RocksKinger Rocks has been installed as low as 6 to 1 favourite for the Guinness Galway Hurdle as Dermot Weld's team for the Ballybrit…Thu Jul 20 2006 - 01:00
Chanting another for FallonLeopardstown Preview: Kieren Fallon's legal difficulties haven't affected his success rate on the track and the controversial…Wed Jul 19 2006 - 01:00
Ansar bids for remarkable trebleDespite being given joint topweight for next month's William Hill Galway Plate, the Ballybrit legend Ansar has been made a 7 …Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
Fallon is chargedKieren Fallon's legal nightmare took its latest step yesterday as the former champion jockey was released on unconditional bail…Tue Jul 18 2006 - 01:00
King looking to get back on track in KingdomKillarney Preview: It's almost three years since Find The King last won a race but the Edward O'Grady-trained horse can bridge…Mon Jul 17 2006 - 01:00
Mustameet looks bestCurragh previews: Mustameet can continue his recent hot-streak by securing a valuable Group Three victory in today's Curragh…Sat Jul 15 2006 - 01:00
Turf Club delighted with rulingWork on the proposed new €100 million Curragh racecourse redevelopment could finally be about to begin after a vital High Court…Sat Jul 15 2006 - 01:00
Confidential gets the green lightThe green light has been given to Confidential Lady to try to complete a classic double in Sunday's Darley Irish Oaks at the …Fri Jul 14 2006 - 01:00
Attendances look set for recordIrish racing's ruling body believe they are on course for a best attendance total on Ireland's racecourses.Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Alexandrova looks one to beatAlexandrova continues to be a red-hot favourite to fill in a rare classic blank for her trainer Aidan O'Brien in Sunday's Darley…Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Best Name looks the pickIrish Derby preview: It's odds on with the bookmakers that the French will emerge victorious in tomorrow's Budweiser Irish Derby…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Gaudeamus gets goingThose Budweiser Irish Derby horses that like very fast ground conditions might be disappointed on the evidence of last night'…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
Goldrun looks the one to beatRest of Curragh preview: Just six opponents will try and deny Alexander Goldrun back to back victories in today's Audi Pretty…Sat Jul 01 2006 - 01:00
French look to have the best handDerby news: Darsi looks almost certain to start favourite to become the first horse since Montjeu in 1999 to complete the French…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Duke looks the pickThe Budweiser Irish Derby weekend kicks off at the Curragh this evening and even the festival opener has some Group One history…Fri Jun 30 2006 - 01:00
Star set to shineKieren Fallon is on duty this evening at Naas, where he teams up with a pair of David Wachman-trained newcomers.Wed Jun 28 2006 - 01:00
Big decision facing Dragon Dancer's connectionsConnections of the Epsom runner-up Dragon Dancer are faced with a €100,000 gamble this morning if they want to allow the horse…Tue Jun 27 2006 - 01:00
Darsi heads Irish Derby marketNews and preview: Hala Bek's weekend defection from Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby means the Prix du Jockey Club winner Darsi…Mon Jun 26 2006 - 01:00
Takeover Target can complete the fairytaleTakeover Target can complete what for many has been the feel-good story of Royal Ascot 2006 by adding today's Golden Jubilee …Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
Nannina is crowned in CoronationRoyal Ascot Report and preview: Beforehand John Gosden talked up yesterday's Coronation Stakes as a championship event that …Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
Rely on Callow LakeCallow Lake can banish any "nearly horse" labels by winning the €75,000 Specsavers Ulster Derby at Down Royal today.Sat Jun 24 2006 - 01:00
Reform Act to take featurePreviews: Dermot Weld's main priority today will be Nightime at Royal Ascot but Reform Act can also secure the home feature …Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Yeats lifts Cup in decisive mannerWhen it comes to Cup victories, Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle team are usually concerned with those that have the words "July" or…Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Nightime can land an epic CoronationThe conditions will be completely different from last month's 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh but Nightime can still emerge best…Fri Jun 23 2006 - 01:00
Hard to overlook DistinctionGold Cup Preview: The Ascot Gold Cup may be a rather old-fashioned concept in the high-finance world of international flat racing…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Ouija wins with styleRoyal Ascot: Ouija Board has raced from Japan to Hong Kong to Texas but England's star mare has never looked to fit in better…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Cobham looks bestTipperary : Nina Carberry and Katie Walsh look set for another clash at Tipperary this evening where Walsh can come out on top…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Ad Valorem gets verdictRoyal Ascot: Aidan O'Brien made a successful return to Britain yesterday when the Irish champion trainer saddled Ad Valorem …Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
David Junior set to pounceRoyal Ascot: Just half a dozen Irish-trained horses will line up at Royal Ascot today, four of them in the concluding Sandringham…Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
Drumin Orpen looks the pickLeopardstown preview: The seven-furlong handicap is the most valuable heat at Leopardstown this evening and it looks a good …Wed Jun 21 2006 - 01:00
Stormy River looks one for the FrenchTwo years and €300 million later, racing's annual festival of quality and excess returns to its spiritual home with 14 Irish-…Tue Jun 20 2006 - 01:00
O'Brien has three in Ascot featureRacing News: Aidan O'Brien will be triple-handed for the opening day feature at the new-look Royal Ascot as he attempts to reclaim…Mon Jun 19 2006 - 01:00
Dancing Sky looks best betSunday's feature in Ireland is the Group Three Kerry Group Noblesse Stakes in Cork and on the prevailing fast ground it looks…Sat Jun 17 2006 - 01:00
Carberry targets French doubleIrish jockey Philip Carberry is gearing up for the prospect of bringing off a remarkable double if Princesse D'Anjou can land…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Grey Swallow may fly againGrey Swallow could yet have one more start for trainer Dermot Weld in the $750,000 Grade One United Nations Stakes at Monmouth…Fri Jun 16 2006 - 01:00
Misu Bond can thrillJust four line up for this evening's Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown and it looks like the English hope Misu Bond can overcome…Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00
