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Alexandrova looks one to beat

Alexandrova 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

Attendances look set for record

Irish racing's ruling body believe they are on course for a best attendance total on Ireland's racecourses.

Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00

Best Name looks the pick

Irish 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 going

Those 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 beat

Rest 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 hand

Derby 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 pick

The 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 shine

Kieren 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 connections

Connections 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 market

News 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

Nannina is crowned in Coronation

Royal 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 Lake

Callow 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

Takeover Target can complete the fairytale

Takeover 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

Reform Act to take feature

Previews: 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 manner

When 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 Coronation

The 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

Cobham looks best

Tipperary : 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

Hard to overlook Distinction

Gold 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 style

Royal 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

David Junior set to pounce

Royal 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 pick

Leopardstown 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

Ad Valorem gets verdict

Royal 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

Stormy River looks one for the French

Two 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 feature

Racing 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 bet

Sunday'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 double

Irish 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 again

Grey 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 thrill

Just 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

Yeats heads strong O'Brien squad

Last year's Coronation Cup hero Yeats could lead a powerful squad of up to nine horses from the Aidan O'Brien stable at next …

Thu Jun 15 2006 - 01:00

Misu Bond can thrill

Just four line up for this evening's Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown and it looks like the English hope Misu Bond can overcome…

Wed Jun 14 2006 - 01:00

Door remains open for Aga Khan's Darsi

The door remains open for the impressive Prix du Jockey Club winner Darsi to try to complete a famous double for the Aga Khan…

Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00

Weld tackles Belmont

Irish interest at the highest level will stretch from New York to Paris this weekend, with the 2004 Irish Derby winner Grey Swallow…

Sat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00

Vote for Reform Act

Grey Swallow might be flying the Dermot Weld flag in New York tonight, but it could be worth betting that Reform Act can keep…

Sat Jun 10 2006 - 01:00

Hala backed to reverse placings

Sir Percy might have emerged as the Derby winner at Epsom but the initial bookmaker view of what will happen at the Curragh in…

Tue Jun 06 2006 - 01:00

Aussie Rules fails to ignite

French Derby: After the bitter loss of Horatio Nelson in Saturday's Epsom Derby, there was no consolation for the Aidan O'Brien…

Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00

Your genuine studio natural is Frew and far between

TV View: Your correspondent believes in the "natchrel" theory

Mon Jun 05 2006 - 01:00

Aussie the market leader

French Derby Preview: Aussie Rules has been made a 3 to 1 favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon with their first…

Sat Jun 03 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien wins leg one of classic double

Racing/Epsom Oaks: Aidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon received the perfect pre-Derby boost when Alexandrova put up a scintillating…

Sat Jun 03 2006 - 01:00

Alexandrova looks the pick Racing

Epsom Oaks preview: Those who were in Tralee last August to witness Alexandrova's 10-length demolition of some maiden opposition…

Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00

Heffernan to ride Mountain

Racing News and previews: Aidan O'Brien will be represented by four colts as he goes in search of a third triumph in racing'…

Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00

George to rest up for month

The English 2,000 Guineas winner George Washington faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines but trainer Aidan O'Brien said yesterday…

Fri Jun 02 2006 - 01:00

Galatee to miss the Oaks

The Jim Bolger team have suffered a reverse with their Oaks hope Galatee who will now miss tomorrow's Epsom classic.

Thu Jun 01 2006 - 01:00

Helena Molony looks best

Leopardstown preview: Supporters of Galatee's Oaks chances on Friday will be hoping for a form boost from Helena Molony at Leopardstown…

Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00

Fallon looks set to ride Horatio Nelson in Derby

Horatio Nelson looks set to be Kieren Fallon's Derby ride at Epsom on Saturday after the colt impressed in a critical work-out…

Wed May 31 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien eyes revenge trip for George

Public defiance isn't Aidan O'Brien's style, but there are clear signs of him relishing the idea of revenge for George Washington…

Mon May 29 2006 - 01:00

Polo-shirts traipsing around rainy Wentworth not a sport

TV View: It's not that long ago a well-known Dublin journalist was asked at a job interview for the sports editorship of a national…

Mon May 29 2006 - 01:00

Asian Maze spot on for Prix la Barka bid

Asian Maze will follow in the footsteps of the legendary Dawn Run in Paris tomorrow as she tries to win the Grade Two Prix la…

Sat May 27 2006 - 01:00

Lady can deliver for Prescott

The world's best racehorse, Hurricane Run, is expected to be able to indulge in little more than a lucrative solo against just…

Sat May 27 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien faces anxious wait

Racing 2,000 Guineas preview:   Ground conditions more akin to Punchestown in December than the Curragh in summer could yet …

Sat May 27 2006 - 01:00

Improving ground conditions good news for George Washington

RACING: George Washington will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Rock Of Gibraltar and complete the English-Irish 2,000 …

Fri May 26 2006 - 01:00
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