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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

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

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

Curragh hoping for some drying weather

RACING: The Curragh authorities are desperately hoping for more dry weather to alter ground conditions that some bookmakers …

Thu May 25 2006 - 01:00

George Washington on course to do the double

Racing: George Washington appears to be still on course for Saturday's Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh despite…

Tue May 23 2006 - 01:00

Getting riled by Nugent's red-eyed neutrality

TV View: Younger readers may not remember Jimmy Hill, the lantern-jawed Match of the Day host who had only to open his mouth…

Mon May 22 2006 - 01:00

Asian Maze leads Ireland's continued charge in Paris

Weekend previews: Asian Maze is set to lead a strong Irish challenge against the French on their home turf in Paris next weekend…

Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00

Akimbo's form looks right

Flat action at home this weekend was guaranteed when Gowran passed an inspection and one of the more interesting runners tomorrow…

Sat May 20 2006 - 01:00

Septimus can book Epsom ticket

O'Brien reports Septimus to be in good shape ahead of today's Dante Stakes at York where the Ballydoyle team will try to continue…

Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00

Tipperary optimistic

Despite an 8.0am inspection planned today, the Tipperary authorities are "more than hopeful" about racing going ahead this evening…

Thu May 18 2006 - 01:00

George long odds-on to emulate Rock Of Gibraltar

RACING: Aidan O'Brien's confirmation that George Washington will appear next in the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh…

Wed May 17 2006 - 01:00

Turf Club face an anxious week

Racing/News round-up: The Turf Club are anxiously awaiting the outcome of a High Court action next week which could further …

Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00

Visindar runs good Derby trial

Visindar is now as low as 6 to 4 for the Epsom Derby after a straightforward success in his stiffest test to date as he comfortably…

Tue May 16 2006 - 01:00

Heliostatic can earn Epsom ticket

Tomorrow's Derrinstown Derby Trial has a proud record of throwing up top class racehorses and if the Leopardstown feature is …

Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00

Aussie to rule the roost

RACING: The French Guineas races have yielded some mixed dividends for Aidan O'Brien over the years but Kieren Fallon's mount…

Sat May 13 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien turns to top locals for French bid

RACING: Aidan O'Brien has secured the services of the top local jockeys Christophe Soumillon and Olivier Peslier as he tries…

Fri May 12 2006 - 01:00

Weld books US jockey for Grey Swallow

RACING: Top American jockey Alex Solis will be on board Grey Swallow when the 2004 Irish Derby hero bids to get his 2006 campaign…

Thu May 11 2006 - 01:00

Aussie Rules to lead raid on French classics

Racing: Fresh from George Washington's spectacular 2,000 Guineas triumph at Newmarket, Aidan O'Brien will travel in strength…

Wed May 10 2006 - 01:00

Asian Maze targets Prix la Barka

Ireland's star mare Asian Maze is set to follow in the legendary hooves of Dawn Run and run at the Auteuil track in Paris later…

Tue May 09 2006 - 01:00

Kastoria to continue late progress

The weekend's feature is the Listed Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan tomorrow where Kastoria can secure the second black type success…

Sat Apr 29 2006 - 01:00

Carndale can oblige for Meade Weekend previews

It's the final day of the 2005-06 jumps season in Ireland and after securing a fourth jockeys title with a productive Punchestown…

Sat Apr 29 2006 - 01:00

Grounds for concern

Punchestown NH Festival/Day Four preview: All the evidence suggests the opposition will get close to Brave Inca in today's ACC…

Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00

Danoli dies after severe colic attack

Danoli, one of the most popular horses in Ireland during the 1990's, died at the weekend following a severe attack of colic

Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00

Asian Maze should keep impressive record intact

Asian Maze has a 100 per cent winning record at Punchestown and that looks set to continue this afternoon with the fourth Grade…

Thu Apr 27 2006 - 01:00

War Of Attrition can make it a cup double

Punchestown Festival Day Two preview: If Cheltenham was a coronation for War Of Attrition, then today's Guinness Gold Cup at…

Wed Apr 26 2006 - 01:00

McCoy and McManus go bookie bashing

Punchestown NH Festival: Tony McCoy and JP McManus are formidable characters anyway but together they can spell disaster for…

Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00

Tragic death of young amateur

Irish racing was yesterday coming to terms with the death of the young amateur jockey Dary Cullen who was killed in a fall at…

Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien ups Classic ante

Kieren Fallon will be in action in France tomorrow as Aidan O'Brien significantly steps up his Classic preparations with trial…

Sat Apr 22 2006 - 01:00

Murphy is on Salmon

Timmy Murphy will be back on board the star chaser Beef Or Salmon when he runs in next Wednesday's Guinness Gold Cup at Punchestown…

Sat Apr 22 2006 - 01:00

O'Brien team set for Longchamp

Racing News round-up: Aidan O'Brien is preparing to crank up his classic preparations several notches this weekend and will …

Thu Apr 20 2006 - 01:00

Catch Me to strike again

Tipperary preview: The ex-German Catch Me made an impressive Irish debut at the Curragh just 11 days ago and significantly makes…

Thu Apr 20 2006 - 01:00

Hughes' change of fortune to continue

Fairyhouse Preview: When your luck turns, it often turns with a vengeance and after Point Barrow's spectacular Grand National…

Wed Apr 19 2006 - 01:00

Hughes' change of fortune to continue

Fairyhouse Preview: When your luck turns, it often turns with a vengeance and after Point Barrow's spectacular Grand National…

Tue Apr 18 2006 - 01:00

Stoneville's solid credentials

Rest of Irish Racing Preview : It's not often a steeplechase star like Beef Or Salmon, ridden for the first time by Andrew McNamara…

Mon Apr 17 2006 - 01:00

Loughran to celebrate big-race win on Oulart

Irish Grand National Preview : Roger Loughran's Christmas present was a batch of all the wrong sort of headlines but the jockey…

Mon Apr 17 2006 - 01:00

Bank on Bolger's Heliostatic

Leopardstown's Guineas Trials have a history of throwing up future Classic winners and there will be many banking on Heliostatic…

Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00

'Fitzy' teams up with Doire

Tony Martin has turned to his old big-race ally Mick Fitzgerald to ride Dun Doire, the hot favourite for Monday's Powers Whiskey…

Sat Apr 15 2006 - 01:00

Innox lined up for Fairyhouse

Grand National news: Those punters who have plunged on Dun Doire for the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National may yet end up …

Thu Apr 13 2006 - 01:00

Oxx's Raydan hard to ignore

Tipperary Preview: At this stage last year it was possible Classic glory rather than a seven-furlong Tipperary maiden that was…

Thu Apr 13 2006 - 01:00

Dun Doire dilemma

Dun Doire might be the stand-out favourite for Monday's Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National but uncertainty over who will ride…

Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00

Cully charge looks best

Limerick Preview: Conditions will have a testing National Hunt feel at Limerick's all-Flat fixture this evening and in the circumstances…

Wed Apr 12 2006 - 01:00

Mullins star may run at festival

Racing News: Hedgehunter, a gallant runner-up in both the Gold Cup and the Grand National within the last four weeks, doesn'…

Tue Apr 11 2006 - 01:00

Hardy likely to improve

Rest of Liverpool preview Hardy Eustace heads a strong Irish team for the Scottish And Newcastle Aintree Hurdle today and the…

Sat Apr 08 2006 - 01:00

Conna Castle looks best to challenge Straw Bear

It's three years since Barry Geraghty and the Cork trainer Jimmy Mangan enjoyed a magnificent Grand National success with Monty…

Fri Apr 07 2006 - 01:00

Bothar Na can give Mullins camp a boost

Aintree Preview : A total of 17 Irish-trained horses, including Beef Or Salmon in the Betfair Bowl, are set to start in today…

Thu Apr 06 2006 - 01:00
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