Tolpuddle's conversion to jumping still in progressThe high class flat performer Tolpuddle is heading for Wincanton on Saturday on what connections describe as a "fact-finding …Thu Feb 16 2006 - 00:00
Murtagh and Golden Cross to get festival prep at NavanThe triple-Derby winning jockey John Murtagh will make a late dash from Dubai this weekend and team up with his big Cheltenham…Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon caught in classic no-win situationLeopardstown preview: Beef Or Salmon looks set to start the hottest favourite in the 20-year history of the Hennessy Gold Cup…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Big shout for Tiger CryIrish Racing: Arthur Moore pitches his star veteran Native Upmanship into tomorrow's Hennessy, but this afternoon's Naas fixture…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Mullins to unleash latest bumper recruitThurles preview There may be an eight-race card at Thurles today but no one will be leaving early with the latest potential …Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
Hedgehunter gets chance to shineBeef Or Salmon may be a raging hot favourite for Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup but Willie Mullins remains more than hopeful that…Thu Feb 09 2006 - 00:00
Deep Return one for Meade teamRacing's authorities will be hoping it's third time lucky for Down Royal this afternoon and that the meeting goes ahead without…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Hourigan's not counting chickensMichael Hourigan yesterday tried to play down suggestions that Beef Or Salmon faces a relatively simple task in Sunday's Hennessy…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Test results show Irish jockeys drug-freeIreland's jockeys have received a drug-free thumbs up from racing's regulatory body, the Turf ClubTue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
Queen Astrid looks the pickSaturday's Previews : Dermot Weld gives the former smart flat horse Queen Astrid a first start over fences at Fairyhouse today…Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00
Cottage door open for EtoileMoscow Flyer's no-show among the entries for Sunday's Punchestown feature has left the door open for some other big names although…Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
Keane to chair new appeals bodyFormer Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Ronan Keane has been named as the first chairman of Irish racing's new appeals…Wed Feb 01 2006 - 00:00
McCoy may have no other choice but to ride LingoNews : Wincanton in mid-February would not normally be expected to be the focus of Colm Murphy's attention but Brave Inca's …Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Classy Brave Inca has McCoy enthusingReport from Leopardstown : Oh to be a fly on the wall when Tony McCoy and JP McManus discuss arrangements for Cheltenham because…Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Inca to star ahead of main featureLeopardstown Preview : Sequels are rarely better than originals but that won't matter to Brave Inca fans if Tony McCoy can guide…Sat Jan 28 2006 - 00:00
Minimum riding weight raisedThe Turf Club announced yesterday that the minimum riding weight for flat racing has been raised by 4lb and the change will be…Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
Bob ready to stake claimCheltenham : Mister Hight may be a warm favourite for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham but an old rival could pitch his …Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Carr shoots high with SublimityRacing: News round-up: John Carr might not be one of the big-gun trainers setting their sights on Cheltenham but he is still…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Eustace set to take on Brave IncaNews : Hardy Eustace has been installed as the main market threat to Brave Inca in Sunday's AIG Europe Irish Champion Hurdle…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Fota finish outshines HouseFota Island secured a memorable Cheltenham Festival triumph in last year's Grand Annual but the JP McManus-owned star set himself…Mon Jan 23 2006 - 00:00
Sweet Lake should enhance reputationRacing : James Bowe's stalwart mare Solerina looks to have been left with a glorified penalty kick opportunity today but there…Sat Jan 21 2006 - 00:00
Central House to gain compensationRacing : Central House might have been one of the unluckiest losers of the season over Christmas but at least some compensation…Sat Jan 21 2006 - 00:00
Curragh get a Classic green lightThe Turf Club has assured there will be no disruption to Ireland's Classic races after the redevelopment of the Curragh racecourse…Fri Jan 20 2006 - 00:00
Layers say it won't get as good as nineIreland might have had a record-breaking Cheltenham 2005 but with less than two months to go to this year's festival the bookmaker…Fri Jan 20 2006 - 00:00
Harchibald is ruled out for rest of seasonNoel Meade has confirmed that the brilliant if enigmatic Harchibald will miss out on the Smurift Champion Hurdle and won't be…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
McCoy gets nod for Roche hopeTony McCoy will ride the JP McManus-owned dark horse No Where To Hyde in Sunday's Pierse Hurdle as the leading owner goes in …Thu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
Mounthenry can do it on the trackDecent novice hurdlers Mounthenry and Beautiful Vision clash again at Limerick today and the former's fans will be hoping he …Thu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
Legendary amateur Cox dies aged 81One of Ireland's greatest ever amateur riders, Bunny Cox, has died at the age of 81. He had been ill for some timeThu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
Feathard stopped by injuryFeathard Lady, the unbeaten mare who burst on to the Champion Hurdle picture with a brilliant success at Sandown over Christmas…Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Hurricane leads world rankingsSix Irish-trained horses ended 2005 ranked in the top 60 of the world's best on the flat, but it is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe…Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Murphy right for VictramTop jockey Timmy Murphy will team up with the Co Dublin trainer Adrian McGuinness for the first time as the ante-post market …Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Meade is happy with Iktitaf, Wild PassionImmediate plans for Noel Meade's Cheltenham prospect Iktitaf are unclear but the Grade One winner is sound again after being …Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
HRI celebrate momentous yearRACING/2005 Statistics: Horse Racing Ireland yesterday brought the statistical curtain down on a momentous 2005 with the sport…Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Inca tenacious as well as BraveRACING/Leopardstown Report: Brave Inca's dramatic victory at Leopardstown yesterday earned him a place alongside his stable …Fri Dec 30 2005 - 00:00
Maguire is on crest of WaveLeopardstown round-up: Adrian Maguire knew some wonderful days at Leopardstown as a jockey but his reaction to yesterday's success…Fri Dec 30 2005 - 00:00
Brave Inca can reclaim some of the kudosLeopardstown Preview: If Brave Inca is feeling any sense of pique at all the attention being paid to his stable companion Feathard…Thu Dec 29 2005 - 00:00
Byrnes hoping to end hoodooLimerick Preview: Carthalawn's streak of "seconditis" can finally end at Limerick today where trainer Charles Byrnes looks …Thu Dec 29 2005 - 00:00
Limerick test will suit Oscar's AdvanceLimerick preview: The JP McManus team have yet to play a significant hand at Leopardstown this week but the famous green and…Wed Dec 28 2005 - 00:00
Hourigan's star to hit overdriveLeopardstown Preview: Catching Beef Or Salmon at a peak has proved to be something of a hit-and-miss affair during his illustrious…Wed Dec 28 2005 - 00:00
Rumours of Moscow Flyer's demise greatly prematureLeopardstown preview: With €190,000 up for grabs in the Paddy Power Chase, it's no surprise to see a bumper, 27-strong field…Tue Dec 27 2005 - 00:00
Blessyourpinksox has winning lookPreview Down Royal and Limerick : There will be anxious faces fearing a repeat at Down Royal this afternoon when the meeting…Tue Dec 27 2005 - 00:00
Fenton's stable star Sher Beau primed for a winning debutRacing - Limerick and Down Royal preview: Limerick's St Stephen's Day feature has a history of throwing up some star names …Sat Dec 24 2005 - 00:00
Punters to race to Christmas bonanzaRACING: Almost €15 million is expected to be wagered on Ireland's racetracks over the Christmas festival period, with many of…Sat Dec 24 2005 - 00:00
Meade's Wild Passion for success may be justifiedLeopardstown: It's not often a champion trainer with over a million in prize money already secured this season might feel he…Sat Dec 24 2005 - 00:00
A real test of AttritionWar Of Attrition's first attempt at three miles in next week's Lexus Chase at Leopardstown is being described as a "finding-out…Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
A 'hugely influential figure' RacingTributes to Michael Osborne Michael Osborne, the hugely popular former senior steward of the Turf Club who sadly died on Wednesday…Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
Leopardstown yieldingThe vital state of the going for the four-day Leopardstown Christmas festival is now predicted to be "yielding" after an inspection…Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
Inside track would not suit Brave IncaNews: The Brave Inca team yesterday tried to play down the possible influence of Leopardstown's inside course on next week's…Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
Salmon to face eight at mostNews round-up: Beef Or Salmon will face a maximum eight rivals in next week's Lexus Chase as he pursues a third career victory…Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
Increased security at Down RoyalNews: There will be a visibly increased security presence at Down Royal's Christmas fixture next Monday on the back of last …Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
