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
Festival ground should be idealLeopardstown Christmas Festival : Almost perfect ground conditions for the eagerly-awaited four-day Christmas festival are being…Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
Jaquouille heads marketThe Paddy Power Chase : Last year's runner-up Jaquouille has been installed as a 6 to 1 favourite to go one better in next week…Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
Foreman may be surprise runnerPreviews : The cream of Ireland's novice chase crop look like featuring in Leopardstown's St Stephen's Day feature, the Durkan…Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
Fallon set to spend the winter in USNews: Kieren Fallon is reportedly on the brink of spending another winter in the USA, this time riding at the prestigious Santa…Sat Dec 17 2005 - 00:00
McCoy teams up with Forty LicksWeekend previews: Some rare eve-of-Christmas Grade One action takes place at Navan tomorrow and Forty Licks can prove to be …Sat Dec 17 2005 - 00:00
Kicking King back on trackNews : Kicking King's preparation for the defence of his King George VI title took another step yesterday morning when a satisfactory…Sat Dec 17 2005 - 00:00
Top Flat duo turn to jumpsA pair of high-class Flat recruits take their first steps into the jumping game at Gowran Park this afternoon and it would be…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Feathard Lady set for SandownIreland's "dark horse" contender for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, Feathard Lady, will dip her toe into Grade One company for …Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Feathard Lady set for SandownIreland's "dark horse" contender for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, Feathard Lady, will dip her toe into Grade One company for …Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
Top Flat duo turn to jumpsA pair of high-class Flat recruits take their first steps into the jumping game at Gowran Park this afternoon and it would be…Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
War of Attrition back on trackRACING: War of Attrition's Cheltenham Gold Cup campaign appears to be back on track after tests taken on the back of his disappointing…Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Solerina set for LeopardstownRACING: A mouth-watering rematch between Solerina and Golden Cross at Leopardstown over Christmas could be on the cards after…Wed Dec 14 2005 - 00:00
Morris is hopeful for WarMouse Morris is "hopeful but not confident" of getting the Cheltenham Gold Cup contender War Of Attrition ready in time for his…Tue Dec 13 2005 - 00:00
The Lady will be a champRACING: Colm Murphy's focus will be on Brave Inca in tomorrow's feature, but the Co Wexford trainer also has a Champion Hurdle…Sat Dec 03 2005 - 00:00
Golden Cross looks one to followRACING / Weekend previews : Tomorrow's Fairyhouse feature has only five runners but each of them brings a rather special story…Sat Dec 03 2005 - 00:00
That not to be missedMissed That will finally make his eagerly-awaited debut over fences at Thurles today and the Cheltenham Festival bumper winner…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Moscow is ruled out of Tingle CreekRACING: Moscow Flyer's next start is set to be at Leopardstown over Christmas after a dirty scope yesterday ruled the champion…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Walsh injuredChampion jockey Ruby Walsh hopes to be back in action in time for the major Christmas meetings after suffering a dislocated right…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Navan hopeful about racingThe Navan authorities remain "quietly optimistic" about racing going ahead tomorrow, despite there being a 10am cautionary inspection…Sat Nov 26 2005 - 00:00
Monterey Bay looks sound betBoth Ruby Walsh and Tony McCoy, the champion jockeys of Ireland and Britain, travel to Navan tomorrow and the pair look like …Sat Nov 26 2005 - 00:00
Akinola may be a snip at the weightsThere is no Irish interest in today's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury but the Charlie Swan-trained Ground Ball and David Myerscough…Sat Nov 26 2005 - 00:00
Mullins has high hopes for Asian MazeNews round-up : Asian Maze, the Aintree and Punchestown Festival winner that earned comparisons with the legendary Dawn Run …Fri Nov 25 2005 - 00:00
Morris's War plansCheltenham Gold Cup contender War Of Attrition will try to continue his progress up the chasing ranks at Punchestown next month…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Lady may stake Champion Hurdle claim in BulaBrave Inca is already one of the favourites for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle and trainer Colm Murphy is considering sending his…Tue Nov 22 2005 - 00:00
Home comfort suits BeefHis record away from home may be less than brilliant but Beef Or Salmon can prove yet again today at Down Royal that when it …Sat Nov 05 2005 - 00:00
Feathard Lady is in good shapeColm Murphy might be keeping his major Champion Hurdle contender Brave Inca in reserve but the Co Wexford trainer is sending …Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Attrition likely to take his placeNews round-up The indications last night were that Ireland's new chasing star, War Of Attrition, may yet take his chance against…Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Duel of stars still on the menuNews round-up: The clash between Beef Or Salmon and the rising young star of Irish steeeplechasing, War Of Attrition, looks …Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Makybe Diva shows her class with another cup winMelbourne Cup: It's no exaggeration to say that Australia woke up this morning to a new sporting world because in the land where…Wed Nov 02 2005 - 00:00
Weld's Melbourne dream could turn into nightmareNews : Events could be conspiring against a fairytale outcome to Vinnie Roe's Melbourne Cup farewell but the Dermot Weld team…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Busy time for FallonKieren Fallon will be a busy man at Belmont Park tonight with five Breeders' Cup rides for Aidan O'Brien, but the former champion…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Tipperary trainer bannedThe Co Tipperary trainer Michael Byrne has been warned off Ireland's racetracks until at least next August after being found …Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Irish team will run on LasixRacing News round-up: The entire Irish team at tomorrow evening's Breeders' Cup spectacular in New York will race on medication…Fri Oct 28 2005 - 01:00
Rely on Mountain in mile maidenNavan preview: Aidan O'Brien's main focus will be on Belmont Park and his five-strong team for the Breeders' Cup, but the champion…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
Senior steward warns jockeysIrish Racing News: The Turf Club yesterday insisted they will come down hard on jockeys if their behaviour on Ireland's racetracks…Wed Oct 26 2005 - 01:00
HRI takes control of FairyhouseFairyhouse racecourse has officially become one of the tracks operating under the umbrella of the sport's State-financed ruling…Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
Irish chances hit by rainBreeders' Cup news: Aidan O'Brien's five-strong squad for the Breeders' Cup are set to arrive in New York today and provide …Tue Oct 25 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien marches on two frontsIt will be another big international weekend for Irish-trained horses with Aidan O'Brien launching a major assault on Britain…Sat Oct 22 2005 - 01:00
Reform Act looks bestThe British champion jockey-elect Jamie Spencer teams up with Dermot Weld at the Curragh tomorrow where Reform Act will be fancied…Sat Oct 22 2005 - 01:00
Kicking King to open his accountPunchestown Preview: Tom Taaffe has already described Kicking King's return to action at Punchestown today as a cobweb-blowing…Thu Oct 20 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie progressing nicelyVinnie Roe's progress towards a career finale in the Melbourne Cup is starting to go more smoothly, so much so that his trainer…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Smullen to make returnIreland's champion jockey-elect Pat Smullen will make his return to action on board last year's Irish Derby-winner Grey Swallow…Tue Oct 18 2005 - 01:00
Majestic Times looks ready to deliverThe Listed Abergwaun Stakes is the highlight at Cork this afternoon and the five furlong sprint looks like providing the Brazilian…Sat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Oratorio's options openNews : Oratorio is favourite to complete a unique treble in Saturday's Champion Stakes and if he does come through the Newmarket…Thu Oct 13 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie over colic scareIreland's star stayer Vinnie Roe arrived safely in Australia yesterday but had to come through an in-flight medical scare before…Wed Oct 12 2005 - 01:00
