Redstone ready to deliverListowel preview: A mile maiden at Listowel won't exactly compensate the John Oxx team for Azamour's absence from the Prix de…Sat Sept 24 2005 - 01:00
Smullen still the favouriteListowel preview: Kieren Fallon has one scheduled ride at Listowel today, and another very interesting reserve in the maiden…Fri Sept 23 2005 - 01:00
A trip question for Euro LeaderToday's Guinness Kerry National boasts a mammoth €150,000 prize fund, but despite an 18-strong field the festival feature will…Wed Sept 21 2005 - 01:00
Iktitaf can return from summer holidays with a bangListowel Preview and report Listowel's third day feature is the Race Supporters Lartigue Hurdle where Iktitaf looks a reasonable…Tue Sept 20 2005 - 01:00
Washington takes the plauditsCurragh report : George Washington continued his progress to next year's Classics with a convincing triumph in yesterday's Laing…Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Roe decision mid-weekDermot Weld will make a midweek decision about sending his star stayer Vinnie Roe to Australia for a third attempt at winning…Mon Sept 19 2005 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe to be box-office hit inCurragh Classic If Jim Sheridan directed a racing film with the sort of storyline Vinnie Roe provides he would probably be accused…Sat Sept 17 2005 - 01:00
Washington hard to oppose if he gets the all clearAnyone hoping for an unexpected clash between the top Ballydoyle juveniles George Washington and Horatio Nelson in tomorrow's…Sat Sept 17 2005 - 01:00
Washington to take his chance in National StakesAidan O'Brien yesterday indicated that the red hot 2,000 Guineas favourite George Washington will take his chance at the Curragh…Fri Sept 16 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien delighted with doubleLeopardstown report : Aidan O'Brien doesn't do too much public emotion but after the momentous half hour he enjoyed on Saturday…Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Soumillon to returnNews: Christophe Soumillon will return to Ireland on Saturday for the classic ride on board Shalapour in the Irish Field St …Mon Sept 12 2005 - 01:00
Forecast now suits MotivatorThe eagerly anticipated clash between Azamour and Motivator in Saturday's Baileys Irish Champion Stakes looks to be back on if…Thu Sept 08 2005 - 01:00
Rely on MotafarredNews and previews: Pat Smullen can further increase his lead at the top of the jockeys title table at Down Royal today where…Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Rumplestiltskin looks a class actNews and previews: Rumplestiltskin is likely be at prohibitive odds to provide Aidan O'Brien with another Group One success …Sat Sept 03 2005 - 01:00
Motivator won't be asked to stand firmMotivator's trainer Michael Bell will travel to Leopardstown next week to have a vital inspection of the track ahead of Saturday…Thu Sept 01 2005 - 01:00
Flashy Wings' Curragh dateThe Curragh is set to benefit from a change in plan for the 1,000 Guineas favourite Flashy Wings who is now set to tackle some…Wed Aug 31 2005 - 01:00
Shalapour may stay at home for St LegerRACING/News round-up: John Oxx has indicated that the Irish St Leger at the Curragh rather than the English version at Doncaster…Tue Aug 30 2005 - 01:00
Wachman's Damson retired to studDavid Wachman has called time on the racing career of last season's champion Irish two-year-old filly Damson who has been retired…Mon Aug 29 2005 - 01:00
Orpington to make amendsWeekend previews: Fairyhouse tomorrow provides the sole black type of the weekend as the Melbourne Cup entry Orpington tries…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
Ansar's claims look soundAnsar is the star name on show at Wexford this afternoon where Dermot Weld's remarkable horse can prove how versatile he is even…Sat Aug 27 2005 - 01:00
HRI to examine plansRacing: Horse Racing Ireland are set to examine proposed plans for a brand new Tramore racetrack which could open in three years…Thu Aug 25 2005 - 01:00
Oxx's options are limitedJohn Oxx will use a "best-available" policy over the next month as the Curragh trainer copes with having all three of his senior…Tue Aug 23 2005 - 01:00
Ivan Denisovich tries to boost O'Brien claimsRacing : Ivan Denisovich will attempt to secure even further Aidan O'Brien's stranglehold on the ante-post betting for next …Sat Aug 20 2005 - 01:00
Nelson can prove pointRacing : Horatio Nelson has to follow in some illustrious footsteps if he is to win today's Curragh feature but Aidan O'Brien…Sat Aug 20 2005 - 01:00
Fracas to miss out on Doncaster St LegerRACING: The strong Irish challenge for next month's Doncaster St Leger took a blow yesterday when David Wachman indicated that…Thu Aug 18 2005 - 01:00
Tactical switch may suit Ace in York featureRACING: Aidan O'Brien is hoping a change of tactics will work for his Juddmonte International contender Ace in this afternoon…Tue Aug 16 2005 - 01:00
Powerscourt storms homeAidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon will try to continue their Group One winning streak with Ace in tomorrow's Juddmonte International…Mon Aug 15 2005 - 01:00
Omens not good for PowerscourtRacing A year after Powerscourt had Arlington Million glory taken away from him by the stewards, the Aidan O'Brien-trained horse…Sat Aug 13 2005 - 01:00
Shalapour to spoil Roe partyRacing Leopardstown will tomorrow say goodbye to one of its modern day stalwarts as the four-time Irish St Leger hero Vinie …Sat Aug 13 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien faces big testRACING: Last year's disqualified "winner" Powerscourt will have to overcome a high draw if he is to gain some Arlington Million…Fri Aug 12 2005 - 01:00
Merger stakes his claimRACING: The Dermot Weld-trained Merger will add to the Irish challenge at Saturday night's Arlington Million meeting in Chicago…Thu Aug 11 2005 - 01:00
George Washington considered best juvenile in European sceneRACING: George Washington's scintillating Group One victory at the Curragh on Sunday has resulted in him being officially rated…Tue Aug 09 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien takes three to ChicagoRacing Powerscourt will lead a strong Aidan O'Brien team to Chicago on Saturday night as he tries to gain some Arlington Million…Mon Aug 08 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien to resume normal serviceRACING/Curragh preview: Aidan O'Brien's six-in-a-row winning streak in Europe's first top-flight race of the year for juveniles…Sat Aug 06 2005 - 01:00
Breezit in with a shoutRACING/Kilbeggan preview: Barry Geraghty could be the jockey to follow at Kilbeggan this evening and there would be little surprise…Sat Aug 06 2005 - 01:00
Shalapour to have Doncaster St Leger prep race in BallyroanRACING News : John Oxx is targeting Sunday week's Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown for the return of his big Doncaster St Leger…Fri Aug 05 2005 - 01:00
George looks stable pickGeorge Washington is emerging as the more likely of Aidan O'Brien's major entries to run in Sunday's big race at the Curragh, …Thu Aug 04 2005 - 01:00
Luas to be suited by tripRACING: Classic form will be put to the test at Cork this afternoon where Luas Line can ride the rails to success for Kieren…Mon Aug 01 2005 - 01:00
Irish Blade looks bestNiall Madden and Noel Meade teamed up for a 33 to 1 Galway Hurdle shocker with More Rainbows on Thursday but there will be no…Sat Jul 30 2005 - 01:00
Shang to make the jumpThe record-breaking Galway festival 2005 draws to a close tomorrow and Lily Shing Shang can wind things up successfully for punters…Sat Jul 30 2005 - 01:00
Bumper crowds break recordsThe Galway success story hit remarkable new heights yesterday with the biggest official attendance in Irish racing history going…Fri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
Raggtime Toon looks the pickThe husband and wife team of Pat Smullen and Frances Crowley team up with Monday's course and distance winner Noend to try and…Fri Jul 29 2005 - 01:00
It's hard to oppose Cloone RiverThe Guinness Galway Hurdle is usually one of the most competitive races of the year but with yesterday's Plate hero, Ansar, unlikely…Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
Latino Magic scorches to victoryGalway report: The sun might have scorched down on Galway last night but Latino Magic provided a sound blow to the fashionistas…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Maddens can combine to land Plate with UrsummanGalway Festival preview: It's 52 years since a father and son combination has won Ballybrit's Festival highlight, the Hewlett…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Sheer Tenby looks good value for repeat winRacing/Galway Festival preview: Sheer Tenby is the the oldest horse in this evening's €130,000 McDonogh Handicap, but age still…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
Carberry can nurse Athlumney home in featureRACING Galway Festival preview: The first battalions of the estimated 200,000 people attending this week's Galway Festival will…Mon Jul 25 2005 - 01:00
Swallow can reach summitRacing : Over the 55-year history of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes an elite bunch of eight Irish-trained…Sat Jul 23 2005 - 01:00
Tropical Lady to get tactics rightRacing : The Grey Swallow team of Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen will return from Newbury's King George in time for this evening…Sat Jul 23 2005 - 01:00
Smullen's appeal rejectedRACING News and previews: Pat Smullen will be hoping he has better luck on Grey Swallow in tomorrow's King George VI and Queen…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
