Smullen on for hat-trickCork preview Pat Smullen can notch a third success in a row in Cork's Goffs Autumn Bonus when he rides Noah's Ark this afternoon…Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Dimitrova to fly the flagNews : Dimitrova will fly the Irish flag at tomorrow night's prestigious Jockey Club Gold Cup meeting at Belmont Park in New…Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00
Wylie splashes out at Goffs for 'fun'Bloodstock Sales: The English businessman Graham Wylie might be new to the Goffs Orby Sale but he has wasted no time making …Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Murtagh hearing TuesdayRacing News round-up: Johnny Murtagh's appeal against a seven-day ban that rules him out of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe will…Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Necklace 'a possible'Aidan O'Brien yesterday described his Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Necklace as just "a possible" for Saturday's Meon Valley Fillies…Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00
Dubai colt makes top price Day's top pricesBLOODSTOCK SALES: If yesterday's €1Wed Sept 24 2003 - 01:00
Turf Club put mobile ban on holdRacing: The Turf Club stressed yesterday that they have no immediate plans to introduce a mobile phone ban similar to the one…Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
Grey Swallow for DewhurstRacing News round-up: Grey Swallow, the Dermot Weld-trained Classic hope who is as low as 14 to 1 for next year's 2,000 Guineas…Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
Murtagh gets seven days and misses ArcRacing: Johnny Murtagh's fluctuating year took another dip at the Curragh yesterday as the jockey collected a seven-day ban …Mon Sept 22 2003 - 01:00
Going to suit GuestSaturday's previews Listowel and Fairyhouse: The sixth leg of the Listowel festival kicks off a bumper racing weekend in Ireland…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
Weld undecidedRACING: Dermot Weld hasn't ruled out sending In Time's Eye on an Australian expedition that might not even include the Melbourne…Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Williamson joins Walsh on the casualty listRACING/News: The attrition rate amongst the country's top jump jockeys increased even further yesterday after Norman Williamson…Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Murphy drives Native homeRACING/Listowel report: We're used to the likes of John Magnier and Sheikh Mohommed dominating big race finishes but lucky owner…Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Cloudy Bays best optionRACING/Listowel preview: Monty's Pass tries for a second Guinness Kerry National in a row today but will probably have to put…Wed Sept 17 2003 - 01:00
Weld star sold Irish RacingRACING: The 2,000 Guineas winner Refuse To Bend has been bought by Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud but is still set to race for…Tue Sept 16 2003 - 01:00
Cool Cat rounds off great O'Brien weekendRacing Weekend round-up One Cool Cat yet again made his $3Mon Sept 15 2003 - 01:00
Powerscourt can lead wayRACING / Curragh Saturday preview: Vinnie Roe faces his hardest Irish Field St Leger task yet as he goes in search of a historic…Sat Sept 13 2003 - 01:00
Stay-at-home Kinane to boost Powerscourt bidRACING/ News round-up: Powerscourt's chances in tomorrow's Irish Field St Leger have received a boost with Michael Kinane'…Fri Sept 12 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien net is spread wideRACING/ News and Preview: One Cool Cat may be the centre of Aidan O'Brien's attention at home on Sunday but his Group One …Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00
Melbourne Puzzle solvedRACING NEWS: Dermot Weld yesterday ruled Media Puzzle out of a follow-up bid on the Melbourne Cup.Wed Sept 10 2003 - 01:00
High times for O'Brien as Chaparral edges itRacing Champion Stakes report High Chaparral emerged from his box a little stiff yesterday morning but it was his Ireland The…Mon Sept 08 2003 - 01:00
Plans for Alamshar could changeRacing News round-up John Oxx revealed yesterday that Alamshar could miss out on the Breeders' Cup with a visit to Woodbine …Mon Sept 08 2003 - 01:00
Tiger eyes Belmont winRACING / News and previews : Aidan O'Brien's focus will switch from Leopardstown to New York tonight as Hold That Tiger tries…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Ballad could hit a high noteRACING / Champion Stakes countdown : Moon Ballad might be the forgotten horse of tomorrow's Ireland The Food Island Champion…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Going concernRACING / News and preview : Aidan O'Brien says he will continue to closely watch the state of the ground at Leopardstown ahead…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Smullen set for Vintage occasionRacing: With Refuse To Bend now likely to be targeted at Longchamp's Prix du Moulin on Sunday, Pat Smullen has picked up the…Thu Sept 04 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien waitsRacing News and previews: Aidan O'Brien stressed yesterday that High Chaparral is not a definite starter in next Saturday's …Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien in US raidRACING: Aidan O'Brien has outlined possible plans for an ambitious raid on Belmont Park's Woodward Stakes in eight days.Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Focus on turnstilesRACING: The Denny Chase is the highlight of today's Tralee card but there could be just as much focus on the turnstiles before…Thu Aug 28 2003 - 01:00
Bookmakers like NecklaceRACING: Necklace has been installed a 7-4 favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien with a third Moyglare Stud Stakes success in four…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Glimmer of hope for beleaguered trackThe anticipated bumper attendance didn't happen at the opening day of the RACING: Tralee festival but instead a long-awaited …Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Soumillon steps inRACING: John Oxx confirmed yesterday that France's top jockey, Christophe Soumillon, is likely to have his first ride for the…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Tralee's future not smelling of rosesRACING: Possibly the most important week in the 105-year history of Tralee's beleaguered track begins this afternoon against…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Happy return for Refuse To BendRACING/Leopardstown report : Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen travelled the guts of 4,000 miles for Refuse To Bend's comeback at …Mon Aug 18 2003 - 01:00
Time out for MurtaghRACING: John Murtagh plans to take up to two weeks off from race riding in an attempt to stabilise the weight problems that …Mon Aug 18 2003 - 01:00
Weld stars set to returnRACING: Vinnie Roe looks a more likely starter in Sunday's Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown than his Melbourne Cup-winning stable…Fri Aug 15 2003 - 01:00
Hawk Wing is retiredThe triple Group One winner Hawk Wing was officially retired yesterday and was described by trainer by trainer Aidan O'Brien …Thu Aug 14 2003 - 01:00
Tragedy will lead to fresh review of safety standardsRACING: The Turf Club said yesterday it intended to further focus its efforts on racecourse safety following the death of Kieran…Thu Aug 14 2003 - 01:00
Kelly loses his brave fight for lifeRACING: The leading jump jockey Kieran Kelly, seriously injured in a fall at Kilbeggan on Friday, died last night in Dublin'…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Breeders' Cup on Alamshar's menuRACING: John Oxx has pinpointed the Breeders' Cup Turf in Santa Anita at the end of October as a possible culmination for Alamshar…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Weld star eyes LeopardstownRACING: Dermot Weld has indicated Sunday's Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown is a more likely option for Refuse To Bend's comeback…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
Mingun may target YorkRACING: Mingun could attempt to hit the Group One mark in next week's Juddmonte International at York.Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
France runs in SecretariatAidan O'Brien will run the Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up France in Saturday's Grade One Secretariat Stakes at Arlington.Mon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Kelly in critical condition after fallThe leading jump jockey Kieran Kelly is described as critically ill after his fall at the Kilbeggan races on Friday night.Mon Aug 11 2003 - 01:00
Return in sight for Media PuzzleRACING/News and previews: The Melbourne Cup hero, Media Puzzle, may make his long-awaited return in Leopardstown's Ballyroan…Sat Aug 09 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien packs the field to take on Three ValleysHorse Racing: Aidan O'Brien will take on the brilliant English colt Three Valleys with all guns blazing in Sunday's Waterford…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
High Chaparral returns in Curragh's Royal WhipRacing /News round-up: Aidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that High Chaparral is likely to make his eagerly awaited return in…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Lord Admiral keeps punters' flag flyingRacing /News: The Listed events might have been in Cork yesterday, but it doesn't look like it will be long before Lord Admiral…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Black Sam chasing Group One in MunichAidan O'Brien and Michael Kinane return to the Group One trail tomorrow in GermanySat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
Rapid Deployment goes for hat-trickRACING/Weekend previews : With over 400,000 on offer over the weekend, Galway's conclusion is no back number and it could also…Sat Aug 02 2003 - 01:00
