Rely on Fair ReplacementRacing Cork preview and Fairyhouse report: The Curragh trainer Jim Gorman has an outstanding record in the opening sprint handicap…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Xenophon heads betting despite chasing recordRacing: The Tony Martin-trained Xenophon has never won over fences but that hasn't stopped some bookmakers installing him as…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Moscow Flyer stands up to be countedRACING: It's almost a year until the 2005 Queen Mother Champion Chase but as Moscow Flyer passed the Martell Melling Chase winning…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Hedgehunter chases gloryRACING: Some locals may be tempted to ring the monopolies commission after the Martell Grand National, because Hedgehunter looks…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
Weld eyes warm-up race for SwallowRacing News: Dermot Weld is leaning towards giving his major 2,000 Guineas hope Grey Swallow a pre-classic warm up at Leopardstown…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Live Irish coverage thrown in doubtRacing: This week's closure of the attheraces channel in Britain has also thrown the proposed live coverage of Irish racing …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Bookies like look of Irish contingent in NationalRacing: Despite the defection of Timbera, bookmakers still rate the chances of a fourth Grand National success in six years …Thu Apr 01 2004 - 01:00
Sheehy's Rathgar Beau and Paddy's Girl disqualifiedRacing: The Turf Club's Appeals & Referrals Committee yesterday disqualified two winners trained by "Dusty" Sheehy in February…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Timbera shock for National puntersRacing News round-up: Punters were dealt a massive blow yesterday with the shock news that Martell Cognac Grand National ante…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Wave set to carry WalshRACING: Ruby Walsh will ride Exit To Wave in Saturday's Martell Grand National after former ante-post favourite Rince Rí was…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
Boru to prevailRacing Sunday's previews: Michael Kinane will no doubt have more than half an eye on Brian Boru at Leopardstown tomorrow when…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Inca to stay hurdlingRACING: Last week's Cheltenham winner Brave Inca is set to be trained for a tilt at the Smurfit Champion Hurdle next season.Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
This is one Swallow who can make Weld's summerRACING: Most racehorse trainers would regard a platoon of Press descending on their yard with the sort of enthusiasm that Egytians…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
O'Brien unveils his A-TeamRacing Curragh report: The weather might have felt more Cartmel than Curragh but the upcoming classics were also in the air …Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Stars to stretch legs at CurraghIrish Racing Weekend previews: Just as soon as the winter game has reached its peak, the summer sport kicks into gear at the…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Suite success will mark a Sunday firstWeekend previews: The first Sunday race meeting in Northern Ireland to allow on-course betting will take place at Downpatrick…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Roche reluctant to championMartinstown Interview Christy Roche: Those of you holding ante-post vouchers on Martinstown, the long-time ante-post favourite…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Scene is set for Moscow Flyer successMoscow Flyer and Azertyuiop present something of a script writer's dream in today's Queen Mother Champion Chase and it's the …Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Punters look for good start to festivalA pair of winners on the opening day of Cheltenham 2003 set the Irish on course for a sparkling festival six-timer overall but…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Visitors look for good start to festivalThe rest of the Cheltenham card : A pair of winners on the opening day of Cheltenham 2003 set the Irish on course for a sparkling…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Proving Best is difficultRacing: In late January of 1995, the undersized foal that would become the steeplechasing giant that is Best Mate found himself…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
Brave Inca set for festival'sSupreme Novices Racing News and previews: Brave Inca is now rated a "probable" to bypass the SunAlliance Hurdle in favour of…Sat Mar 13 2004 - 00:00
O'Connor gets 10-day banRacing: Top amateur jockey Derek O'Connor was hit with a 10-day ban for "dangerous" riding by the Turf Club yesterday.Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Spirit Leader out of Champion HurdleRacing News: Spirit Leader, who had been the shortest priced Irish hope for Tuesday's Smurfit Champion Hurdle, is out of the…Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Hourigan in happy moodRACING: Michael Hourigan expressed his satisfaction with Beef Or Salmon's training yesterday and confirmed the horse on course…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Festival on for O'ConnorRACING: Top amateur Derek O'Connor will visit the Turf Club in good mood today after learning that he will be riding Blazing…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Master O'Brien saves HRI launch from falling flatRACING : There's timing, poor timing, leaving The Beatles in 1962 timing, and then there's trying to sell flat racing just …Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Zum See joins Meade's Cheltenham teamRACING: Zum See's easy success at Naas yesterday was a form boost for the star novice Sadlers Wings but Noel Meade is convinced…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Kiln looks sweetNavan preview An otherwise average card at Navan today could still provide something out of the ordinary if Sweet Kiln does …Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon on track for Gold CupRACING: Florida Pearl's defection means there is now even more Irish focus on Beef Or Salmon's Gold Cup chance and the Michael…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Best Wait RacingDownpatrick preview: Barry Geraghty returns from suspension at Downpatrick today with his first century of winners in Ireland…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Concerns grow on festival goingRacing News: Michael Hourigan has indicated that Beef Or Salmon will have his final pre-Cheltenham racecourse work-out tomorrow…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
Carberry to ride Golden Cross in Champion HurdleRacing News round-up: Paul Carberry has confirmed he will ride Golden Cross in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle as the Irish challenge…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Downpatrick to inspect todayRacing: Downpatrick will hold a precautionary inspection this afternoon at 2.30 to see if tomorrow's card can go ahead.Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Florida Coast set to strike out on his ownNot even the sub-zero temperatures look like disrupting a busy weekend programme in Ireland, and Fairyhouse are predicting no…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Solerina to put on an exhibitionThe big attraction at Leopardstown tomorrow probably won't even have to compete, as the star mare Solerina is being lined up …Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Sunday gallop looks trainers' best optionLeopardstown will host its annual pre-festival gallops after racing on Sunday and with the cold snap forecast to continue the…Fri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Allen keeps plum mount on Dromlease ExpressRACING: Teenager John Allen will be entrusted with the Cheltenham ride on Dromlease Express, one of the main Irish fancies of…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Hutchinson to keep Solerina festival rideRACING : The Solerina team indicated yesterday that the mare's regular rider Gary Hutchinson is likely to maintain the partnership…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Diego Garcia preferredRACING: Barry Geraghty has enough ammunition with four rides at Limerick today to achieve a century of winners for the first…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Brave Inca back on trackRACING: Brave Inca, one of the main Irish hopes for the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle, is back on course for Cheltenham but…Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
Back In Front in race against timeRACING: Edward O'Grady admitted to being "hugely upset" at the problems that threaten to stop Back In Front from running in …Tue Feb 24 2004 - 00:00
Details on ban soughtRACING: Ireland's racetracks are awaiting details from the Department of Health about the extent of smoking restrictions at …Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
Native Upmanship heads festival hopefulsRACING : Native Upmanship heads a cast of Cheltenham hopefuls at Naas tomorrow but Fairyhouse hosts its own series of festival…Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
Kiely waits on KinaneHorse Racing: It is still not certain if Michael Kinane will be able to ride Blazing Liss in Cheltenham's Champion Bumper but…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Murphy fined but retains licenceHorse Racing: A record Turf Club fine of €4,000 has been imposed on the Co Galway trainer Richard Murphy under the horses-in…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
North to stage Sunday meetingHorse Racing: The first Sunday race meeting run in Northern Ireland will take place on March 21st at Downpatrick racecourse, …Wed Feb 18 2004 - 00:00
Rosaker earns a shot at Cheltenham's star stayersRACING: Solerina's absence let Rosaker in for a simple success at Navan yesterday but Noel Meade had no hesitation in committing…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Money's on a big year for the Irish at CheltenhamRacing News round-up: There may be some uncertainty here about the strength in depth of our Cheltenham challenge but there seems…Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Bookmakers positive about Macs JoyRacing: It could be up to two weeks before the appeal against the Macs Joy disqualification at Leopardstown is heard but the…Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
