Back In Front to outgun RhinestoneRiding the Champion Hurdle favourite automatically creates pressure but JP Magnier will be under an even stronger microscope …Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
Flyer in festival spiritWorld Wide Web might have carried home the cash in Saturday's Paddy Power Chase but it was Moscow Flyer that once again had his…Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
O'Grady gets it rightLeopardstown Sunday: Edward O'Grady produced Pizarro and Sacundai in top shape to rehabilitate their Cheltenham credentials …Mon Dec 29 2003 - 00:00
Moscow Flyer the bankerIrish Racing Leopardstown Saturday preview: With a prize pot of €170,000, the Paddy Power Handicap Chase brings the puzzle to…Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
King's departure the Central issueRacing Leopardstown report: It's not often a trainer can grin at a replay of his pride and joy throwing away possible victory…Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
Florida Coast has the class and LimerickRacing: Sunday previews Leopardstown: Even if Best Mate and Beef Or Salmon weren't going at it in the Ericsson, the rest of …Sat Dec 27 2003 - 00:00
IMO and AIR agree termsDoctors' dispute: There was widespread relief yesterday at the news that the threat to racing from a possible withdrawal of …Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Hi Cloy looks good starterPREVIEWS: Limerick and Down Royal: Michael Hourigan's Christmas menu primarily revolves around Beef Or Salmon's Ericsson clash…Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
First Gold goes for the King GeorgeRACING: Michael Hourigan's wish for a mini-Gold Cup clash in Sunday's Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown doesn't look like being…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Talks to avert strike continueRACING: Talks to avert a withdrawal of services by racecourse doctors on January 1st broke up last night with both sides set…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
New Sky package for Irish racingRacing: The original start off date of February 24th appears unlikely but Irish racing is set to reappear on the Sky digital…Sat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Mediator likely to be agreedRacing: The Racecourse Medical Officers Association (RMOA) last night appeared to give a positive response to the proposal of…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
First Gold may switch to LeopardstownRacing News round-up: The JP McManus camp have confirmed that the star French-trained stayer First Gold could have to switch…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
No ordinary doctor will sufficeRacing News: The Turf Club have confirmed that GPs are not qualified to cover for regular racecourse medical officers who have…Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Solerina can raise Bowe's stakesRacing Leopardstown Christmas Festival: Solerina could yet get the chance to take the remarkable success story of the Bowe …Wed Dec 17 2003 - 00:00
Mullins stars firmly back in limelightRacing: Willie Mullins is considering the holiday options for Davenport Milenium, who put himself firmly back in the Champion…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Aga Khan gives Turf Club early Christmas presentRacing: The Aga Khan has made a present to the Turf Club of funds which allowed it to purchase a hotel that could result in …Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Turf club gets money from Aga Khan to buy hotelThe Aga Khan has presented the Irish Turf Club with the money to buy a hotel with an estimated value of almost €15 million.Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Minimum weight set to riseRACING: The minimum riding weight to be carried in Irish Flat racing is likely to be raised by 2lb in time for the 2004 season…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Supreme to ruleRACING: The highly rated Rule Supreme, a 33 to 1 shot for the SunAlliance Chase with Cashmans, starts on the road to Cheltenham…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Industry endures a taxing waitRACING: The racing and betting industries will be holding their breath today to see if the Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Sunday's Durkan to benefit CoudrayRACING: Christy Roche indicated yesterday that his star chaser Le Coudray will benefit significantly for the run in Sunday's…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
Mullins to keep goingRACING: Paddy Mullins may be about to celebrate his 85th birthday next month but the veteran trainer insisted yesterday he has…Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon set for PunchestownRACING: Beef Or Salmon is on track to try to boost his Gold Cup claims at Punchestown on Sunday and his chances look better …Tue Dec 02 2003 - 00:00
Solerina leads Bowe heroicsRacing Fairyhouse report: Sports-scribbling tends towards the overblown but it is difficult to overstate just how remarkable…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Solerina is set to shineRacing Fairyhouse Sunday preview: Solerina has some pretty big shoes to fill at Fairyhouse tomorrow in the Ballymore Properties…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Martinstown to win bumper duelFairyhouse Saturday preview: Today's Fairyhouse card has its own Graded highlights but even they will be eclipsed for many by…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Take-off for SalmonRACING: It's been a long wait but Beef Or Salmon finally starts on the road to possible Cheltenham Gold Cup glory at Clonmel…Thu Nov 20 2003 - 00:00
Holy Orders set for Fairyhouse returnRacing News and preview: Holy Orders, the horse which hit the world headlines for all the wrong reasons in Australia, could …Wed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Medical talks near an endRACING: Negotiations between Ireland's racecourses and doctors on duty at race meetings over pay and conditions are coming to…Tue Nov 18 2003 - 00:00
Front made to workRACING: Those who bet the odds on Back In Front at Punchestown yesterday stared at defeat more than once but Ireland's premier…Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty to be Back In FrontRacing Punchestown previews: The spluttering stop-start nature of the jumps season up to now can be forgotten as Punchestown…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Desperandum can go the distanceRacing: Nil Desperandum, who missed out on an intended chasing debut at Navan last weekend, has side-stepped tomorrow's Grade…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon set to reappear at ClonmelRacing News and Clonmel preview: The Cheltenham Gold Cup second favourite Beef Or Salmon looks like he will finally make his…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Racing world mourns sudden death of jockeyThe racing industry was shocked yesterday by the sudden death of jockey Timmy HoulihanWed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Thaix to give Walsh a winning comebackRACING: Ruby Walsh returns to action at Fairyhouse this afternoon with two hurdle race rides.Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Punchestown is expecting 'proper winter ground'Racing News: Ireland's major Champion Hurdle hope Back In Front is set to run on Sunday at Punchestown where the first "proper…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Red hot Moscow off to a flyerRacing Navan report Moscow Flyer got his season off to the expected smooth start at Navan yesterday but there was nothing smooth…Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Hourigan still to decide on Beef Or SalmonRacing/Leopardstown preview: It's six days later but Michael Hourigan still looks like having to call a halt to plans to run…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Kinane makes his exit Racing NewsHorse Racing: The race for what is possibly the most coveted job in racing began yesterday evening with the confirmation that…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Flyer's only threat is self Racing Navan previewHorse Racing: Moscow Flyer is a worthy headliner at Navan tomorrow and looks good value as he is scheduled to face just three…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Swallow set to soarHorse Racing: One Cool Cat may have won a pair of Group One races this year but he looks like being beaten to the crown of Irish…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Fine weather takes its tollRACING: Beef Or Salmon could be forced to wait another month before getting the chance to race again.Thu Nov 06 2003 - 00:00
Kinane in the frame for Criterium outing on MagritteRACING: Magritte, the former ante-post favourite for next year's Vodafone Epsom Derby, is set to try and gain Group One glory…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon looks good to goRacing: The 2003 flat season winds up at Leopardstown tomorrow where Beef Or Salmon could provide the ideal transition dish …Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Zum hope at NaasRacing: There will be few keener to get to Naas this afternoon than Paul CarberrySat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Hourigan plays safeRACING NEWS: Hourigan faces an anxious decision this morning about whether or not to run the Cheltenham Gold Cup second favourite…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
New Group incentive for filliesRacing Two new Group One races have been created for the 2004 flat season in Ireland.Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Kinane chasing seventh century of winnersRacing News round-up Michael Kinane is closing in fast on what would be his seventh century of winners in a season and has until…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Tiger may run in JapanRACING: Aidan O'Brien has a team of five to pick from in Saturday's Criterium International at St Cloud but his overseas raids…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
