The people's champion in perfect shape to defy all comersIN FOCUS/Limestone Lad: Win, lose or draw, tomorrow morning Michael Bowe will load his horse up, make for Rosslare and head …Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
Primal scream for doubleThe Irish Report: Back In Front provided the kick-off and Youlneverwalkalone the chorus to a successful first day for the Irish…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
10,000 Irish fans race over to Cheltenham for festivalAn estimated 10,000 Irish race fans will throng into a normally sedate Cheltenham today as the famous three-day racing festival…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Chance's joker may prove an ace up his sleeveCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: Maybe it's because it's the Champion Hurdle rather than the Gold Cup but there are a couple of things that…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Swan is booked to ride Paoraigh Naas ReportRACING: Charlie Swan has been booked to ride Liss A Paoraigh in Thursday's Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival…Mon Mar 10 2003 - 00:00
Doctors' protest may halt racingAt least two doctors must be on duty at every meeting, but a dispute with the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) has led …Mon Mar 10 2003 - 00:00
Festival run depends on Turf ClubRACING: The controversial Davids Lad is being targeted at a race at Cheltenham on Wednesday but could yet be stopped from running…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Lad has final workoutRACING: Limestone Lad will have his final piece of work today before his bid for next Thursday's Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle …Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
HRI five-year plan does not cheer the layersRACING: Irish racing's ruling body appears to be set on a collision course with the country's on-course bookmakers after the…Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Call for changeRACING/News: There has been a high profile call to divert a percentage of prize-money in order to keep racecourses afloatThu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly still on courseRACING: Hopes are rising in the JP McManus camp that the Smurfit Champion Hurdle hope Like-A-Butterfly will get the chance to…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Payback due from Collier CountyRACING: Collier County looks a good bet to win some of his purchase price back at Fairyhouse today.Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Bust Out misses ArkleRACING: Bust Out, one of the main Irish hopes for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham, will miss the festival due to leg problems…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Dorans set for CheltenhamMichael Hourigan has had a change of heart about his veteran star Dorans Pride who will after all take his chance in the Foxhunters…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Festival ground conditions a worry for MooreRACING: The drying conditions at Cheltenham continue to provide headaches for Irish trainers, none more so than Arthur Moore…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
Solerina to miss CheltenhamRACING: Solerina, one of the main Irish hopes for the SunAlliance Hurdle, will miss the Cheltenham Festival due to a leg infection…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Le Coudray to run in CathcartRACING: Christy Roche yesterday revealed there will be a dramatic festival switch for Le Coudray to the Cathcart Cup - if ground…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
It's all systems go for LimestoneRACING: Limestone Lad worked so well yesterday he may skip the traditional pre-Cheltenham warm-up after racing at Leopardstown…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Martin to appeal Davids Lad banRACING: Tony Martin has announced he will appeal against the controversial ban that rules Davids Lad out of the Martell Grand…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Rely on GoldenRACING: Golden Cross can prove that the punters have got it right for the Triumph Hurdle by scoring at Fairyhouse todaySat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
Ground no problem for BeefRACING: Michael Hourigan yesterday expressed his confidence in Beef Or Salmon's ability to act on faster ground if the Cheltenham…Sat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
HRI set channel time frameRACING: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have described their initial meetings with various cable and satellite companies as "positive…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
Queries delay drug hearingsRACING/News: The Turf Club chief executive admitted yesterday that it could be "some time" before the adjourned hearings into…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Lad over coughing scareRACING/News: Limestone Lad appears to be over the coughing scare that threatened his appearance at the Cheltenham Festival.Wed Feb 19 2003 - 00:00
Commanche Court scores but fails to show old sparkleRACING: Commanche Court remains as low as 12 to 1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup despite a desperate struggle to win at Navan …Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
Approach for ArkleIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Willie Mullins has ruled out a possible switch to the Smurfit Champion Hurdle for Adamant Approach…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Paoraigh goes on TrialIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Today's Red Mills Trial Hurdle lives up to its name in the case of the Champion Hurdle outsider…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Losing raiders offered incentiveIRISH RACING/News and Previews: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) announced yesterday they will pay a travel allowance of €1,000 to…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Pride won't take place at festivalRACING NEWS: A final throw of the Cheltenham dice in the Foxhunters Chase has been all but ruled out for the veteran star Dorans…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Media Puzzle has setback in DubaiRACING: The Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle has had a setback in Dubai and is doubtful for next month's Sheema Classic at …Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Deadline set for Limestone LadRACING: Limestone Lad has just 17 days to recover from the sickness that is threatening his Cheltenham participation or he will…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Le Coudray in great shape despite last-fence hiccupRACING: Despite his horrific last-fence fall at Leopardstown on Sunday, Le Coudray could still make the line-up for Cheltenham…Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Lad misses final warm-upRACING: Limestone Lad's Cheltenham preparation was thrown into turmoil yesterday when the popular stayer started coughing.Wed Feb 12 2003 - 00:00
Louisville in openerNaas Preview: Paul Carberry can get the weekend off to a flier on the enigmatic Louisville at Naas today.Sat Feb 08 2003 - 00:00
Mullins not happy with Pearl's preparationFlorida Pearl is gearing up for an attempt to make history in Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup but his trainer Willie Mullins admits…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon to go for GoldRACING: Michael Hourigan has confirmed that the star novice Beef Or Salmon is on course to try and retain his unbeaten record…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Bannow Bay out injuredRACING: Christy Roche confirmed yesterday that Bannow Bay will not run again this season after picking up a knee injuryMon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Last-fence warning for Moscow FlyerRACING: A last-fence mistake was the only slight hiccup to Moscow Flyer's Cheltenham warm-up at Punchestown yesterday.Mon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Flyer to stake his claimRACING: The presence of Moscow Flyer and Commanche Court in tomorrow's Byrne Group Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown means there…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Scolardy heads for Tote Gold TrophyHORSE RACING: The Triumph Hurdle winner Scolardy is being targeted at Newbury's Tote Gold Trophy in eight days as Willie Mullins…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Weld's Dubai missionHORSE RACING: The Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle was flown to Dubai yesterday and the Cheltenham festival fancy Mutakarrim…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
Bowe happy to aim for Stayers'HORSE RACING: Michael Bowe insisted yesterday he has no regrets about not entering Limestone Lad in Cheltenham's Smurfit Champion…Tue Jan 28 2003 - 00:00
Be My Belle cheers MurphyRACING: Timmy Murphy continued his plundering of some of Ireland's top chasing prizes when he guided the locally-trained novice…Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Foxchapel King can rule Thyestes roostFoxchapel King has to concede weight all around in today's IAWS Thyestes Chase but the Gowran Park feature has a habit of rewarding…Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Paoraigh is doubtfulLiss A Paoraigh was described yesterday as "unlikely" to run in the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.Thu Jan 23 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty to team up with Lad againRACING: For the second time this season, Barry Geraghty has come in for a Grade One mount on Limestone Lad in Sunday's AIG Champion…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
Colonel Braxton on course for CheltenhamRACING: Colonel Braxton is now a 20 to 1 shot for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a winning performance at Fairyhouse yesterday…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Limestone Lad gets green lightRACING: Limestone Lad has been given the green light to run in Sunday's AIG Champion Hurdle and already the race has begun to…Mon Jan 20 2003 - 00:00
Brady set to roarRACING/Punchestown Preview: There won't be a more popular winner at Punchestown today if Kenilworth can come home first in the…Sat Jan 18 2003 - 00:00
Sackville injured at GowranRACING: Sackville looks certain to miss next week's IAWS Thyestes Chase after a mishap over the Gowran Park fences yesterday…Fri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
