Native looks bestRACING/Today's Preview: Native Upmanship usually falls between two stools in the top championship races but today's Martell …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Limerick gets breakTipperary, in 13 days' time, and Cork, on May 5th, have stepped in to take up the meetings lost due to the temporary closure …Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien puts Tiger on hold for GladnessRACING NEWS: Aidan O'Brien has not finally committed the 2,000 Guineas favourite Hold That Tiger to a reappearance in Sunday…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Water poured on punters' hopesRACING/Grand National News: Owner JP McManus and trainer Christy Roche threw serious doubts yesterday on the chances of Youlneverwalkalone…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Wotsitooya well weightedRACING: Cork has the limelight to itself tomorrow and Wotsitooya can claim centre stage.Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Final blow for Davids LadRACING: The chances of Davids Lad running in next Saturday's Martell Grand National at Aintree finally looked to have disappeared…Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Florida to bypass AintreeRACING: Florida Pearl will avoid next week's Aintree Grand National meeting and instead wait to try and repeat last year's Heineken…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Strike avertedRACING/News: A potential strike by racecourse doctors that would have brought racing to a halt in Ireland was averted last night…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Alamshar on familiar routeRACING/Preview: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru may be on course to reappear in the Ballysax Stakes next month but so is…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Favourite on courseRACING NEWS: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru worked after racing at the Curragh yesterday and is on course to reappear …Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Go Roger Go looks the pickRACING/Navan preview: A number of horses out of luck at Cheltenham return to action at Navan today where the feature is the …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Tomahawk to give O'Brien ideal startRACING/Flat Season Opens at the Curragh: A potentially momentous season kicks off at the Curragh tomorrow with the champion …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Butterfly set for AintreeRACING: Like-A-Butterfly is being lined up to run in the Martell Aintree Hurdle by trainer Christy Roche.Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Lad set for Stayers'Racing: Limestone Lad will bid to lift the Stayers' crown at the Punchestown Festival despite his trainer believing that three…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Curragh bags the valueRacing: Ireland's premier two-year-old race, the €300,000 National Stakes, will be sponsored this year by Dunnes Stores.Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Davids Lad out of favourRacing: The saga surrounding Davids Lad may not be over yet as the owner's of the controversial racehorse indicated yesterday…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Doctors repeat the doseRacing: Ireland's racecourse doctors yesterday complained that they have not received as much as a letter of acknowledgement…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Cup on menu for SalmonRACING: Beef Or Salmon could yet have another start this season - the Power Gold Cup at Fairyhouse next month.Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Irish hopes trampled in final stretchA day that had promised so much for the trainer Michael Hourigan ended in disaster at Cheltenham yesterday with the death of …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty joins illustrious list as he takes top awardREST OF THE CARD: Spirit Leader wound up a remarkable Festival for Barry Geraghty by winning the County Hurdle and guaranteeing…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Locals relying on Best Mate Gold Cup PreviewRACING/Cheltenham Gold Cup Preview: The first mile is likely to determine Beef Or Salmon's fate and if the youngster is jumping…Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
