Reach For The Moon to continue O'Brien's dominanceRACING: Reach For The Moon gets the chance to turn her $1Sat Aug 31 2002 - 01:00
Nayef may runRACING: Nayef emerged yesterday as a surprise contender for tomorrow week's Irish Champion Stakes.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
Danaskaya set to take her chanceRACING: Danaskaya is expected to be confirmed a runner for the Moyglare Stud Stakes at this morning's declaration stage.Fri Aug 30 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien five-strong for LegerRACING: Sholokov and Ballingarry, second and third respectively in the Irish Derby, head a five-strong Aidan O'Brien entry for…Thu Aug 29 2002 - 01:00
Reach For The Moon is O'Brien's sole hopeRACING/Tralee Preview: Reach For The Moon will be Aidan O'Brien's sole hope for a third Moyglare Stud success in a row at the…Wed Aug 28 2002 - 01:00
Concern for MansellRACING: The medical team attending the injured jockey Jimmy Mansell are hoping he can be taken off a life-support machine in…Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien waits on fitness reportsRACING: Rock of Gibraltar has a trio of possible comeback races as the Ballydoyle classic crop continue to recover from the …Tue Aug 27 2002 - 01:00
Hanabad to go one betterRACING: The John Oxx-Johnny Murtagh team are the hottest act in town at the moment and they can emphasise the point at Tipperary…Wed Aug 21 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien's pair to clash againRACING: Spartacus and Marino Marini could face each other for the second time in a fortnight in Sunday's Prix Morny at Deauville…Tue Aug 20 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie rewards SmullenRACING: Pat Smullen's overnight trek from Chicago paid off in style at Leopardstown yesterday where Vinnie Roe began his Melbourne…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Rely on AlbrightonRACING: English trainer Fulke Johnson Houghton has confirmed the Shergar Cup winner Tout Seul a runner in Saturday's Tattersalls…Mon Aug 19 2002 - 01:00
Hectic weekend for SmullenRACING: As hectic weekends go, Pat Smullen's will take some beating with a schedule that begins in Chicago tonight and ends …Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
Sheer Tenby bestRACING: The Tramore authorities will hope their summer festival can come to an uneventful end this weekend but the weather that…Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
Irrawaddy set for York Tramore officials optimisticIRISH RACING/News: Irrawaddy could lead the Ballydoyle assault on another Gimcrack Stakes if he stays clear of the coughing …Fri Aug 16 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral doubtRACING: Aidan O'Brien has conceded he is facing a battle with time to have the dual Derby winner High Chaparral ready for the…Thu Aug 15 2002 - 01:00
Gowran test for BallydoyleRACING: There will be an even greater focus than normal on the Ballydoyle runners at Gowran tonight after confirmation that …Wed Aug 14 2002 - 01:00
Quarter Moon heads for Yorkshire OaksRACING: Aidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that the filly, Quarter Moon, a Moyglare winner at two but placed in four top-flight…Mon Aug 12 2002 - 01:00
Hard to oppose Wensum DancerWensum Dancer goes for a third win in a week at Wexford today and only the brave or the foolish will look forward to taking her…Sat Aug 10 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to ride Hannon's TacitusRACING NEWS: John Murtagh will tackle the Ballydoyle battalion in Sunday's Independent Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes on the English…Thu Aug 08 2002 - 01:00
Queens Wharf looks the pickGALWAY PREVIEW/DAY 5: Michael Kinane returns from Goodwood for the ride on Queens Wharf in the Guinness Handicap tonight.Fri Aug 02 2002 - 01:00
Balapour is just the tonic for BradyRACING: The unfashionable Balapour will try to spike some of racing's biggest guns and secure an emotional success in today…Thu Aug 01 2002 - 01:00
Wotsitooya looks spot on for the PlateRACING: It takes a dogged attitude to climb the hill to Galway Plate success, and Wotsitooya can stare the opposition down today…Wed Jul 31 2002 - 01:00
Masani should deny the visitorsRACING: Gateman will have to defy topweight and tradition in the McDonogh Handicap but the English raider is still set to play…Tue Jul 30 2002 - 01:00
Nistelrooy to strike for O'BrienRACING: Bach has been re-routed from the King George to try to fill in a rare blank for Aidan O'Brien in today's Meld Stakes…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Kilcash Castle doubt for PlateRACING: Kilcash Castle, who is as low as 9-1 second favourite for the Hewlett-Packard Galway Plate, is not a certain starter…Sat Jul 27 2002 - 01:00
Rock heads O'Brien teamRACING: Rock of Gibralter remains on course for a possible sixth Group One success in a row in Wednesday's Sussex Stakes at Goodwood…Fri Jul 26 2002 - 01:00
Van Nistelrooy may reappear at the CurraghRACING: The $6.4 million Van Nistelrooy could make the second start of his career in Saturday's Flame Of Tara Tyros Stakes.Wed Jul 24 2002 - 01:00
No chases at KillarneyRACING: The Killarney authorities insist they will have no problems running off the four-day festival set to start on Monday…Fri Jul 12 2002 - 01:00
Statue Of Liberty doubtAidan O'Brien is holding fire on committing the 2,000 Guineas favourite Statue Of Liberty to Saturday's Anglesey Stakes until…Thu Jul 11 2002 - 01:00
Racing news: Quarter Moon is odds-on for OaksQuarter Moon is a hot odds-on favourite to provide Aidan O'Brien with a sixth classic success of the season in Sunday's Darley…Wed Jul 10 2002 - 01:00
Milan ruled out for seasonRACING: Aidan O'Brien yesterday ruled out a comeback this season for MilanTue Jul 09 2002 - 01:00
O'Brien targets July Cup at Newmarket for LandseerRACING: Aidan O'Brien's Group One tally could reach double figures for the season with Landseer a likely starter in Thursday…Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Williams sisters will continue to be big noisesTV VIEW: Those of a certain vintage saw the future on Saturday afternoon, watched awe struck, and then sighed nostalgically …Mon Jul 08 2002 - 01:00
Late show expected to attract big crowdRACING: Leopardstown's experimental fixture goes ahead this evening with the 5Sat Jul 06 2002 - 01:00
No Excuse Needed may be excusedRACING: Michael Kinane warms up for Hawk Wing in tomorrow's eclipse with a trip to Limerick this evening for four rides.Fri Jul 05 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar may miss July CupRACING : Plans for Rock Of Gibraltar's next race are undecided, with the colt far from certain to appear in next week's Darley…Wed Jul 03 2002 - 01:00
Robinson's tactics rewardedRACING/Hunston Pretty Polly Stakes : Philip Robinson might still be feeling the physical effects of a dramatic fall in the …Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
High Chaparral leads home an O'Brien 1-2-3RACING/Budweiser Irish Derby : High Chaparral led a historic clean sweep for Aidan O'Brien in yesterday's Budweiser Irish Derby…Mon Jul 01 2002 - 01:00
Hannon does it yet againRACING: Richard Hannon continued his domination of Ireland's sales races with Hurricane Alan in last night's Goffs Challenge…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Distance right for Wrong KeyRACING: Following a pair of gallant efforts in both the French and Irish 1,000 Guineas, Wrong Key looks set to hit the Group…Sat Jun 29 2002 - 01:00
Weld hopes for timely turn in weatherIRISH RACING/News and Leopardstown report: Dermot Weld is pinning his hopes on the weather as he prepares In Time's Eye for …Thu Jun 27 2002 - 01:00
Chaparral long odds-onRACING/Budweiser Irish Derby : High Chaparral is an almost unbackable favourite for the Budweiser Irish Derby after yesterday…Wed Jun 26 2002 - 01:00
Both sides stand firm in evening card rowRACING: The chances of a showdown between racing's ruling body and the trainers' association increased yesterday with the confirmation…Tue Jun 25 2002 - 01:00
Act One could miss Derby clash with ChaparralThe Curragh authorities are anxiously awaiting news of whether Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby clash between High Chaparral and…Mon Jun 24 2002 - 01:00
Johannesburg to improveRACING: Johannesburg will be the centre of Aidan O'Brien's and Michael Kinane's attention today but the Group One focus will…Sat Jun 22 2002 - 01:00
Victory Craft good enoughRACING : The going forecast for Down Royal tonight is a surprising "good to firm" but that hasn't stopped ground problems.Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe is up for CupRACING/Royal Ascot: Dermot Weld yesterday repeated his belief that if Vinnie Roe stays the trip in the Ascot Gold Cup he will…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Sophisticat firm fancyAidan O'Brien has had more than his share of warm favourites this week but he will have three chances in the Coronation Stakes…Fri Jun 21 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe is up for CupRACING/Royal Ascot: Dermot Weld yesterday repeated his belief that if Vinnie Roe stays the trip in the Ascot Gold Cup he will…Thu Jun 20 2002 - 01:00
Rock Of Gibraltar to complete rare trebleRACING: It's 33 years since Right Tack completed the classic generation's mile Triple Crown but Rock Of Gibraltar will be odds…Tue Jun 18 2002 - 01:00
