Ballyconnell bestRACING: Aidan O'Brien is set to try and restart his plundering of Europe's top two-year-old races with Miguel Cervantes at Newbury…Thu Sept 19 2002 - 01:00
Smullen determined not to give up title without a fightRACING: Pat Smullen's recent winning streak has taken him to within three winners of Michael Kinane in the jockeys' championship…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
Hobbs targets NationalRACING: Two of the most powerful yards in Britain are targeting next week's Listowel feature, the Guinness Kerry National.Tue Sept 17 2002 - 01:00
Godolphin purchase of Pugin 'a shrewd move'RACING: Godolphin's purchase of the Irish St Leger runner-up, Pugin, has been described as a "very shrewd move" by Vinnie Roe…Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Refuse to Bend goes straight for victoryRACING: Refuse To Bend lived up to his name in the Aga Khan Stud Stakes, inflicting a substantial leak in the $6Mon Sept 16 2002 - 01:00
Van Nistelrooy set to graduateRACING: High Chaparral's defection from tomorrow's Prix Niel insures the Ballydoyle Sunday focus will be on Van Nistelrooy's…Sat Sept 14 2002 - 01:00
Weld to review conditionsRACING: Dermot Weld will "review" the ground conditions at the Curragh tomorrow morning ahead of Vinnie Roe's intended attempt…Sat Sept 14 2002 - 01:00
Kinane on boardRACING: Michael Kinane will be on board Sholokhov as Aidan O'Brien goes in search of a second success in a row in tomorrow's…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
Weld to review conditionsRACING: Dermot Weld will "review" the ground conditions at the Curragh tomorrow morning ahead of Vinnie Roe's intended attempt…Fri Sept 13 2002 - 01:00
Kinane may miss out on Chaparral rideRACING: Michael Kinane could miss out on riding High Chaparral for the third time this year if the rising star Van Nistelrooy…Thu Sept 12 2002 - 01:00
Vinnie Roe in great order for double Leger attemptRACING: Vinnie Roe was yesterday made a warm favourite for his double attempt on the Jefferson Smurfit Irish St Leger and received…Wed Sept 11 2002 - 01:00
Sorcerous to land Oyster for O'BrienRACING: Sorcerous is on a retrieval mission in more ways than one at Galway todayTue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Wing may race over a mileRACING: A return to racing over a mile is being considered for Hawk Wing with the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in 18 days…Tue Sept 10 2002 - 01:00
Grandera shows classRACING: Aidan O'Brien has said he sleeps better when things have gone wrong because he knows what he has to do: in which case…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Gibraltar in seventh heavenRACING: Aidan O'Brien hailed Rock Of Gibraltar as "a truly great horse" after the colt galloped his way into the history books…Mon Sept 09 2002 - 01:00
Murtagh to ride Common WorldHORSE RACING: John Murtagh will try for a second career success in the Irish Champion Stakes aboard the English outsider Common…Thu Sept 05 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing ready for Champion testRACING: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Hawk Wing will get the nod over High Chaparral to run in Saturday's Irish Champion …Tue Sept 03 2002 - 01:00
Hawk Wing ready for Champion testRACING: Aidan O'Brien has indicated that Hawk Wing will get the nod over High Chaparral to run in Saturday's Irish Champion …Mon Sept 02 2002 - 01:00
Mail The Desert a first for DrowneRACING: Mail The Desert gave her jockey Steve Drowne a first success in Ireland in yesterday's Moyglare Stud Stakes.Mon Sept 02 2002 - 01:00
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
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
Nayef may runRACING: Nayef emerged yesterday as a surprise contender for tomorrow week's Irish Champion Stakes.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
