Istabraq set for second runIstabraq has been confirmed as an intended runner in tomorrow week's AIG Europe Champion HurdleSat Jan 13 2001 - 00:00
Istabraq may have run lazilyAidan O'Brien now believes the triple champion hurdler Istabraq was lazy instead of tired during his New Year's Eve comeback …Thu Jan 11 2001 - 00:00
Hors La Loi III and Istabraq likely to meet at LeopardstownA critical weekend gallop will decide if Hors La Loi III takes another shot at the mighty Istabraq in Leopardstown's AIG Europe…Wed Jan 10 2001 - 00:00
Grinkov favourite to cheer SwanGrinkov has been made a 13 to 2 favourite to fill a rare big-race blank for Charlie Swan in Sunday's Pierse Handicap Hurdle, …Tue Jan 09 2001 - 00:00
Imperial is no back numberHe is dismissed as a 200 to 1 shot by the bookies but Imperial Call could yet have one last crack at regaining the Cheltenham…Tue Jan 09 2001 - 00:00
O'Brien not worried by fallThe Smurfit Champion Hurdle may not have been blown wide open by Istabraq's dramatic last-flight fall on Sunday but it sure isn…Tue Jan 02 2001 - 00:00
Moore to win with Native UpmanshipThe venue may be the same but the Leopardstown track is about the only factor that won't provoke a sense of dislocation tomorrow…Sat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Ruby takes flight on Papillon at AintreeRuby Walsh can still remember the feeling. Just three fences to go and he was closing on the leadersSat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Cash to deliver on the doubleThe indications from Co Kilkenny are Gowran is likely to survive a noon inspection today and that will be good news for jockey…Sat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Leopardstown optimisticA Leopardstown spokesman yesterday said he was "very optimistic" about tomorrow's re-scheduled fixture going ahead but there …Sat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Clean sweep of a worthy dozenThroughout what has been probably the most successful season ever enjoyed by an Irish jockey, Johnny Murtagh has become well …Sat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Prospects slim for today's meetingThe Leopardstown authorities describe their chances of racing today as "probably not even 50-50", and already there is the possibility…Fri Dec 29 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq in plan changeFrost and snow may deny Leopardstown the chance of hosting Istabraq this afternoon, but Aidan O'Brien hinted strongly yesterday…Fri Dec 29 2000 - 00:00
Rely on Native UpmanshipThe cast for today's Ericsson Chase includes the gallant veteran, the returning hero and the defending champion, but it's worth…Thu Dec 28 2000 - 00:00
Tyner enjoys moment of gloryCall Me Dara sprang a 33 to 1 shock to land yesterday's £125,000 paddypowerThu Dec 28 2000 - 00:00
Fears grow for racing prospectsLeopardstown authorities admit they are "concerned" about prospects for racing as they prepare for a 7Thu Dec 28 2000 - 00:00
Knife Edge just does enoughThe £39,000 first prize presumably made a sizeable dent in the price JP McManus forked out for Knife Edge but more importantly…Wed Dec 27 2000 - 00:00
Chill wind makes it hard going for puntersA massive crowd of 16,700 shivered at the start of Leopardstown's Christmas festival but there is huge concern that the weather…Wed Dec 27 2000 - 00:00
Shannon Gale is fanciedJP McManus didn't seem too disappointed that his favourite in the first race yesterday was beaten by a Christy Roche trained …Wed Dec 27 2000 - 00:00
Hourigan has double prospectsThe steeplechase races may be gone but the Cork track has proved the doubters wrong and has survived to host a St Stephen's Day…Sat Dec 23 2000 - 00:00
Festival punters get last look at old LeopardstownUp to 60,000 people are expected to bet close on £5Sat Dec 23 2000 - 00:00
Knife Edge to prove worthIf you're one of the multitude swarming to Leopardstown on Tuesday, then tips are probably welcomeSat Dec 23 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl on course for King George at KemptonFlorida Pearl remains on course for an attempt on becoming the first Irish-trained King George VI Chase winner in 25 years but…Fri Dec 22 2000 - 00:00
Limestone Lad off trackLimestone Lad could be off the track until February due to muscle problems in his back.Fri Dec 22 2000 - 00:00
Stage set for clashDermot Weld is hoping his star jumper Stage Affair can make it third time lucky when he takes on the mighty Istabraq at Leopardstown…Thu Dec 21 2000 - 00:00
Nicholls likely to miss EricssonLeopardstown's Ericsson Chase is turning into an all-Irish affair even though Paul Nicholls said yesterday the former Gold Cup…Tue Dec 19 2000 - 00:00
Dundee confirmed Ericsson runnerThe returning hero Nick Dundee is set to be the horse to carry Sue Magnier's colours in Leopardstown's Ericsson ChaseMon Dec 18 2000 - 00:00
RTE to miss Istabraq returnIstabraq has been confirmed on track for his first start of the season at Leopardstown but television viewers will yet again …Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Punchestown closed until April festivalThe Punchestown authorities are "totally confident" about their April festival going ahead on the main track - but have announced…Sat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Curling banned for `insufficient effort'Amateur jockey Sam Curling faces a prolonged Christmas holiday after being hit with a 14-day ban by the Fairyhouse stewards yesterday…Thu Dec 14 2000 - 00:00
Limestone Lad likely to stay over hurdlesLimestone Lad will run over hurdles at Christmas and looks to be in line for a more prolonged spell over the smaller obstacles…Thu Dec 14 2000 - 00:00
Magnier's Christmas clash offThe Gold Cup contenders Nick Dundee and Native Upmanship, which race in the colours of John Magnier's wife, Sue, may not after…Wed Dec 13 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl now heads for KemptonFlorida Pearl has been confirmed a King George runner at Christmas, and in the longer term his weekend return to form has prompted…Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Upmanship in the Gold Cup picture after thrilling raceNative Upmanship and Florida Pearl slugged it out like a couple of Gold Cup heavyweights for yesterday's Durkan Chase and afterwards…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
Aga wants money for lower levelsThe Aga Khan has proposed a radical redistribution of racing's prizemoney and questioned whether the current allocation of most…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl out to silence doubtersFlorida Pearl is on the recovery trail at Punchestown tomorrow, but first the track will have to pass a morning inspection today…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
Nick Dundee set for delicate returnThe hard part of Nick Dundee's remarkable comeback to race fitness has been achieved, but yet again there are doubts about whether…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
Roche's charge to take flightChristy Roche is taking no chances with Youlneverwalkalone's attempt on Saturday's Bula Hurdle and will fly his young star to…Thu Dec 07 2000 - 00:00
Pearl keeps an eye on weatherFlorida Pearl has received the green light to take on Native Upmanship and Dorans Pride at Punchestown on Sunday, but the possibility…Thu Dec 07 2000 - 00:00
Moore weighs up options for Native UpmanshipNative Upmanship has a choice of weekend races at either Cheltenham or Punchestown and the puzzle of where he should go prompted…Tue Dec 05 2000 - 00:00
Murtagh and Oxx make major impactJohn Murtagh misses the end of term wind up at Leopardstown tomorrow but the absence of the star name of 2,000 won't stop people…Sat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
Ned Kelly to obligeThere may be a £20,000 handicap hurdle and a £13,415 jackpot carryover at Naas today but the highlight for many will be the hurdling…Sat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
US test for Pine DancePine Dance will bypass the $2 million Japan Dirt Cup in favour of a Grade Two race at Churchill Downs, Kentucky, where he is …Fri Nov 10 2000 - 00:00
Walsh to be fit for FloridaThe postponement for a week of the Florida Pearl-Looks Like Trouble clash at Down Royal may disappoint a lot of people but not…Thu Nov 09 2000 - 00:00
Down Royal hold inspection todayThe Down Royal executive insist they are confident about their most valuable meeting of the year going ahead but there is still…Wed Nov 08 2000 - 00:00
Turnberry Isle to stay in USAidan O'Brien is gearing up to say goodbye to the Coolmore Stud-bound Giant's Causeway but he has already made his farewells …Wed Nov 08 2000 - 00:00
Limestone Lad makes no mistakeLimestone Lad remains the Royal and SunAlliance Chase favourite after doing no more than a 1 to 7 shot should do at Punchestown…Mon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
It Looks Like TroubleNoel Chance confirmed yesterday his Gold Cup hero Looks Like Trouble is on schedule for a renewal of hostilities with Florida…Mon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
Moore on the up, weather permittingThere are likely to be quite a number of people staring skywards in the Meath and Kildare areas this weekend as the Irish racing…Sat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
Causeway is facing a giant challengeGiant's Causeway, the so-called "iron horse", will need a tungsten hide when he steps into the ring against America's best in…Sat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
