Inis Cara comes to the rescueFortune can rarely have fluctuated so outrageously as it did for trainer Michael Hourigan yesterday.Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
See Just There to be thereThe £125,000 pot for the Paddy Power Chase has had every trainer in the country salivating for months, but none apparently is…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Thoroughbred through and throughNationalism, money, conceit: often the ingredients for disaster, but on Saturday, March 7th, 1964, this was the background to…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Idle Lass to enjoy longer tripHopes to run off the re-scheduled Cork card were almost inevitably given up yesterday morning when it was abandoned, but no underwater…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Bookmakers get that warm glowA fine crowd of 16,221 braved the chill at the start of Leopardstown's Christmas festival yesterday, but typically it was the…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Moore gets one up on the favouritesNative Upmanship propelled himself to the top of the SunAlliance Chase market with a gruelling defeat of market hotpots Alexander…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Cork fails to stay afloatCork's St Stephen's Day fixture fell victim to the weather yesterday, and although the meeting has been transferred to Tuesday…Fri Dec 24 1999 - 00:00
Get going on Go Roger GoLeopardstown's four-day Christmas festival opens on Sunday with as mouth-watering a clash between two potential star chasers …Fri Dec 24 1999 - 00:00
Le Coudray takes a breakAidan O'Brien has ruled Le Coudray out of a pre-Cheltenham decider with Limestone Lad in Tuesday's Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown…Thu Dec 23 1999 - 00:00
Danoli is ready to return to trainingDanoli was yesterday given the green light to resume his remarkable career, and trainer Tom Foley didn't rule out another tilt…Thu Dec 23 1999 - 00:00
Weather is no bother for Swan's favouritePunters who arrived at Thurles yesterday expecting a 12Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
Parting Company looks the pickIt's usual at this time of year to look at pre-Christmas fixtures as chances to get those festive expenses but from the look …Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Imperial Call to miss EricssonA possible attempt on the King George VI Chase is still very much on Dorans Pride's agenda but his old rival Imperial Call will…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Turf Club hold fireThe Turf Club stewards will meet on Monday to discuss the proposal by the Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, that the Turf…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Pearl is carrot for RubyThe carrot of riding Gold Cup favourite Florida Pearl in the Ericsson Chase could bring further drama to Ruby Walsh's race against…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Golden deal for Irish NationalThe Irish Grand National will now be known as the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National after the announcement by Irish Distillers…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
McCreevy calls for mergerThe Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, has challenged racing's two ruling bodies, the Irish Horseracing Authority and the…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Limestone Lad to see off Le CoudrayLimestone Lad will insure there is no hanging about when he clashes with Le Coudray at Navan today, and punters cannot afford…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Sly Empress can enhance reputationMichael Hourigan's attempt to run Dorans Pride and others of his team at Haydock today has been foiled by the weather but that…Sat Dec 11 1999 - 00:00
Micko's to reappear at ChristmasMicko's Dream has been installed as a 7 to 1 joint favourite with Lanturn for the £125,000 Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown, …Thu Dec 09 1999 - 00:00
Le Coudray takes on LimestoneAidan O'Brien yesterday confirmed that his staying hurdle star Le Coudray will attempt revenge on Istabraq's conqueror Limestone…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Walsh starts physiotherapyThe champion jockey Ruby Walsh received a boost for his hopes of returning to action at Christmas by starting a course of physiotherapy…Wed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Dorans Haydock boundDorans Pride is set to make a pre-Christmas English raid on Saturday when he takes part in the three-mile Tommy Whittle Chase…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Return of Buck RogersConventional wisdom may be that "they don't come back" but Buck Rogers blew convention out of the water with a stirring defeat…Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Big upset by Little LenRisk Of Thunder started 1 to 3 for a banks race at Punchestown yesterday and was beaten. Yes, beaten.Mon Dec 06 1999 - 00:00
Thunder to crash throughHe may not be an attractive betting proposition, but the remarkable Risk Of Thunder should again prove the highlight of tomorrow…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
His Song to hit right noteWith the absolute top-notchers such as Florida Pearl and Dorans Pride keeping their powder dry until Christmas, today's £50,000…Sat Dec 04 1999 - 00:00
Carberry set for SandownBritish racegoers will get to see another Carberry in action when 19-year-old Philip Carberry, brother of Grand National-winning…Fri Dec 03 1999 - 00:00
Geraghty to win on Kings ValleyPaul Carberry's delayed return and Ruby Walsh's current injury problems have left gaps at the top end of the jump jockeys' tree…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl for LeopardstownWillie Mullins yesterday punctured any lingering hopes the Kempton Park executive held of luring Florida Pearl across to England…Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:00
Spring campaign likely for Stage Affair after defeatDermot Weld is holding fire about a possible Christmas appearance by his star novice hurdler Stage Affair.Tue Nov 30 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl to silence doubtersNorthern Ireland's richest race, the £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase, has attracted a range of runners as fascinating as the…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Confident in CastleThe accent may be on the jumps today but the wind-up of the flat is at Leopardstown tomorrow with a card featuring three £25,…Sat Nov 06 1999 - 00:00
Owen Bart looks goodThe clash of Florida Pearl, Strong Promise et al lies in wait at Down Royal tomorrow, but there is a valuable pipe-opener for…Fri Nov 05 1999 - 00:00
Sallie's the GirlSallie's Girl and Oa Baldixe, from opposite ends of the financial scale, shouted winter potential for Noel Meade and Paul Carberry…Thu Nov 04 1999 - 00:00
Go with EgoWillie Mullins and Michael Hourigan look to have reasonable prospects of visiting the winner's enclosure twice today with Mullins…Thu Nov 04 1999 - 00:00
New code for INBAIrish bookmakers have promised to revamp their betting rings on Irish racecourses and have introduced a code of practice which…Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Steinlen Stakes beckons WeldBeckon The King, a winner this season at Naas and the Curragh, will add to the Irish presence at Gulfstream Park, Florida, this…Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Sallie's Girl to seal chasing winA pretty average card at Fairyhouse today is enhanced by the chasing debut of the remarkable Sallie's Girl in the Mulhuddart …Wed Nov 03 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl runsWillie Mullins dispelled negative rumours about Florida Pearl yesterday and confirmed his stable star on course for Saturday'…Tue Nov 02 1999 - 00:00
Viscaria to fulfil Curragh promiseFollowing a stable in form is a basic rule of thumb, but it can pay off in spades at today's mixed Dundalk fixture where the …Tue Nov 02 1999 - 00:00
Feathered Leader on top as rivals struggleThe 1 to 2 favourite Feathered Leader, as expected, won yesterday's Irish Field Chase at Punchestown but the four-runner race…Mon Nov 01 1999 - 00:00
Le Coudray to let his talent shineThere's something of a rarity this weekend with the Saturday card at Navan easily outstripping tomorrow's Punchestown fixture…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Feathered Gale setThere are two £20,000 chases at Punchestown tomorrow with the remarkable Risk Of Thunder going for another course success in …Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Bach set to join BrahmsAidan O'Brien's hopes of running three horses in the Breeders Cup Juvenile are increasing as he gave an upbeat bulletin yesterday…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Kildare Chiller triumphsJim Bolger maintained his end of season purple patch with a 104/1 double at the Curragh's last meet of the year but what many…Sat Oct 30 1999 - 01:00
Alluring start for Curragh puntersA Friday fixture would normally mean a low-key wind-up to the Curragh's year, but be warned - a free drink for the first 500 …Fri Oct 29 1999 - 01:00
Hourigan bookedPaul Hourigan will ride Dorans Pride in Saturday week's £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase at Down RoyalThu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
Boley Lad nappedA total of 123 horses line up for an eight-race card at Thurles today, with the connections of 76 others who have been balloted…Thu Oct 28 1999 - 01:00
