Alexander Banquet bounces back to form for TitleyAlexander Banquet bounced back to form with an impressive success at Naas on Saturday but although the former Cheltenham Festival…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Williamson is jocked offNorman Williamson yesterday described his jocking off from the Gold Cup third favourite Looks Like Trouble as "a sickener".Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Placings reversedWin Dalus, the horse originally placed third in the last race at Thurles on Thursday, was publicly given his correct finishing…Sat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Danoli to miss CheltenhamDanoli has his third start of the month in today's £30,000 Brophy Farrell Chase at Naas but time has caught up with the veteran…Sat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Morris inJason Morris has been appointed as the new manager of the Curragh racecourse.Thu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Wright nappedIf Conor O'Dwyer's recent winning patch was any more purple, it could appear on the cover of a Prince album, and it will be no…Thu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
Bobbyjo for FairyhouseThe Grand National winner, Bobbyjo, is set to have his second start of this season over the same course and distance as his first…Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Bookmakers go onlineThe internet's increasing grip on modern society has seen Irish bookmakers rise to the challenge, and the country's biggest bookmaker…Wed Feb 23 2000 - 00:00
Limestone for CheltenhamBookmaker reaction to Limestone Lad's latest success at Navan yesterday varied considerably, but at least the prices quoted for…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Limestone difficult to opposeA three-week gap between races is normal for most horses but in Limestone Lad's case it's apparently close to idleness.Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Danoli ready to goDanoli's latest return from injury in the Hennessy a fortnight ago was cloaked in understandable sentiment but it's a different…Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Turf Club see need for some independenceThe Turf Club yesterday confirmed their welcome for the Minister for Finance's recent financial offer to racing but stressed …Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Fenton looks the one to followRacing at Clonmel today is dependant on a 7.00 a.mThu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Clash of stars looks on cardsThe prospects of a mouth-watering clash between Youlneverwalkalone and Monsignor, the top novices in Ireland and Britain, in …Thu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Off course tax money offered by McCreevyThe Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy revealed yesterday all the money raised from the five per cent off course betting tax…Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
O'Dwyer in treble formAny punter depending on the "follow the jockey in form" theory has had only one option recently, and Conor O'Dwyer's current …Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
Imperial Call outImperial Call will miss the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third successive year.Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Start off with Minella HotelThe focus of attention this weekend centres on Punchestown, which has seen its two Grade Two races tomorrow cut up quite badly…Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Amberleigh now heads for FestivalPaul Carberry helicoptered his way to Thurles yesterday and left with a double under his belt that narrowed Barry Geraghty's …Fri Feb 11 2000 - 00:00
Mullins wants balloting changeThe balloting system in Ireland was described yesterday as "out of date and not good enough" by the chairman of the trainers' …Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Native Dara to bid for Newbury prizeNoel Meade yesterday confirmed Native Dara a runner in Saturday's £100,000 Tote Gold Trophy at Newbury, but two of his big Cheltenham…Thu Feb 10 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl powers to emphatic winFlorida Pearl has finished in front of Dorans Pride before, and by more than the five and a half lengths he beat him by in yesterday…Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Creux Noir chosenRelatively speaking it's a case of the Naas calm today before the Leopardstown storm tomorrow but there still looks to be a number…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
It's sink or swim for PearlThere may be isolated trials for Cheltenham after this weekend, but by and large Leopardstown tomorrow is sink or swim timeSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Ground is right for Roche's star noviceChristy Roche confirmed yesterday that his star novice, Youlneverwalkalone, will put his Cheltenham credentials on the line at…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Ladbrokes pull out of big hurdleThe betting chain Ladbrokes have no immediate plans to sponsor a race in Ireland following the news of their withdrawal from …Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
Hourigans expected to land doubleTrainer Michael Hourigan and his jockey son Paul may be aiming principally at Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup and the return to fences…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
McCoy on standby for His SongHis song has been the horse attracting support in the antepost market for Sunday's £110,000 Hennessy Gold Cup, but Adrian Maguire…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
Break for Lad after easy winLimestone Lad made it seven victories from 10 starts this season at Naas yesterday, but his trainer is worried that the Stayers…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Limestone must be the ladThose chasing a share of the Jackpot at Naas tomorrow - which is guaranteed for £12,500 - will have no trouble picking their …Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Ollimar to time it rightIt might be a late, late show from Ollimar at Fairyhouse today, but his head should show in front at the finishing post of the…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
Aintree could now be Micko's DreamMicko's Dream may have appeared a somewhat lucky winner of yesterday's Cuisine de France Thyestes Chase, but that won't dilute…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Native Estates looks bestIt may not carry the clout it had when the likes of Arkle (1964) and Flyingbolt (1966) were winning it, but today's £50,000 Cuisine…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
There's no myth about this McManus certaintyOnce a "mystery" benefactor was mentioned in association with a £50 million donation to the national stadium, JP McManus' name…Thu Jan 27 2000 - 00:00
Magnificent performance by IstabraqIt was win number 20 from 23 starts for Istabraq in yesterday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle and it ranks among his greatest.Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
JP fails to calm treble feverAfter Istabraq had blown away the opposition to win his third successive AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Florida Pearl controversy rekindledThe Gold Cup second favourite, Florida Pearl, warms up for the Hennessy with his first-ever run in handicap company at Leopardstown…Sat Jan 22 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq ready to show that he is championIt's round two of the season between Istabraq and Limestone Lad in tomorrow's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle and this time Istabraq…Sat Jan 22 2000 - 00:00
Pot luck jackpotToday's Tramore meeting, rescheduled from last Thursday, features a jackpot carryover of almost £11,500, but anyone in search…Thu Jan 20 2000 - 00:00
Florida drops in distanceFlorida Pearl will be a surprise runner in a two-mile, three-furlong handicap at Leopardstown on Sunday, but his trainer, Willie…Thu Jan 20 2000 - 00:00
Fasliyev rated the best juvenileFasliyev has been rated the top two-year-old of 1999 by the International Panel of Handicappers but it is the total of eight …Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Portobello the pickIstabraq is a uniform 1 to 3 favourite with bookmakers to win his third successive AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Istabraq heads O'Brien entriesIstabraq will head a team of three horses from Aidan O'Brien's yard in Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.Tue Jan 18 2000 - 00:00
Four jockeys clearedThe appeals of the jockeys that have become known as the "Limestone Lad Four" were successful at the Turf Club yesterday.Tue Jan 18 2000 - 00:00
Carberry to hurdle Bobbyjo to AintreeTommy Carberry yesterday raised the intriguing possibility of his Grand National hero Bobbyjo returning to Liverpool in April…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
No Discount still the right priceImperial Call's injury problems make his name the most notable omission from the 18 entries still left in the Hennessy Gold Cup…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Kings Valley worth a lookThe name is buried in the middle of the 16-runner Teal Handicap Hurdle, but that name turns an otherwise run-of-the-mill Fairyhouse…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Lone English challengerThe only possibility of an English challenger for Sunday week's AIG Champion Hurdle now lies with the hardy visitor Master Beveled…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Injury forces Imperial Call to miss HennessyImperial Call will miss Leopardstown's Hennessy Gold Cup on February 6th but his trainer Raymond Hurley has not yet ruled the…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Betting figures well upThe betting turnover of course bookmakers has risen by 32 per cent since the abolition of the betting tax at the end of July.Thu Jan 13 2000 - 00:00
