Istabraq makes it all look too easyIt's a case of as you were following Istabraq's comeback victory at Tipperary on SaturdayMon Oct 25 1999 - 01:00
Quinze likely to prevail in clash of the titansThe feature of tomorrow's two meeting programme is surely the clash of Quinze and Go Roger Go at Galway and although Quinze loses…Sat Oct 23 1999 - 01:00
Istabraq to make winning debutJump racing's greatest star Istabraq makes his customary seasonal debut in the £60,000 John James McManus Hurdle at Tipperary…Sat Oct 23 1999 - 01:00
Aretha can bring up 50 for BolgerAfter a treble at Punchestown yesterday, Jim Bolger will hope that his twoyear-old filly Aretha will bring his total of winners…Fri Oct 22 1999 - 01:00
Three more for MeadeVictories for local trainer Noel Meade in the last two races on Tuesday were followed up by three of the first four contests …Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00
Grimes is the choiceFor a midweek October meeting, there is an intriguing clash between the hardy annual Cockney Lad and the lightly-raced Grimes…Thu Oct 21 1999 - 01:00
Aristotle may have companyLermontov and Zentsov Street, in Group action last weekend, could be in line to make a quick reappearance alongside stable companion…Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00
Balla Sola selectedBarry Geraghty has made the most of his opportunities this season to lead the jump jockeys' table on the 26 winner mark and he…Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00
Tushna loses raceNiall McCullagh had an up and down 45 minutes at the start of Navan yesterday, getting disqualified from first place in the opener…Wed Oct 20 1999 - 01:00
Istabraq is readyIstabraq was yesterday reported to be right on track for his seasonal debut at Tipperary on Saturday where he could face two …Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
Barr Na Sraide worth the napWith the jumpers slowly grinding back to prominence it will be interesting to see how attractive today's all-flat card at Navan…Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
Scallan's memorable dayAidan O'Brien was at Newmarket on Saturday and his very absence from the Curragh seemed to inspire confidence in the opposition…Mon Oct 18 1999 - 01:00
Dolydille againThe purple patch enjoyed by Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning continued with yet another two winners at Gowran yesterday, a good ending…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Kaselectric lurkingThe Sunday feature from both Cork and Fairyhouse is the £25,000 Pierse Munster National which has Anabatic saddled with topweight…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
Injured Fasliyev not to race againWith the weekend concentration on two-year-olds, Aidan O'Brien received the sad news yesterday that Fasliyev, probably the best…Sat Oct 16 1999 - 01:00
O'Grady in fine formThe England Davis Cup tennis coach David Lloyd had his blue and red colours carried past the post in first position in the two…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Fasliyev hit by injuryFasliyev, the unbeaten and top rated two-year-old of Europe, was last night fighting a career-threatening injury at a veterinary…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Dolydille for quick doubleWith the "festival" tag attached to Gowran, it is not surprising to see a horse making an attempt at a quick follow up and Dolydille…Fri Oct 15 1999 - 01:00
Annieirwin looks bestA very competitive card at Gowran today features a £20,000 handicap hurdle and an £11,000 handicap chase but for betting purposes…Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Ferbert Junior dishes out lessonThe free-wheeling Ferbet Junior gave his three opponents a lesson in flamboyance in the Powers Champion Chase at Gowran Park …Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Fasilyev ruled outZentsov Street, who races in the colours of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, will head a team of three from Aidan O'Brien…Thu Oct 14 1999 - 01:00
Imperial Call to romp homeThe late defection of Dorans Pride from the £32,000 Powers Champion Chase takes some of the gloss off the start of Gowran's three…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Carberry to ride Florida PearlPaul Carberry will ride Florida Pearl in the £100,000 Nicholson Champion Chase at Down Royal on November 6th.Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien favours Sprint for StravinskyAidan O'Brien revealed yesterday that he is leaning towards the Breeders Cup Sprint instead of the Mile for the brilliant Stravinsky…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Smullen for MelbournePat Smullen will attempt to follow in the Australian footprints of his predecessor Michael Kinane by riding Make No Mistake in…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Simple task for Klairon DavisThe abandonment of Tipperary last Thursday has turned to Dundalk's advantage this afternoon with the Co Louth track hosting as…Tue Oct 12 1999 - 01:00
Romanylei gives Burns a boostCurragh trainer James Burns is anticipating a return to the good times next season, especially after his unbeaten Romanylei turned…Mon Oct 11 1999 - 01:00
Fear And Greed preferredWhat would have been a reasonable enough Cork card has been boosted by the transfer of the Group Three Coolmore Concorde Stakes…Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00
Rely on Maura's ChoiceThe Listed Retza & Soudavar Garnet Stakes may be the most valuable event at Naas tomorrow but this is always known as Birdcatcher…Sat Oct 09 1999 - 01:00
Hammond has fine reducedJohn Hammond's week began with a magnificent success for Montjeu in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Chantilly-based trainer…Fri Oct 08 1999 - 01:00
O'Byrne goes to £700,000 for son of A P IndyNo one leaves you in doubt about how important the two-day Goffs Orby Sale isThu Oct 07 1999 - 01:00
Overseas Holdings secure Mr Prospector filly for £1.2mTypical. A day spent circulating among the great, the good and the downright shady but the star of the show may as well have …Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Determination looks answerMillions may be being invested in dreams at Goffs but up the road at Fairyhouse today, the bread and butter reality for the vast…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Criterium target for CiroAidan O'Brien yesterday nominated Ciro as his likely runner in Sunday's Group One Grand Criterium at Longchamp and intriguingly…Wed Oct 06 1999 - 01:00
Melbourne no mistake for WeldMake No Mistake, who will attempt to provide Dermot Weld with another landmark Australian success in the BMW Cox Plate in 18 …Tue Oct 05 1999 - 01:00
Weld's win proof of theoretical potentialSaturday's Curragh feature, the CL Weld Park Stakes, may remember Dermot Weld's father but going into this year's renewal it …Mon Oct 04 1999 - 01:00
Extra distance should suit Excuse Me SirPunchestown begins its winter campaign with a pretty average card tomorrow but for those interested in proceedings at Longchamp…Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
McCullagh and Earlene likely to prevailSheikh Mohammed's weekend focus may be on Longchamp and Daylami's attempt on the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but all the attention…Sat Oct 02 1999 - 01:00
Knockdoo to follow upTwo Group One two-year-old races almost guarantees Aidan O'Brien's presence at Newmarket this week.Mon Sept 27 1999 - 01:00
Dustin profits from Stringer's wretched misfortuneA matter of ounces cost Willyelkra yesterday's Kerryman Handicap Hurdle after the 10 to 1 shot's jockey, Patrick Stringer, weighed…Sat Sept 25 1999 - 01:00
Diamond dual winFestivals often throw up their share of dual winners and Perugino Diamond is selected to win his second race of the week in today…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Carberry misses winning rideAfter the high of Wednesday's Kerry National, the Carberry brothers were in the doldrums at Listowel yesterday, with Paul stood…Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Lanturn in controlAnother National fell to a Carberry yesterday but this time it was the £70,000 Kerry version and 18-year-old Philip Carberry …Thu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
Chief contenderNorman Williamson looks the ideal final equation for Daraheen Chief's chance in today's Smithwicks Handicap Hurdle at Listowel…Thu Sept 23 1999 - 01:00
Akasian bolts inAkasian continued his remarkable winning streak and in the process gave trainer Pat Hughes a third Lartigue Hurdle success at…Wed Sept 22 1999 - 01:00
Dorans Pride fitHe's making his seasonal debut, he's got to give 21lb and more to an ultra-competitive field and he's now a steeple-chasing veteran…Wed Sept 22 1999 - 01:00
Ascot raidAfter Bernstein's National Stakes flop, Aidan O'Brien is eyeing up this weekend's festival of racing at Ascot to get the Ballydoyle…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Win for MurphyListowel 1999 will always be a fond memory for 18-year-old amateur Brian Murphy who displayed astonishing confidence for a jockey…Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Balla Sola notedThe stamina Listowel demands is emphasised yet again with an eight-race card that could stretch punters to their limit.Tue Sept 21 1999 - 01:00
Final testAfter the Group One weekend at the Curragh, racing's grass roots get their last festival bash of the year with the beginning …Mon Sept 20 1999 - 01:00
