Papillon expected to land top prizeIF Opera Hat is to regain her best form, then today's circumstances are just right for the remarkable Naas specialist.Sat Feb 27 1999 - 00:00
Mullins with the winning formulaWillie Mullins' already impressive Cheltenham quiver has gathered another sharp arrow with Alexander Prize now one of the favourites…Thu Feb 25 1999 - 00:00
Roche Bumper horse doubtfulThe Cheltenham Festival Bumper joint favourite, Youlneverwalkalone, is likely to miss the race.Tue Feb 23 1999 - 00:00
Carberry may miss FestivalPaul Carberry faces a battle against the clock after a heavy fall at Navan yesterday left him with a suspected broken collarbone…Mon Feb 22 1999 - 00:00
Mullins set for another bumper bidAlexander Prize is the latest off the Willie Mullins bumper horse conveyer belt and is now just a 6 to 1 shot to give the Co …Mon Feb 22 1999 - 00:00
Cheltenham doubt over Cardinal HillNoel Meade faces an anxious week trying to keep his star novice, Cardinal Hill, on-course for CheltenhamSat Feb 20 1999 - 00:00
Persian Isle a sound betAt Gowran today, Theatreworld bids for a third success in the Red Mills Trial, the Thyestes winner Bob Treacy returns to the …Sat Feb 20 1999 - 00:00
Commanche Court bestThe defection of Cardinal Hill robs tomorrow's Navan card of some possibly vital Cheltenham information, but the featured Golden…Sat Feb 20 1999 - 00:00
Cardinal Hill now certain for NavanThe ante-post Citroen Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Cardinal Hill was yesterday confirmed a runner at Navan on SundayFri Feb 19 1999 - 00:00
Bookmakers to pay upThe Government's plans to make up racing's financial shortfall due to the abolition of betting tax last night received mixed …Thu Feb 18 1999 - 00:00
Martin to score againTwo horses that scored at Punchestown last weekend look set to make quick follow ups this afternoonThu Feb 18 1999 - 00:00
Cardinal Hill not definite for NavanCardinal Hill has been made the new favourite for the Citreon Supreme Novices' Hurdle but is not certain to have a prep race …Wed Feb 17 1999 - 00:00
Nick Dundee decision to be left lateA decision about whether the outstanding Irish novice Nick Dundee will make an audacious bid for the Gold Cup or be kept for …Tue Feb 16 1999 - 00:00
Colonel Yeager flies inColonel Yeager had a sauntering success under his new rider Richard Dunwoody at Punchestown yesterday but it has yet to be decided…Mon Feb 15 1999 - 00:00
Rise on the FlatThere will be an increase of over £1 million in prizemoney for the upcoming flat season in Ireland.Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Cardinal Hill to winAny concerns that Noel Meade had about the form shown by some of his string recently must have eased with Roses Of Picardy's …Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Walsh to add to tallyPunters travelling to Punchestown this weekend are advised to get there early because of possible traffic difficulties but for…Sat Feb 13 1999 - 00:00
Mullins set for trebleConditions are sure to be testing today at Thurles, where the feature contest is the £25,000 Esat Kinloch Brae ChaseThu Feb 11 1999 - 00:00
Matthews is new secretaryPeter Matthews was yesterday appointed the Turf Club's senior stewards secretary.Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Cardinal Hill backNoel Meade's exciting novice Cardinal Hill has got the go-ahead to run at Punchestown on Sunday.Wed Feb 10 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl has something to findFlorida Pearl is now officially the best steeplechaser in Ireland - but he still has ground to make up on the top English horse…Tue Feb 09 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl now back on courseThe good ship Florida Pearl emphatically returned to course at Leopardstown yesterday when the most exciting racehorse in the…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Festival hopes lay down their markers as punters make hayThe rejuvenation of Florida Pearl's Cheltenham Gold Cup claims was the cream on top of a day at Leopardstown on which the punting…Mon Feb 08 1999 - 00:00
Seduced by blonde ambitionThe instruction was simple. "Be sure to watch Cork City and St Pat's on Saturday," said the Sports Department's gauleiterMon Jan 25 1999 - 00:00
The Ghan is the manToday's Punchestown card is inevitably overshadowed by the Champion Hurdle tomorrow, but its feature, the £15,000 Juvenile Hurdle…Sat Jan 23 1999 - 00:00
Ten new meetings plannedUp to ten new race meetings are being planned in Ireland to compensate for the loss of fixtures due to the recent bad weather…Fri Jan 22 1999 - 00:00
ITBA are unworriedThe effects on the Irish breeding industry of the decision to pay breeders' prizes in Britain only to the progeny of British-…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Our Meg to have a change of fortuneThe Irish racing caravan grinds back into gear at Down Royal this afternoon and there are no inspections planned for a scheduled…Wed Jan 20 1999 - 00:00
Istabraq is warm orderIstabraq has been made as low as 1 to 2 favourite to repeat his AIG Irish Champion Hurdle success against seven possible rivals…Tue Jan 19 1999 - 00:00
Carberry is back on Hill SocietyPaul Carberry will ride Hill Society in Friday's rescheduled Victor Chandler Chase if the meeting gets the go-ahead.Mon Jan 18 1999 - 00:00
Our Meg has major chanceRacing in Ireland this weekend depends on Fairyhouse tomorrow getting the green light, but the chances of that happening are …Sat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Bookmakers to pay upBookmakers are bracing themselves to handle an annual bill of close to £4 million as racing struggles to replace funding lost…Sat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Bowles pair disqualifiedThe Co Westmeath-based trainer John Bowles was yesterday fined £1,000 by the Turf Club after a prohibited substance was found…Sat Jan 16 1999 - 00:00
Healthy increase in betting figuresA total of almost £116 million was wagered on Ireland's racecourses in 1998, and the year was yesterday described by the Irish…Fri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Six English in Gold CupFlorida Pearl could face up to six English-trained opponents when he runs in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February…Fri Jan 15 1999 - 00:00
Kanturk to last homeThe lack of opportunities at this time of the year is emphasised at Tramore today where there are reserves for each of the seven…Thu Jan 14 1999 - 00:00
Mujahid is Europe's best two-year-oldThe surprise Dewhurst Stakes winner Mujahid is officially rated Europe's top two-year-old of last season.Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
Le Coudray for NaasAidan O'Brien confirmed yesterday that his exciting French import Le Coudray is on course to make his Irish debut at Naas at …Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
Gold Cup raised in statusThe Tattersalls Gold Cup, to be run at the Curragh on May 23rd, has been upgraded to Group One status.Wed Jan 13 1999 - 00:00
Betting, crowd down on SaturdayThe steeplechase races at Leopardstown on Saturday were short one fence due to vandalismMon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Evans grabs his chance for gloryDavid Evans's defence was perfectly sound. "Well, I had to say something," he beamedMon Jan 11 1999 - 00:00
Our Meg looks suited to tripThe prospects for Navan tomorrow are first dependant on it passing an inspection today but if the meeting goes ahead, then Our…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Hollybank Buck can prevailThe main supporting race at Leopardstown today could prove almost as big a test for those chasing the guaranteed jackpot of £…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Regency to rake in prize for MooreThe £75,000 Ladbroke Hurdle at Leopardstown dominates the actual racing headlines today, and Regency Rake looks a decent each…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Bradley, Cochrane and Brooks released on bailThe Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning rider Graham Bradley, Co Down-born jockey Ray Cochrane, who won the 1988 Epsom Derby, and former…Sat Jan 09 1999 - 00:00
Swan is booked for ride on VivoThe champion jockey Charlie Swan will depend on Vivo to give him a first Ladbroke Hurdle at Leopardstown on Saturday.Thu Jan 07 1999 - 00:00
The Ghan wins impressivelyArthur Moore and Tom Taaffe, who teamed up to win four Sweeps Hurdles, now the Ladbroke, during Taaffe's riding career, both …Thu Jan 07 1999 - 00:00
Punchestown is offPunchestown bowed to the inevitable yesterday and called off their meeting scheduled for tomorrow.Wed Jan 06 1999 - 00:00
