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Inis Cara can be your friend

Limerick looks like getting a welcome, uninterrupted run through its four days this Christmas and the local trainers look like…

Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00

Twotensforafive looks good

Down Royal also hosts a six-race card on Saturday, and while the quality of some of the action may be questionable, nobody can…

Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00

Deejaydee to win again

The domination by local trainers of Limerick races can continue where the usual suspects of Messrs Hourigan and McNamara can …

Thu Dec 24 1998 - 00:00

Irish racing not amused at reports

Racing organisations have reacted with alarm to reports that RTE plans to reduce its coverage of Irish racing by almost a third…

Wed Dec 23 1998 - 00:00

Carberry is booked to partner Dorans Pride

Paul Carberry may be missing out on the chance to ride Imperial Call in the King George VI Chase but ample compensation was provided…

Tue Dec 22 1998 - 00:00

Walsh is four clear in jockeys' title race

Ruby Walsh extended his lead at the top of the jockeys' table at Navan on Saturday when he landed three of the five races on …

Mon Dec 21 1998 - 00:00

Chase cancellations dismay trainers

The Trainers' Association says it is "dismayed" after yesterday afternoon's controversial decision to cancel the two steeplechase…

Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00

Dunwoody ready for Imperial Call

Richard Dunwoody yesterday declared his availability to ride Imperial Call in the King George VI Chase if the former Gold Cup…

Sat Dec 19 1998 - 00:00

Danoli to enjoy Christmas break

While the big guns will be slugging it out over Christmas, Tom Foley yesterday declared himself happy to keep Danoli's powder…

Thu Dec 17 1998 - 00:00

Imperial Call to run at Kempton

Imperial Call was yesterday confirmed a runner in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

Wed Dec 16 1998 - 00:00

Dunwoody opts for Florida

Michael Hourigan is on the lookout for a new rider for Dorans Pride in Leopardstown's Ericsson Chase after Richard Dunwoody informed…

Tue Dec 15 1998 - 00:00

Speech hits a sour note

Stewart Kenny, managing director of Paddy Power bookmakers, was yesterday accused of "having an axe to grind" after his controversial…

Mon Dec 14 1998 - 00:00

Sawa-Id soft option for festive cheer

It's very much a Christmas theme at Navan today, and, in the Christmas Pudding Handicap Hurdle, Sawa-Id is selected to give punters…

Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00

Bongo Man bang on

Conditions are sure to be testing at Thurles tomorrow where Adrian Maguire can make a flying and profitable visit.

Sat Dec 12 1998 - 00:00

Dorans dilemma

Richard Dunwoody is preparing to wrestle with a difficult decision over whether he will ride Florida Pearl or Dorans Pride in…

Fri Dec 11 1998 - 00:00

Mullins is pleased with Florida Pearl's progress

Florida Pearl may be clear at the top of the Cheltenham Gold Cup market, but trainer Willie Mullins, while delighted with his…

Wed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00

Lord Dal has strong claims

The run-in to racing's Christmas hamper is well under way, but with a view to securing some expenses for that, Clonmel this afternoon…

Tue Dec 08 1998 - 00:00

See More Business may travel over

Leopardstown's Ericsson Chase is shaping into a Championship event in its own right with the news that See More Business may …

Tue Dec 08 1998 - 00:00

Questions remain after Imperial Call victory

The rejuvenated Imperial Call continued his winning run with a defeat of Dorans Pride at Punchestown yesterday and is now on …

Mon Dec 07 1998 - 00:00

Swan double likely

SATURDAY

Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00

Pride is best

Tomorrow's £45,000 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase hosts an intriguing clash between Dorans Pride and Imperial Call, two…

Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00

IHA prize money to rise 20%

Despite Wednesday's Budget announcement about the abolition of on-course betting tax, the Irish Horseracing Authority (IHA) yesterday…

Sat Dec 05 1998 - 00:00

Carberry takes over

Conor O'Dwyer's spectacularly successful association with the 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call appears to be over…

Thu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00

Dettori laments bright lights and fails to take share of blame

The bright lights of Breeders' Cup '98 were all home-generated and some of them left Frankie Dettori seething with frustration…

Mon Nov 09 1998 - 00:00

Second Empire has the ability to win for O'Brien

Every year it seems a huge British contingent arrives at the Breeders' Cup convinced of its power and leaves seeking the comfort…

Sat Nov 07 1998 - 00:00

Cork may be run tomorrow

The Cork authorities will decide today if yesterday's card, cancelled because of flooding, can be run off tomorrow.

Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00

Severe ban for tardy O'Dwyer

The GOLD CUP-winning jockey Conor O'Dwyer was hit with a massive suspension of 21 race days at Punchestown yesterday which means…

Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00

Unfancied Gutteridge nudges out favourite

Gutteridge, trained in Wales by David Evans and the 33 to 1 outsider of the field, gave a severe knock to the prestige of the…

Mon Nov 02 1998 - 00:00

His Song hard to oppose

On a weekend with more than its share of stars, Punchestown pitches in tomorrow with a few of its own in the Irish Field Novice…

Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00

Istabraq to make winning reappearance

Istabraq finally makes his much awaited reappearance, a week later than originally scheduled, in the £60,000 John James McManus…

Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00

Nomadic looks best

Nomadic can prove Noel Meade's decision to skip a clash with Istabraq to be correct in today's Lismullen Hurdle at a Navan fixture…

Sat Oct 31 1998 - 00:00

Cupid is on French mission

Istabraq will be the focus of Aidan O'Brien's attention at home on Sunday when the champion hurdler reappears in the re-scheduled…

Fri Oct 30 1998 - 00:00

Boss Doyle heads for Wetherby

Last year's top novice Boss Doyle yesterday got the green light to take on Escartefigue in Saturday's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby…

Thu Oct 29 1998 - 00:00

Tipperary deal likely

The future of Tipperary racecourse could be secured before the end of November after the Irish Horseracing Authority' chief executive…

Thu Oct 29 1998 - 00:00

Kinane annoyed over suspension

Michael Kinane picked up a two-day ban for failing to weigh in after a race at Leopardstown yesterday but is free to ride Second…

Tue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00

Lehane dies aged 55

The death took place yesterday morning of Ollie Lehane, the owner-breeder of the dual Irish St Leger winner Oscar Schindler

Tue Oct 27 1998 - 00:00

Weld and Kinane take the honours

It may be different next year but for the moment it was very much as you were at Leopardstown on Saturday when the Dermot WeldMick…

Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00

O'Brien two-year-olds should repay support

Last spring at the annual Ballydoyle press day, Aidan O'Brien was asked if there were any potential King Of Kings-like star two…

Mon Oct 26 1998 - 00:00

Hurdle switch refuels tension

The often turbulent relationship between the Turf Club and the Irish Horseracing Authority has bubbled to the surface again following…

Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00

Promalee to end saga with follow-up victory

The saga of the Kevin McManus Novice Chase should end with a victory for Promalee at Galway tomorrow.

Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00

Tipperary put pack to Thursday

The Tipperary meeting featuring the reappearance of Istabraq, scheduled for today, has been postponed to Thursday.

Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00

Improving Morning Breeze chosen

With the postponement of Tipperary, Leopardstown has today to itself, something that those who found the scheduled clash between…

Sat Oct 24 1998 - 01:00

His Song's class act now moves to Cheltenham

His song is set to have a trial around Cheltenham next month after taking his score to two from two over fences at Punchestown…

Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00

Dunwoody fined £500

Richard Dunwoody's "joke" present of a bottle of champagne to a stewards secretary at the Listowel Festival ended yesterday with…

Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00

ITBA submit plan

The Government has been asked for £26.5 million to help thoroughbred exports grow by 30 per cent by 2004.

Fri Oct 23 1998 - 01:00

Istabraq on track for his return

The Champion Hurdler Istabraq delighted Charlie Swan in a schooling session yesterday and the partnership are set for their first…

Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00

O'Brien likely to go with Coliseum

Aidan O'Brien has all but ruled Tchaikovsky out of Saturday's Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, which leaves Coliseum as the most…

Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00

His Song is expected to keep up tune

His song has his second start over fences at Punchestown today but the rain-softened ground may turn out to be as much of a test…

Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00

Cardinal Hill trots home for Meade

Noel Meade's search for a first Cheltenham Festival winner has proved to be famously elusive but it doesn't take a great deal…

Thu Oct 22 1998 - 01:00

Cardinal Hill set to take honours on hurdling debut

Paul Carberry's link up with Noel Meade has put him in second place in the current Irish jockeys table behind Ruby Walsh and …

Wed Oct 21 1998 - 01:00
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