Pedrobob is out for rest of season with leg injuryBetting has opened on the number of Irish-trained winners there will be at this year's Cheltenham Festival and although shortest…Thu Jan 24 2008 - 00:00
Weather plays havocTomorrow's Cork fixture is the sole hope of avoiding a racing whitewash in Ireland this weekend and even that seven-race card…Sat Jan 19 2008 - 00:00
Newmill set for Fairyhouse if weather permitsNews round-up: Sunday's Fairyhouse feature already has the prospect of a clash between star names such as Nickname and Kicking…Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
Carberry is bullish about HarchibaldNews round-up : Paul Carberry has expressed confidence in the chance of his old ally Harchibald for this year's Smurfit Kappa…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Swan's One Cool Cookie looks the one to beatThe in-form trainer Willie Mullins throws two of his star names, Hedgehunter and Rule Supreme, at today's Grade Two feature in…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Kavanagh says rain kept racegoers awayThe bad summer weather last year is being blamed for the marginal increase in attendance figures on Ireland's racecourses in …Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Kicking King may face Nickname at FairyhouseThe return to action of the 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kicking King looks set to take place at Fairyhouse on Sunday where …Wed Jan 16 2008 - 00:00
O'Dwyer to partner Mansony at AscotRacing News: It is 10 years since the old firm of Arthur Moore and Conor O'Dwyer last won Ascot's Victor Chandler Chase but …Tue Jan 15 2008 - 00:00
Mullins and Condon may land a treblePunchestown preview: After an uncertain week due to the recent bad weather, the Punchestown authorities are now hopeful that…Sat Jan 12 2008 - 00:00
Forecast bleak for SundayWeather Prospects: Leopardstown's Pierse Hurdle meeting on Sunday looks like being the best chance of racing action in Ireland…Fri Jan 11 2008 - 00:00
Limerick called off due to waterloggingToday's scheduled Limerick meeting was dramatically called off last night due to waterlogging, and the current spell of bad weather…Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Deutschland set for hurdleDeutschland remains on course to head a powerful Willie Mullins team into Sunday's Pierse Hurdle, and Mullins believes a 6lb …Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Lenrey to take his chance atLeopardstown / Irish news round-up: The Pierse Hurdle specialist Arthur Moore is planning a "one-off" return to the smaller …Wed Jan 09 2008 - 00:00
Weather may hit HedgehunterPredictions of up to two inches of rain by Saturday could put this weekend's Punchestown fixture under threat.Wed Jan 09 2008 - 00:00
Heavy rain will not be worry to versatile Do The TrickRacing: Michael Halford has described the Pierse Hurdle favourite, Do The Trick, as one of the most versatile horses he has …Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
McCoy on board Wins NowThe big hurdle may be the only Grade One race at Leopardstown this afternoon, but there's a definite Grade One horse returning…Sat Dec 29 2007 - 00:00
O'Grady's Clopf set to springa surpriseLeopardstown preview : The long time ante-post market leaders Aitmatov and Sizing Europe miss out on today's Grade One highlight…Sat Dec 29 2007 - 00:00
Proven Kasimali ready to register a quick doubleLimerick preview : The form of Edward O'Grady's string has been a feature of the Christmas racing bonanza so far and there will…Sat Dec 29 2007 - 00:00
Liskennett looks bestLimerick Preview Some decent horses like Our Ben (2004) and Kazal last year have won the Day Three Limerick feature in the past…Fri Dec 28 2007 - 00:00
McNamara gets the nod to partner CallherwhatulikeLeopardstown preview Andrew McNamara enjoyed a vintage Day One of the Leopardstown Christmas festival and Day Three may not …Fri Dec 28 2007 - 00:00
Mansony suited to trip and goingRarely have ground conditions for Leopardstown's Christmas festival appeared to be so good, and while that's bad news for last…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Well Tutored to cheer MooreToday's €190,000 Paddy Power Chase is a rare and glaring omission from Arthur Moore's record of big handicap success in Ireland…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Larkwing could beone for the localsLimerick Preview: Local trainer Eric McNamara looks to provide the solution to today's conditions hurdle at Limerick with Larkwing…Thu Dec 27 2007 - 00:00
Notable D'Estruval can trump them allIt usually pays to take note when a top jockey spends his St Stephen's Day operating at the Limerick meeting and Barry Geraghty…Mon Dec 24 2007 - 00:00
Sky's The Limit looks a standout prospectLeopardstown Preview: Sky's The Limit can round off some unfinished business with Wednesday's featured Durkan New Homes Novice…Mon Dec 24 2007 - 00:00
Hughes is confident Eustace will get tripThere may be plenty of anticipation about the upcoming Christmas action but this holiday period will seem a lot happier for the…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Mullins's Knocknabooly looks the one to followAn eight-race card means a morning start at Navan today where the in-form Willie Mullins-Davy Condon team again looks the one…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Beef has another go at LeopardstownMichael Hourigan regards anything his stable stalwart Beef Or Salmon does during the rest of his career as a bonus but that doesn…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Festive going is bad news for mudlarksThe Leopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal tracks are gearing up for their traditional St Stephen's Day holiday fixtures, but …Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Gem Daly looks up to this taskSunday Preview : Gem Daly may not have the profile his stable companion Aran Concerto had going into last year's Barry & …Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
Sublimity is fit enough to do himself justiceCheltenham preview: Sublimity returns to the scene of his greatest triumph with connections hoping class will overcome rustiness…Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
Limit may drop back in tripRacing News: Edward O'Grady is considering dropping his star novice Sky's The Limit back to a two-mile trip for the St Stephen…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Another twist in Fallon taleThe former champion jockey Kieren Fallon is once again facing a potentially crippling blow to his career after a positive drugs…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Dylan Thomas can end career on a highCoolmore-Ballydoyle got a perfect result in London's Old Bailey yesterday, and there will be high hopes of another success in…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Conditions look tailor-made for Hi CloyConditions are sure to be gruelling at Punchestown tomorrow for the 100,000 Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase, and while that…Sat Dec 08 2007 - 00:00
Georgebernardshaw looks bestThe opening of Dundalk's all-weather track in August has changed the face of flat racing in Ireland, and appropriately the country…Fri Dec 07 2007 - 00:00
Moore happy as the covers come off MansonyIrish interest in top-flight racing will span the globe this Sunday, with Dylan Thomas continuing to impress in his preparation…Thu Dec 06 2007 - 00:00
Meade's charge looks the OneThe Noel Meade team had a triple Grade One-winning weekend and while tonight's €12,000 mile and a quarter maiden at Dundalk hardly…Wed Dec 05 2007 - 00:00
Dylan in 'good order' for Sha Tin VaseRacing News The world's highest-rated racehorse Dylan Thomas is as low as 5 to 4 favourite to bring a vintage year to a successful…Tue Dec 04 2007 - 00:00
Newbay can deliver the first legSaturday's Previews: A total of 18 horses will line up in the Hennessy at Newbury today and also in Fairyhouse's highlight where…Sat Dec 01 2007 - 00:00
Patsy Hall to take his chance at NewburyThe news that bookmakers didn't want to hear arrived yesterday when the Co Meath trainer Tony Martin confirmed that Patsy Hall…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Via Mantua looks pickThurles Preview: There will be plenty of interest in the jumping debut of Via Mantua at Thurles this afternoon where the ex-…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Katchit faces tough test in Fighting FifthKatchit's credentials as the principal British hope for landing the Champion Hurdle in March will face an acid test at Newcastle…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
New generation to take on Macs JoyMacs Joy is set to venture over the minimum two-mile trip for just the second start in his career at Fairyhouse on Sunday when…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Bowe team Sweet on KilnIt's already a Grade One record to make even Aidan O'Brien feel envious but the Michael Bowe team are confident that Sweet Kiln…Tue Nov 27 2007 - 00:00
Martin stings bookiesNavan report: Tony Martin's ability to inflict grievous financial harm on bookmakers has been a notable feature of the Co Meath…Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Step up in distance should be ideal for Taaffe's MerdekaNavan Preview : Tom Taaffe won last year's William Hill Troytown Chase with Cane Brake, who ended up running in the Cheltenham…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Irish pair face mighty KautoNews and Gowran preview : The impact of one run on the perception of a race will rarely be better illustrated than by today'…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Happy ending on for DylanDylan Thomas's fruitless trip to Japan looks like it might get an almost happy ending next week as hopes are growing that the…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
Beef Or Salmon tries his luck againBeef Or Salmon may be the veteran of the field for Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock but even the presence of the Gold Cup …Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00
