Dylan Thomas heads Ballydoyle challengeAidan O'Brien's King George hero Dylan Thomas looks like heading a powerful Ballydoyle challenge on next week's Ebor festival…Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
Fallon gets MyboycharlieKieren Fallon has enjoyed a getting-to-know-you work-out on the unbeaten classic prospect Myboycharlie ahead of the colt's step…Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien's star fillies may clashAidan O'Brien's star filly of 2007, Peeping Fawn, could end up clashing with her 2006 double-classic winning stable companion…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Henrythenavigator is hard to opposeCurragh preview: Using almost every criteria possible, the surest thing about tomorrow's Group One feature at the Curragh is…Sat Aug 11 2007 - 01:00
Danak faces stiff oppositionThe cream of Ireland's jockeys will be in international competition today with Declan McDonogh and Kevin Manning flying the flag…Sat Aug 11 2007 - 01:00
Outside draw no help to Danak's chance in MillionDanak has been installed a 5 to 1 shot by the bookmakers in Chicago ahead of tomorrow night's Arlington Million, but an outside…Fri Aug 10 2007 - 01:00
Lisvale best in Ad ValoremPreviews/Tipperary and Sligo: Officials at Tipperary are optimistic that this evening's meeting will go ahead despite a 9am …Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien brings out big guns in search of a ninth Phoenix successAidan O'Brien's 2,000 Guineas favourite Henrythenavigator heads a powerful team of six entries as the champion trainer goes in…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Hasanka poised to produce a surpriseThe feature event in Ireland today is the Group Three Boss Croker Centenary Give Thanks Stakes at Cork where ground conditions…Mon Aug 06 2007 - 01:00
Excelerate looks the pickGalway races: So far Galway 2007 hasn't been as kind to Bolodenka as last year was but Richard Fahey's Yorkshire raider will…Sat Aug 04 2007 - 01:00
Teofilo is officially retiredTime has finally been called on the racing career of last year's unbeaten champion two-year-old Teofilo who was officially retired…Fri Aug 03 2007 - 01:00
Mutakarrim looks outstanding valueGalway Festival Preview: Mutakarrim has had three attempts at winning the Guinness Galway Hurdle in the past, and two fruitless…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Medicinal may have the right chemistryIt might be a stressful experience for his supporters but Medicinal can maintain his unbeaten record over fences by landing the…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Bluebyyou looks the valueGalway Festival Preview: Irish racing's richest week kicks off this evening with betting figures and attendance levels expected…Mon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Eurosport trawl shows Tour chemistry is nothing newTV View: No wonder the French have a reputation for arroganceMon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Fallon has Paris date to relish after Dylan's routKieren Fallon may have to wait until October's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris before getting back on board Dylan Thomas but…Mon Jul 30 2007 - 01:00
Murtagh believes Dylan is the one to be onAidan O'Brien has two shots at securing a 10th Irish success in today's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and…Sat Jul 28 2007 - 01:00
Decado to take his chance in SussexThe home focus next week may be on Galway but the Kevin Prendergast-Declan McDonogh team could have Group One ambitions elsewhere…Fri Jul 27 2007 - 01:00
Preparations 'on track' at BallybritThe Ballybrit authorities yesterday expressed total confidence next week's hugely anticipated Galway festival would go ahead …Thu Jul 26 2007 - 01:00
Murtagh goes on Dylan Thomas for King GeorgeJohn Murtagh has been entrusted with the hot seat on Dylan Thomas in Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes…Tue Jul 24 2007 - 01:00
Goodwood next option for HaatefKevin Prendergast described himself as being "on a hiding to nothing" before yesterday's Belgrave Stakes at Fairyhouse, but Haatef…Mon Jul 23 2007 - 01:00
Soldier to miss King GeorgeBallinrobe Preview: The star older horses Dylan Thomas and Scorpion look likely to fly the Ballydoyle flag in Saturday's King…Mon Jul 23 2007 - 01:00
Lingering sea views add to Carnoustie water tortureTV View: It's now eight years since the Frenchman Jean Van de Velde went for a paddle in a Scottish ditch and the "shock" is…Mon Jul 23 2007 - 01:00
Al Eile may be kept for YorkThe star dual-purpose horse Al Eile is not a certain starter in Sunday's Grade Three Hurdle feature at Tipperary but John Queally…Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Downtown should have the staminaToday's Meetings: Conditions are sure to be ultra-testing at Leopardstown this evening and a test of stamina could be just the…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Ansar will step up to the Plate againAnsar is on course to try to boost an already remarkable success rate at the Galway festival which runs from Monday, July 30th…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
Fallon sidelined after Paris incidentThe Oaks-winning Ballydoyle team face an anxious wait to find out when their number one jockey, Kieren Fallon, can return to …Mon Jul 16 2007 - 01:00
Curragh abandon card for tomorrowRACING: It may be midsummer but the Curragh's classic Oaks weekend has been torn apart due to an adverse weather forecast which…Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:00
Better horses to be given favourRACING: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have promised "radical measures" to solve the ever-increasing problem of horses being balloted…Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Oxx hoping for upswingin fortunesJohn Oxx is hopeful Arch Swing can change her luck for the better when she takes on older horses for the first time in today'…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Timarwa to repay Oxx's faithCurragh Saturday preview: Timarwa might have the most unlikely profile of any of the major contenders for today's Group One …Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Listen in fine debutCurragh Report: Aidan O'Brien and Kieren Fallon got the perfect boost at the start of Budweiser Irish Derby weekend when the…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Shamdinan can clip Eagle wingsIrish Derby Preview: Kieren Fallon is on the verge of a little bit of history if Eagle Mountain can secure tomorrow's Budweiser…Sat Jun 30 2007 - 01:00
Fawn is sitting PrettyPeeping Fawn is favourite to kick off a possible Group One double for the Aidan O'Brien-Kieren Fallon team this weekend in tomorrow…Fri Jun 29 2007 - 01:00
Haatef in class of his own Racing Naas PreviewIt may be a Group One weekend at the Curragh but Naas will have its own Group One performer this evening whethe 2,000 Guineas…Wed Jun 27 2007 - 01:00
Lyons set to continue run with RockazarSligo Preview: Ger Lyons secured the most important prize of his career when Elletelle won last week's Queen Mary Stakes at …Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Timarwa to step up for stakesRacing News: An international mix of runners is expected to remain in the running for Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at today…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Busy time for FallonIrish Previews: Kieren Fallon warms up for a big Group One date in France tomorrow when in action at Down Royal today where…Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Scorpion should show true formIt has been a mostly memorable Royal Ascot 2007 for Ireland's champion trainer Aidan O'Brien and his triple Group One winner …Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Ground to suit Boca DancerIrish previews: Limerick hosts a Listed prize this evening and with ground conditions easing it seems to provide Boca Dancer…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Arch Swing set to make amendsToday's meeting: If any race at Royal Ascot this week deserves the title of championship decider, then it has to be today's …Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Slaney Rock set to strikeTipperary Preview : An 8.0 inspection is planned for Tipperary this morning ahead of tonight's scheduled meeting.Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Yeats to burn off his Gold Cup rivalsRoyal Ascot Preview : He may face two-and-a-half miles and 13 opponents but there will be the whiff of some severely burned …Thu Jun 21 2007 - 01:00
Manduro can put Dylan in his placeRacing: Royal Ascot preview Christophe Soumillon teams up with the Irish star Dylan Thomas for the second time in today's Prince…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Excellent as O'Brien dominates St James's PalaceRacing: Royal Ascot report and preview George Washington might not have lived up to his headline billing yesterday but instead…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Woods hit with €500 fineRacing News round-up: The Co Tyrone-based trainer Lindsay Woods picked up a €500 fine and had his horse, Chestnut Charlie, disqualified…Wed Jun 20 2007 - 01:00
Trick Or Treat to bag the goodiesSunday's Meetings : The weekend highlight in Ireland is tomorrow's Group Three Kerry Group Noblesse Stakes at Cork where a four…Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Arch is back in the swingJohn Oxx is banking on Arch Swing to maintain his outstanding Royal Ascot record in next week's Coronation Stakes.Fri Jun 15 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien eyes Ascot raidJockey arrangements for Aidan O'Brien's powerful team at Royal Ascot next week have yet to be finalised, but Ireland's champion…Wed Jun 13 2007 - 01:00
Mullins fancies a 'Triumph' in FranceWillie Mullins will have two chances to secure a third success in the French Champion Hurdle this weekend but the top Irish trainer…Tue Jun 12 2007 - 01:00
