Hourigan's grounds for pessimismWhat had looked like being the highlight of the Punchestown Festival was yesterday threatening to turn into a damp squib over…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Fallon judges it perfectlyRACING: Kieren Fallon was the toast of punters at Epsom's first meeting of the year yesterday as he secured a 38 to 1 double…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Weld still undecidedRACING: A decision on whether Refuse To Bend will run in the Sagitta 2,000 Guineas won't be taken until just days before the…Thu Apr 24 2003 - 01:00
Chapparal run doubtRACING: The dual-Derby and Breeders Cup hero High Chaparral could have his first start of the season postponed due to a setback…Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Walsh excels on KillultaghFairyhouse Report: Killultagh Storm narrowly won yesterday's Dan Moore Handicap Chase and trainer Willie Mullins was in no doubt…Mon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
Davids Lad top weightRacing: Twenty-three horses have been declared for Monday's Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National, with Davids Lad top weight…Sat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Greywell for GeraghtyRacing: Barry Geraghty can get a potentially lucrative Easter weekend off to a good start at Cork todaySat Apr 19 2003 - 01:00
Fairyhouse insist course will be safeRACING/News round-up: The Fairyhouse authorities have insisted they are confident of providing good ground for Monday's Powers…Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Tomahawk on his travelsRACING: Tomahawk is on course to continue his Guineas preparation at Longchamp on Sunday.Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Fairyhouse start wateringIRISH RACING: Fairyhouse yesterday started watering ahead of their Grand National meeting which starts on Sunday.Wed Apr 16 2003 - 01:00
Boru still on trackRacing: Brian Boru remains a 4 to 1 favourite for the Epsom Derby after working over a mile and a quarter after racing yesterday…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
Youlneverwalkalone improvingRACING: Hopes are growing that Youlneverwalkalone's racing career might not be over.Fri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
Plaudits as Swan bows outRacing: Charlie Swan failed to end his glittering riding career on a winner when Like-A-Butterfly managed only third in the …Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Channon a real ForceRacing/Curragh report: Monty's Pass might have brought the Grand National crown to the Curragh yesterday but the Gladness Stakes…Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Tiger eyes GuineasRacing News: Hold That Tiger is on track for the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas after pleasing Michael Kinane and Aidan O'Brien in …Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
End of era as Swan retiresRacing News Like-A-Butterfly will be Charlie Swan's last ride in the Martell Cognac Aintree Hurdle todaySat Apr 05 2003 - 01:00
Native looks bestRACING/Today's Preview: Native Upmanship usually falls between two stools in the top championship races but today's Martell …Fri Apr 04 2003 - 01:00
Limerick gets breakTipperary, in 13 days' time, and Cork, on May 5th, have stepped in to take up the meetings lost due to the temporary closure …Thu Apr 03 2003 - 01:00
O'Brien puts Tiger on hold for GladnessRACING NEWS: Aidan O'Brien has not finally committed the 2,000 Guineas favourite Hold That Tiger to a reappearance in Sunday…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Water poured on punters' hopesRACING/Grand National News: Owner JP McManus and trainer Christy Roche threw serious doubts yesterday on the chances of Youlneverwalkalone…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Wotsitooya well weightedRACING: Cork has the limelight to itself tomorrow and Wotsitooya can claim centre stage.Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Final blow for Davids LadRACING: The chances of Davids Lad running in next Saturday's Martell Grand National at Aintree finally looked to have disappeared…Sat Mar 29 2003 - 00:00
Florida to bypass AintreeRACING: Florida Pearl will avoid next week's Aintree Grand National meeting and instead wait to try and repeat last year's Heineken…Thu Mar 27 2003 - 00:00
Strike avertedRACING/News: A potential strike by racecourse doctors that would have brought racing to a halt in Ireland was averted last night…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Alamshar on familiar routeRACING/Preview: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru may be on course to reappear in the Ballysax Stakes next month but so is…Wed Mar 26 2003 - 00:00
Favourite on courseRACING NEWS: The Epsom Derby favourite Brian Boru worked after racing at the Curragh yesterday and is on course to reappear …Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Tomahawk to give O'Brien ideal startRACING/Flat Season Opens at the Curragh: A potentially momentous season kicks off at the Curragh tomorrow with the champion …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Go Roger Go looks the pickRACING/Navan preview: A number of horses out of luck at Cheltenham return to action at Navan today where the feature is the …Sat Mar 22 2003 - 00:00
Butterfly set for AintreeRACING: Like-A-Butterfly is being lined up to run in the Martell Aintree Hurdle by trainer Christy Roche.Fri Mar 21 2003 - 00:00
Curragh bags the valueRacing: Ireland's premier two-year-old race, the €300,000 National Stakes, will be sponsored this year by Dunnes Stores.Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Lad set for Stayers'Racing: Limestone Lad will bid to lift the Stayers' crown at the Punchestown Festival despite his trainer believing that three…Thu Mar 20 2003 - 00:00
Doctors repeat the doseRacing: Ireland's racecourse doctors yesterday complained that they have not received as much as a letter of acknowledgement…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Davids Lad out of favourRacing: The saga surrounding Davids Lad may not be over yet as the owner's of the controversial racehorse indicated yesterday…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Cup on menu for SalmonRACING: Beef Or Salmon could yet have another start this season - the Power Gold Cup at Fairyhouse next month.Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Irish hopes trampled in final stretchA day that had promised so much for the trainer Michael Hourigan ended in disaster at Cheltenham yesterday with the death of …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Geraghty joins illustrious list as he takes top awardREST OF THE CARD: Spirit Leader wound up a remarkable Festival for Barry Geraghty by winning the County Hurdle and guaranteeing…Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Locals relying on Best Mate Gold Cup PreviewRACING/Cheltenham Gold Cup Preview: The first mile is likely to determine Beef Or Salmon's fate and if the youngster is jumping…Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
The people's champion in perfect shape to defy all comersIN FOCUS/Limestone Lad: Win, lose or draw, tomorrow morning Michael Bowe will load his horse up, make for Rosslare and head …Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
Primal scream for doubleThe Irish Report: Back In Front provided the kick-off and Youlneverwalkalone the chorus to a successful first day for the Irish…Wed Mar 12 2003 - 00:00
10,000 Irish fans race over to Cheltenham for festivalAn estimated 10,000 Irish race fans will throng into a normally sedate Cheltenham today as the famous three-day racing festival…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Chance's joker may prove an ace up his sleeveCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: Maybe it's because it's the Champion Hurdle rather than the Gold Cup but there are a couple of things that…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Swan is booked to ride Paoraigh Naas ReportRACING: Charlie Swan has been booked to ride Liss A Paoraigh in Thursday's Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival…Mon Mar 10 2003 - 00:00
Doctors' protest may halt racingAt least two doctors must be on duty at every meeting, but a dispute with the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) has led …Mon Mar 10 2003 - 00:00
Festival run depends on Turf ClubRACING: The controversial Davids Lad is being targeted at a race at Cheltenham on Wednesday but could yet be stopped from running…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Lad has final workoutRACING: Limestone Lad will have his final piece of work today before his bid for next Thursday's Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle …Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
HRI five-year plan does not cheer the layersRACING: Irish racing's ruling body appears to be set on a collision course with the country's on-course bookmakers after the…Fri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Call for changeRACING/News: There has been a high profile call to divert a percentage of prize-money in order to keep racecourses afloatThu Mar 06 2003 - 00:00
Like-A-Butterfly still on courseRACING: Hopes are rising in the JP McManus camp that the Smurfit Champion Hurdle hope Like-A-Butterfly will get the chance to…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Bust Out misses ArkleRACING: Bust Out, one of the main Irish hopes for the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham, will miss the festival due to leg problems…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Payback due from Collier CountyRACING: Collier County looks a good bet to win some of his purchase price back at Fairyhouse today.Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
