Stravinsky proves a big disappointmentStravinsky is now as high as 12 to 1 for the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas after being beaten by Tarfaa on the opening day of the Flat…Mon Mar 29 1999 - 01:00
O'Brien fires early salvo with StravinskyThe Irish flat season gets under way at the Curragh tomorrow with Aidan O'Brien firing a very early salvo from his classic arsenal…Sat Mar 27 1999 - 00:00
Istabraq heads for LiverpoolAidan O'Brien gave a strong indication yesterday that the champion hurdler Istabraq will have his next race at Liverpool.Thu Mar 25 1999 - 00:00
Papillon likely to carry top weightLast year's Jameson Irish Grand National runner-up, Papillon, again looks set to carry top weight in the big race at Fairyhouse…Wed Mar 24 1999 - 00:00
Ash Baloo to win for SwanCharlie Swan may be about to surrender his jockeys' title this season, but with another Champion Hurdle out of Istabraq, 19 winners…Wed Mar 24 1999 - 00:00
Nick Dundee operation todayNick Dundee, the Irish chaser who seriously damaged a hind-leg at Cheltenham last week, faces a critical life-saving operation…Tue Mar 23 1999 - 00:00
$1 million bonus for two Derby victoriesA $1 million bonus is on offer for any horse who can add the Irish Derby to either the English, French or Kentucky Derbys in …Tue Mar 23 1999 - 00:00
Florida set to reappear next monthFlorida Pearl was confirmed a likely runner in next month's £120,000 Heineken Gold Cup at Punchestown by trainer Willie Mullins…Mon Mar 22 1999 - 00:00
Limestone Lad again dominatesThe remarkable Limestone Lad won his seventh handicap since early November when easily scoring easily at Leopardstown yesterday…Mon Mar 22 1999 - 00:00
See More Business cashes inOnly a good horse can be placed in a Gold Cup, but after Florida Pearl's distant third to See More Business yesterday, a dreadful…Fri Mar 19 1999 - 00:00
The day belongs to FitzgeraldNot content with the Gold Cup, Mick Fitzgerald dominated the rest of the day, too, with Katarino in the Triumph Hurdle and Stormyfairweather…Fri Mar 19 1999 - 00:00
Concern for DundeeNick Dundee was in a Lambourn veterinary hospital last night after a heavy fall in yesterday's Royal & SunAlliance ChaseThu Mar 18 1999 - 00:00
Good vibes for Le CoudrayIf Cheltenham '99 has taught us anything it is that blind patriotism can be a costly businessThu Mar 18 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl will have to earn victoryIt's colours to the mast time. Florida Pearl will have to be an exceptional horse to win today's Tote Cheltenham Gold CupThu Mar 18 1999 - 00:00
Banquet leaves a sour tasteTwo Irish winners on the second day, including the first five in the Coral Cup, but Irish punters were again left licking their…Thu Mar 18 1999 - 00:00
Punters left to gather witsIstabraq was the highlight and Generosa allowed the Irish to leave in good heart after the last race but the visiting punters…Wed Mar 17 1999 - 00:00
A day of great expectationIn a festival bursting with Irish expectation, today could be the day when fortunes are made or lost.Wed Mar 17 1999 - 00:00
Istabraq shows who's the boss with second successive winIstabraq was a brilliant winner of his second successive Smurfit Champion Hurdle yesterday and is now as low as 5 to 4 to make…Wed Mar 17 1999 - 00:00
Superb Istabraq leads the Irish festival chargeHe came, he saw and he conquered. The J.PWed Mar 17 1999 - 00:00
Cheltenham headquarters for thousands of Irish who put their faith in IstabraqNot since 1966 when Arkle won the Gold Cup at odds of 1/10 has there been greater Irish confidence in a racehorse than there …Tue Mar 16 1999 - 00:00
Istabraq to crush rivalsTwelve months ago, on the eve of the 1998 Smurfit Champion Hurdle, Aidan O'Brien told Charlie Swan that Istabraq would not just…Tue Mar 16 1999 - 00:00
Start off with Cardinal HillIstabraq's Champion Hurdle bid may be the main course but as appetisers go, Cardinal Hill looks just the thing to properly tuck…Tue Mar 16 1999 - 00:00
Carberry lands a timely doublePaul Carberry warmed up for his enviable book of Cheltenham rides with a double at Naas yesterday, the second of which gave him…Mon Mar 15 1999 - 00:00
Nick Dundee confirmed as Gold Cup absenteeTHE star novice Nick Dundee will not, after all, run in the Cheltenham Gold CupSat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Favourites Foul Up: Cheltenham certs come unstuck1977: National Hunt Chase - Mount Prague (M O'Toole) 11/8 fav; FellSat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Meath's nearly man ready to break duckThe problem with caricature is that it's so often wrong. Noel Meade trains just outside of Castletown in Co MeathSat Mar 13 1999 - 00:00
Dundee is backed for Gold CupThe top novice Nick Dundee was the order of the day in yesterday's Gold Cup ante-post market as connections tried to play down…Thu Mar 11 1999 - 00:00
Scanlan is new Senior StewardThe former chief executive of Allied Irish Bank, Gerry Scanlan, was yesterday officially appointed as the new Senior Steward …Thu Mar 11 1999 - 00:00
Inis Cara nappedPaul Carberry returns to the saddle at Tramore today and can prove his readiness for the likes of Dorans Pride and Cardinal Hill…Thu Mar 11 1999 - 00:00
Give It Holly has to be put downAidan O'Brien's Cheltenham hope, Give It Holly, was put down after breaking a leg on the Ballydoyle gallops yesterday.Wed Mar 10 1999 - 00:00
Guineas deal is agreedThe Irish 1,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas weekend will be known as the "Entenmann's Guineas festival weekend" for the next…Wed Mar 10 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl is spot on for CupGold Cup favourite Florida Pearl sailed effortlessly through his pre-festival workout at Leopardstown yesterday and trainer Willie…Mon Mar 08 1999 - 00:00
Casey has mixed bag of fortuneDavid Casey, who warmed up his Arkle Trophy mount Native-Darrig in a post race workout, had a mixed day on the racecourse earlier…Mon Mar 08 1999 - 00:00
Dunwoody takes over from WalshRichard Dunwoody will ride the fancied Irish hope Colonel Yeager in the Citreon Supreme Novices Hurdle at CheltenhamSat Mar 06 1999 - 00:00
Florida Pearl set to hog the limelightThere are seven races at Leopardstown tomorrow, some of them with relevance to the more minor races at CheltenhamSat Mar 06 1999 - 00:00
O'Dwyer is not scaredThe veteran former champion Klairon Davis may be about to make a remarkable fifth successive appearance at the Cheltenham Festival…Fri Mar 05 1999 - 00:00
Thurles is off againThe Thurles card rescheduled for tomorrow was abandoned yesterday afternoon.Fri Mar 05 1999 - 00:00
Swan will ride three for O'Brien at CheltenhamCharlie Swan is as low as 7 to 1 to be the leading jockey at the upcoming Cheltenham festival despite not having any rides over…Thu Mar 04 1999 - 00:00
Walsh's winners to miss festivalWith 15 days to Cheltenham, the powerful yards of Willie Mullins and Noel Meade emphasised their current good form at Naas on…Mon Mar 01 1999 - 00:00
Geraghty loses his claim on AlmiraPaul Carberry's misfortune with injury has resulted in a purple patch for Barry Geraghty, and the 19-year-old jockey rode out…Mon Mar 01 1999 - 00:00
Carberry check-upPaul Carberry, who fractured two ribs in a fall eight days ago, will find out on Friday when he can resume race ridingMon Mar 01 1999 - 00:00
Budalus to make no mistake nowTHE feature contest at Fairyhouse tomorrow is the £20,000 INH Novice Handicap Hurdle but there are also some interesting individual…Sat Feb 27 1999 - 00:00
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
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
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
