Ryhane should take feature race for MooreDesert Orchid will be a significant attraction at this evening's Kilbeggan meeting when the flying grey leads the runners out…Fri Jul 18 1997 - 01:00
Remarkable clean sweep for RocheChristy Roche completed a remarkable Killarney when Citizen Kane won the Dawn Fresh Maiden yesterday and gave the season's leading…Fri Jul 18 1997 - 01:00
Rainbow Frontier to shineThose who thought the Aidan O'Brien steamroller may have caught the hiccups after King of Kings' Curragh flop provoked rumours…Thu Jul 17 1997 - 01:00
Feathered Gale shows light touchThe Shadow of the upcoming Galway festival loomed large over yesterday's Doyle Brothers Chase at Killarney and it seemed appropriate…Thu Jul 17 1997 - 01:00
Brilliance for OaksTHE top French filly, Brilliance, will run in Sunday's Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks after being supplemented yesterday at a cost…Wed Jul 09 1997 - 01:00
Strike Hard bestONE of the more noticeable recent trends has been the return to peak form of the John Oxx stable, and the upward curve looks …Wed Jul 09 1997 - 01:00
Jacky Flynn looks day's best wagerJACKY FLYNN can fall successfully between two stools at Roscommon this evening and justify trainer John Joe Walsh's long journey…Mon Jul 07 1997 - 01:00
Oxx set for evening trebleTHE LAST Saturday evening fixture for what looks like the forseeable future kicks off at Leopardstown at 6.00.Sat Jul 05 1997 - 01:00
Carnelly the pickCARNELLY LOOKS the most interesting betting prospect in a tricky programme at Dundalk tomorrow.Sat Jul 05 1997 - 01:00
Clonagam gets nap voteWEXFORD FEATURES a Pounds 4,000 guaranteed jackpot this evening but the competitive nature of the racing means picking up a share…Fri Jul 04 1997 - 01:00
Burnt Toast worth a nibbleBELLEWSTOWN'S three-day festival gets under way this evening and while the Pounds 4,000 McAuley Maiden may not compensate John…Tue Jul 01 1997 - 01:00
West Side Story has fine chanceAFTER the rarified heights of Derby day, it's back to more mundane matters at Limerick this afternoonMon Jun 30 1997 - 01:00
A subdued King pleases O'BrienKING OF KINGS' progress to a possible Derby success of his Own next season remains unruffled after winning yesterday's Railway…Mon Jun 30 1997 - 01:00
Desert King continues O'Brien's classic runDESERT KING silenced the doubters in yesterday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh and, with his thrilling victory, provided…Mon Jun 30 1997 - 01:00
Dance Design to defy her penaltyDURING the slump endured by the Dermot Weld stable due to sickness, Dance Design honourably kept the yard's flag flying and now…Sat Jun 28 1997 - 01:00
Dr Johnston to carry on rich family traditionOVER confidence on the eve of any major race has an unfortunate habit of being pinpricked but rarely can the Budweiser Irish …Sat Jun 28 1997 - 01:00
The King will reign againNORMALLY the Group Three Railway Stakes is overshadowed by the Derby, but tomorrow it takes on added significance when the potential…Sat Jun 28 1997 - 01:00
Tadwiga up to challengeTHE English challenge took the lions share of the £100,000 prize money on offer for the Goffs Challenge at the Curragh last night…Sat Jun 28 1997 - 01:00
Oochi Verdi can rise to challengeNO ONE can deny that the figures are impressive for the start of the Curragh Derby weekend, with a £100,000 feature race, a £…Fri Jun 27 1997 - 01:00
River Valley Lady looks bestIT MAY be a case of wading through the bread and butter of tonight's Tipperary card before gorging on the savoury dishes at the…Thu Jun 26 1997 - 01:00
Token Gesture is surprise entryTOKEN GESTURE was a surprise supplementary entry yesterday for Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh, along with Strawberry…Wed Jun 25 1997 - 01:00
Mukarrab can score for WeldAFTER THEIR slow start to the season, the Dermot Weld-Mick Kinane partnership are now powering into top form and they can continue…Tue Jun 24 1997 - 01:00
British challenge dwindles to twoTHE BRITISH challenge for Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby will rest largely with Silver Patriarch after yesterday's decision not…Tue Jun 24 1997 - 01:00
Birthday double as Kinane denies feudMICHAEL KINANE was 38 yesterday and celebrated his birthday with a double for trainer Dermot Weld at Gowran ParkMon Jun 23 1997 - 01:00
Strawberry Roan likely to be costly late entrySTRAWBERRY ROAN is set to be supplemented tomorrow for Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh at a cost of £70,000Mon Jun 23 1997 - 01:00
French ballerina can overcome weight problemEASILY the most fascinating race of the weekend is the Listed Victor McCalmont Stakes at Gowran Park tomorrow and, while it may…Sat Jun 21 1997 - 01:00
Mofasa ready to set paceWEXFORD'S seven race mixed card features a guaranteed jackpot of £4,000, but the most interesting betting prospect of the evening…Fri Jun 20 1997 - 01:00
Velvet Appeal scores at lastWHEN Velvet Appeal ran the race of her life to finish fourth in the Group One Moyglare Stud Stakes last September, only the greatest…Thu Jun 19 1997 - 01:00
I Remember It Well notedMICHAEL HOURIGAN is the most successful trainer currently racing at Kilbeggan and the Patrickswell handler can make the long …Mon Jun 16 1997 - 01:00
Ballylennon Mist can claim another victoryIT doesn't say a lot for the overall quality of this weekend's racing that what looks like the safest bet runs in a claimer but…Sat Jun 14 1997 - 01:00
Dettori to take over from RyanFRANKIE DETTORI is likely to take over from Willie Ryan on Epsom Derby winner Benny The Dip in the Budweiser Irish DerbyWed Jun 11 1997 - 01:00
Crown Regent to fend off British challengeA FEATURE of the flat season so far has been the success of home trained horses in Irish Group races and that trend can continue…Wed Jun 11 1997 - 01:00
Keeping The Faith bestTHE season's top apprentice, Eddie Ahern, hit the headlines with his first-ever treble at Laytown last Wednesday, and while he…Mon Jun 09 1997 - 01:00
Benny The Dip holds onNEXT! Racing's perennial search for a champion worthy of pinning all its emotional and hype-fuelled baggage on continuesMon Jun 09 1997 - 01:00
Reams Of Verse shows her classKIEREN FALLON may once have had a reputation as a hot-head but after winning yesterday's Epsom Oaks on the warm favourite, Reams…Sat Jun 07 1997 - 01:00
Favourite on track to show his classEPSOM DERBY number 218 will start at the bottom of this famous old course atSat Jun 07 1997 - 01:00
A Derby day fit for a true Irish EntrepreneurOLD STONEFACE doesn't speak much, but when he does it's usually to the pointSat Jun 07 1997 - 01:00
Olympic Majesty looks goodTHE only certainty about this evening's Group 2 Gallinule Stakes is that the winner will be trained by O'BrienFri Jun 06 1997 - 01:00
Ebadiyla's stamina to tell in OaksIRELAND'S Ebadiyla can carry the Aga Khan's famous green and red colours to a dramatic success in today's Vodafone Oaks at Epsom…Fri Jun 06 1997 - 01:00
Strand debut treble for AhernEDDIE AHERN had never set eyes on Laytown before yesterday evening, but he left it having established the sort of relationship…Thu Jun 05 1997 - 01:00
Time for Stefka to pay backCONSISTENCY doesn't always get its reward in racing but it looks like pay back time for Stefka at Tipperary this evening.Thu Jun 05 1997 - 01:00
Shahrur to enjoy run on the strandTHE unique event that is Laytown takes place again this evening after the retreating tide has allowed the world's only beach …Wed Jun 04 1997 - 01:00
Superb double for O'Brien and RocheTHE all-conquering Aidan O'Brien-Christy Roche team was represented in just two races at Leopardstown yesterday, but they were…Tue Jun 03 1997 - 01:00
Catch The Blues to hit right noteTHE Aidan O'Brien Group race express can gather even further steam at Leopardstown this afternoon where Catch The Blues can speed…Mon Jun 02 1997 - 01:00
Host to the equine godsKING OF KINGS is a two-year-old colt with fire in his eye who won his only race last Sunday and is already 7 to 1 favourite for…Mon Jun 02 1997 - 01:00
Dromineer can keep punters afloat through busy holiday weekendTHERE will hardly be an opportunity for hard pressed punters to come up for air over this long weekend, such is the plethora …Sat May 31 1997 - 01:00
Canadian Vista chosenPUNTERS ARE spoiled for choice with both Wexford and Down Royal on this evening, and there looks to be some reasonable betting…Fri May 30 1997 - 01:00
Carjune is nappedRUBY WALSH has been one of the riding finds of the season, and with 34 winners so far, he has a vice-like grip on the amateur…Thu May 29 1997 - 01:00
Ballerina impressesFRENCH Ballerina turned yesterday evening's Jones Lang Wootton Savel Beg Stakes at Leopardstown into the proverbial procession…Thu May 29 1997 - 01:00