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Cowboy back on track for Cheltenham

Rhinestone Cowboy got back on track for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle following a disappointing run at Leopardstown with an effortless win in the Agfa Hurdle at Sandown today.

Rince Ri reported to be in good form ahead of Hennessy bid.

Ted Walsh has stated that his Rince Ri has pleased him ahead of his fourth bid to win the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Florida Runs in Hennessy

Florida Pearl will try for his fourth victory in Sunday?s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Clonmel Goes Ahead

Additional Fixture at Navan

Horse Racing Ireland have announced today (4th February 2004) that there will a replacement fixture at Navan on Monday, 16th February, 2004

Martin indicates that Davids Lad is to bypass Aintree Grand National.

Clonmel Inspection

Clonmel Chases Abandoned

The chase track at Clonmel is unraceable.

2004 Grand National Weights Revealed

Hourigan to delay decision

Taunton ´as normal´

High-class Novice Hurdles add further spice to Festival.

Cheltenham´s three championship novice hurdles, traditionally among the most hotly-contested events of the National Hunt Festival, look set to again attract big fields in March following today´s publication of entries for the contests.

Fighting Blindness Ball

Some tickets are still available for the Fighting Blindness ball at Leopardstown this Saturday night.

No Problems at Punchestown

The track at Punchestown is raceable at present (Saturday evening).

Fairyhouse Abandoned After Five Races

Govamix to prove his Festival credentials

It´s 14 years since Rare Holiday provided Dermot Weld with his sole Cheltenham festival winner to date in the Triumph Hurdle, but Govamix can prove his credentials for a possible follow-up at Punchestown tomorrow.

Be My Royal loses Hennessy

Salmon on course for Hennessy

Thurles falls foul of weather

Thurles Postponed

Today´s meeting at Thurles has been postponed until Sunday February 1st.

Further Thurles Inspection

Christy Roche

Roche aims for Uttoxeter glory

Thurles all set to witness hat-trick

Moscow Flyer to go straight to Cheltenham.

Trainer Jessica Harrington has stated that last year´s Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer is to go straight to Cheltenham without another run in the meantime.

Thurles Inspection Delayed

Weather doubt for Thurles´ big day

Courses angry at HRI levy deal

Navan Off

Following an inspection of the course at Navan this lunchtime, tomorrow´s meeting at the track has been called off.

Small increase in on-course levy

Russell lands O´Brien job

Thurles Inspection

Weather hits UK meetings

Severe forecast puts Navan under threat

Macaire indicates that Jair du Cochet may side-step Gold Cup for Cathcart Chase.

Trainer Guillaume Macaire has indicated that his Jair du Cochet may yet side-step a rematch with dual Gold Cup winner Best Mate after indicating that the gelding is to be entered in the Cathcart Cup Chase at Cheltenham.

Navan Inspection

Foreman delivers knockout blow

Racing Digest

King still on Arkle trail

Changes to the Tote Jackpot

Tote Ireland have announced a number of changes to their Jackpot bet, with the unit stake to be reduced from one euro to 50 cent and future carryovers will rollover to the next days meeting rather than remaining at the original track.

Geraghty guides Kicking King home

Solerina justifies favourites tag

Solerina booked her ticket for the bonusprint.com Stayers´ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival with an impressive victory at Naas today.

Halford looking for a double Cross

Sir Rembrandt looks a classy sort

Easier option taken for Solerina

Best to side with Spirit Leader

Irish Trio Challenge at Cheltenham

Racing on the home front this weekend is high on quality, but enthusiasts of the game will also be casting an eye cross-channel tomorrow, when three Irish-trained horses go into battle at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham prospects to take Naas test

Ted Walsh trainer of Rince Ri and Comanche Court

30 Irish Trained Entries in 2004 Martell Cognac Grand National.

Big changes to the entry system

A ten percent reduction in the cost of entry fees for owners, the abolition of the scratching stage and later entry dates for the classics are among a big shake up announced by HRI to the entry system.

Two new Group 1 races this year

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