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LEOPARDSTOWN CALL EARLY INSPECTION

There will be an early morning inspection at Leopardstown tomorrow to see if racing can go ahead.

ARKLE HOPE TO MISS FESTIVAL

JOE BLAKE FOR DOWNPATRICK

Joe Blake, fourth in the Christies Foxhunters Chase at Cheltenham last year, could still make the line-up at this year`s Festival.

Dorans set for Cheltenham

Nugget proving a gem for O`Grady

Davids Lad Appeal Set

Connections of Davids Lad, banned from competing for 42-days after an enquiry into his running and riding at Naas last Sunday, will have their appeal heard at the Curragh Racecourse on Monday next, March 3rd at 3pm.

Exchange Place Betting Investigation

Debate after Festival Weights Publication

Solerina Out Of Cheltenham Festival

Solerina, leading Irish contender for the Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle was ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival yesterday.

It`s all systems go for Limestone

Limestone Lad worked so well yesterday he may skip the traditional pre-Cheltenham warm-up after racing at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Martin to appeal Davids Lad ban

LIMESTONE LAD BACK ON TRACK FOR CHELTENHAM

Sunday Racing To Be Introduced In The North

Northern Ireland is finally to be allowed to introduce Sunday racing after years of reluctance by local politicians. However, the current ban on Sunday betting in bookmakers' offices will remain in place.

High Chaparral Possible For Juddmonte Stakes

Two Horses Die In Stable Fire In Carlow

Davids Lad Suspended For Aintree Grand National

LA LANDIERE SCOOPS RACING POST CHASE

Richard Johnson failed narrowly in his bid to record a fourth consecutive victory in the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday, as 5/1 chance La Landiere took the #100,000 contest.

Golden Cross impressive at Fairyhouse

Golden Cross is a best-priced 12-1 chance for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham next month following an impressive victory Fairyhouse this afternoon in the Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle.

Shake-Up in Britain

A radical shake-up of racing in Britain is in the pipeline, under the direction of BHB chairman Peter Savill. The plan is to introduce a three tier approach to the running of meetings, namely under the headings, Premier, National and Regional.

Dogs At Cheltenham

Queries delay drug hearings

The Turf Club chief executive admitted yesterday that it could be 'some time' before the adjourned hearings into the remaining morphine cases can be heard.

Risk Accessor looks the pick

Risk Accessor looks the pick

Queries delay drug hearings

Lad over coughing scare

Limestone Lad appears to be over the coughing scare that threatened his appearance at the Cheltenham Festival.

MEDIA PUZZLE GIVEN ALL CLEAR

Ladbrokes Moving Into Insurance

Ladbrokes have moved into the insurance business, by setting up a specialist sports unit that will offer sponsors the opportunity to cover their liabilities on bonus schemes.

McCoy Installed As Festival Favourite

Bannow Bay Destroyed After Illness

Commanche Court fails to show old sparkle

Commanche Court remains as low as 12 to 1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup despite a desperate struggle to win at Navan yesterday.

Carberry Sidelined Until Thursday

COMMANCHE RECORDS NARROW WIN

Commanche Court, runner-up to Best Mate in the 2002 Gold Cup, heads back to the Cotswolds next month after gaining his first win for nearly three years in the two and a half miles handicap chase.
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SACUNDAI TAKES RED MILLS AT GOWRAN

Charlie Swan showed yet again why he has no less than 9 championship titles under his belt when he teamed up with Sacundai to take the Red Mills Trial Hurdle before another bumper crowd at a Gowran Park.

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POACHER TURNED GAMEKEEPER

The board of H.R.I. met yesterday to appoint a number of people to key positions within racing. The main appointment was that of Michael Osborne as chairman of Punchestown, but other apointees included baord members for Navan, Punchestown and Tote Ireland.

Pride won`t take place at festival

O`Neill to appeal fine

HRI ANNOUNCE INCENTIVE PLAN FOR OVERSEAS RUNNERS

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O`Neill Hit With Fine

As anticipated, Johnjo O`Neill was today hit with a hefty fine at a hearing of the Jockey Club`s disciplinary panel in London.

Media Puzzle Doubtful

Irish Success at Musselburgh

Independent Company To Take Over British Jockey Clubs` Responsibilities

The British Jockey Club on Tuesday signalled the end of an era as it outlined a framework under which its 250-year-old responsibility for regulating horseracing would be transferred to a new and 'independent' company.

Punchestown Festival To Add Extra Incentives

Limestone Lad Is Cheltenham Doubt

LIMESTONE LAD SETBACK FORCES HIM OUT AT WEEKEND

Limestone Lad is coughing and will miss his intended prep race for the Cheltenham Festival at Navan next Sunday.

PUNCHESTOWN WARM UP FOR NH FESTIVAL

Florida Pearl Unlikely To Go To Cheltenham

Florida Pearl is unlikely to make a sixth visit to the Cheltenham Festival after it was revealed that the 11-year-old had a respiratory tract infection.

BEEF TAKES THE BRANDY

Beef Or Salmon consolidated his position as the main threat to Best Mate`s Gold Cup crown when landing the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup in front of a large crowd.

Finance Bill Heralds Change

A first step on the road to the introduction of taxes on stallion fees may have been taken today with the announcement of provisions by Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy.

Rules Harmonised

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