Person: Joe Mercer

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Dave Bacuzzi (right), Cork Hibernians, shake hands with Alfie Hale, Waterford, prior to the 1972 FAI Cup final at Dalymount Park as referee Charlie O'Leary watches on.

soccer

Dave Bacuzzi, the man who led Cork Hibs through their glory years, passes away

Initially, Bacuzzi thought he had been approached from a mysterious exotic location when he received a misspelled telegram asking him to contact 'Cork Island' instead of 'Cork, Ireland'.

soccer

Giant in goal has cured our uncertainty

racing

Racing personalities pay respects to Pat Eddery

racing

Pat Eddery: A special talent who was born to ride

soccer

Former City manager Allison dies

racing

Ffos Las recieves universal praise

Ffos Las goes down a storm

Weather more associated with the depths of winter tried to blight the inaugural Flat meeting at Ffos Las - but the fixture still received a universal thumbs-up from jockeys and trainers.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2009

O’Brien happy with his Guineas squad

JUPITER Pluvius, Aidan O’Brien’s leading candidate for the Stan James 2000 Guineas, pleased the Ballydoyle handler when working yesterday morning.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2008

O'Brien happy with Guineas squad

Jupiter Pluvius, Aidan O’Brien’s leading candidate for the Stan James 2000 Guineas, pleased the Ballydoyle handler when working this morning.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008

Creation of so-called dream team is just Shear lunacy

THE words came from Alan Shearer’s own lips and were as revealing as they were honest.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2008

Mercer to call it a day

Joe Mercer will retire as racing manager to the late Maktoum Al Maktoum’s Gainsborough Stud in March.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2006

Mercer to call it a day

Joe Mercer will retire as racing manager to the late Maktoum Al Maktoum’s Gainsborough Stud in March.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2006

Sheikh was inspiration to a racing dynasty

SHEIKH Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum may not have been as familiar a figure on racecourses as his two brothers but his influence has been just as important.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

Top racehorse owner Sheik Maktoum dies

The emir of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been succeeded by younger brother Sheikh Mohammed following his death earlier today aged 62.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2006

Newmarket: No confirmation yet on Flashy Wings

Flashy Wings is yet to be confirmed on course for the Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2005

Flashy fine after Expensive defeat

Connections of Flashy Wings will “give it a few days” before deciding whether the Zafonic filly will go for the Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes on September 29.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2005

Terms given America target

Favourable Terms is set to tackle next month’s Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes en-route to America for the Breeders’ Cup.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

Big plans for Imperial Stride after Newmarket win

Imperial Stride booked his return to the big time with a stylish victory in the 32Red.com September Stakes at Newmarket.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2005

Flashy Wings set to bypass Curragh

FLASHY WINGS, ante-post favourite for next year’s 1000 Guineas, is unlikely to take up her engagement in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2005

Forever races home

Racer Forever stepped up on a solid effort at Goodwood on his previous start to land the opening contest at Salisbury in workmanlike fashion under Jimmy Fortune.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2005

Pearce prepared for long haul at City

NEW Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce took up the reins at Eastlands yesterday and said: “Judge me on eight years - not eight games.”

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Pearce named new City manager

Stuart Pearce has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester City on a two-year contract.

Thu, 12 May, 2005

Brahminy Kite grounded

Well-regarded juvenile Brahminy Kite will not line up for tomorrow’s totesport Silver Tankard Stakes at Pontefract after being discovered to be slightly lame.

Sun, 17 Oct, 2004

Favourite primed for a fourth Irish Leger

TRAINER Dermot Weld is “very hopeful” that Vinnie Roe can land an unprecedented fourth successive victory in the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh today.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2004

Mercer hoping for Leger success

Former top jockey Joe Mercer believes Dubai Success could upset the big guns in the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh tomorrow.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Brittain states case for Warrsan

Clive Brittain today put forward a solid case for his top middle-distance horse Warrsan as the six-year-old prepared to attempt back-to-back successes in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on Friday.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2004

Desert deer put down

Desert Deer has been put down after fracturing a leg in the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Racing world pays tribute to legend Eddery

The complete professional. That is the unanimous view of all those who have worked with and ridden against Pat Eddery.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2003

Leger fancy Hawk Flyer put down

Hawk Flyer, a leading fancy for the Seabiscuit St Leger, has been put down after fracturing a pastern.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003

Kalaman and Trade Fair top Sussex market

KALAMAN and Trade Fair are vying for favouritism for tomorrow’s Group One Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

Warrsan bang on target for King George

Clive Brittain is looking forward to a big run from Warrsan in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2003

Kin ready to bid for famous double

Vodafone Derby winner Kris Kin is on course for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2003

Dalakhani odds-on for another Derby

DALAKHANI is as short as 4-9 favourite with Paddy Power (4-6 with Cashmans) for the Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2003

Kris Kin opts out of Curragh clash

The eagerly awaited clash between English and French Derby winners Kris Kin and Dalakhani at the Curragh this weekend will not take place.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003

Dutch Gold and Kris Kin get go-ahead for Epsom

Dutch Gold and Kris Kin will both be added to the field for the Vodafone Derby at a cost of £90,000 (€125,000) at next Monday’s supplementary stage at Epsom.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Dutch Gold and Kris Kin get Derby nod

DUTCH GOLD and Kris Kin will both be added to the field for the Vodafone Der

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Mamool favourite for Ascot Gold Cup

Mamool was installed as favourite for the Ascot Gold Cup after Godolphin finally shrugged off the blues on the final day of York’s Dante meeting.

Fri, 16 May, 2003

Sulamani to have pacemaker for Niel clash with Chaparral

FRENCH DERBY winner Sulamani will have the benefit of a pacemaker when he takes on High Chaparral in a mouth-watering clash at Longchamp on Sunday.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2002

Mercer will not use trip as an Excuse in Champion

NO EXCUSE NEEDED could bid to win his first race over a mile and a quarter in Saturday’s Group One Ireland the Food Island Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2002

Tributes pour in for loyal Adams

Tony Adams’ career was celebrated in his second testimonial tonight after 19 years’ faithful service to Arsenal.

Mon, 13 May, 2002

Desert team hoping rain stays away for Lockinge

A total of 16 horses remain in the Juddmonte Lockinge at the confirmation stage for the Group One feature at Newbury on Saturday.

Mon, 13 May, 2002