Person: Matt Chapman

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Limerick will be locked and loaded to detonate Laois

After the Clare-Limerick match last Sunday, I slipped back across the border for a Cheltenham Preview night at the Na Piarsaigh clubhouse in Caherdavin.

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Racing TV off to a less than satisfactory start, but things can only get better

Samcro unlikely to be a Champion Hurdler

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Enda McEvoy: If Cheltenham is a battlefield I’m winning the war

racing

Horsey McHorseface? Joseph O’Brien asks Twitter to name horse

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Ed Chamberlin revels in the rain at Cheltenham as ITV returns

Chamberlin ready to rock and roll as new era dawns for ITV racing

Spending New Year’s Day away from his family has become almost second nature to presenter Ed Chamberlin.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Thistlecrack still a work in progress

On the one-hand you can understand why Thistlecrack is the 7-2 favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but it also defies logic, if that’s not too much of a contradiction.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Matt Chapman proves his value

Matt Chapman emerged with a good deal of credit from the television coverage of the Prix de I’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly last Sunday.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Moment of truth for Endless Drama in Lockinge

One of the great things about Irish flat racing, unlike its National Hunt counterpart, you could argue, is its competitive nature.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Going key to Don Cossack cheekpieces decision at Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott says that he would be more tempted to try Don Cossack in cheekpieces if the Cheltenham going comes in his favour.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Hard-earned double for Jack Kennedy at Down Royal

Teenage sensation Jack Kennedy, who has not yet turned seventeen, registered his first wins as a 3lb. claimer when completing a hard-earned double on Steamboat Bill and Finea in Down Royal yesterday.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Racing personalities pay respects to Pat Eddery

Racing personalities past and present gathered to pay their respects to Pat Eddery at his funeral in Thame yesterday.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Turf Club clearly has lessons to learn from Volume farce

The Irish Oaks at the Curragh last Saturday, or at least the delay in getting the race away, was a bit of a farce.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Web Watch – Homestar Runner

Welcome to Homestar Runner.net.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2014

Luck scoops broadcaster gong

Nick Luck won the accolade for Racing Broadcaster of the Year at the Horserace Writers and Photographers Association annual awards ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London yesterday.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2013

And, Speaking Of Which...

When Dermot Weld’s Speaking Of Which won his maiden at Cork in early April the bank balance was immediately in a healthier state.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

Russell rules with classy treble

DAVY RUSSELL gave a masterclass of waiting in front aboard Royal Choice in the Tipperary Home Of Hurling Hurdle at Clonmel last night.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011

Why I won’t be risking a euro on Frankel next time

THE much-hyped Frankel made it a magnificent seven from seven in the St James’ Palace Stakes at Ascot on Tuesday, but this really was most disappointing.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2011

Starting stall rules need to be revisited after Ballinrobe farce

BALLINROBE last Monday night created a right bit of controversy.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2010

Greatly disappointed by Kauto Star’s moderate display at Aintree

DON’T know about you, but here’s one who was greatly disappointed with Kauto Star at Aintree on Sunday.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2007

O’Brien’s ability to improve horses dramatically is fast becoming the stuff of legend

KNOW of anyone, prior to the race now, who thought Sunday’s renewal of the Budweiser Irish Derby wasn’t sub-standard?

Thu, 05 Jul, 2007

Draw made for Blue Sq UK Open darts challenge

Michael van Gerwen will begin his Blue Square UK Open challenge against Punch Taverns Qualifier Chris McTernan on Thursday June 7.

Mon, 14 May, 2007

Holland on the comeback trail

Darryll Holland is set to return to the saddle next Saturday after being out of action with a broken wrist following a fall at York.

Sun, 27 Aug, 2006

Eager Holland raring to go

Darryll Holland will return to action earlier than expected when he kicks off his 2006 campaign at Wolverhampton on Friday in a bid to prove he is back to his best.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2006

Sweet Wake needs a proper race

SWEET WAKE, two from two over flights, is now the clear favourite for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2006

If there’s anyjustice Blueberry Boy appeal should take about ten minutes

I can safely say that in all the years I have been watching racing, I have never witnessed a worse decision than the one which saw Blueberry Boy disqualified after winning the opening novice hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Hefty fine and ban for amateur rider

THE first division of the Bumper at Cork yesterday saw Irish racing dragged through the mire.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2005

Curley and McCririck in TV barney

BARNEY CURLEY was involved in a heated on-air exchange with racing pundit John McCririck after the defeat of the Newmarket trainer’s Cristoforo at Folkestone yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jan, 2005

Landmark for Holland

Darryll Holland will become the first jockey this season to ride in 1,000 races when he takes up seven mounts at Kempton tomorrow.

Sun, 19 Sep, 2004

Percussionist out of classic contention

A slight setback has ruled Percussionist out of Saturday’s betfair.com St Leger at Doncaster.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Holland forced to sit out another day

Darryll Holland will spend a second day on the sidelines following his crashing fall at the weekend.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2004

Holland to resume riding tomorrow

Darryll Holland will miss his rides at Southwell this evening after taking a crashing fall in the opening race at Bath yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2004

Taylor hits another nine-darter

Darts legend Phil Taylor produced the second live nine-dart finish of his career tonight in his fourth-round clash with Matt Chapman at the Budweiser UK Open in Bolton.

Sat, 05 Jun, 2004

Holland set for Dubai dash

Darryll Holland will dash from Wolverhampton to Dubai on Friday after being snapped up by Clive Brittain to partner Dutch Gold and Membership at Nad Al Sheba.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2004

Top jockeys to join Eddery's retirement party

PAT EDDERY will be taken on by some of the world’s best riders when he finally retires from the saddle after the Air Mauritius/Beau Rivage International Jockeys’ Challenge in Mauritius on Sunday week.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

Jockeys to join in Eddery's retirement party

Pat Eddery will be taken on by some of the world’s best riders when he finally retires from the saddle after the Air Mauritius/Beau Rivage International Jockeys’ Challenge in Mauritius on Sunday week.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

Sick Holland misses Lingfield

Darryll Holland will miss his three rides at Lingfield, due to a stomach bug.

Tue, 28 May, 2002

Horse Racing: Holland out to clear his name

Darryll Holland will appeal on Wednesday against the one-day ban he received at Southwell last week for alleged careless riding on Hormuz.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2002

Horseracing: Dettori keen to light up Diamond

Frankie Dettori admitted to his impatience ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Ascot.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2001