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The US spring jumps season gets underway on Saturday at Aiken in South Carolina with much Irish interest, both human and equine. The six-race opening spring meeting of 2024, where the 2-mile one furlong $35,000 Imperial Cup is the feature race on the card, is the first of 16 jumps meetings between now and mid-May. […]
Update Chazzesmee goes clear favourite overnight – 9;03am 3/1 ▸ 11/4 ▸ 5/2 now 9/4 The racing world is abuzz with anticipation as Chazzesmee, fresh off a dominant win in the Irish Lincolnshire, sets his sights on an unprecedented feat – the historic Lincolnshire double. Can this exceptional gelding conquer the prestigious Doncaster Lincolnshire and […]
Trainer John Hanlon has confirmed Hewick will not be heading to the Grand National as we set eyes to the Aintree Bowl instead The anticipation within the racing community reaches a fever pitch as top-weight Hewick undergoes a strategic pivot. Trainer Shark Hanlon’s bold decision to withdraw Hewick from the Randox Grand National has ignited […]
Ballydoyle’s potential star, City Of Troy, emerges as a strong contender for the 2,000 Guineas, with Aidan O’Brien hinting at a strategic campaign encompassing Newmarket, the Derby, and possibly a US dirt challenge. As last season’s European champion juvenile, City Of Troy’s exceptional talent prompts O’Brien to consider a solo entry in the prestigious British […]
The highly anticipated Wexford Racecourse meeting, originally scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 27th due to a waterlogged track. This exciting event promises a thrilling day of competition, and interested parties can now participate by submitting entries. Key Dates for the Rescheduled Wexford Racecourse Meeting: Entry Deadline: Entries for the […]
In an article in the on Racing TV , british trainer Dr Richard Newland has implied that britsh nation hunt racing is in cricis due to Irish trainers especially Willie the Wizzard with his magic wand Here are some of the outragious comments that were made shown here in bold “National Hunt racing in […]
Naas has added two new raceson Sunday 24th MARCH, 2024Rescheduled card to follow the nes races are as follows T he King Of Change At Compas StallionsHandicap of €11,000 (Rated 47–70)An extended handicap for three years old only rated 47–70About 7 furlongsThe NSL Investments Handicapof €10,500 (Rated 47–65)An extended handicap for four years old and […]
Constitution Hill Set for Punchestown Return Nicky Henderson has given a positive update on Constitution Hill’s recovery, hinting at a potential return at the Punchestown festival. The unbeaten hurdler missed the recent Champion Hurdle due to a respiratory infection diagnosed after a below-par gallop. Despite signs of improvement, he wasn’t fit for Cheltenham. However, Henderson […]
Opera Singer’s Guineas Participation in Doubt Aidan O’Brien, a heavyweight trainer in the horseracing world, has thrown a wrench into the plans for the upcoming Qipco 1000 Guineas by casting serious doubt on the participation of one of the race’s leading contenders, Opera Singer. Opera Singer, a daughter of the famed racehorse Justify, had firmly […]
The weights for the BoyleSports Irish Grand National have just been unveiled, providing a clearer picture for the 64 entries competing in the 152nd running of this prestigious event on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse. Ash Tree Meadow leads the ratings at 159, poised to carry 11-12 if he participates. Trainer Gordon Elliott has 19 potential […]
