Category: National Hunt Racing

Ballyburn (8/13f) was a fifth Grade 1 victory of the Dublin Racing Festival for trainer Willie Mullins as he claimed the Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday. Running five furlongs further than when runner-up to Sir Gino at Kempton over Christmas, the Paul Townend-ridden son of Flemensfirth had to battle up the home straight […]

Galopin Des Champs won his third Grade 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown this afternoon. Ridden by Paul Townend, the nine-year-old was always in control of the 3 miles 1/2 furlong contest. Trained at Closutton by Willie Mullins, Galopin Des Champs was a 14th victory in the race for the champion trainer. Leading, […]

Majborough (8/11 favourite) won the Group 1 Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival. Ridden by Mark Walsh, it was a double for the rider and his retaining owner, J.P. McManus, as the pair had earlier taken the Race And Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle with Perceval […]

Hello Neighbour (85/40), winner of a Grade 2 at Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival, was successful at the highest level on Saturday, in the Grade 1 Gannon’s City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle. Trained by Gavin Cromwell, the four-year-old gelded son of Harzand, is now unbeaten in two starts over hurdles, having previously won twice on […]

The powerful Paul Townend and Willie Mullins combination struck early on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival on Saturday. Courtesy of the 11/8 favourite, Final Demand, the Closutton team got off to the best possible start in the Grade 1 Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle. The six-year-old son of Coolmore National Hunt […]

Saturday is day one of the 2025 Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown. The first race of the festival gets underway at the South County Dublin venue at 1.15pm. The 7-race card includes 4 Grade 1 contests with the highlight being the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at 3.30pm. The opening Grade 1 of the day […]

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing [ITM] Irish Stallion Trail will take place next weekend, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January 2025. The Irish Stallion Trail is an annual showcase for the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry, with stallion farms across Ireland opening their doors to breeders and the general public. Over 30 stallion farms will participate in […]

Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2024: Full Race Times and Schedule The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of Ireland’s most anticipated horse racing events, running from December 26th to 29th, 2024. This four-day extravaganza attracts racing enthusiasts from across the globe, offering world-class action and festive excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or experiencing the thrill for […]

Half a chance wins on his first ride over sticks in Ireland in the 5:45 Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race) (4yo+) at Limerick This was quickly followed up by a fine ride to win a double with Seasett in the 6:47 2m3f Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle […]