Category: National Hunt Racing

Irish Grand National 2024: The Ultimate Test of Endurance The Stage is Set for an Epic Showdown The BoyleSports Irish Grand National is set to electrify the crowd at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, April 1st. With a challenging course stretching over 3 miles and 5 furlongs, this Grade 3 chase is a highlight for horse racing […]

As the excitement builds for the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, current ground conditions are reported as Soft to Heavy following a dry spell and a slight overnight rainfall of 0.8mm remains soft to heavy (Hurdle) & is heavy (Chase). Light drizzle at present   Over at Cork Racecourse, the tracks are described as Soft, with […]

The Grand National is taking place on easter monday 5:00pm   BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) If you like to choose your horse by name If you like to choose your horse by name then name starting with the letter “B” seems to be the one having won 15 times […]

Every winner of the Irish Grand National Since 1900 Year Winner Jockey Trainer Age Weight 2023 I Am Maximus Paul Townend Willie Mullins 7 11-01 2022 Lord Lariat PJ O’Hanlon Dermot McLoughlin 7 09-12 2021 Freewheelin Dylan Ricky Doyle Dermot McLoughlin 9 10-08 2020 No race COVID 2019 Burrows Saint Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins 6 […]

Ireland Gears Up: As A Champion Rises in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase The emerald turf glistens with anticipation as Easter Monday ushers in the legendary BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase. This Grade 3 Extended Handicap Chase isn’t just a race; it’s a crucible where equine prowess is forged into racing folklore. This year’s […]

Brighterdaysahead for The Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle: A Battle of Promising Talent Anticipation builds for the Grade 1 Irish EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle  with a field of 22 horses remains in contention for the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle. Leading the pack is Gordon Elliott with Brighterdaysahead and Kala […]

Could the Rain cause more havoc with the Situation being monitored at Cork Ihrb announced today that the ground at @corkracecourse  (Saturday 31st -Monday 1st) remains heavy (Flat) & heavy, soft to heavy in places (NH). Heavy showers today & tomorrow with (approx) 5-7mmof rain forecast by Met Èireann. Situation being monitored With weather forecasts […]

IHRB clerk of the course Paddy Graffin has announced that Gowran Park on Wednesday, 3 April is cancelled due to ongoing weather  conditions This is following on from the earlier announcment of the  Wexford cancellation and possible Clonmel cancellations all due to ongoing rain related issues    

Dual Cheltenham Winner Withdrawn from Aintree Grand National due to Qualification Samcro is out of the  2024 Aintree Grand National due to not meeting the race’s qualification standards due to not having completed one steeplechase in the current season. Trained by Gordon Elliott and owned by Gigginstown House Stud, Samcro gained recognition for his exceptional […]

The Silent Struggle: Jockeys and the Dual Battle Against Online and Offline Abuse   The Plague of Online and Offline Abuse   The Gardai have launched an investigation after jockeys Jack Kennedy and Sam Ewing were the victims of an alleged assault in the centre of Naas, County Kildare, in the days after this month’s […]