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 […]
Flat Racing
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 […]
The relationship between humans and horses runs very deep, especially in North America. While horses were essential to the settlement of the continent and the establishment of what is today Canada, they also played a significant role in the less formal aspects of life. Horse racing has been a popular sport in Ontario and the […]
Breeding
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 […]
Fresh off the press, we’re unveiling the definitive statistics on Yearling Sales across Ireland and UK for 2024 , offering an exclusive insight into the bustling heart of the equestrian trade. This report encompasses the prestigious Tattersalls and Goffs Orby Book 1 &2 , Goffs Ireland/UK and Tattersalls Ireland/UK providing a thorough analysis for enthusiasts […]
Here’s an analysis based on the information available up to October 10, 2024, regarding the 2024 Tattersalls Book 1 Yearling Sales: Click to view the Tatterstalls 2024 yearling sales – PDF Click to view 2024 yearling sales – Sales Table in EXCEL **Key Statistics and Trends:** 1. **Record-Breaking Prices:** – The sale saw the highest […]
