National Hunt Racing
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 […]
Flat Racing
Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Buys 925,000gns Dubawi Filly The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation secured a Dubawi filly for 925,000gns at the Tattersalls Book 1 Sale The purchase follows a successful Arc day, with the group describing the acquisition as a high point.
Ireland’s champion jockey elect Billy Lee. The 40-year-old from Limerick is on the brink of becoming the oldest first-time champion flat jockey in almost 50 years. A 1994 Castletown Donkey Derby has become one of Ireland’s most-watched YouTube videos, with nearly two million views. In that event, a seven-year-old Billy Lee lost out to his […]
Diamond Necklace finished third in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and may now contest the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland, subject to her recovery. The filly started from the widest draw in stall 16 yet produced a strong effort. She was kept three wide throughout and finished narrowly behind Bay City Roller, with Daryz […]
Breeding
First Season Sires: A Promising New Generation The excitement in the world of racing reaches a new high with the debut of first-season sires. These stallions, each having showcased exceptional talent on the racetrack, now embark on a journey in their stud careers. Here’s an in-depth look at this years first-season sires, their top performers. […]
Arizona (IRE) Lot71 Arizona (IRE) x Weekend Getaway (IRE) 2022 B.F Derryconnor Stud Lot71 x Weekend Getaway (IRE) Best RPR 69 SERGEI PROKOFIEV (CAN) 114 60 Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) x Tongue Twista (GB) 2022 B.C Lackendarra Stables 62 Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) x Tout Va Bien (IRE) 2022 B.C Lacka House Stables 65 Sergei Prokofiev […]
Stepping into the world of horse racing betting can feel like wandering into a labyrinth without a map. The excitement, the thrill of the race, the cheering crowds—all these elements make horse racing a unique and captivating sport. However, for beginners, the allure of quick wins can quickly turn into a series of avoidable pitfalls. […]
