National Hunt Racing
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 […]
Flat Racing
City of Troy Update , “a non event really”, with some thoughts reasons and plans + Opra Singer Update In the aftermath of City Of Troy’s unexpected stall incident at the Newmarket Guineas meeting, trainer Aidan O’Brien offered a detailed analysis of the event and its implications. Speaking to Gary O’Brien of RacingTV, O’Brien reflected […]
THE QIPCO 1000 GUINEAS – FACTS AND FIGURES BACKGROUND The QIPCO 1000 Guineas is the fillies’ equivalent of the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, both of which are run over the historic Rowley Mile at Newmarket. As with the 2000 Guineas, the Classic is so named because the original prize fund was 1,000 Guineas. The youngest […]
THE QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS – FACTS AND FIGURE BACKGROUND The QIPCO 2000 Guineas, which was founded in 1809 and has a glittering roll of honour, celebrates its 216th running in 2024. It is the first race in the 2024 QIPCO British Champions Series and has a total prize fund of £500,000. Along with […]
Breeding
The European Breeders’ Fund have renewed their financial contribution to British horseracing in 2021, pledging £1.8million of prize money enhancements between Flat and National Hunt racing. “With financial enhancements focused between Class 4 and Listed level, this renewed pledge is very welcome at a critical time for British racing.” Richard Wayman, Chief Operating Officer, BHA […]
Following the extension to the current Covid restrictions announced by the Irish Government, Part 2 of the Goffs February Sale will now be held as a live online sale on 11th March. Live Stream Video Below – Click for sales catalogue Tweets by Goffs1866
The Cheltenham Festival is only a week away and this year there is a new race set to be hotly contested on Friday, March 19 and that’s The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase. In honour of the greatest mares to have ever graced the Cheltenham turf, the winning trophy has been specially designed and commissioned […]
