National Hunt Racing
I am Maximus Draws The Crowds – In Triumphant Homecoming in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland – The charming town of Leighlinbridge was alight with excitement today, Tuesday, as residents turned out in force to celebrate the homecoming of their local hero, I Am Maximus. The champion racehorse, who stole the show at Aintree under jockey […]
Willie Mullins Chases Historic British Trainers’ Title After Grand National Glory Entries so far below Irish Trainer Eyes Unprecedented Double Willie Mullins, the legendary Irish jump racing trainer, has set his sights on a history-making achievement: the coveted British trainers’ championship. This ambition comes on the heels of his resounding victory in the Grand National […]
I am Maximus wins the Aintree Grand National 2024 1st 5 I Am Maximus T: W P Mullins J: P Townend 7 ½ 2nd 11 Delta Work T: G Elliott J: JW Kennedy ½ 3rd 6 Minella Indo T: H De Bromhead J: Rachael Blackmore ½ 4th 13 Galvin T: G Elliott J: Sam Ewing […]
Flat Racing
This Weeks 2 year old races are as follows Weekend updates to follow Monday 3:15 Pontefract. Winner: £20,616 6f Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Spindrifter Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) (Class 2) 6:15 Windsor Winner: £5,373 5f (5f21y) British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Class […]
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. […]
City of Troy gives a 10th Epsom Derby win for Aiden O Breien
Breeding
It has been announced that the high-class LOPE Y FERNANDEZ will retire to The National Stud for the 2022 breeding season. The multiple Group 1 and Classic placed son of Lope De Vega was trained by Aidan O’Brien for the Coolmore partners, who will retain part ownership alongside new owners The National Stud, Whitsbury Manor […]
Having laid the ghost of Layfayette’s agonising defeat in the Irish EBF Auction Series Final of 2019 to rest, Noel Meade is backing Sunday’s victor Lady Of Inishfree to continue the trend of Irish EBF Auction Series contestants by graduating to stakes class. A supporter of the series since its inception in 2015, Meade […]
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 […]
