National Hunt Racing
The Future is NOW : The Rise of Robot Jockeys In a sport steeped in tradition, the introduction of robot jockeys has revolutionize horse racing, bringing a blend of technology and tradition to the racetrack. A Technological Leap Forward Robot jockeys have been a game-changer in camel racing, where they’ve successfully replaced human jockeys, leading […]
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 […]
Flat Racing
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 […]
Aidan O’Brien secures his place as the fourth trainer inducted into the prestigious Qipco British Champions Series Hall of Fame, joining the esteemed ranks alongside Sir Michael Stoute, Sir Henry Cecil, and his predecessor at Ballydoyle, Vincent O’Brien. Since his inaugural victory at Tralee in June 1993 at the tender age of 23, and for […]
