National Hunt Racing
Intense Raffles Triumphs in Thrilling Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse Fairyhouse, April 1, 2024 – In a heart-pounding renewal of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National, Intense Raffles continued his love affair with the Fairyhouse racecourse. The French import, owned by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, held off the fast-finishing Any Second Now to secure victory. A Fairyhouse Legend Revisited Twelve years […]
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 […]
Flat Racing
Irish jockey extended his strong recent run on Wednesday by securing another winner at Catterick following a long journey for his mounts. Shane Gray, based in the north of England, traveled to the North Yorkshire track for two rides. His first mount finished second after a close contest in a handicap event. Thirty-five minutes later, […]
Princess Zahra Addresses 60th IFHA Conference in Paris More than 150 delegates from approximately 40 countries gathered in Paris for the 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities. The event reviewed the IFHA’s progress over six decades and examined current challenges and opportunities in global racing. Keynote Address Highlights Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivered the keynote […]
Paul Rhodes, who, with Anne Alston, wrote the hugely successful, The Greatness Of Galileo: The History making record breaking horse in 2019, has now authored Aidan O’Brien: A Statistical Phenomenon. Rhodes, founder and administrator of the Aidan O’Brien Fan Site, is THE foremost statistician and expert on the success of Aidan O’Brien’s phenomenal training career to […]
