National Hunt Racing
Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2024: Full Race Times and Schedule The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of Ireland’s most anticipated horse racing events, running from December 26th to 29th, 2024. This four-day extravaganza attracts racing enthusiasts from across the globe, offering world-class action and festive excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or experiencing the thrill for […]
Half a chance wins on his first ride over sticks in Ireland in the 5:45 Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (IRE Incentive Race) (4yo+) at Limerick This was quickly followed up by a fine ride to win a double with Seasett in the 6:47 2m3f Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle […]
Flat Racing
Ryan Moore and the racehorse Shergar will be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame following a unanimous decision by the selection panel. Moore’s Career Highlights Moore began his riding career as a jumps jockey and recorded his first win under rules on Mersey Beat at Towcester. Over more than three decades, he has […]
gofund.me/0d2c9cb72 PLEASE Share Kaitlyn, a 21-year-old amateur jockey from County Tipperary is recovering from a spinal cord injury after a fall on the gallops. The rider, a student at University College Dublin, suffered the injury in a simple fall while riding. She is now receiving ongoing treatment and faces significant lifestyle changes as she works […]
Daryz became the first colt in almost 50 years to win Europe’s most prestigious race, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, in successive seasons with a brilliant victory at ParisLongchamp. Not since the Vincent O’Brien-trained Alleged and Lester Piggott in 1977 and 1978 has a colt managed to defend his title. Once Mickael […]
Breeding
The French Takeover: Is Irish Racing Breeding Falling Behind? In the recent Dublin Racing Festival, a worrying trend emerged that raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the Irish racing community. Out of the eight Grade One winners at the festival, an astounding seven were born in France. This dominance, coupled with the fact that the […]
A forgotten racehorse trainer who was the first woman in the UK to be issued with a training licence in 1886 is to have a race at The QIPCO Guineas Festival renamed in her honour, The Jockey Club announces today – International Women’s Day. Ellen Chaloner has laid in an unmarked grave in Newmarket […]
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 […]
