By Dan Walsh Five winners last weekend and another treble success at Tattersalls, Co. Meath, this afternoon takes Barry O’Neill twelve clear of Rob James (41-29) and striding forward towards his ninth National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship with six weeks of the season left. O’Neill got the winning sequence rolling with a double for the ColinContinue reading “O’Neill sets sights on 9th riders’ title”
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Mullins family honoured with community homecoming
By Dan Walsh at Leighlinbridge The village of Leighlinbridge was basking in sunshine this afternoon as the community came out in large numbers to honour the father and son team, Willie and Patrick Mullins, and star steeplechaser Nick Rockett who won last Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Mullins saddled the first three home inContinue reading “Mullins family honoured with community homecoming”
Doubles for O’Neill, Stone and Bowe
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures across the country today and more Wexford winners. Topping the bill were riders Barry O’Neill and Barry Stone who both recorded doubles and handler Colin Bowe also saddled a double. Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe headed for the races at Dromahane, Co. Cork, today (Sunday) and were celebrating onContinue reading “Doubles for O’Neill, Stone and Bowe”
Barry O’Neill wins three races
By Dan Walsh Saturday point-to-point action took place at Newry, Co. Down and Wexford stables were in winning form in the opening three races, but it was champion rider Barry O’Neill who stole the show with three wins on the trot. Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill continued their winning ways with a nine lengths victoryContinue reading “Barry O’Neill wins three races”
Wexford double for Jordan Gainford
Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Local jockeys and trainers were in brilliant form at Wexford races this afternoon with Jordan Gainford riding a double, Sean Flanagan and trainers Paul Nolan and Seamus Neville all keeping the local punters sweet. Sean Flanagan who rides Vanillier in tomorrow’s Aintree Grand National was in the winner’s enclosure followingContinue reading “Wexford double for Jordan Gainford”
Friday afternoon Wexford races
By Dan Walsh There is a strong entry with considerable local interest for the Friday afternoon Wexford races at Bettyville Park. The first of the seven races, which includes three hurdles and four steeplechases, begins at 3.45pm. The conditions are described as ‘yielding to good (watering)’ and the weather forecast is dry and breezy. SomeContinue reading “Friday afternoon Wexford races”
Gorey 3-Day bike race is cancelled
By Dan Walsh Plans for the prestigious Gorey 3-Day International Bike Race over the Easter weekend (April 19th-21st) have been scrapped and this year’s event cancelled “due to a significant drop in rider entries.” Race Director Derek Webb told WexfordLocal.com that “rider entries have completely collapsed” and everybody is disappointed, but added; “numbers to dateContinue reading “Gorey 3-Day bike race is cancelled”
Eight races at sunny Monksgrange today
By Dan Walsh at Monksgrange Many of the 161 entries for the Bree Hunt point-to-point races at sunny Monksgrange today (Sunday) stood their ground creating two divides and an eight-race card. There was a large attendance. Champions Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill recorded a double success. Lemmy Caution supplied a six lengths victory in divisionContinue reading “Eight races at sunny Monksgrange today”
Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange on Sunday
By Dan Walsh A total of 161 entries were received for the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point races, which will take place at Monksgrange, Rathnure, tomorrow Sunday. There are six races, starting at 1pm. Clerk of the Course Pat Kelly said the going is ‘yielding’. “The track is laid out in very good condition, and weContinue reading “Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange on Sunday”
Point-to-point success continues
By Dan Walsh Three point-to-point fixtures across the country today (Sunday) and the Wexford success continues to roll on. There were three winners at Durrow, Co. Laois. Garrett Murphy is having a successful season with his four-year-olds and his good luck continued with a one and a half lengths victory by newcomer Crafted Pearl inContinue reading “Point-to-point success continues”
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