By Dan Walsh The Shillelagh & District point-to-point cancelled due to weather conditions last Sunday was rescheduled for today (Saturday) and action took place after surviving an 8am inspection. Highlight of the day was a double for Barry O’Neill who won for the 20th time on David Christie’s 11-year-old Winged Leader who scored his remarkableContinue reading “Barry O’Neill double at Tinahely today”
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8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races
By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Following an 8am inspection today (Sunday) the scheduled Shillelagh & District Hunt point-to-point fixture at Fairwood, Tinahely, has been cancelled. The popular Tinahely venue falls under the Status Orange warnings for Wicklow due to a forecasted cold snap. A Status Orange snow-ice warning for Wicklow came into effect for 24 hoursContinue reading “8am Sunday inspection for Tinahely races”
JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job
By Dan Walsh Wexford jockey JJ Slevin, (32), got the best possible New Year’s news when announced as the new retained jockey for powerful owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede and replacement for fellow Wexford jockey Daryl Jacob, who retired at Leopardstown last Sunday. He has had a sensational start to his new job. SlevinContinue reading “JJ Slevin fills Jacob’s boots in top racing job”
Cork three-timer for Ellen Doyle
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy handler Ellen Doyle ended the 2024 point-to-point year in thrilling style at Dromahane, near Mallow, this afternoon when she saddled the winners of the first three races on the card. First up was a 23 lengths victory for Afancy Getaway in the maiden race for four-year-old mares before adding both divisionsContinue reading “Cork three-timer for Ellen Doyle”
From the saddle to the sofa for Daryl Jacob?
By Dan Walsh The fourth and last day of the Christmas racing festival at Leopardstown on Sunday was an outstanding success with many bright prospects amongst the winners, but the limelight was stolen by the emotional retirement of Enniscorthy jockey Daryl Jacob. The 41-year-old was out of luck on his final ride in a 25-yearContinue reading “From the saddle to the sofa for Daryl Jacob?”
Calling Wexford Sports Clubs
By Dan Walsh Former Irish rugby international, Donncha O’Callaghan has issued a call to sports clubs in Wexford reminding members that the countdown to the January 31st closing date is approaching and applications for a €5,000 award under the Texaco Support for Sport initiative must be made by then. Noting the benefit to be gainedContinue reading “Calling Wexford Sports Clubs”
Matthew O’Hanlon calls time on his hurling career
By Dan Walsh 33-years-old St. James GAA Club (Ramsgrange) stalwart Matthew O’Hanlon has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, after 14 seasons of service in the purple and gold. Part of the Wexford senior set-up since 2011. He made his debut against Galway in the National League that year before going on to make hisContinue reading “Matthew O’Hanlon calls time on his hurling career”
Daryl Jacob retires at Leopardstown on Sunday
By Dan Walsh UK- based Wexford-born jockey Daryl Jacob announced his retirement following a Grade 1 success on Impaire Et Passe (8/13 fav.), trained by Willie Mullins) at Limerick today and the 41-year-old will take his final ride on Mr Percy in the Listed Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle at 3.05pm on RTE2 at LeopardstownContinue reading “Daryl Jacob retires at Leopardstown on Sunday”
Sean Flanagan’s luck continues
By Dan Walsh Clonroche jockey Sean Flanagan rocked up a quick double at Down Royal yesterday, packed his bags for Leopardstown today, and kicked home his third winner at the Christmas racing festival in two days. Flanagan was seen at his strongest when bringing Enniskerry (9/1) across the line in first place by ‘a head’Continue reading “Sean Flanagan’s luck continues”
St Stephen’s Day double for Paul Nolan
By Dan Walsh St Stephen’s Day is traditional a big day in racing with three meetings on today – Leopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal – and Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan celebrated the festival occasion with a double at Leopardstown and Limerick. An Peann Dearg (10/1) scored in the handicap chase by a short head forContinue reading “St Stephen’s Day double for Paul Nolan”
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