By Dan Walsh 102 entries, including 19 for the first four-year-old maiden race of the year, completes the card for the Wexford Hunt point-to-point races taking place at Ballinaboola, New Ross, tomorrow (Sunday). First race at 1pm. Reports from the track say that “it is in great order with a good covering of grass” andContinue reading “102 entries for Ballinboola on Sunday”
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Enniscorthy’s ‘Cyclone’ joins Gladiators
By Dan Walsh Twenty-three years old Lystus Ebosele from Enniscorthy has joined the popular BBC television programme ‘The Gladiators’ as ‘Cyclone’. Sister of the Republic of Ireland soccer player Festy Ebosele, who began his career with Moyne Rangers in his native Enniscorthy, Lystus is now capturing the public imagination in her own right and becomingContinue reading “Enniscorthy’s ‘Cyclone’ joins Gladiators”
Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle
By Dan Walsh Seven days after a treble at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle’s winning form continued today (Sunday) at Cragmore, Co. Limerick, where he saddled Klondike, on his second outing, to a two and a half lengths success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Ridden by Rob James, Klondike who is heading for the salesContinue reading “Winning streak for Donnchadh Doyle”
Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal
By Dan Walsh at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle was the hero of the winner’s enclosure at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, at today’s Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point, where he saddled three of the six winners. Local rider Rob James enjoyed treble success. Denis Murphy also recorded a double. Donnchadh Doyle’s first winner was Madam Blue ridden by Alan Harney inContinue reading “Donnchadh’s treble success day at Ballycrystal”
All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday
By Dan Walsh Ballinagore Harriers point-to-point races takes place tomorrow (Sunday) at Ballycrystal, near Kiltealy, with an entry of 65 and the first race off at 12.30pm. Ground conditions are expected to be ‘yielding’ and there is good news on the weather front. Expect a dry and cloudy day with possibly some light drizzle. JustContinue reading “All set for Ballycrystal races on Sunday”
Barry O’Neill double at Tinahely today
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”
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?”
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