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By Dan Walsh at Bree Hunt races at Monksgrange The Bree Hunt point-to-point at Monksgrange survived an early morning inspection and the fixture went ahead in heavy conditions, much to the delight of local rider Rob James who rode three of the seven winners and the Goff family from Clondaw, Ferns, whose son, Harry (18),Continue reading “Monksgrange survives and great day for James and Goff”

By Dan Walsh Popular Killanne rider Rob James (19) has gone into second place behind Barry O’Neill (26) following a weekend treble; a winner for Colin Bowe at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary today (Sunday) and a double at Portrush, Co. Antrim, yesterday (Saturday). This is the second week in a row that James has ridden threeContinue reading “Rob James enjoys a weekend treble”

By Dan Walsh Killanne rider Rob James is sharing second place with Derek O’Connor (18 each) behind Barry O’Neill (26 wins) in the 2023-’24 National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship following a double at Portrush, Co. Antrim, today. James teamed up with handler Donnchadh Doyle aboard Michael Murphy’s Lucky Lioness in the maiden race for -year-olds andContinue reading “Rob James adds another double”

By Dan Walsh Today’s winning combination were the Monbeg Syndicate, Donnchadh Doyle and Rob James who scored a treble success at Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny point-to-point today (Sunday). Jack Hendrick added to the Wexford tally with a double. The Monbeg team took the four-year-old geldings maiden race with newcomer Mossy Fen Road by four lengths; gotContinue reading “Treble for Monbeg, Doyle and James”

By Dan Walsh Cleariestown rider Barry Stone was in winning point-to-point form today (Saturday) at Streamstown, Co. Laois, where he recorded a double success in testing conditions. Riding for Waterford handler Paul Power, Stone got off to a winning start to the day aboard Gilespie Road, a one length winner of the maiden race forContinue reading “Barry Stone scores double success”

By Dan Walsh The first of 12 race meetings during 2024 at Bettyville Park, Wexford, kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day (Sunday) with the first race of seven races off at 1.57pm. The celebrity status of the occasion will be boosted by the presence of Cheltenham winning jockeys Rachael Blackmore, Paul Townend and Patrick Mullins,Continue reading “Cheltenham stars coming to Wexford”

By Dan Walsh Day one of the famous Cheltenham Festival got underway today (Tuesday) and Wexford jockey JJ Slevin rode Lark In The Park (9/1) to a fine success in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle. Trained by Slevin’s cousin Joseph O’Brien at Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Lark In The Park was held up towards the rearContinue reading “Wexford jockey wins at Cheltenham”

By Dan Walsh at Lingstown races Last Sunday’s point-to-point races at Lingstown, Tomhaggard, was a major success on the track, but there was also an opportunity for the Killinick Harriers to honour some of its longest serving and devoted members of the organising committee. A presentation took place in the parade ring without speeches asContinue reading ” Honours for long service at Killinick Harriers”