By Dan Walsh Ten races at Borris House and seven races at Ballindenisk in Cork gave Wexford stables plenty of opportunity for success today and Ellen Doyle, who trains at Coolgarrow Lane, near Enniscorthy, notched up an across the card double. On a very productive day ten Wexford trained winners were recorded. Doyle’s first victoryContinue reading “10 Wexford point-to-point winners today”
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Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of George Blackburn, (82), after a short illness, the legendary coach at Westbury Harriers in Bristol and Irish international cross-country runner who was a native of County Wexford. Son of the late Tom and Annie, George was born at Ballydawmore, Monageer, in 1938, he was an ourstandingContinue reading “Death of legendary athlete George Blackburn”
Drama ‘over the banks’ at Lingstown
By Dan Walsh There was a dramatic ending to the 8-runner Open Lightweight Nomination race over the Lingstown banks course this afternoon as Better B Quick came home first by eight lengths but was subsequently disqualified after a steward’s enquiry. Better B Quick ridden by Sean Staples for Duncormack handler Michael Murphy put in aContinue reading “Drama ‘over the banks’ at Lingstown”
O’Neill and Bowe share Tinahely treble
By Dan Walsh Three winners for Barry O’Neill and Colin Bowe, a double for Rob James and the 200th career winner for Ballindaggin handler Donnchadh Doyle made for plenty of local highlights at today’s Wicklow Foxhounds point-to-point at a showery Fairwood, Tinahely. Fashion’s Model got the O’Neill-Bowe winner machine into gear with an impressive threeContinue reading “O’Neill and Bowe share Tinahely treble”
Lingstown to Aintree – One For Arthur
11-year-old One For Arthur has been retired having won seven of his 25 races, the highlight being the 2017 Randox Aintree Grand National. When One For Arthur won the 2017 National it was heralded by the racing press as a win for Scotland because it was trained there by Lucinda Russell, however, the story ofContinue reading “Lingstown to Aintree – One For Arthur”
Jamie Codd on the double at New Ross
By Dan Walsh Overnight rain contributed to heavy conditions at Knockmullen House, New Ross, today, where the Wexford Foxhounds autumn point-to-point fixture took place. Jamie Codd enjoyed a nice double. He teamed up with Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, to score an eight lengths’ victory with Eddie Logue’s Tattersalls winner a fortnight ago, Fanamix,Continue reading “Jamie Codd on the double at New Ross”
Ellen’s a winner in Tipperary
By Dan Walsh Ellen Doyle, who trains at Coolgarrow Lane, near Enniscorthy, saddled her third winner of the season at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary, today, when Talk Derby To Me was the seven lengths winner of the maiden race for five year old mares, ridden by Barry Stone, Cleariestown. Running in the colours of the BaltimoreContinue reading “Ellen’s a winner in Tipperary”
€45,148 between 45 Wexford sports clubs
By Dan Walsh €45,148 is granted to Sports Active Wexford under Local Sports Partnership Grant Scheme and the funding is welcomed by Wexford TD and Minister of State for Law Reform James Browne TD. The grant will support Sports Active Wexford’s ability to operate a grant scheme for community groups and sports clubs that mayContinue reading “€45,148 between 45 Wexford sports clubs”
Atrocious weather for today’s races
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point meetings today at Kilkenny and Limerick run in atrocious weather conditions, but the highlight was the four lengths victory of High Stakes in the Winner of Two race at the Kilkenny track. A winner at Ballingarry and Necarne in September, runner-up at Loughamore a week ago, High Stakes is ownedContinue reading “Atrocious weather for today’s races”
Barry O’Neill has another double
By Dan Walsh Today’s point-to-point at Curraghmore, Co. Waterford, was relatively quiet for Wexford raiders by their own standards, however, the leading yards of Colin Bowe and Donnchadh Doyle continued winning form. First timer Magic Daze is destined for the sales ring after a one and a half-length victory in the first division of theContinue reading “Barry O’Neill has another double”
