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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”

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”

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”

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”

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?”

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”

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”