By Dan Walsh Midsummer racing comes to Bettyville Park on Friday afternoon. Big entry, an eight race card – four hurdles, three steeplechases and one INH Flat Race – and attendees should note the earlier start – first race is off at 1.35pm. Watering has taken place at the track and the going is expectedContinue reading “Friday racing at Wexford”
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Four favourites oblige at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races Enniscorthy trainer Paul Nolan had one victory and two second-place finishers at Bettyville Park, Wexford, this evening (Wednesday). Four of the eight races were won by favourites. Nolan’s success came with Hatfield Hammer (4/1) ridden by Caim jockey Jordan Gainford in the second division of the handicap hurdle. FarfromnowhereContinue reading “Four favourites oblige at Wexford races”
Midweek racing comes to Wexford
By Dan Walsh Racing takes place at Bettyville Park, Wexford, on Wednesday evening. The first race is off at 4.55pm which is earlier starting time than originally advertised. There has been a large entry so the original seven-race card has been extended and now eight races will be run – seven over hurdles and anContinue reading “Midweek racing comes to Wexford”
Treble for the Doyles
By Dan Walsh A double success at Inchydoney in Cork for Sean Doyle and a single success at Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, for Cormac Doyle made it a day to remember for the Monbeg brothers at today’s point-to-point fixtures. Sean’s double was for the Monbeg Partnership with Shinealight who finished alone in a field of threeContinue reading “Treble for the Doyles”
O’Neill and Scallan share southern title
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill and Jamie Scallan agreed to share the Southern Region Riders’ championship after they rode a winner each at the first day of the two-day fixture at Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, today (Saturday). Scallan scored first with a 40 lengths victory on Krystal Sky who made all the running for the CormacContinue reading “O’Neill and Scallan share southern title”
Another treble for Barry O’Neill
By Dan Walsh Barry O’Neill achieved a treble success at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork today, marking his 55th win of the season and securing his eighth national point-to-point riders’ championship with two weeks remaining. Two of O’Neill’s winners today were for champion handler Colin Bowe; Axel Bleue by eight lengths in division one of the maidenContinue reading “Another treble for Barry O’Neill”
Summer party atmosphere at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The Wexford races today were attended by a large crowd, with participants enjoying the sunny weather. The event included a stag party and hen party, contributing to a festive environment. Two Wexford jockeys kept the local punters happy too! Wexford amateur Luke Murphy from Gorey got the locals offContinue reading “Summer party atmosphere at Wexford races”
Tributes to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen, Whitemoor, New Ross, who passed away on Monday morning. He was aged 67 years. Former champion jockey Davy Russell said; “His horses were always exceptionally well turned out. He was very particular, there would never be anything out of place. “He was veryContinue reading “Tributes to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen”
Wexford races Saturday family day out
By Dan Walsh Saturday is expected to be dry, warm and sunny; suitable for a family day out at the Wexford races. The first of seven races is off at 2.25pm and the card consists of four hurdle races, two steeplechases and an amateur flat race to finish the day. Watering has been ongoing throughoutContinue reading “Wexford races Saturday family day out”
Six handlers saddle Sunday winners
By Dan Walsh Two point-to-point meetings today (Sunday) at Bartlemy, Co. Cork and Loughrea, Co. Galway, and six Wexford handlers and three Wexford riders were amongst the winners. Barry Stone rode a double. Stone was in action at Loughrea where he won the four-year-old mares’ maiden race by five lengths on Crystal Du Berlais forContinue reading “Six handlers saddle Sunday winners”
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