By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kilmore-born jockey Tommy Murphy, (88), who was champion jockey on the Flat in Ireland in 1978, rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, two Irish classics and was associated with the greats of Irish racing – Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien. Born on September 11th 1936, intoContinue reading “Death of Wexford-born champion jockey”
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Conor Stone-Walsh keeps locals happy
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Young Cleariestown jockey Conor Stone-Walsh kept the locals happy at Wexford Races this evening with a nine lengths success on 9/4 favourite Small Town Hero in the handicap hurdle. It was the only local riding victory on day two of the Fleadh Cheoil week races following on from jockeyContinue reading “Conor Stone-Walsh keeps locals happy”
From Down Under to two up at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The first of two Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann race meetings at Bettyville Park, Wexford, took place yesterday evening where New Ross jockey Sean Flanagan recorded a double to register the only local success. Flanagan had only returned from Australia yesterday morning where he paid a flying visit to competeContinue reading “From Down Under to two up at Wexford races”
Autumn point-to-point fixtures announced
By Dan Walsh It may seem like a long way off, but the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee has announced the fixtures list for the so-called Autumn 2025 point-to-point calendar which runs from October until December. The list includes; Sunday, October 19th; Shillelagh & District at Fairwood, Tinahely. Saturday, October 25th; Island Hunt at PeppardsContinue reading “Autumn point-to-point fixtures announced”
Locals set the standard at Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races It was day two at Bettyville Park yesterday evening (Thursday) with a marathon eight-race card, a family fun day and a brilliant family attendance in the best of midsummer enjoyment and the locals clinched the winning spirit. Paul Nolan is always a local favourite with a fine Wexford followingContinue reading “Locals set the standard at Wexford races”
All set for day two at the Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Tinahely trainer Philip Rothwell was an absentee at Wexford Races this afternoon although he supplied the only local winner on the 7-race all steeplechase card with Doran’s Law (9/2), owned by Tom Doran and sporting the green and red star colours made famous by the great Doran’s Pride whoContinue reading “All set for day two at the Wexford races”
Two midweek race fixtures at Wexford
By Dan Walsh Two race meetings this week at Bettyville Park on Wednesday afternoon and Ladies Day on Thursday evening and early ticket sales are still open. Wednesday’s card comprises entirely of seven steeplechases while there are eight races on Thursday evening – seven over hurdles and an INH Flat Race. There is also aContinue reading “Two midweek race fixtures at Wexford”
Conor Stone-Walsh scores local double
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Three pound claiming conditional jockey Conor Stone-Walsh from Cleariestown was the local hero at Wexford races today where he recorded a double success. And both his winning mounts were from Wexford stables. First up was a four lengths victory on Menas Miracle (8/1) who won ‘best turned out’ inContinue reading “Conor Stone-Walsh scores local double”
Friday racing at Wexford
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”
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”
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