Racing

WATCH: Limerick’s Emmet McNamara Rides Serpentine to Epsom Glory

By Raffaele Rocca / July 4, 2020 /

Serpentine, ridden by Limerick jockey Emmet McNamara and trained by Aidan O’Brien sent shockwaves through racing as they pulled off an unlikely 25/1 shot to win the Investec Derby at…

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Byrnes and Landers with winners as jump racing returns- Weekly Racing News

By Jack Neville / June 29, 2020 /

Limerick Racing News Charles Byrnes and Cathal Landers were local winners as jump racing returned to the roster for the first time since racecourse action resumed early last month at…

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Billy Lee continues where he left off- Weekly Racing News

By Jack Neville / June 22, 2020 /

Billy Lee landed his second double in as many days when riding winners for Paddy Twomey and Michael O’Callaghan at Roscommon on Monday. He notched up two winners at Leopardstown…

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Hayes and Lee lead the way-Weekly Racing News

By Jack Neville / June 15, 2020 /

Limerick Racing News Billy Lee rode the easiest winner of the day at Leopardstown on Tuesday. He partnered the Andy Oliver-trained Confidence High to a three and a half-length success…

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WATCH: Potter & Lee Discuss Histories of Limerick Lawn Tennis Club & Racing in the City

By Raffaele Rocca / May 21, 2020 /

Matthew G Potter of LM – Limerick Museum & George Lee chat about the histories of Limerick Racecourse and Limerick Lawn Tennis Club. They give a fascinating insight into some of the raucous behaviour surrounding horse…

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HRI Board announces close of the 2019/20 National Hunt season

By Jack Neville / April 1, 2020 /

HRI Board announced the close of the 2019/20 National Hunt season and the cancellation of Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals ·       Plans agreed to keep Ireland on a ‘racing ready’ footing ·       National…

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Success for Hayes at Nass before Racing Comes to a Halt

By Raffaele Rocca / March 30, 2020 /

Chris Hayes took the riding honours on the opening day of the 2020 Flat season at Naas on Monday. He landed a double, sharing 8/1 winners with County Meath trainers…

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Horse Racing Ireland To Cancel Meetings With Immediate Effect

By Raffaele Rocca / March 24, 2020 /

Following today’s Government announcement, Horse Racing will now suspend all meetings with immediate effect. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced earlier on Tuesday that all sporting events, even those without spectators, would…

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O’Brien Pushing Golden Valour For Dundalk Run

By Raffaele Rocca / March 18, 2020 /

Limerick Racing News Trainer Richard O’Brien has a €25,000 handicap in mind for Golden Valour after the four-year-old recorded an easy success on the all-weather at Dundalk on Friday night.…

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Seven winners overall for JP as he takes Leading Owner award at Cheltenham

By Jack Neville / March 13, 2020 /

The Cheltenham Festival for 2020 has come to an end and looks like the last bit of sporting action for the foreseeable future as major sports events are being cancelled…

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