Horse Racing Ireland

HRI Weekly: McNamara records 25th career win at Fairyhouse

By Ronan Coughlan / January 13, 2020 / Comments Off on HRI Weekly: McNamara records 25th career win at Fairyhouse

Limerick Racing News Conor McNamara recorded his 25th career success when partnering the Gavin Cromwell-trained Wolf Prince to win the conditions’ hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Owned by Patrick Sheanon,…

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Askeaton’s Aine O'Connor shines at Fairyhouse

By Ronan Coughlan / January 6, 2020 / Comments Off on Askeaton’s Aine O'Connor shines at Fairyhouse

Envoi Allen was the star of the show at a packed Naas Racecourse on Sunday as Gordon Elliott’s star novice hurdler stayed unbeaten in the Grade 1 Lawlor’s Of Naas…

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HRI Weekly: A Festive Racing week full of highlights

By Ronan Coughlan / December 30, 2019 / Comments Off on HRI Weekly: A Festive Racing week full of highlights

It was a St Stephen’s Day to savour for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore as the pair teamed up to win the two feature races at a lively Leopardstown.…

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Weekly HRI: Mark Enright lands winner in Dundalk

By Ronan Coughlan / December 23, 2019 / Comments Off on Weekly HRI: Mark Enright lands winner in Dundalk

Chris Hayes and Fozzy Stack were first off the mark at Dundalk on Wednesday evening where Bambari held on to land the 5f handicap. Sent off a 13/2 shot in…

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HRI Weekly: Billy Lee honoured at annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards

By Ronan Coughlan / December 16, 2019 / Comments Off on HRI Weekly: Billy Lee honoured at annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards

Billy Lee was the man in form at Dundalk on Friday night where he shared three winners with three different trainers. He brought the Andy Oliver-trained Apricot Moon from the…

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HRI Weekly: Patrickswell’s Hourigan lands Cork Grand National

By Ronan Coughlan / November 4, 2019 / Comments Off on HRI Weekly: Patrickswell’s Hourigan lands Cork Grand National

Limerick Racing News  Patrickswell trainer Michael Hourigan landed a second success in the Cork Grand National on Sunday when The Gatechecker ran out a very easy winner under Darragh O’Keeffe.…

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Weekly HRI: Shanagolden’s Hayes lands 53rd winner of the season

By Ronan Coughlan / October 28, 2019 / Comments Off on Weekly HRI: Shanagolden’s Hayes lands 53rd winner of the season

Limerick Racing News  Shanagolden native Chris Hayes is enjoying another terrific year as he helped himself to his 53rd success of the season at Navan on Wednesday.  Hayes teamed up…

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Listowel Recap with winners for Duggan, Hayes, Neville and Byrnes

By Jack Neville / September 16, 2019 / Comments Off on Listowel Recap with winners for Duggan, Hayes, Neville and Byrnes

Limerick Racing News  Kilfinane trainer Donncha Duggan was among the winners on the third day of the Listowel festival on Tuesday. He struck in the opportunity handicap hurdle with Antimatter…

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Hayes success continues after a dream week

By John Keogh / August 26, 2019 / Comments Off on Hayes success continues after a dream week

Shanagolden’s Chris Hayes had a big week in the saddle with a bounty of winners. He first teamed up with Noel Meade on Helvic Dream in the 7f auction race…

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Victorious weekend for Limerick horse racing

By John Keogh / July 15, 2019 / Comments Off on Victorious weekend for Limerick horse racing

It was a victorious few days for horse racing folk in Limerick racing after wins for local jockeys and trainers alike. Donal McInerney was the hero of the hour as…

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