Sunday May 17 PRESS RELEASE Naas hosts Irish racing resumption as Guineas set for opening week of action Racing to resume under strict protocols at Naas on June 8Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on June 12 and June 13Jumps racing to resume at Limerick on June 22Tiered prize money reductions across all grades48-hour declarations…
Friday May 15 STATEMENT Horse Racing Ireland today welcomed the confirmation from the Government that race fixtures in Ireland can resume behind closed doors on June 8. Only key personnel necessary to run the fixture will be permitted to be on site where they will be subject to strict Covid-19 protocols. All those in attendance will…
BALLINROBE Tuesday, August 27 First Race: 5.10Last year, Rocky Court ripped up the form book as he gave 2lb and a beating to Listen Dear even though he was rated 26lb inferior to Willie Mullins’ charge in the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase (7.10) at Ballinrobe.The ten-year-old bids to repeat that shock result for new trainer…
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has today announced a number of enhancements and alterations to the Irish National Hunt Pattern race programme for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season. The Metal Man Steeplechase at Tramore on New Year’s Day, famously won by Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo this year, is one of three Listed races…
Irish Racing Preview Ballinrobe Monday, August 12 First race: 5.40pm (7 races) Jumping action takes place at Ballinrobe on Monday evening starting at 5.40pm with the Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle the richest race down for decision at 7.10pm. Champion Hurdle-winning trainer Gavin Cromwell has enjoyed several wins in Britain this term with Lever Du Soleil, who heads…