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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It was a good day for these two Wexford lads at Fairyhouse yesterday... Both Kevin Crean and Kerril Sutton were two proud owners yesterday after their 4/1 shot horse Skyace travelled to glory in the 15:20 at Fairyhouse on Sunday. "What a mare! First grade 1 for Shark and 1st grade 1 for …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] In sport, it's always good to perform at the highest level... When it comes to horse racing, winning races such as the Gold Cups are the races that every jockey, trainer, and owner dreams of winning. Another huge event on the horse-racing calendar is the Grand National. Wexford-based trainer Paul Nolan also desires …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Daryl Jacob starred in an excellent documentary about his life recently... The new ITV documentary entitled 'Daryl Jacob: Being a Jockey' offers a unique insight into Daryl Jacob's life and the life of horse racing. The full documentary is now available to watch. You can watch the documentary for free by clicking the …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wreckless Skate Park is one of the best skate parks around... Like many businesses, due to the pandemic, they are now facing financial difficulties. The well-respected and top-class skate park, located in Gorey Business Park, could be facing closure as a result. No doubt, closure of the indoor skate park would be a …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] The Cheltenham Festival has ended for another year, but it was one to remember for Wexford... Today, in the last race at Cheltenham, Wexford jockey Sean O'Keeffe rode Galopin Des Champs to victory in the 4:50. https://twitter.com/RacingTV/status/1372955447485939720?s=20 It was a beautifully timed ride by the Taghmon native. It capped off a great week …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It wasn't a bad day for the punters at the Cheltenham Festival today... One person who was celebrating after the 1.55 was Liverpool star, James Milner. The Liverpool player placed a bet on Wexford-trained horse, Mrs Milner. Mrs Milner is trained by Wexford's Paul Nolan. Nolan's stables is based in Toberona, Davidstown in …
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] This will be a day to remember for the young Wexford rider... 20-year-old Enniscorthy native Jordan Gainford has just won the 15:40, The Paddy Power Handicap Chase, at today's Cheltenham festival. Gainford has previously been labelled a 'future star' and 'one to watch'. After that cool and collected performance on one of the …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford jockey Rob James has found himself at the centre of an ongoing horse-racing controversy... Public uproar was caused after internationally recognised horse-trainer Gordon Elliot was pictured sitting on a dead horse while taking a phone call. A Wexford man, amateur jockey Rob James, has now found himself at the centre of that …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Aidan O'Brien landed an across the cards treble after winning races at Royal Ascot, Limerick and Gowran Park on Wednesday... The Wexford man plenty of big runners at Royal Ascot and it was Russian Emperor who was first past the post at 100/30 in the Hampton Court Stakes at the Berkshire venue. Russian …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] St Annes are only one win away from winning another Wexford SHC title... St Annes face St Martins this Sunday in a derby decider at Innovate Wexford Park. When a county final looms, some players will change their preparation. Many decide to rest up, do little training, and turn their focus to the …
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The Punchestown festival is well and truly underway... Although Ruby might have taken the headlines with his sudden retirement on Wednesday, a former Wexford inter-county footballer will take the reigns on "Flat to the Max" and will be aiming to mimic Ruby's winning ways in the 6:40 tomorrow. Former inter-county footballer Redmond Barry will be …
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