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Jim Bolger was a happy man after the 2000 Guineas event at the Curragh yesterday... Jim Bolger, the legendary Wexford race-horse trainer, had never won the 2000 Irish Guineas. Yesterday, however, he landed a magical 1-2. The Bolger-trained Mac Swiney clung on to secure the victory, while the Bolger-trained Poetic Flare emerged with his reputation …
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Wexford rider JJ Codd is a legend of the game.. Jamie Codd from Mayglass in Wexford has retired from point-to-points and no doubt, he will be a huge loss in the point-to-point racing scene: "I'm retiring from point-to-points, but I'm continuing on the track. Well, as long as Gordon [Ellliott] and Denise [Foster] want me I …
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Jim Bolger will be a happy man today.. The Jim Bolger trained horse 'Poetic Flare' with 54-year-old Dublin native Kevin Manning on board has won the 2000 Guineas at 3:40 in Newmarket. Today's 16/1 win lands Jim Bolger his second ever 2000 Guineas win. Remarkably, Poetic Flare is son of his 2000 Guineas winner Dawn …
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This is absolutely disgusting behaviour.. During a time when the Wexford Racecourse are feeling the brunt of Covid-19 and a resulting lack of attendees at the horse-racing events, it's hard to fathom that some people would decide to vandalise and rob the grounds. Speaking to the Racing Post recently, Eddie Scally, the manager of the …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Wexford rider Luke Murphy won over hurdles today at Cork... Amateur jockey and Wexford native Luke Murphy rode 22/1 shot Letthetruthbeknown to glory this afternoon at Cork Racecourse. Murphy won the Cork & Waterford Mares P2P Flat Race for trainer Denis Murphy. Speaking after the race, Murphy said: "The better ground was a …
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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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