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With the 2024 racing year coming to a close, for most of us, the main racing events of the year are pretty much concluded now. However, there are still plenty of different opportunities left for horse racing fans if you know where to look, and we’ve had a look at some of the biggest events …
The Summer jumps season continues apace in Ireland this week and Wexford Racecourse hosts its latest card on Wednesday evening ahead of a break at the track until July 13... The seven-race card gets underway at 5.30 on Wednesday with a ten-runner hurdle contest over the 2m1f trip and rounds off three hours later at …
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Increased attendances at Horse Racing events in the past year is being driven by 18–34-year-olds with the latest Red C Horse Racing Ireland Tracker revealing that 45% of this age group attended a horse racing meet in 2023 up from 40% the previous year... Over the past couple of months this trend has continued with soaring …
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A Wexford jockey was on board of the winner of the Irish Grand National.. The Irish Grand National, which took place at Fairyhouse at 5pm today, is one of the biggest events on the Irish sporting calendar. A Wexford man, JJ Slevin, was on board of the winner. Slevin is from Caim in County Wexford …
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Former jockey Robbie Power believes that the Irish Grand National has risen back to prominence... The jockey, who has strong family connections in Wexford, has fond memories of the Irish Grand National. It's one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, he said: "It’s a huge event. When I was …
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A recent study commissioned by Very Ireland, sponsor of the Very National Camogie Leagues, revealed the positive impact of Camogie on Irish communities. Over 80% of respondents acknowledged its role in fostering community pride and unity. The upcoming finals, set for April 13th and 14th, promise an exciting showdown in Croke Park. Tickets available soon.
It's not the news that race-goers wanted... The Wexford races, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 27th March, has now been called off. It is the second time that the race-meeting has been called off due to adverse weather conditions after the initial St Patrick's Day event was also rained off. As per …
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The jumps racing season is reaching its latter stages and Wexford hosts a competitive seven-race card on Wednesday as the action continues... The latest meeting at the track gets underway at 2.18 with a 12-runner maiden hurdle before rounding off at 5.23 with a 0-95 rated handicap chase. The opener sees a large field head …
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Former Premier League striker turned horse breeder, Kevin Doyle, recently spoke about how Willie Mullins’ dominance of racing won’t last forever, how his success is like Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and John O’Shea’s love of horse racing... Doyle was speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Cheltenham odds. Q. Willie Mullins is leading the …
The Galway Races are always a special time for punters and horse racing enthusiasts all over Ireland and indeed internationally... The attention of the horse racing community focuses on the globally renowned high standards of Irish horse racing on show in Galway. Irish horse racing is prestigious not only for the quality of Irish horses …
[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It was a good day for these two Wexford lads at Fairyhouse yesterday... [adrotate banner="7"] 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 …
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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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