Ireland

Gavin Hernon achieved his first career victory in Ireland

Gavin Hernon, who is based in Chantilly and hails from Cork, achieved a significant milestone today with his first training victory in Ireland. His filly Spirit D'or (13/2) ...

16 September 2024

Lava Stream will face Hanalia in the Irish Oaks

Lava Stream, the runner-up at Royal Ascot, has been added to the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday along with course winner Hanalia. Trained by David O'Meara, ...

Enniskerry is now set to target Galway

Enniskerry is now set to target Galway following his third-place finish at Bellewstown last Thursday. The versatile 10-year-old, known for his solid performances, including a ...

Dollar Value’s Triumph at Roscommon

Dollar Value dominated the Knockcroghery Claiming Hurdle at Roscommon this evening. Trained by Tom McCourt, this nine-year-old runner was the top-rated in the lineup. Just a ...

Bluestocking targets for the Nassau Stakes and Yorkshire Oaks

Bluestocking, trained by Ralph Beckett, secured her first Group One victory in Ireland last weekend and is now aiming for the Nassau Stakes and Yorkshire Oaks. After a strong ...

Irish trainers select their best horses for the race

Michael O'Callaghan is sending Navassa Island to Carlisle to compete in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Eternal Stakes over six furlongs. The filly, a daughter of ...

British Horses vs Irish Horses: Who Wins?

As the Cheltenham Festival approaches in 2025, racing enthusiasts prepare for an exciting showdown between the finest British and Irish-trained horses. This prestigious event ...

12 September 2024

What is the Irish Derby

The Irish Derby Festival stands as a crown jewel in the flat racing season, drawing an international array of competitors, spectators, and equestrian aficionados to The Curragh ...

Horse Racing Industry in Ireland

Horse racing in Ireland is deeply woven into the fabric of Irish culture and society, with a history that stretches back to some of the earliest written records. Domestically, ...