#Co Meath

A look at the Irish successes over the history of the English Grand National Every April, the greatest steeplechase in the world takes place on a racecourse outside Liverpool - The Aintree Grand National, an exhilarating test of endurance for horse and jockey. Unfortunately, this year the great sporting spectacle has fallen victim to COVID-19 and…

With horse racing in Ireland dating back to at least 60 AD, it is easy to see why the sport is so deeply entrenched in our culture. And perhaps having horse racing in the blood is why we can claim to have produced some of the greatest race horses in the world. It would be interesting to know the form of the horses that took part in races of ancient…

In its enduring 149-year history, the Irish Derby has been synonymous with exceptional racehorses. ften, it has been the race in which greatness is confirmed, a coronation of sorts for the champion that has triumphed in the original at Epsom. That has been especially so since the Curragh Group One gained elite international status in 1962, when its…

THE racing world will be focused on Fairyhouse on Sunday as super mare Honeysuckle, the dual Champion Hurdle winner who remains unbeaten in her 16-race career, makes her seasonal reappearance in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle, in which she is bidding for a record fourth victory. And it also at the Co. Meath track where Newsboy's nap…

Hugh Finegan is dreaming of a St Patrick's Day like no other in the place they call the home of racing. The trainer from the little village of Nobber, Co Meath, with a population of 300, is making his Cheltenham debut and far from being daunted, he can't wait to take on the big boys. The possibility of his smart hurdler Futurum Regem - meaning…

A controversial horse racing figure today narrowly avoided prison for his assault on a farmer with a horse whip. At Gort District Court, Judge Mary Larkin said that the assault by Stephen Mahon on farmer John Hughes "warrants a jail sentence in the context of you can't go beating someone over the face with a riding whip". Solicitor for Mr Mahon,…

A pair of individuals who specialise in contrasting areas of expertise brought another incredible week for Irish trainers in Royal Ascot to a breathtaking climax on Saturday. lade Power benefited from a typically no-nonsense Wayne Lordan steer to claim a famous Diamond Jubilee triumph for Eddie Lynam, before Pique Sous excelled under a similarly…

The final night is almost here! The €125000 to the winner BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby final takes centre stage at Shelbourne Park tomorrow night (Saturday 24 September) and another massive crowd is expected at the Dublin venue.With just one race between them and the winners title, the 6 finalist for this years event are: 1 Callaway Pro…