Horse Racing Ireland has released its full-year data for last year, revealing healthy increases in on-course betting, commercial sponsorship, and bloodstock sales at public auction. However, some key figures saw decreases, such as total entries, total runners, and average field sizes. The number of new owners introduced to the sport fell in 2023, as did the total number of owners. […]
Rachael Blackmore, an ambassador for Betfair racing, has committed to adding £5,000 to the fund for every winner she achieves this season. So far, £150,000 has been raised for the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) and the Irish Injured Jockeys. Betfair initiated this charity challenge in late November with an initial donation of £100,000, and it will continue until Grand National […]
The mare’s unbeaten record has been restored by an appeals panel, ruling that the interference with Ooh Betty may not have affected the result. The panel chair, Philippa Charles, explained that there was little loss of momentum by Ooh Betty and it was difficult to determine if Ooh Betty would have finished in front of the interferer. Eleven days earlier, […]
He was stood down by a doctor at Chepstow three days later and has not ridden since. “He’s taken an easy week as it was giving him a bit of grief,” said Stronge. “He needed a few more days to let it settle down. We’ll see how it is and hopefully try to be back for Newbury.” “We’re taking it […]
Humphrey, who had high hopes for her quirky chaser Carpincho in the Champion Bumper, was disappointed when the horse finished 17th as an 80-1 shot. However, she is now looking ahead to Sandown’s £100,000 contest where Carpincho will be up against four rivals. She hopes that her chaser can put up a bold show and make a strong performance in […]
The 34-year-old jockey sustained a shoulder injury in a fall at Market Rasen in July. He had hoped to return at the start of the jumps season but nerve complications required surgery three months after the incident. He mentioned, “It’s been a long road and it’s a bit surreal to be finally coming back.” The jockey shared that he had […]
The five-year-old will make his Irish debut in the €100,000 Ryanair Handicap Chase following three promising runs. He joined Leech’s Gloucestershire yard at the start of the season and secured a commanding victory last time out at Cheltenham’s December meeting. Madara, who has exclusively raced at Prestbury Park this season, will be traveling to Ireland for the first time on […]
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The horse has achieved two victories in three starts this season, experiencing defeat only in a Grade 2 race at Cheltenham in October. In his most recent start at Bangor in December, he secured a seven-length win despite carrying top weight of 12st. His rider, Johnston, will be carrying 7lb less in this race. Both the rider and the horse’s […]
The Ante-Post Pricewise service has consistently delivered profits over the past five years, with a remarkable return on investment of 176 per cent for its followers. Notable winners last year included Mawj in the 1,000 Guineas at 20-1, Courage Mon Ami in the Ascot Gold Cup at 16-1, Absurde in the Ebor at 12-1, and Cheltenham Festival champions Corach Rambler […]