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Articles By Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.
Wed 13th Jun 2012
Fairyhouse Racecourse

Going Updates

11.17AM

Across from the stands at Clonmel

Clonmel set for a 'Funky Friday'

1.40AM

Mon 11th Jun 2012
Robbie Power (left) & Barry Connell (right) with Bullock Harbour after his win in the last

Harrington records cross codes double

9.34PM

Sun 10th Jun 2012
Ursa Major eases to victory under Ben Curtis

Ursa eases to victory as Curtis doubles up

5.13PM

Sat 9th Jun 2012

Ballingarry abandoned after four races

2.38PM

The parade ring at Navan

Triumphant among Navan non-runners

12.57PM

Yachvili runs in the 2:25 at Hexham this afternoon

Irish raiders searching for more success

1.50AM

Thousand Stars in action

Stars bidding to follow up at Auteuil

1.35AM

From left to right; Wingtips, Hisaabaat and Ut De Sivola will re-oppose each other in Auteuil on Sunday

Punchestown first three set for French rematch

1.15AM

Sun 3rd Jun 2012
Listowel Racecourse

Listowel card depleted by non-runners

1.32PM

Johnny Cullen

Cullen off the mark as a trainer with Hession

2.03AM

Mon 28th May 2012
Across from the stands at Ballinrobe Racecourse

Going Updates

9.08AM

Sun 20th May 2012
Rudi Trucker jumps the last in front with Victrix Gale about to come with her challenge

Carberry records 129/1 Limerick treble

5.29PM

Clouded Thoughts clears the last under Mark Bolger from Lord Ben back in second

Clouded springs 25/1 surprise under Bolger

4.30PM

Tequila Lord leads over the last with eventual winner Zaralabad on the outside

Double for Carberry as Zaralabad lands gamble

3.59PM

Wed 16th May 2012
Gordon Elliott, trainer of Karinga Queen

Karinga scores at Perth on second start for Elliott

9.47PM

The grey Mizani under Johnny Murtagh (right) just gets the better of Handazan & Niall McCullagh

Aga Khan 1, 2 as Mizani just beats Handazan

8.20PM

Tue 8th May 2012
Caduceus under Paul Townend (nearest) jumps the last alongside Miss Pepperpot

Well backed Caduceus scores again

7.53PM

Seriatim races away from the last under Chris Cully from Are Ya Right Chief & Troll D'Oudairies

One after another for Wilson

5.47PM

Sat 5th May 2012
More Madness is driven out by Pat Collins to beat Minella Reception in second and Dunmoe in third

More to come from Madness

6.04PM

Gimli's Rock (green & red) stays on strongest to score from Rockshandy (red cap) and Ainm Spartacus

Gimli's scores on first start over fences

5.00PM

Aidan O'Brien

O'Brien fined by Newmarket stewards

4.36PM

Mon 30th Apr 2012
Champion jockey Davy Russell

Russell 8/11 to retain his crown

5.34PM

Mon 23rd Apr 2012
Punchestown

Testing conditions likely for Punchestown

12.30PM

Sun 22nd Apr 2012
Born To Sea pictured winning on his debut at the Curragh last September

Oxx gives positive update on Born To Sea

6.41PM

Midnight Soprano pictured winning her maiden at Wexford in July 2010

Soprano completes her hat-trick of wins

6.24PM

The grey Aklan under Ben Curtis just holds on from stablemate Ebazan under Johnny Murtagh

Aklan beats Ebazan in 1,2 for Oxx

5.55PM

Declan McDonogh & Ansaab on their way to victory

Ansaab makes it 5 from 6 for favourite backers

5.19PM

Excelebration comes home a facile winner under Joseph O'Brien

Excelebration completes O'Brien treble in style

4.55PM

Requisition is driven out by Seamie Heffernan to beat Coolnagree and Nephrite

Gambled on Requisition beats odds-on Nephrite

4.26PM

Cnocan Diva under Shane Gray (left) keep on best to beat Susiescot under Leigh Roche

Diva survives enquiry to follow up on Limerick win

3.57PM

Camelot pictured winning on his debut at Leopardstown

Power & Camelot working towards Guineas

3.26PM

Chrysanthemum makes all to win under Waye Lordan from Vivacious Vivienne back in second

Chrysanthemum continues to blossom

3.19PM

Infanta Branca (right) under Joseph O'Brien have the measure of Leitir Mor in the opener

Infanta provides Henry with first winner

2.48PM

Mon 16th Apr 2012
Inxile on his way to victory in the race last year

Inxile among twelve for the Woodlands Stakes

6.08PM

Mon 9th Apr 2012

Tote in Punchestown Gold Cup offer

1.13PM

Sun 8th Apr 2012
Doctor Henry awkwardly jumps the last under Paddy Mangan

Doctor Henry scores on Handicap debut

5.19PM

Carrigmartin jumps the last just in front of He'llberemembered

Carrigmartin just holds on in a thrilling finish

4.16PM

Sat 7th Apr 2012
Speaking Of Which races towards the line under Pat Smullen

Speaking Of Which sends punters home happy

6.01PM

Mon 26th Mar 2012
Johnny Murtagh

Murtagh makes rare Lingfield visit a winning one

5.07PM

Realt Dubh jumping the last on his way to victory in last year's Powers Gold Cup

Realt the star name in Webster Cup

3.33PM

So You Think (right) will fly the flag for Ireland in the Dubai World Cup

Strong Irish team set for Meydan on Saturday

1.40PM

Trainer Colin Bowe

Monksgrange treble for Bowe & O'Neill

2.17AM

Sun 25th Mar 2012
Wayne Lordan was the man to follow at the Curragh today

Treble for Lordan as Amira's takes the last

6.03PM

Sharestan stretches clear under Johnny Murtagh from Ansaab back in second

Sharestan provides Oxx with his first Lincolnshire

5.32PM

The grey Coolnagree (left) gets the better of Ishvana (right)

Quick double for Lordan aboard Coolnagree

4.54PM

Chrysanthemum has things under control as she approaches the line under Wayne Lordan

Chrysanthemum blossoms in first time blinkers

4.31PM

Croisultan comes through to catch Maarek (noseband) close home

Croisultan scores on first start for Weld

3.57PM

Redoubtable comes home a clear winner under Chris Hayes

Redoubtable delivers on eighth time of asking

3.29PM

Dawn Approach (white face & noseband) sprints clear close home

Dawn gives his Daddy the perfect start

2.56PM

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