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Latest Curragh Going
The going at the Curragh is Good on the round course and Good to Yielding on straight course for this afternoon's triple Group One action. Sun 13th Sep
Review down royal 28th Aug
Cassells Rock led home a one-two for Tony Martin in the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 28th Aug
Cassells Rock leads home Martin 1-2
Trainer Tony Martin recorded a 1-2 in the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down Royal today as his Cassells Rock (9/4jf), under seven pounds claimer Donagh Meyler, beat stablemate Pires (7/1) by a length. Fri 28th Aug
Review down royal 31st Oct
Little King Robin continued her remarkable run of success with a seventh victory of the campaign in the feature WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 31st Oct
Gamble landed as Solution makes all
Sizing Solution landed a gamble as he ran out an easy winner of the Robinson Services Handicap Chase, scoring under Jonathan Burke for Jim Dreaper and owners Ann and Alan Potts. Fri 31st Oct
Lynch bounces back with Ladbrokes win
There was a dramatic finish to the feature at Listowel this afternoon as Portrade emerged victorious in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Thu 18th Sep
Review down royal 29th Aug
Tony Martin's versatile performer Pires won for the first time in almost exactly a year as he put up a classy performance in the feature Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 29th Aug
Shortall set for absence after Down Royal fall
Shane Shortall looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken collarbone at Down Royal this evening. Fri 29th Aug
Shortall shines on Pires
Shane Shortall timed his run to perfection on Pires when claiming the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down Royal. Fri 29th Aug
Review galway 3rd Aug
Brian Ellison's decision to send Topaz Mile third Baraweez into action again paid off when the four-year-old landed the feature race on the final day of the Galway Festival, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ahonoora' HandicapSun 03rd Aug
Fosters back in Ballybrit winners' enclosure
Veteran Fosters Cross rolled back the years to hit the headlines once again at Galway, claiming a game success in the Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase. Sun 03rd Aug
Madden hoping Cairdiuil strikes again
Local trainer Iggy Madden sends course specialist Cairdiuil into battle on the last day of the Galway Festival. Sun 03rd Aug
Going reports
There are two meetings in Ireland today - Cork and Naas. Sun 20th Oct
Lynch and Fiery Oscar land the feature
After winning the Kerry National yesterday on White Star Line jockey Andrew Lynch put another smile on his bank manager’s face when landing a bit pot in the Grade C Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Listowel. Thu 19th Sep
Preview listowel 20th Sep
Quick Jack is back on home soil for the feature Guinness Handicap at Listowel on FridayFri 20th Sep
Going reports
Listowel gets under way at 2.35pm today and the going is soft on the National Hunt course and heavy on the flat track. There was 5mm of rain overnight. Fresh ground will be used on flat and hurdle courses tomorrow and Saturday. The forecast is for showers today and a dry day tomorrow. Thu 19th Sep
Review ballinrobe 27th Aug
In-form trainer Tony Martin picked up another decent prize when the versatile Pires grabbed the lead close home to take the feature Water Towers Chase at BallinrobeTue 27th Aug
Two for Townend as Heaney delivers
Heaney was hammered into 11/8 favouritism for the concluding Ballinrobe On Course Vets Beginners Chase and he delivered to credit rider Paul Townend with a double (earlier on the mark aboard Pires). Tue 27th Aug
Pires flies home to score in the Water Towers
Dunguib's owners, Dan Harnett and Lily Lawlor were on hand to accept the prize after the latter's Pires (7/2 into 2/1 favourite) landed a thrilling renewal of the Water Towers Steeplechase under Paul Townend at Ballinrobe. Tue 27th Aug
Fin powers away from rivals
Ballyfinboy powered home down the straight to land the Lord Hemphill Memorial H'cap S'chase at Galway. Sun 04th Aug
Cobley aims to leave on a high
Conor O'Dwyer hopes Uncle Tom Cobley has one more good day in him as he prepares for what is likely to be his final start for the County Kildare trainer in Sunday's Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase at Galway. Sun 04th Aug
Review limerick 7th Jul
John Nicholson's in-foal mare Knockcroghery landed her third success in the space of 11 days in a thrilling finish to the At The Races Rated Hurdle at LimerickSun 07th Jul
Knockcroghery completes her hat-trick
Coming in-foal often has a positive effect on mares and that has certainly been the case with Knockcroghery (in-foal to Fame And Glory) as the John Nicholson trained mare completed her hat-trick under Mark Enright in the At The Races Rated Hurdle. Sun 07th Jul
McNulty rides his first winner
Clare man, Alan McNulty (24), rode his first winner when Rodriguez battled to victory in the concluding www.valuecentre.ie (Q.R.) Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 08th Mar
Review punchestown 3rd Feb
Sizing Europe will head to Cheltenham with a perfect four from four record this season after landing the feature Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at PunchestownSun 03rd Feb
Ruby Supreme on Carolina
The two mile Christmas Rated Hurdle at Leopardstown must have put a smile on the handicapper’s face as five horse jumped the last in unison. Fri 28th Dec
Review down royal 2nd Nov
Monksland put in a thoroughly satisfatory display on his seasonal bow as he landed the Grade Two WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 02nd Nov
Pires helps Martin/Townend to double
Trainer Tony Martin and jockey Paul Townend combined for a double at Down Royal today when Pires completed their brace in the Robinson Services Handicap Steeplechase. Fri 02nd Nov
Preview down royal 3rd Nov
Crack two-miler Sizing Europe tackles the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal with connections hoping it will be third time luckySat 03rd Nov
Pires has his day at Cork
Bottom-weight Pires forged clear 100 yards from home under Paul Townend to justify 5/2 favouritism in the Grade B Cork Racecourse Kinsale Handicap Chase. Sun 21st Oct
Brassbound relishes Dundalk surface
Conor Hoban got a great tune out of Andy Oliver’s Brassbound in Division 2 of the mile and a half handicap at Dundalk to record a comprehensive two length victory. Fri 12th Oct
Review limerick 8th Jul
Victrix Gale took advantage of her low weight to complete a hat-trick in terrific style in the www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase at LimerickSun 08th Jul
Clarach on course for Galway Hurdle bid
Clarach made it three wins on the bounce as she took the Adare Festival Weekend Rated Hurdle in good style for the Mullins father and son team of trainer Tony and rider Danny. Sun 08th Jul
Pires finds extra to beat Rayhani on the run-in
After earlier getting into trouble with the Stewards (handed a two day ban for hitting his mount El Gran Torino when he was out of contention in the first) Martin Mooney had better fortune in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase as he partnered the Tony Martin trained Pires (11/4) to victory. Sun 08th Apr
Quiscover Fontaine delights the punters
Tony McCoy and JP McManus made it a quickfire double at Leopardstown when 9/4 favourite Quiscover Fontaine fended off Pires (4/1) and Wilde Wit Pleasure (11/2) to win the two mile rated hurdle. Wed 28th Dec
Carberry excels on Pires
Nina Carberry gave Pires a lovely confident ride to justify favouritism in the concluding Hilltown (Q.R.) Race at Bellewstown. Wed 17th Aug
Article the Real deal
The Real Article stamped his class on proceedings when running out a cosy winner of the MaxMara Hurdle at Down Royal. Fri 17th JunReview listowel 5th Jun
Ruby Walsh made his visit to Listowel for the mixed meeting pay off with an easy victory on House Rules in the closing John B Keane Maiden HurdleSun 05th Jun
The Last Don stays on best
The Mick Halford trained The Last Don took the fourth race on the card at Listowel this afternoon, the Bryan McMahon Qualified Riders Race, for owner/rider Paul McMahon. Sun 05th Jun
Review dundalk 8th Dec
Joseph O'Brien enjoyed a good day at Dundalk as he continued his battle to catch Gary Carroll and Ben Curtis at the head of the race to be crowned champion apprenticeWed 08th Dec
Smullen wraps up jockeys title
Pat Smullen wrapped things up in the jockeys title for 2010 when securing a double at Dundalk this afternoon. Wed 08th Dec
Harriers answers O'Brien's call
Harriers Call made light of top-weight under Joseph O'Brien to land the Truly Irish Handicap for Curragh handler John Hayden. Sat 11th SepPires lands the odds for Walsh and Martin
Pires justified his short price in the Anglo Printers Hurdle at Bellewstown when pulling away in the closing stages for a convincing success. Thu 26th Aug
Martin saddles another one-two
Tony Martin became the third trainer of the night at Dundalk to saddle a one-two when Avanti Albert held off Pires in the mile-and-a-half handicap. Fri 27th NovReview listowel 18th Sep
Declan McDonogh conjured victory from the jaws of defeat as Maggie The Cat landed the L.M. Carey & Company Handicap in extraordinary fashion on a red-letter day for the Joe Murphy yard at ListowelFri 18th Sep
Mangan - no firm plans for Next Week
Grand National winning trainer Jimmy Mangan's Next Week made all to narrowly win the South West Bins Novice Hurdle at Listowel today, providing some respite for bookmakers with the defeat of 11/10f Pires. Fri 18th Sep
Expensive Pires Off Mark over Flights
Pires, a 300,000 guineas purchase out of the Mick Channon yard at Doncaster in 2007 got off the mark for the Tony Martin team on his ninth effort since joining the Meath trainer in the Londis Close To You Novice Hurdle. Thu 16th Jul
He loves that sort of ground. He was rated to win the race with Shane's claim on top. At this stage of his life he seems to like a bit of room. He'll potter away on the flat, over hurdles and chases.
A J Martin
Pires is a better ground horse and is an ideal spring horse. We'll look at Leopardstown over Christmas for him and he might revert to Dundalk again too. His owner Lilly Lawlor is a neighbour of mine from Athboy.
A J Martin
I was always hoping there would be a day like that in him. He probably should have won a Cambridgeshire in England. The flat track in Cork suited him as he's not really a two miler. Paul Townend was excellent on him and got him jumping super. He's owned by a great woman Lily Lawlor who is a good friend and very loyal.
A J Martin
Tony (Martin) had him in good form and he jumped well.
A J Martin
He was entitled to win that. He's an unlucky horse and he has been knocking on the door in good races. He was well-in at the weights today. I'll look for something again for him in 2 or 3 weeks.
A J Martin
He's a good horse but had never got the rub of the green. Hopefully that might be the start of it,. He hasn't run for a year over hurdles so hopefully will improve off that. I wouldn't run him on soft but hopefully we'll get plenty of ground between now and November.
A J Martin
He is a very speedy horse and he jumped well there. He might go back on the flat for a mile two race.
A J Martin
