O’Brien wins the 1,000 Guineas
Following on from Jim Bolger’s success yesterday in the 2,000 Guineas, fellow Wexford man Aidan O’Brien was successful today in the 1,000 Guineas when Frankie…
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Bolger wins the 2,000 Guineas
Wexford trainer Jim Bolger has tasted big race success yet again today in Newmarket when Poetic Flare won the 2,000 Guineas, ridden by jockey and…
Wexford’s Magnificent 7 at Tipperary Point to Point
It was Wexford domination today at Tipperary Point to Point, with 7 of the 9 winners being trained in the Model County. The opening race,…
Golf Returns on Monday But With a Catch…
Many golfers up and down Ireland will be rejoicing at the fact that golf can restart on Monday. However, in typical fashion the Government just…
Great Effort from Discorama as Rachael Makes History
Rachael Blackmore from County Tipperary has become the first female jockey to win the Aintree Grand National, on Minella Times, owned by JP McManus and…
Aintree Grand National – Wexford Preview
Just 5 days on from the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, it’s now time to focus attentions on the Grand National at Aintree. Unless there…
Irish Grand National 2021 – Wexford Preview
Tomorrow the Irish Grand National takes place at Fairyhouse racecourse, Co.Meath. This year there is plenty of Wexford interest in the race, with the current…
Government Falling Way Short of Vaccination Targets
On February 23rd, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced to the nation that the level 5 restrictions would be extended until April 5th. During that speech he…
New Train Station Would Benefit Trinity Wharf
South East on Track, a local rail transport advocacy group, welcomes the announcement of €18.4 from the Urban Regeneration Development Fund for the Trinity Wharf development…
Winner for Seán O’Keeffe – Cheltenham Day 4
Taghmon Jockey Seán O’Keeffe became the 3rd Wexford jockey to win at this week’s Cheltenham festival. Riding Galopin Des Champs in the Martin Pipe Handicap…