Event: Giantsgrave Handicap Hurdle

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

A wasted summer, but Wakea finally back on track

After winning his maiden hurdle at Down Royal, Wakea was disqualified for a prohibited substance being found in his sample, but, three months on, the Cape Cross gelding made amends on his return to jumping with a fluent all-the-way success in yesterday’s opening race at Clonmel.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

Blackmore off the mark as a pro

Rachael Blackmore recorded her first success as a professional when getting 11-2 chance Most Honourable home in front by the narrowest of margins in the Woodrooff Handicap Hurdle last night at Clonmel track.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Smullen works magic on Nidhaam

Pat Smullen was seen at his absolute best when driving the Dermot Weld-trained Nidhaam to victory in the Mullinahone Fillies Maiden at sun-drenched Clonmel last night.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Berry in the wars as Hail off mark

The Mullinahone Maiden at Clonmel last night saw Aidan O’Brien’s Hail finally get off the mark, but the contest was more notable for a nasty incident at the two-furlong pole in which jockey Fran Berry suffered numerous injuries.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Drumlister going in the right direction

There may be no less than 18 runners in the Giantsgrave Handicap Hurdle at Clomel this evening, but Arthur Moore’s Drumlister has to be a reasonably confident nap choice.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012