Event: National Hunt game

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The odds are against him but, make no mistake, Sunchart is in it to win it

Killenaule has been revelling in the achievements of Rachael Blackmore just as much as those of star hurler, John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer in the Tipperary jersey in the past few years, and the elite jump jockey’s debut in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby today has certainly captured the imagination of her neighbours.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Crazy to have so few National Hunt meetings in run up to Christmas

I have been asked several times of late, by a number of punters, as to why there is such a lack of racing for much of December, on the lead-in to Christmas.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Bookies’ Christmas benefit

BOOKMAKERS are generally rather coy about admitting they have had a good day, or a good meeting, but this week a number accepted that Leopardstown at Christmas had been rather tasty for them.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2012

Landmark win at Clonmel

The name McManus is already synonymous with the National Hunt game and another member of the family secured his first winner as an owner at Clonmel.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2009

Wyeth takes Plumpton win

Wyeth may not exactly be bred for the National Hunt game but he made a winning start to his career over obstacles in the Witney UK Structures & Marquees Novices' Hurdle at Plumpton today.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2008