Person: Jessica Harrington

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<p>It was contended by Jessica Harrington (pictured) that what happened was an unfortunate accident which was not caused as a result of any alleged act or omission on the part of the Harrington side. File picture: Collins Courts</p>

court and crime

Horse rider who sued trainer Jessica Harrington resolves High Court action

Mr Fahey had claimed he had been exercising the horse when he said “the horse disappeared from underneath me. I hit the bank.”

<p>Jessica Harrington contends that the incident was in the nature of an unfortunate accident which occurred in circumstances where the horse was caused to fall which is a risk, it says, is accepted by a professional rider. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

court and crime

Horse rider sues trainer Jessica Harrington over back injuries from fall

<p>The 12-week course has been hailed as 'innovative, forward-thinking, and progressive' by Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins </p>

politics

Prisoners being trained to care for horses under new rehab scheme

racing

Kilbeggan and Curragh tips: Arthurian Fame can make winning return to life over obstacles

sport

Los Andes and Papa Bear maintain Jessica Harrington momentum at Navan

racing

Navan tips: Nullifier can make most of better draw

Donnacha O'Brien doubles up with maidens at Gowran Park

Donnacha O’Brien, fresh from Classic success in France, won the two juvenile maidens on last night’s card in Gowran, while jockey Gavin Ryan, who has made a great start to association with that stable, was in the plate for one and added another to complete his own double.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Peregrine clocks up win no.17 in style

Peregrine Run is a credit to himself and to connections, and he once again showed his liking for Killarney when completing back-to-back wins in the Grade 3 Boylesports An Riocht Chase.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Know It All gives jockey Ben Coen his biggest success yet

Johnny Murtagh’s team is in irresistible form right now and Know It All ran out and impressive winner of the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Fillies’ Stakes at Leopardstown.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Fairyhouse Tips: Musalsal looks set for compensation

Musalsal was unlucky in running on his most recent outing and can gain compensation in the first division of the Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap, the fourth of eight races today at Fairyhouse.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Santiago among 10 Ballydoyle hopefuls in Irish Derby

Royal Ascot hero Santiago is one of 19 horses confirmed for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Today's tips: Suitable opportunity for Keats to get off the mark

Interesting races on both of today’s cards in Ireland, and the nap goes to Keats, who can get off the mark at the third time of asking by taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran Park.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Today's tips: Ouzo can get Hannon off to another flier in opener

Richard Hannon took the first race on the opening day of Royal Ascot and can repeat the feat this afternoon by taking the Silver Royal Hunt Cup with Ouzo.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Ruby Walsh: Jessie can strike a blow for the over 70s

Last weekend was all about Newmarket and next week will be all about Royal Ascot, but last night and today the eyes of the racing world were and will be fixed on the Curragh.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Albigna has plenty going for her in ‘1000’ at Curragh

Jessica Harrington made the classic breakthrough when Alpha Centauri stormed to victory in the 2018 Irish 1000 Guineas and Albigna, who is also owned by the Niarchos Family, can emulate her former stable companion by taking today’s renewal at the Curragh.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Armory can give Aidan O’Brien 12th 2000 Guineas win

A matinee meeting at the Curragh hosts the first Irish classic of the season, the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas, and Armory can give Aidan O’Brien a 12th win in the race.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Joy for Jessica Harrington in thrilling Navan finales

Jessica Harrington’s Ancient Spirit has his own mind but is undoubtedly very talented and he proved so once more when taking the Heritage Stakes under Shane Foley.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Aidan O’Brien's More Beautiful wins first race in Ireland since March

Winning trainer of the second race, Jessica Harrington, is not permitted on track as the coronavirus protocols employed by Horse Racing Ireland preclude over 70s attending meetings.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Joseph O'Brien: A lot of the protocols would have been happening in racing yards anyway

Joseph O’Brien has backed the stringent protocols in place for a return to horse racing in Ireland.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Grand National duty could still be on the agenda for Tiger Roll at Fairyhouse

They are joined by a host of others who might otherwise have been heading to Aintree at the start of next month – including several British hopefuls, despite the fact horses are currently not permitted to travel from overseas to race in Ireland.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Ted Walsh voices support over cancelled Grand National

Grand National-winning trainer Ted Walsh is among those who are backing the decision to cancel this year’s renewal of the Aintree spectacular because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Cilaos Emery leads Mullins assault on Champion Hurdle

With Klassical Dream and Saldier both ruled out earlier in the season because of injury, the Irish champion trainer decided to supplement Cilaos Emery after he successfully reverted to hurdles from fences in last month’s Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Emily Moon can rise to task on chasing debut

Today’s Racing

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Tiger Roll stands ground at latest Grand National stage

History awaits Gordon Elliott’s remarkable 10-year-old, who is due to complete his preparations at the Cheltenham Festival when he attempts to win there for a fifth time in all.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Dublin Racing Festival: Big guns stand ground in Gold Cup

Delta Work, Kemboy and Presenting Percy remain on course to renew rivalry at Leopardstown on Sunday, after all three stood their ground for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

Sizing John on target for Irish Gold Cup

Sizing John is on course to try to reclaim the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup on February 2.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Harrington keeping Sizing John options open after Punchestown fall

The 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero returned from 733-day break in a conditions hurdle on New Year’s Eve.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

Walsh and Smullen the stars of HRI awards

Ruby Walsh and Pat Smullen were the stars at last night’s Horse Racing Ireland Awards, each receiving the Racing Hero Award.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

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Cheltenham hero Sizing John set to return after two-year absence

Jessica Harrington’s 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John is set to make his return from a two-year absence at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve after pleasing connections in a post-racing workout at the County Kildare circuit on Sunday.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Unlike other sports, Irish racing really is a true worldwide success story

When I was in Ascot on Saturday watching the rugby and how disappointing it was after all the hype which surrounded it and the team, it got me thinking and comparing it with our own sport.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2019

There are times when Aidan O’Brien would break your heart

There are times when Aidan O’Brien would break your heart.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2019

Barry Geraghty sets sights on October return

Barry Geraghty has delayed his comeback from a broken leg until next month.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2019

Geraghty salutes ‘brilliant’ Jezki as Champion Hurdle hero retires

Barry Geraghty has paid tribute to Jezki after the 2014 Champion Hurdle winner was retired at the age of 11.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Pravalaguna powers to easy success

Leading trainer for the fourth successive year in Galway, champion trainer Willie Mullins continued in sparkling form with a double in Cork yesterday, highlighted by the easy win of odds-on favourite Pravalaguna in the featured Joe Walsh Memorial Hurdle.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Crowds flock to Killarney to see Frankie Dettori beaten in photo finish in feature race

Frankie Dettori was out of luck in his four rides at Killarney this evening but he could hardly have come any closer.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2019

For Your Eyes can get punters off to flying start

The Seamus Mulvaney Bookmakers Fillies’ Maiden is the opening race of the five-day festival in Killarney and punters can get off to a flyer by siding with For Your Eyes.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Trethias books Naas Oaks ticket

Trethias, whose form includes a defeat of Investec Oaks runner-up Pink Dogwood at the Curragh last year, lived-up to her trainer Jessica Harrington’s expectations when landing the listed Naas Oaks Trial in Naas last night.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Bank on Benie in champion hurdle

The National Hunt season that has just finished was a very strange one. At times it felt like the season would never get going as we waited and waited for the skies to open. For us in racing, they never really did, but hopefully for the flat season ahead they won’t open now.

Sat, 18 May, 2019

Paddy Kennedy still floating on air after experiencing magic of the National

He is a few days down the track but Paddy Kennedy is still floating on air after guiding Magic Of Light to finish second in Aintree Grand National, on his first ever ride at the track.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2019

Tiger Roll retains Aintree Grand National with stunning performance

Tiger Roll, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell, has won the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree for the second year in a row.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2019

Tiger Roll features among 69 contenders for Grand National glory

Last year's winner Tiger Roll features among 69 horses left in Saturday's Randox Health Grand National at Aintree following the confirmation stage.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2019

Modigliani may make his long-awaited return at Naas

One-time Classic contender Amedeo Modigliani may make his long-awaited reappearance at Naas on Sunday.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2019

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott on collision course

Willie Mullins has three potential runners as he bids to continue his dominance of the Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2019

Samcro '50-50' to run in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown

Samcro's participation in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday was described by trainer Gordon Elliott as "50-50'' on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 17 Nov, 2018

Faugheen among Willie Mullins' 11-strong Fairyhouse entry

Faugheen, Laurina and Benie Des Dieux are among a strong Willie Mullins entry for next month's baroneracing.com Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Frankie Dettori gunning for more Irish Derby glory

After another successful Royal Ascot, jockey Frankie Dettori took time off this week to enjoy the sunshine in Sardinia with his family, but it will be back to business this weekend as the big-race jockey is to be tasked with helping Knight To Behold bounce back from his Epsom disappointment when he contests the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby this Saturday at The Curragh.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018