Person: St Jovite

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sport

Meet the veteran commentator calling his 47th and final Irish Derby

Des Scahill has presided over the Classic on either radio or television since 1971, without missing a year.

Wrong to suggest the top is killing the bottom

racing

Jim Bolger hoping for more Champions’ Weekend Magic

“I’ve never taken horse racing seriously enough to need an out,” says multiple Group 1-winning trainer Jim Bolger, who yesterday afternoon opened his Coolcullen yard to the press for a preview of Longines Irish Champions’ Weekend, which takes place on Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11 at Leopardstown and the Curragh respectively.

racing

Jim Bolger sweet on Moonlight Magic for Epsom Derby

racing

Moonlight Magic shines bright in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes

Jim Bolger hasn’t half stood the test of time

William Buick’s cruise as Jack Hobbs trimmed for Arc

In the end it was all very logical. 

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Varian desperate for rain for Kingston

According to the bookmakers Roger Varian’s Kingston Hill is the only credible rival to Australia in Saturday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh but the trainer would be "very reluctant to run" on fast ground.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

New dawn approaches for Leather

Trading Leather attempts to come out of his stablemate Dawn Approach’s shadow when he lines-up for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot today.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2013

Family affair as Trading ends 21-year wait for Bolger

Twenty-one years after the brilliant St Jovite gave him his only previous success in the Irish Derby, Jim Bolger won the race again at the Curragh on Saturday when trading Leather landed Ireland’s premier classic.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Maestro Bolger makes an early statement

At a stage in life when most people have long since summoned the pipe and slippers, Jim Bolger is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Bolger planning double Irish Derby challenge

JIM BOLGER could be double-handed with Puncher Clynch and Carraiglawn in Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2010

Bolger planning double Derby bid

Jim Bolger could be double-handed with Puncher Clynch and Carraiglawn in Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2010

Stars camp have ground for optimism

A warm Friday and a positive weather forecast provided hope for the organisers of Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby that Sea The Stars will be among the line-up.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2009

Teofilo: more questions than answers

WHEN Teofilo proved far too good for Holy Roman Emperor in the National Stakes at the Curragh last month it seemed to confirm what Jim Bolger has been telling us all along, that this is the best colt he has ever trained.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2006

Teofilo and Emperor set for battle royal

WON’T it be great if Holy Roman Emperor and Teofilo go head-to-head in Sunday’s Group One National Stakes at the Curragh?

Thu, 14 Sep, 2006

Top line up for Gallinule Stakes

The feature race this weekend is the Group Three Patrick P O'Leary Memorial Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday, which has attracted a competitive looking six runner line up.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2003

Racing: McCoy equals Richards' record

Tony McCoy has equalled Gordon Richards' record for the most winners in a season when he won on Shepherds Rest at Warwick.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2002

Horseracing: Kinane back on Galileo

Michael Kinane will ride Galileo in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes after winning an injunction in the Dublin High Court this afternoon.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2001