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Articles By John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.
Sun 10th Jul 2022
French Company won for trainer Jimmy Coogan

French Company wins for Coogan and Keane

5.35PM

Harry Swan impressed aboard On The Sixth Day

Swan impresses On The Sixth Day

5.23PM

Nectarine and Kevin Manning win at Fairyhouse

Manning bosses Fairyhouse rivals on Nectarine

5.04PM

Ampeson and Wayne Lordan win at Fairyhouse

Ampeson makes winning return to sprinting

4.09PM

Skippin Court and Neil Ryan land Sligo gamble

Skippin Court lands gamble for Fahey

4.02PM

Innisfree Beauty beat former stablemate at Sligo

Innisfree Beauty denies Elliott across the card five timer

3.19PM

Hypernova and Hugh Horgan win the fairyhouse ie Maiden

Hypernova comes good at the eighth time of asking

2.44PM

Daisy Dufresno got up close home under Jack Kennedy

Daisy Dufresne gets up late to give Elliott quick double

2.32PM

Coralillo and Chris Hayes win at Fairyhouse

Coralillo makes winning debut for Harty team

2.18PM

As Tears Go By wins under Jordan Gainford

As Tears Go By proves an able deputy for Elliott

1.58PM

Pretty Smart has been popular with punters today

Smart money on Martin mare at Fairyhouse

12.29PM

Sligo ground has eased to yielding, good to yielding.

Ground eases at Sligo ahead of afternoon meeting

12.23PM

Dun Na Sead made a winning debut at the Curragh

Cotter expecting big run from Dun Na Sead

12.44AM

Fri 8th Jul 2022
Spread Boss Ted easily lands Kilbeggan bumper

Mullins charts wide course to boss bumper rivals

8.37PM

Encanto Bruno looks a horse with a bright future

Encanto Bruno another winner for in-form McConnell

8.31PM

Hurricane Georgie easily landed the Midlands National

Hurricane blows National rivals away

8.16PM

Whiskey Sour saw off Darver Star at Cork

Whisky Sour denies Darver Star in thriller

7.58PM

Waitnsee got up to win at Kilbeggan for Danny Mullins

Waitnsee completes across the card double for Ryan

7.29PM

Ramondo Dnzeo and Donagh Meyler won at Cork

Ramondo makes stamina count in maiden

6.55PM

Whatdoyawanttoknow won at 66/1 under Gearoid Brouder

Whatdoyawanttoknow a 66-1 winner for Brouder

6.12PM

Champagne Problem made all for easy Cork success

Taaffe solves problem with enterprising ride

6.02PM

Kilbarry Chianti came good under Mark McDonagh

Perseverance pays off for Chianti

5.40PM

Lihyan gave trainer Josh Halley a first winner

Lihyan gives Halley dream start to training career

5.28PM

Freewheelin Dylan is back for another crack at Midlands National.

Going good ahead of Midlands National at Kilbeggan

9.34AM

The Jam Man had valid excuse for below par Fairyhouse run

McNally offers reasoning for Jam Man disappointment

12.13AM

Wed 6th Jul 2022
Cool Leader and Billy Lee win at Fairyhouse

Lee gets on scoresheet aboard Leader

8.49PM

The Cola Brasil and Jake Coen win at Fairyhouse

Brasil a popular winner for Browne

8.17PM

Lexington Dash and Shane Foley win the La Bucca Restaurants Handicap

Lexington Dash strikes on second Irish start

7.43PM

Hotrocket impressed under Colin Keane at Fairyhouse

Rocket far too hot for Fairyhouse rivals

7.26PM

Cailin Cliste kept on strongly under Chris Hayes

Cliste wins cleverly for Hayes and O'Donoghue

6.44PM

Kodi Noir and Seamie Heffernan caused 125/1 Fairyhouse upset

Kodi Noir springs 125-1 surprise in maiden

6.15PM

Nibiru and Gavin Ryan win the Fairyhouse Summer BBQ Rated Race

Nibiru proves too strong for rated rivals

5.43PM

Grizabella and Colin Keane win the Fairyhouse Summer Season Claiming Race

Grizabella just prevails in Claimer

5.08PM

Ice Cold In Alex is a leading fancy at Fairyhouse tonight.

Good ground for Fairyhouse evening meeting

8.40AM

Sat 2nd Jul 2022
Country Queen survived stewards inquiry to win bumper

Elliott trained mare is Bellewstown Queen

8.46PM

Hascouer Clermont stayed on strongly at Bellewstown

Clermont stays on strongly to give Cromwell winner

8.04PM

Inforapenny won for owner Pat McCarthy at Bellewstown

Inforapenny pleases Bellewstown holiday crowds

7.32PM

Penny Jar wins readily under Paddy O'Brien

Penny lands the money to give Patrick O'Brien first winner

7.03PM

Ella Perfecta easily landed mares maiden hurdle

Elle Perfecta makes it third time lucky for Murphy

6.37PM

The Friday Man made an impressive debut over hurdles

The Friday Man wins readily on hurdling debut

5.15PM

Warren Beach made all to complete a hat-trick for Ken Condon

Lifes A Beach for Condon charge

5.01PM

Prairie Dancer won snugly in Bellewstown under JJ Slevin

Prairie Dancer battles back to win Bellewstown opener

4.50PM

Auguste Rodin and Seamus Heffernan

Auguste survives scare to get job done

4.31PM

Born Invincible got up to deny Eleuthera

Born Invincible gets up to deny Levins double

3.29PM

Showmolina wins at Naas under Joey Sheridan

Showmolina continues fine form of Johnny Levins

2.53PM

Keepupwithmyempire improved on promising debut run

Empire Steps Up From Promising Debut

2.11PM

Mauiewowie impressive on debut at Naas

Mauiewowie another juvenile debut winner for Lyons

1.41PM

Sun 26th Jun 2022
Cougar wins Curragh under Ryan Moore

Cougar claims finale on Derby weekend

5.39PM

Self Belief made a nice winning debut under Billy Lee

Self Belief adds to winning run for Lee

5.17PM

Ano Syra and Jamie Powell win the Rockingham Handicap

Powell doubles up with Rockingham win

3.30PM

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