18+ | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
  1. irishracing.com
  2. News

News

Fri 23rd Dec 2011

Meade hopeful for Perfect Smile

Noel Meade has decided to declare Perfect Smile for the Racing Post Novice Chase on Monday, following his comfortable victory on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse last week, but admits he faces a tough task.

3.53PM
Bog Warrior

Warrior on the march

3.51PM

Margaret O'Sullivan with Indifference Curve

O'Sullivan dreaming of Chepstow glory

10.54AM

Barry Geraghty

Geraghty rides Harry in King George

10.54AM

Thu 22nd Dec 2011

Grace saddles first winner in over 18 years

Tidy Zag made a successful return to action when running out a convincing winner of the bumper at Thurles.

3.56PM
Lookoutnow and Mikey Butler beat Rockyaboya

Doyle celebrates son's birth with winner

3.26PM

Archie Meade and Danny Howard beat Jack Bene

Howard celebrates return to winners enclosure

2.55PM

Thurles Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

2.54PM

Is Herself About survives a scare two from home before recording an easy success

Herself follows up with ease

2.20PM

So Young and Ruby Walsh easily land the odds

Easy for Young in Listed hurdle

1.57PM

Jolily and Martin Burke pop the last to win the Molony Cup

Jolily grinds out Molony Cup success

1.30PM

Quarryvale and Paddy Mangan fly the last

Quarry strikes again at Thurles

12.56PM

Joncol (left) winning at Thurles

Nolan hoping Lexus not too soon for Joncol

12.01PM

Noble Prince

Nolan admits Prince up against it

11.58AM

Last Instalment

Next Instalment at Leopardstown

11.40AM

Kauto Star

Kauto Star bronze for Haydock

10.47AM

Long Run

Waley-Cohen believes Run back to best

10.45AM

Nocturnal Affair seen winning at Dundalk

Marnane makes Dubai plans

10.44AM

Wed 21st Dec 2011

Carberry wins Sports Woman of the Year Award

Nina Carberry was crowned The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year for 2011 today.

8.28PM
Runners jump the last - winner Not Before Eight is in the orange and green colours

Not Before Eight leaves it very late!

3.41PM

Binocular

Binocular among seven for Christmas Hurdle

3.09PM

Al Dafa (yellow colours) jumps a fence at Downpatrick

Dafa delights as Elliott doubles up

3.02PM

Paul Carberry displays his legendary sticking power after Mae's Choice's win

Mae makes winning racecourse debut

2.29PM

Come To The Party (right) jumps the final flight alongside Whitehead Lad (left and Call Box

Christmas Party starts early

1.59PM

Selection Box and Adrian Heskin

Selection Box a Christmas winner

1.30PM

Springfield Way leads Psycho over the final flight

Springfield shows the Way

1.02PM

Downpatrick Update. Going, Jockey Changes and Non-Runners

12.45PM

Felix Yonger (right) is about to defeat Beef To The Heels

Felix gets the cream

12.28PM

Betfair to sponsor RTE Racing

11.18AM

Rubi Light

Rubi all set for Lexus

10.49AM

Jumping the fence before the stands at Thurles

Going update

10.41AM

Tue 20th Dec 2011

Grands Crus full brother set for Ffos Las debut

David Pipe introduces a full-brother to his exciting novice chaser Grands Crus at Ffos Las on Wednesday.

4.22PM
HRI Chief Executive, Brian Kavanagh

HRI announce budget 2012 features

3.28PM

Hurricane Fly (left) on his way to victory in the race last year

Hurricane among Istabraq Hurdle nine

2.52PM

Denman in action

Denman honoured by Newbury

2.31PM

The Colm Murphy trained Quito De La Roque is the current favourite for the Lexus

Top class Lexus in prospect

2.19PM

Maggio scores at Musselburgh for Griffin

2.11PM

Master Minded will tackle three miles for the first time at Kempton

Eight confirmed for King George

1.17PM

Dascombe delighted with new owner Rooney

12.42PM

Action from Downpatrick Racecourse

Going Update

11.46AM

Last year's King George winner Long Run

Henderson looking forward to King George

11.29AM

Big Zeb pictured winning at Navan last time out with Robbie Power aboard.

Power set to keep Big Zeb ride

11.23AM

Mon 19th Dec 2011

Death of Tony Marmion

The death has occurred to of Tony Marmion, known in racing circles as the man who provided the car park services for Irish racecourses for over 30 years.

9.03PM
Becauseicouldntsee

Because on course for Paddy Power again

4.35PM

Sous Les Cieux

7 in for Future Champions

4.33PM

Sir Des Champs

Racing Post Novice shaping up beautifully

4.30PM

Big Zeb

Dial-A-Bet update

4.27PM

Don Cossack

Don Cossack plan

4.26PM

Mount Benbulben

Benbulben to get full check over

4.23PM

Jessies Dream with Davy Condon

Elliott in no rush with Jessies

4.21PM

Subscribe to latest horse racing offers
About Us    Advertise with us    Contact us    Terms & Conditions    Privacy Policy    Cookies Policy   Publishing Policy    Safer Gambling
© 2026 irishracing.com
18 Play Responsibly
Be Gamble Aware
GAM Stop
GAM Care
GAM Care IE
GAM Care
Time To Think