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Castlegrace Paddy has Fairyhouse option

An appearance at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday could be next on the agenda for Pat Fahy’s stable star Castlegrace Paddy.

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Newcomer wins bumper for Crawford brothers

Major Robinson made a winning debut for the Crawford brothers at Thurles today as the Jamie Codd partnered gelding landed the concluding www.thurlesraces.ie in good style.

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Tough task for Burrow Saint to win back-to-back Irish Grand Nationals

Despite being crowned Ireland's leading jumps trainer on thirteen occasions, Willie Mullins has had very little luck in the Irish Grand National. The County Carlow-handler had seen each of his first 34 entries beaten in the Fairyhouse contest before Burrows Saint finally put an end to his barren run twelve months ago.

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Trainers back decision to race behind closed doors

Multiple Grade One-winning trainer Paul Nolan was among those to back Horse Racing Ireland’s decision to let the sport continue behind closed doors despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Explanation of When and Why Jockeys Use Whips

People who are passionate fans of this sport and know all its rules also know that jockeys need to carry a whip. Nevertheless, in the eyes of many, the whip is observed as something cruel and completely unnecessary.

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