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This interview with Pat Smullen is among the most memorable moments we ever had on #RTERacing as he modestly described his bravery and discussed raising millions in The Pat Smullen Champions Race For Cancer Trials. RIP to an Irish racing great.
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Truly the end of an era as Ted Walsh announces his retirement from racing punditry. Good luck Ted #RTEracing
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Ruby Walsh speaks to RTÉ about his decision to retire from racing and he takes a look back on a hugely successful career. #rteracing #rubywalsh
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‘Jack was charming and funny, polite yet curious, loving but brave’ – Ruby Walsh pays tribute to Jack de Bromhead followed by a minute’s applause at Leopardstown for the young jockey #rteracing
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On the eve of the Punchestown Festival, @Ruby_Walsh tells the full story of his surprise retirement after winning the 2019 Gold Cup on Kemboy | Watch #PTown21 live on RTE2 and @RTEPlayer from Tuesday to Saturday
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"I stopped giving them pocket money a while ago," Aidan O'Brien is delighted for his sons after their win in the #IrishDerby
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"It's not that it's sad. It's just the end of something... that's all." - Ruby and Katie pay tribute to dad Ted as he brings the curtain down on a 40-year career #RTEracing
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Grand National-winning jockey David Mullins discusses what prompted his decision to retire from the saddle at the age of 24. #rteracing
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Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry have retired in the last 24 hours.
The sisters-in-law sat down together to reflect on their memorable careers. An emotional moment. #rteracing
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"You have to face it, what else do you do? Lay down and give up?"
Pat Smullen gives a positive update on a momentous day for him and other legendary jockeys that will raise a huge amount for charity.
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'I never thought I was going to die' The now retired jockey Pat Smullen on how a positive outlook helped him in his battle with pancreatic cancer #RTEracing #LateLateShow
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"What?!" - Ted caught everyone off guard - not least Jane Mangan - when announcing his retirement today #RTEracing
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'I was always taught that the duty of care to an animal is as much when it's dead as it is alive'
Ruby Walsh spoke about the photograph of Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse which emerged online over the weekend on this evening's @GameOn2FM #RTESport
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Ted Walsh: "We didn't make this scenario, but we're going to pay for it. I have no doubt about it." Watch Ted Walsh break down the impact #Brexit will have on horse racing in Ireland from @ClaireByrneLive this evening. As always, he has vowed to tackle it head on.
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"It all just happened quite quickly. It's a constant wheel I suppose"
Rachael Blackmore talks to @Ruby_Walsh about how she is dealing with the spotlight after her Cheltenham success
Watch today's coverage of the Fairyhouse Festival, from 2:30pm on @RTE2 #rteracing
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#AskTed produced the question of Ted Walsh's favourite Kardashian? He has never eaten one.
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Alex Ferguson, part-owner of Clan des Obeaux, speaks to @rteracing about his horse's prospects at Punchestown and briefly touches on the new Man United boss Erik Ten Hag - Commentary great Des Scahill offers his own thoughts #rteracing
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"At this stage he needs to make sure he is okay himself. It is very easy to put a nail in a fella’s coffin and kick a fella when he is down."
Trainer Ted Walsh believes that Gordon Elliott losing his stable stars will hurt more than any licence penalty
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Tributes aplenty for @_Davy_Russel_ after announcing his retirement from the saddle #rteracing - watch the four days of the @LeopardstownRC Festival on @RTE2 and the @RTEplayer
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So long Ruby - Some of the biggest names in horse-racing pay tribute to a legend.
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Aidan O'Brien and the men he has long referred to as 'the lads' reflect on a milestone win for all those associated with Ballydoyle.
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"I said to Gordon was there any chance of a job. I was on my last legs" - Mark Enright pays tribute to trainer Gordon Elliott after winning the Galway Plate
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Mark Enright spoke to Robert Hall about his battle with depression, and the importance of sharing your struggle #RTEracing
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Some of leading voices in Irish racing pay tribute to Pat Smullen on news of his retirement in May 2019. The Offaly jockey had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he died on Tuesday
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'She's a great girl' - 10-year-old Aisling Maloney steals the show at Punchestown as she celebrates with Davy Russell. #rteracing
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An emotional Ger Lyons reflects on Siskin's brilliant win in the Irish 2,00 Guineas at the Curragh #RTEracing
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It's wondeful to see nine-time Irish champion jockey looking so well. We caught up with him here at the Curragh. Thanks for the insight @patjsmullen #rteracing
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2003 Grand National winner Monty's Pass died recently after enjoying a happy and lengthy retirement. Jane Mangan and Barry Geraghty paid tribute to a horse that made dreams come true.
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Owner Philip Reynolds paid an emotional tribute to Presenting Percy as he confirmed his 'horse of a lifetime' has died
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Swimming with Shark - The 2022 Galway Plate is a race Shark Hanlon will never forget. We shadowed the winning trainer on the day Hewick recorded a dramatic victory in the feature. #GalwayRaces
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All roads lead to @LeopardstownRC for the #DublinRacingFestival this weekend - follow the action live on @RTE2 and the @RTEplayer from 1pm on Saturday & Sunday #RTEracing
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'I drive a Toyota, I don't know what an emoji is.' #AskTed
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.@AP_McCoy: "Everyone in racing has shown what a class sport it is. I said I'd never ride again. This is for Pat."
AP McCoy sums up a day to remember.
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Who's a good boy? - The Big Dog gave his connections a day to remember in the Troytown at Navan on Sunday afternoon and could yet end up running in the most famous National Hunt race of them all.
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A triumphant Tiger Roll returned to Summerhill in Meath after becoming the first horse since Red Rum to win back-to-back Aintree Grand National titles #rtesport
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What is it like being a doctor on race day? We followed IHRB chief medical officer Jennifer Pugh at #Punchestown to find out.
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Ted gets very exercised on the subject of invasive weeds: "It's an absolute disgrace. I pull ragwort. People tell you it's arsenegenic or something but I've pulled it since I was about 16 and I'm not dead yet." #AskTed
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Jane has to give Ted a gentle nudge to take his eyes off the comings and goings at #Leopardstown! Watch all the action now on @RTE2 and the @RTEplayer #RTEracing
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"This is special. I don't win big races!" - Mark Enright speaks after winning the 2018 Galway Plate on Clarcam
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Fresh from winning on Magic Daze at Punchestown, Robbie Power confirms that he will retire from racing at the end of the meeting. #RTERacing
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Better known now as a burgeoning training talent, Denis Hogan bows out as a jockey after Bua Boy gives him one last winner in the saddle.
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The things u see out the back of a car...@donnacha_obrien’s Fancy Blue (far side) moving well ahead of Saturday’s Irish 1000 Guineas. We kick-off our weekend’s @curraghrace coverage tomorrow on @RTE2 at 6pm with 4 races including the Irish 2000 Guineas.
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The Flooring Porter Syndicate are getting set for their trip to the Cotswolds to cheer on their racehorse at the Cheltenham Festival.
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'Thank you for the multitude of magic memories. We wish you well' - Robert Hall's 37-year career as a racing broadcaster with RTÉ Sport comes to an end #rteracing
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The owner of Presenting Percy, Philip Reynolds, is happy and relieved to see his Gold Cup contender come through his seasonal bow with such success. Watch the #Thyestes on @rte2 #RTEracing
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We'll have live Irish racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 12 June bit.ly/3d2MuWE
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Jessica Harrington got favourite backers off to a winning start at Galway when Lan Cinnte pipped main market rival Malbay Madness. The Moone trainer is looking forward to running Lifetime Ambition in the upcoming Tote Galway Plate.
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"I’ve been milking cows all my life and I’ve always had a love for horses. I’m lucky to have a good mare like her." Bob Murphy, trainer, owner and breeder of Grade 2 winner Darrens Hope at #Punchestown bit.ly/3tLFZBG
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Owner Philip Reynolds: "I know no matter what I say there will be folks who believe no punishment will be strong enough. I accept their view. Mine is from a sense of forgiveness."
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John Nallen of @MinellaRacing tells Brian Gleeson how he bought this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National winners as foals and sold them | Watch #PTown21 live on @RTE2 and @RTEplayer from 4pm today
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Tubbs McNally, live from Armagh. #DublinRacingFestival #rteracing
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"Even though it was massive for me personally I really did get a sense that it was big for a lot of people, not just me." - Rachael Blackmore talk to Ruby Walsh about her Cheltenham glory.
Watch RTÉ's coverage of the Fairyhouse Festival, starting on Sunday 2:30pm on RTÉ 2.
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Ryan Moore spoke to us after Winter's win in the 1,000 Guineas and gave some fascinating insight
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Sad news from the racing world...The 43-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018 and retired from the saddle last year
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After her success on Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle @jane_mangan believes @rachaelblackmor has solidified her status "as one of the best jockeys on the planet" #rteracing #rtenews #CheltenhamFestival
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"Racing didn't really capture my imagination until I was able to race when I was 16..."
Patrick Mullins reflects on his route to becoming a jockey as he gets ready to team up with Sharjah again in the Grade One Matheson Hurdle at @LeopardstownRC #rteracing
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A peak audience of 355,000 were tuned-in to @RTE2 as 150-1 shot Freewheelin Dylan won Monday's Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. An average of 188,000 watched the entire day's coverage #RTERacing
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"With all the dreaming I had done, I never dreamed of taking it up that early"
Watch the entire interview with @_Davy_Russel_ as part of our @leopardstownRC coverage on 27 December on @rte2 #RTEracing
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Sealed with a kiss...
Irish Gold Cup winning jockey @Ruby_Walsh talks his sister Katie through Bellshill's win #RTEracing
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The scenic backdrop of Cunnigar Beach in Co Waterford is where Master McShee is being prepared for the Ladbrokes Novice Chase at the #DublinRacingFestival - trainer Paddy Corkery is eyeing Grade One glory - follow the action from @LeopardstownRC on @RTEOne @SatSportRTE @RTERadio1
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Cork's Davy Russell takes up and talks up the @Hurling4cancer challenge.
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The first woman to ride a Champion Hurdle winner
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Star bumper performer A Dream To Share has proven aptly named for his trainer John Kiely and the Gleeson family.
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"It was my decision to take it up and I'm glad I did"
19-year-old jockey Annalise Cullen has been reflecting on a memorable few days after riding three winners to victory in as many days #RTERacing
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Dessie Scahill interview on his career - A first week in retirement for the man Ted Walsh calls "the greatest commentator of them all"
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It'll be Grand - @_Davy_Russel_ and his loyal followers join @EvanneNiC @rtenews to relive the jockey's #GrandNational glory #rtesport #rteracing
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Aiden O'Brien confirms to #rteracing that Saxon Warrior has been retired.
"He badly damaged his tendon in the race. It's a big pity. He was an amazing horse."
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Even as a 10-year-old, Jack Kennedy displayed the talents that would serve him well as a professional
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Limerick hurling manager John Kiely and JP McManus, the county's most generous benefactor, are in attendance at the opening day of the Galway Races in Ballybrit. #GalwayRaces
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What a race! A Plus Tard wins a thoroughly absorbing and dramatic Savills Chase #RTEracing
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Depression rates among jockeys are "twice the norm", says Dr Adrian McGoldrick. Anyone suffering is not alone in battling a disease that is "totally, treatable, totally curable" with the right help and the right support #ItsOkayToTalk #RTEracing
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David Redvers of Qatar Racing was very moved by Roaring Lion's win
"It was the best thing I've seen at a racecourse"
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"Some days you're the dog, and some days you're the lamp post. Today feels like a dog day." David Maxwell gives his reaction after a thrilling win in the Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown. #rteracing
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We’re delighted that @BarryJGeraghty & @_Davy_Russel_ will be joining us for our Christmas Racing coverage from @LeopardstownRC & @LimerickRaces starting at 1250pm Stephen’s Day @RTE2
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A look at the career of Pat Smullen and the man himself joins us as well with Joseph O'Brien and Ted Walsh. #rteracing
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A look at the career of Pat Smullen and the man himself joins us as well with Joseph O'Brien and Ted Walsh. - RTÉ - Watch. Listen. Discover.
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Pat Smullen raised over €2.5 million for research into pancreatic cancer in the final year of his life. Watch his inspirational interview here bit.ly/3c2Tcw5
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Eamon Horan reports from the @WillieMullinsNH yard on the rich tradition of horse racing and breeding in the Carlow-Kilkenny region #rteracing
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Tiger Roll - The People's Horse #rteracing
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The Gowran roar returned as fans flocked en masse for the Goffs Thyestes Chase, the first big race meeting since restrictions were lifted: bit.ly/3KPPc35 #rteracing
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Davy Russell: "It's a measure of the man that he has done this today."
The Grand National winning jockey pays tribute to Paul Townend. #rteracing
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'It was a quare old time... The only reason I could put it down to is my attitude wouldn't be brilliant at times' - @_Davy_Russel_ on that cup of tea with Michael O'Leary #RTEracing
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Here's the jockey cam view Sean Flanagan had on Put The Kettle On as Chacun Pour Soi galloped off into the distance in the Paddy's Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown.
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Where it all began for wannabe Cork hurler turned Grand National winning jockey, @_Davy_Russel_. Watch the rest of the interview on @RTE2 this afternoon as part of #RTEracing @leopardstownRC coverage
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Are you a nervy flyer? Well, you're in good company with Auguste Rodin. Aidan O'Brien discusses his "sensitive" Irish Champions Stakes winner.
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Gigginstown owner Michael O'Leary salutes Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy after their Grade One double at #Leopardstown but isn't tempted to reconsider his decision to gradually wind down operations.
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Both Faugheen and Ruby Walsh get their feet and thankfully look okay after that fall in the #Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle rte.ie/sport/racing/2018/122… #RTEracing
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The King of the Curragh Kevin Prendergast is dreaming of a fairytale maiden Irish Derby success on Saturday #RTEracing
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Champion jockey Paul Townend and leading lady rider Jody Townend look back at their seasons in the saddle.
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Rachael Blackmore must have heard on the grapevine that the 2021 Cheltenham Festival was holding out for a heroine - and she answered the call to game-changing effect. bit.ly/30VX1i6 #RTEracing
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