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Terribly sad news this evening that Pat Smullen has passed away. Nine times champion jockey and an inspirational figure in racing and Irish society. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with Frances and their children Hannah, Paddy & Sarah.
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Breaking News: Rachael Blackmore has just been named The Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year.
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The family of Jack de Bromhead has paid a moving tribute to the 13-year-old who tragically lost his life this weekend. theirishfield.ie/news-young-…
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John Magnier paying tribute to Aidan O’Brien: “Aidan left school without formal education. He went picking strawberries, became a stable lad and then worked his way up. He got to where he is by hard work and ability. It just goes to show you, it’s available to everybody.”
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Gordon Lord Byron died suddenly at exercise this morning. The 12-year-old won 16 races from 108 starts, including Group 1s in England, France and Australia. Our sympathies to the Hogan and Cahalan families. More shortly on the end of a racing fairytale on theirishfield.ie
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On his way home to Offaly today, Pat Smullen was brought through the Curragh where his many friends paid their respects. Pix: Inpho Photography.
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BREAKING NEWS: Jockey Davy Russell has announced his immediate retirement from the saddle following a win on Liberty Dance at Thurles today.
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Paul & Natalie Gilligan watching their 33/1 shot Glamorgan Duke win the €150k Leopardstown Chase today.
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The world of horse racing is in mourning after the devastating news that jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Our most heartfelt condolences are with Michael's family, partner, friends and colleagues.
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A great shot, taken this morning, of @Ruby_Walsh , @AP_McCoy , @paulcarberry , Charlie Swan & @JosephOBrien2 , all in training for the @patjsmullen Champions Charity Race at the @curraghrace on Sun, Sept 15th, in aid of cancertrials.ie
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Great scenes at Dundalk Stadium this evening where Paddy Smullen rode his first winner, and it was trained by ... D.K. Weld.
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Kildare jockey David Egan (21) has won the world's richest horse race, the $20m Saudi Cup in Riyadh, on Mishriff, for trainer John Gosden. Charlatan second for USA. Local hope Great Scot 3rd.
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🗣️ "I moved here eight years ago with a schoolbag on my back... Now I've won a Melbourne Cup!"
A proud family moment as Kildare native Robbie Dolan (@ZRKD) is joined by his dad Bobby after a remarkable victory down under 🇮🇪
@Mark_Boylan1 caught up with the pair @FlemingtonVRC.
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BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Murtagh to train for Aga Khan theirishfield.ie/news-johnny…
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BREAKING NEWS: Colin Keane appointed retained rider for Juddmonte Farms.
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Honeysuckle racing manager @Pmolony1Peter watching the Irish Champion Hurdle in the @Goffs1866 box at Leopardstown.
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Born just two hours ago, this is Enable's first foal, a colt by Kingman. Juddmonte reports "Enable has taken to her maternal duties extremely well."
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BREAKING NEWS: Point-to-points are set to resume in April. theirishfield.ie/news-ptp-re…
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Very sad news this morning that Edward O'Grady has passed away.
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Delighted to report Robbie Burke has been safely located. Thank you.
Former jockey Robbie Burke has been missing from his Kildare home since 4pm on Wednesday. He is 5ft 4in, slim with light brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a grey Nike jacket, grey jeans & navy trainers. Contact Gardai on 045-527730 or 1800 666 111 if you have seen him.
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Sending jockey Michael O'Sullivan and his family our very best wishes.
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So sad to hear that trainer Andrew McNamara Snr passed away last night. Deepest sympathies to his family, neighbours and many friends in racing.
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"As a family we are so incredibly proud not only of his achievements in the saddle, but of the extraordinary young man he had become.
"He was full of kindness, integrity, ambition and love, always striving to be the best person he could be."
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NEWS: We are sad to announce the passing of the great Tommy Carberry today. One NH racing's greatest jockeys.
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Ten years on...king of the beach to winner of Europe's greatest flat race. @Rossaryan15 👏
📷 Healy Racing & @WHR
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BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Murtagh snaps up Ben Coen as his No 1 jockey for 2021. theirishfield.ie/exclusive-b…
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BREAKING NEWS: Horse Racing Ireland grant will increase from €67.2 million to €76.8 million in 2021. More later on theirishfield.ie
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BREAKING NEWS: The Irish Field has been told the Government has approved the resumption of Irish racing from June 8th under strict protocols. Full story to follow and more in paper tomorrow.
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Big Irish win in Saudi Arabia as True Self wins the $1 million Neom Cup in Riyadh for Willie Mullins and Hollie Doyle.
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Very sad news that Tom Foley has passed away, legendary trainer of the great Danoli. Condolences to all friends and family.
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BREAKING NEWS: RTÉ television will broadcast a series of new one-hour evening racing programmes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June and early July. More soon on theirishfield.ie
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John Magnier congratulating Sheikh Mohammed after Barney Roy's win in the St James's Palace Stakes.
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What a touch for Katie Walsh at the @Tattersalls1766 Craven Breeze-Up Sale. Just sold a More Than Ready filly for 500,000gns to agent Anthony Stroud! The filly was unsold at Keeneland last autumn for $45,000. More later on theirishfield.ie and in the paper next weekend.
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BREAKING: Huge news as one of the most talented trainers to leave racing in recent times makes a comeback. theirishfield.ie/exclusive-c…
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EXCLUSIVE: Denise Foster in line to step in for Gordon Elliott. theirishfield.ie/news-denise…
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They've done it! Siskin (2/1 fav) lands the @Tattersalls1766 Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane and @JuddmonteFarms . Vatican City 2nd, Lope Y Fernandez 3rd.
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We send condolences to Harry and the Rogers family on the sad passing of Mary, a regular on our racecourses. RIP.
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Killultagh Vic up after last fence fall @LeopardstownRC
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This counts as the recovery (and photo) of the year - Paddy Mangan hangs on for two furlongs @thurlesraces @patcashhealy
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The Famous Five ... Ruby Walsh, Joseph O'Brien, A.P. McCoy, Charlie Swan & Paul Carberry. All riding out at Joseph's this morning to promote the Pat Smullen cancertrials.ie Charity Race at the Curragh on Sunday, Sept 15th.
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Best of luck to @ninacarberry with her first runner on the track at Punchestown on Monday.
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Exclusive: Godolphin sends horses to John Oxx - theirishfield.ie/-291228 via @TheIrishField
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Ruby Walsh: "Getting out of the car earlier, my little girl said to me 'Daddy, will you please not break your leg today!"
"It's been a tough nine months but I've got great people around me."
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Very sad news that trainer, breeder and vet John L. Hassett (85) has passed away. Our deepest sympathies go to his family and many friends. rip.ie/death-notice/john-m.v…
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Sympathies to Robbie Power and family on the death of Captain Con Power, a huge figure in Irish equestrian sport for decades.
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NEWS: A year on from his serious riding accident, 20-year-old jockey Wesley Joyce will be back in the saddle at Naas on Monday. theirishfield.ie/news-wesley…
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Big news today that hurling-mad racehorse owner J.P. McManus has donated €100,000 to each of the 32 GAA county boards across Ireland. He asks that the money is divided equally between all clubs.
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Sad to report the passing of retired trainer Joe Crowley, aged 91. His daughters Annemarie (married to Aidan O'Brien) and Frances (married to Pat Smullen) both trained from his Piltown, Co Kilkenny, yard where his grandson Joseph O'Brien is now based. Funeral details to follow.
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Lovely moment when Matron St winner Laurens is brought over to her injured jockey PJ McDonald @LeopardstownRC "Are you trying to make me cry!" @IrishChampsWknd
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One of the best photos of the week after the Gold Cup @Ascot
Aidan O'Brien and @MikeBellRacing #BigOrange @patcashhealy
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Jump jockey Jack Kennedy paid a flying visit to New York today and won the Grade 1 Lonesome Glory Hurdle on Zanjabeel. Kennedy won the Foxbrook Champion Hurdle at Far Hills (NJ) on the same horse last year.
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Well done to @_Davy_Russel_ , who joins Philip Carberry as the only Irishman to ride the winner of France's richest jumps race. theirishfield.ie/video-davy-…
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Well done @adomcguinness1 , @WhelanRonan and Total Recall Racing Club. Bowerman wins the $200,000 @IREthoroughbred Cup in Doha, Qatar. Report in The Irish Field tomorrow & online later.
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"I remember when Shergar went missing, the police came into the yard and said 'We're looking for Shergar.'
I told them 'We're looking for Shergar every day too but we haven't found one yet!'"
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Who is John Nallen, the man who bought and sold Gold Cup winner Minella Indo and Grand National winner Minella Times? Here's his Big Interview with @RebelDevil71 in The Irish Field from June 2019: theirishfield.ie/the-big-int…
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Willie Mullins on Total Recall: "A lot of the credit must go to Sandra Hughes. She used her father's methods in bringing this horse along slowly. We caught the benefit of that. Paul gave him a brilliant ride. We're lucky to have him."
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At the funeral of David Power, his son Paddy delivered this eulogy. It's worth reading. @paddypower
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BREAKING NEWS: Irish racing will receive a 4.4% increase in Government funding next year.
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🚨 Congratulations to Jack Kennedy, who has now officially been crowned Irish champion jockey for the first time.
ALT Picture credit: Healy Racing
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'While we are broken-hearted, we will now focus on what Michael would want for us' - William O'Sullivan
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Kevin Prendergast on Madhmoon: “The heart always pumps but it pumped a little faster there. We’re very proud of our horse. The best horse won on the day.”
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Note the name Jack Foley. The former show jumper and amateur jockey recently turned pro and has ridden two winners at Punchestown today for Tom Mullins - Chavi Artist (7/1) and Grand Partner (33/1).
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BREAKING NEWS: Irish Derby set to be first racemeeting with spectators in over 15 months. theirishfield.ie/news-racego…
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Cork Racecourse Mallow and Bar One Racing have announced that Lombardstown jockey Michael O’Sullivan will be honoured at the Cork Easter Festival with the three-mile chase on Easter Sunday run in his memory
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BREAKING NEWS: The IHRB has confirmed that the hair and blood samples taken from horses at a premises near Monasterevin, Co Kildare, on 9th November have been analysed at LGC Laboratories and reported negative for prohibited at all times substances.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tremendous honour for @gerlyonsracing as one of the world's top owner-breeders sends horses to his yard theirishfield.ie/exclusive-g…
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Hugh Bowman remembers fellow riders who have had some bad times recently including "our good friend Pat Smullen" & Tye Angland. "To be in a position to ride such an amazing horse is a great privilege but at the end of th day she's only a horse, a great one but only a horse".
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WOW! Is this the next Denman for Paul Nicholls and Paul Barber? They have just bought this Flemensfirth gelding for a RECORD €325,000 at the Goffs Land Rover Sale. Consigned by Ballincurrig House Stud. Read Ryan McElligott's report later exclusively on theirishfield.ie
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Congratulations to Rachael Blackmore - the 2021 RTE Sportsperson of the year. theirishfield.ie/news-rachae…
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Deeply upsetting news from the equestrian world that a rising star has lost her life in a training accident. Our thoughts are with Tiggy's family and friends.
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Great day for the @Jessica_Racing yard. Winner at Ascot followed by @DublinHorseShow success for Sizing John & @kateharro1989 in the @IREthoroughbred Racehorse To Riding Horse Class.
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The Fozzy Stack-trained Aspen Grove has won the Grade 1 Belmont Oaks under @oismurphy
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How did #GrandNational2021 winner Minella Times get his name? Here's what hotelier and PTP handler John Nallen told The Irish Field last month.
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Tomorrow (Sunday) at 11.30am there is an anniversary Mass for John Thomas McNamara in Manister Church, Croom, Co Limerick. All welcome.
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"I still believe there's more, the amount she's improving between races. I 'm not afraid to think of next year's Prix de l'Arc, I'm not afraid of next year's Ascot Gold Cup." Big ambitions from @tonymullins84 after Princess Zoe's Gr1 win on @AtTheRaces
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Sam Waley-Cohen: "It's a dream. It's my last ever ride. I've gotta thank my dad (Robert) for his unwavering support over 23 years, to my wife (Annabel) for being there for me on the bad days. I think Thomas (late brother) is sitting on my back. These days are family days."
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There was only one choice for front page photo this week. Pick up your paper tomorrow for comprehensive coverage of Royal @Ascot four fabulous days.
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Great to see Pat Smullen at the Curragh today. "I've got great medical support and want to thank everyone for their messages."
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Trainer Denis Hogan announces his riding days are over after winning on Bua Boy at Galway. @d_g_hogan
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Breaking news: Un De Sceaux will take on Altior in the Tingle Creek at Sandown on Saturday.
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"I still can't believe it! I was quietly nervous about having to ride him, such a special horse to get a ride on. Further he went the better he was going. I can't believe I'm after winning the Guineas. Someone was looking down on me." Rory Cleary on Mac Swiney, Guineas winner.
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You can attend the funeral Mass of Pat Smullen at 2pm on Friday via Zoom: rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-…
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Aidan O'Brien reports that Mendelssohn will head straight to the Breeders Cup Classic following his second in Saratoga last night
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BREAKING NEWS: Gigginstown House Stud has stopped buying young horses. theirishfield.ie/news-no-mor…
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WOW! What a run from Flooring Porter and @dan2231 for @gavincromwell1 and the Flooring Porter Syndicate! Congratulations to all, enjoy the celebrations 👏 Ned Hogarty spoke to Olivia Hamilton in The Owner column earlier this year ⬇⬇ #LuckyColumn☘
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Bravo Benie! @WillieMullinsNH wins the French Champion Hurdle as Benie De Dieux romps home from De Bon Coeur. @Hippo_Auteuil
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A fantastic FIRST #RoyalAscot winner for trainer @JohnnyMurtagh and jockey @BenCoen2 with Create Belief in the Sandringham Handicap.
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