Wexford’s parade of national point-to-point champions
The 2017-’18 point-to-point started in cold conditions last October and ended in sunshine at Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, on June Bank Holiday Monday and the national…
Horse Racing
Fantastic Cheltenham Sale for local handlers
Wexford handlers dominated the Tattersalls May Sale at Cheltenham on Thursday; six of the top ten lots were consigned by Wexford trainers. Cormac Doyle’s, East…
Colin Bowe moves ahead in handlers’ championship
A double for Donnchadh Doyle at Tralee and a single success for Colin Bowe on Saturday at Portrush left the Kiltealy handler leading his neighbour…
Handlers championship title is tense!
A double for Donnchadh Doyle at Tralee and a single success for Colin Bowe this afternoon (Saturday) at Portrush means that the Kiltealy handler is…
JJ Slevin takes the spoils at sunny Bettyville Park
By Dan Walsh Blistering weather conditions (20 degrees) brought South East sunshine and comfort to the good-sized attendance who enjoyed an eight-race jumps card at…
Eight-race card for Wexford on Wednesday
By Dan Walsh Jump racing takes place today (Wednesday) and due to a large entry for the Loch Garman Handicap Hurdle, the race has been…
Barry O’Neill takes the eastern riders’ title
Barry O’Neill had a brilliant day at Oldcastle, Co. Meath, today with three winners on a day when Wexford handlers and riders were in cracking…
Bowe and James enjoy a treble each
Two days of point-to-point action at Necarne, where Friday evening’s races provided jockey Rob James and trainer Colin Bowe with a treble apiece. James and…
Sean O’Keeffe edges ahead in novice riders’ title bid
Plenty of runners and lots of ‘divides’ was the order at Loughanmore, Co. Antrim, on Saturday and the Wexford winners began to flow in the…
Barry O’Neill skips along in the championship
Barry O’Neill is eight winners ahead of Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd (injured) after riding a treble at the Galway Blazers point-to-point at Loughrea today…