Overhaul of Dunlop Sexton Trophy announced
Motorsport Ireland today announced details of an overhaul of the Dunlop Sexton Trophy for the Young Racing Driver of the Year.
Super Bowl Giants Vs Patriots sets Irish hearts racing
Two of the most Irish communities in the country are headed for battle in less than two weeks for Super Bowl XLVI. With names like Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, and Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants attached to this year’s showdown, rivalries between the New York and Boston Irish will be coming to a fever pitch.
IRISH HENNESSY ATTRACTS STRONG ENTRY
Jessies Dream and Quito De La Roque are among the entries for the Irish Hennessy.
NO IRISH TRIP FOR BINOCULAR
Nicky Henderson has ruled out taking Binocular to Ireland for his prep race before the Stan James Champion Hurdle. The 2010 winner of the Cheltenham prize was forced to miss his intended run in the Contenders Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday when that meeting fell to the frost.
Mullins pins hopes on Quel Esprit
WILLIE MULLINS will rely solely on his exciting chaser Quel Esprit as the champion trainer pursues a remarkable eighth victory in Sunday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Irish boffins find racehorse gene origin
Scientists at UCD in Dublin and Cambridge in the UK have traced the origin of the 'speed gene' in Thoroughbred racehorses back to a single mare that lived in Britain around 300 years ago.
IRISH NATIONAL OPTION FOR TYNER ACE
Robert Tyner could aim Tullintain at the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in April after his fine second in the Thyestes Chase last Thursday. The tough nine-year-old jumped fluently in the valuable Gowran handicap, and only gave best to the impressive On His Own.
EIGHT IN RUNNING FOR IRISH ARKLE
Blackstairmountain and Flemenstar are the two leading names among eight possible runners in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.
BLUE BUNTING RETIRED
Blue Bunting, a three-time Group One winner last season, has been retired from racing after suffering a leg injury. The four-year-old enjoyed a superb campaign in 2011, winning the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Irish Oaks at the Curragh before beating her elders in the Yorkshire Oaks.