Racing irish Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/category/racing_irish Sports News, Live GAA scores, GAA fixtures Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:16:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.sportsnewsireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sni-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Racing irish Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/category/racing_irish 32 32 229439223 New Recruit Bubble Gum Delivers Noblesse Stakes for Twomey and Lee https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/new-recruit-bubble-gum-delivers-noblesse-stakes-for-twomey-and-lee https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/new-recruit-bubble-gum-delivers-noblesse-stakes-for-twomey-and-lee#respond Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:13:10 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33576 Bubble Gum gave Paddy Twomey a second success in the 1 mile 4 furlongs Irish Stallion Farms EBF Noblesse  Stakes (Listed) at Cork Racecourse, Mallow, on Sunday. A winner with Moll in 2021, Twomey’s new recruit from France, Bubble Gum, ran out a one and a half length winner on debut for the stable. Ridden […]

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]]> Bubble Gum gave Paddy Twomey a second success in the 1 mile 4 furlongs Irish Stallion Farms EBF Noblesse  Stakes (Listed) at Cork Racecourse, Mallow, on Sunday.

A winner with Moll in 2021, Twomey’s new recruit from France, Bubble Gum, ran out a one and a half length winner on debut for the stable.

Ridden today by Billy Lee, the four-year-old bay filly had been placed at listed level in France, but had finished sixth of her final French start at Chantilly.

The daughter of Cloth Of Stars claimed today’s feature Cork race, ahead of Ameerat Jumaira from the Jack Davison yard. A neck separated the runner-up and the third-placer, Goodie Two Shoes, trained by Joseph O’Brien for J.P. McManus.

The winning handler, Paddy Twomey, said of his new recruit’s win this afternoon:

“She hasn’t missed a beat since she came to me in December, has trained well and I’m delighted to have her. It is good to have a strong squad of fillies and this filly has a bit of class. We’ll find a Group race next.”

28/1 winner of Cork Stakes

The other listed race at Cork this afternoon was the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cork Stakes over six furlongs.

Lady With The Lamp was a surprise 28/1 winner of the €26,550 first prize for Joseph O’Brien. Among the owners of the three-year-old bay filly are Kevin Blake of Sky Sports Racing and Nick Luck of Racing TV.

The daughter of King Of Change had finished eight in a Group 3 contest at Dundalk last October, but battled on today to win after a 163 day lay-off.

Ridden by Declan McDonogh, the Irish-bred filly won by a half-length from Willie McCreery’s Vespertilio. There was a further length and a half back to One Smack Mack for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane in third.

Commonwealth Cup may be on horizon

Speaking after today’s victory, part-owner Kevin Blake nominated the Polonia Stakes back at Cork as a potential short-term target, with the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in June now being considered as a mid-summer option.

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/new-recruit-bubble-gum-delivers-noblesse-stakes-for-twomey-and-lee/feed 0 33576 Delacroix gives Aidan O’Brien a 12th Ballysax Stakes win https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/delacroix-gives-aidan-obrien-a-12th-ballysax-stakes-win https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/delacroix-gives-aidan-obrien-a-12th-ballysax-stakes-win#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:19:19 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33513 Delacroix boosted his classic prospects with success in the P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown on Sunday. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the bay son of Dubawi was an impressive two and a quarter length winner over his stable companion Lambourn. The winner, narrowly beaten by Hotazhell in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes […]

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]]> Delacroix boosted his classic prospects with success in the P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the bay son of Dubawi was an impressive two and a quarter length winner over his stable companion Lambourn.

The winner, narrowly beaten by Hotazhell in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Doncaster last season, ran on well in the dying stages of today’s classic trial, to suggest he will get further than today’s one mile two furlong distance.

Lambourn (9/1), winner of a listed contest at Craon last season and bred by the Coolmore partners, came home late to claim the second spot under Ronan Whelan, while debut Dundalk scorer Tiberius Thunder (12/1) was third for Adrian Murray and rider David Egan.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse (6/4 favourite) won the Ballylinch Stud ‘Red Rocks’ Stakes for Ryan Moore.

Last season’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner, was a little off the pace for most of the race, before making his move on entering the home straight.

With his stable companion Commanche Brave and the Adrian Murray-trained Arizona Blaze taking the field into the straight, with Hazdaan on the outside bidding to give Dermot Weld, Chris Hayes and the Exors of the late H H Aga Khan a quick Leopardstown double, Henri Matisse found a break in between rivals.

Once Moore asked the son of Wootton Bassett to make his move, the three-year-old was brave, and ran out of a half-length winner over Commanche Brave, to give Aidan O’Brien and the Coolmore partners a 1-2 in the Group 3 contest.

Arizona Blaze, prominent throughout the race, finished in third, another half a length behind the runner-up.

O’Brien and Moore later completed a treble with the victory of Serious Contender (9/4 favourite) in the 1888 Restaurant Handicap.

Swelter brings up Weld-Hayes double

Swelter (6/1) brought up a quick double for Chris Hayes and Dermot Weld when winning the Ballylinch Stud ‘Priory Belle’ Stakes (Group 3).

On only her second racecourse appearance, the daughter of Juddmonte stallion Kingman, had a length and a quarter in hand on the race favourite, Exactly (5/6), at the line.

A mile maiden winner over the course last July, the winning trainer admitted his concern today that the race might be too sharp for her at seven furlongs.

Exactly, twice placed at Group 1 level during her juvenile season, passed the winning post second, a length and a quarter behind the Juddmonte-owned winner. The Ryan Moore-ridden runner-up had a half-length advantage over Joseph Murphy’s runner, Cercene (28/1) at the line.

Half-sister to Tahiyra wins on debut

Tariwa (4/7 favourite), a close relation to Tarnawa won the opening ‘Look De Vega’ At Ballylinch Stud Fillies Maiden for trainer Dermot Weld.

Ridden by Chris Hayes for the Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan, the three-year-old chestnut daughter of Lope De Vega, also related to Tahiyra, was a length and three-quarter winner on her debut this afternoon.

Noli Timere (12/1), from the Michael O’Callaghan yard, was runner-up under Colin Keane, while Made U Blush (18/1) was another three-quarters of one length further back in third, in the hands of Billy Lee.

The consistent Dark Viper (5/1) won at the twentieth time of asking when claiming The Legacy Wine Bar Handicap at 4.55pm, in the hands of Shane Foley.

Trained by Jessica Harrington for owner Dan Kiely, the four-year-old bay/grey gelding by Dark Angel, had previously placed nine times without ever getting his head in front at the line.

Foley completed a double when winning the closing Sunday 11th May Family Day Handicap, when the Dick Donogue-handled Brains (4/1) took the one-mile contest.

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/delacroix-gives-aidan-obrien-a-12th-ballysax-stakes-win/feed 0 33513 Big Gossey wins Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes at The Curragh https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/big-gossey-wins-lester-piggott-gladness-stakes-at-the-curragh https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/big-gossey-wins-lester-piggott-gladness-stakes-at-the-curragh#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:29:48 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33506 Big Gossey (7/1) won the Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh on Saturday. The course specialist, ridden by Billy Lee, came home a half-length winner over 2024 French Group 1-winner Camille Pissarro (3/1), with the runner-up’s stable companion Officer (13/2) next in third. Big Gossey, winning at The Curragh for the seventh time […]

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]]> Big Gossey (7/1) won the Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh on Saturday.

The course specialist, ridden by Billy Lee, came home a half-length winner over 2024 French Group 1-winner Camille Pissarro (3/1), with the runner-up’s stable companion Officer (13/2) next in third.

Big Gossey, winning at The Curragh for the seventh time for trainer Charles O’Brien, has now 10 career successes from five to seven furlongs.

 

Camille Pissarro, winner of the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at ParisLongchamp last season for Aidan O’Brien, was ridden today by Ryan Moore.

The son of Wootton Bassett, held off his fellow Coolmore partners-owned Ballydoyle inmate, Officer, a son of Dubawi out of the quality mare Hydrangea, by half a length.

Winning favourites

Miami Destination (9/4 favourite) won The Shouldvebeenaring New For 2025 At The Irish National Stud Irish EBF Maiden under Wayne Lordan.

Trained by Adrian Murray for Giselle De Agular, the two-year-old daughter of Ten Sovereigns, held off the challenge of Oh Cecelia (7/2) and James Ryan by a neck. There was a further half-length back to Noodles (5/1) and Ronan Whelan in third.

Two Stars (85/40 favourite) was the second winning market leader of the day, when taking the Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap. Trained by Fozzy Stack, the previous twice flat winner, was ridden by Joey Sheridan.

Betsen (16/1) was the second runner-up of the day for Jack Davidson, two and three-quarter lengths behind the winner. Stag Night (6/1) and Nathan Cross were third home, another length and half behind.

Wins for Sheila Lavery and Joseph O’Brien

Pickersgill (4/1) obliged for Robbie Colgan in the Visit The Irish National Stud & Gardens Maiden. Beaten four lengths by Saracen when second on her previous outing, the three-year-old daughter of Starspangledbanner is trained by Sheila Lavery for John Lavery.

Mathan justified 1/2 favouritism when taking the Follow @Toteracing on X Maiden for Joseph O’Brien. Ridden by stable jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle, the winner had a cosy three and a quarter length success at the line from Dmaniac (28/1) in the hands of Wayne Hassett.

The Aidan O’Brien-handled debutant, Monkstown (9/2), a full-brother to Group 3 runner-up Samuel Colt and who cost €300,000 as a yearling, crossed the line a further two and a quarter lengths back in third, under jockey Ryan Moore.

Dylan Browne McMonagle and Joseph O’Brien went on to complete a double with the success of Leinster (9/2 favourite) in the Tote.ie Handicap over a mile and a half.

Cromwell and Feane successes

JM’S Joy got Gary Carroll and Gavin Cromwell on the board this afternoon, winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3YO Spring Series Media Auction Maiden at 11/2.

Indigo Five (3/1) won the level for the third time in his career with success in the Tote Guarantee Available On Course Handicap. Trained by Johnny Feane, the six-year-old was ridden by Wesley Joyce.

 

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/big-gossey-wins-lester-piggott-gladness-stakes-at-the-curragh/feed 0 33506 The Rise Of Female Jockeys In The Grand National https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/the-rise-of-female-jockeys-in-the-grand-national https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/the-rise-of-female-jockeys-in-the-grand-national#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:21:38 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33497 Since 1977, female jockeys have been allowed in the Grand National horse race following the passing of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. A total of 20 female jockeys have entered the Grand National at the time of writing, and some have etched their name into the history of the Grand National due to their performances! […]

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A total of 20 female jockeys have entered the Grand National at the time of writing, and some have etched their name into the history of the Grand National due to their performances! The Grand National is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. People use the event to enjoy free bets, others watch for the pure love of racing, and these ladies have only added to the action! The women who have participated in the event have made phenomenal strides into a heavily male-dominated sport. Here, we are going to look through some of the greatest performances from female jockeys in the Grand National, showcasing how they have helped the rise and growth of females in horse racing!

The First Female Jockeys In The Grand National

Making history in 1977, Charlotte Brew was the first woman to ride in the Grand National on her horse, Barony Fort. Despite being unable to finish the race as the horse refused to jump over the 27th fence, this rider inspired a generation of future female jockeys. She made an appearance in the 1982 Grand National but was again unable to finish as she was unseated when riding Martinstown.

With Jenny Hembrow riding in the 1979 and 1980 events and Linda Sheedy riding in the 1981 event, these women were not able to finish the race. The Grand National is known for its gruelling nature, and the first woman to finish the race was Geraldine Rees, who accomplished this feat in 1982.

History of Female Jockeys In The Grand National 

After Geraldine Rees, there was not a female jockey who finished until 1994, with 9 different attempts from females failing so far. However, Gee Armytage briefly led the race at the 19th fence, becoming the first female to lead the Grand National at any point throughout the event’s history. Rosemary Henderson was the female jockey who broke the streak in 1994, with Fiddlers Pike being the horse that led Rosemary to a 5th-place finish, the best so far for a woman.

This led to an upturn in form for the ladies, as Carrie Ford was able to finish 5th in 2005, and Nina Carberry was able to finish 9th and 7th in both 2006 and 2010, respectively.

In both 2018 and 2021, we saw the races which featured the most female jockeys in Grand National history, with both events having three females compete!

Female Grand National Winner

In 2021, we were able to witness the first and only female winner to date, Rachael Blackmore, claiming the victory as she guided Minella Times to first place. Having taken part in the 2018 and 2019 events, she was able to win the event on her third attempt after falling on her first attempt and finishing 10th on her second. She has currently raced in 6 Grand National events, making her the joint most experienced Grand National female jockey alongside Katie Walsh and Nina Carberry.

Most Well-Known Female Jockeys To Compete In The Grand National

The Grand National has established some female jockeys, with the race being one of the biggest horse racing events in the world; only the best jockeys get to compete. As previously mentioned, Rachael Blackmore is one of the sports superstars, as she has been able to win some of the biggest races around. From the Grand National in 2021, she is also the first woman to be a leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with 6 victories, including the Champion Hurdle in 2021. The following year, she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is one of the biggest horse races.

Katie Walsh is another incredibly influential female jockey who has taken part in The Grand National, yet she was never able to win it. She was still incredibly talented and respected by her competitors. Despite not winning throughout her Grand National career, she has ridden three winners at the Cheltenham Festival, which is no feat to be scoffed at.

Nina Carberry was the other female jockey who featured in 6 different Grand National events, with her best finish being 7th in the 2010 Grand National race. Across her career in the Cheltenham Festival, she was able to claim 7 wins to her name, which is incredibly impressive.

What Is Next For Female Jockeys?

With female jockeys on the rise, we can expect to see many more females taking part in the Grand National event over the next couple of years. With many talented upcoming talents, it would be no surprise to see another female jockey winning the Grand National in the next couple of years!

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/the-rise-of-female-jockeys-in-the-grand-national/feed 0 33497 Starman Favourite to Lead First Season Flat Sires in 2025 (UK & Ireland) https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/starman-favourite-to-lead-first-season-flat-sires-in-2025-uk-ireland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/starman-favourite-to-lead-first-season-flat-sires-in-2025-uk-ireland#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:42:49 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33471   Starman Favourite to Lead First Season Flat Sires in 2025 (UK & Ireland) Starman Heads the Market As the 2025 flat racing season approaches, attention turns to the freshman sires with their first crop of runners. Bookmakers have released odds for the Leading First Season Flat Sire in the UK & Ireland, and Starman […]

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Starman Favourite to Lead First Season Flat Sires in 2025 (UK & Ireland)

Starman Heads the Market

As the 2025 flat racing season approaches, attention turns to the freshman sires with their first crop of runners. Bookmakers have released odds for the Leading First Season Flat Sire in the UK & Ireland, and Starman is the clear favourite at 1/3.

Starman won the Group 1 July Cup in 2021. He has proven popular with breeders due to his speed and consistency. His offspring are expected to be fast, early types suited to two-year-old races. That gives him a strong chance of leading the table.

Supremacy Offers Value

Supremacy is the second favourite at 7/2. Trained by Clive Cox, he won the Middle Park Stakes in 2020. Like Starman, he was a top sprinter. His progeny may also hit the ground running in early-season sprints.

Potential from St Mark’s Basilica

St Mark’s Basilica is available at 12/1. He was Europe’s Champion Two-Year-Old in 2020 and claimed two Classic wins in 2021. Although his runners may need time to mature, his class cannot be ignored.

Other Noteworthy Contenders

Space Blues (14/1) brings a mile pedigree and a Breeders’ Cup win to the table. He may produce types more suited to later-season success. Three sires sit at 16/1: Lope Y Fernandez, A’Ali, and Palace Pier.

Lope Y Fernandez has a strong pedigree and was competitive at the top level. A’Ali excelled as a two-year-old sprinter and should pass on his sharp speed. Palace Pier, a multiple Group 1 winner, may shine through later-developing types.

Conclusion

Starman is expected to dominate in 2025. However, early-season winners will be key, and surprises are possible. Punters and racing fans will be watching closely as the first runners emerge on tracks across the UK and Ireland.

 

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/starman-favourite-to-lead-first-season-flat-sires-in-2025-uk-ireland/feed 0 33471 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: WILLIE MULLINS REFLECTS ON HIS 10 FESTIVAL WINNERS IN 2025 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/cheltenham-festival-news-willie-mullins-reflects-on-his-10-festival-winners-in-2025 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/cheltenham-festival-news-willie-mullins-reflects-on-his-10-festival-winners-in-2025#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:38:26 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33463 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: WILLIE MULLINS REFLECTS ON HIS 10 FESTIVAL WINNERS IN 2025 Friday 14th March Legendary Irish trainer Willie Mullins capped off another sensational Cheltenham Festival by matching his own record of 10 winners in a single meeting — a feat he previously achieved in 2022. With this year’s results, Mullins has now trained […]

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]]> CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: WILLIE MULLINS REFLECTS ON HIS 10 FESTIVAL WINNERS IN 2025

Friday 14th March

Legendary Irish trainer Willie Mullins capped off another sensational Cheltenham Festival by matching his own record of 10 winners in a single meeting — a feat he previously achieved in 2022.

With this year’s results, Mullins has now trained a record-breaking 113 Cheltenham Festival winners and was crowned Leading Trainer for the 12th time — further cementing his place in Festival history.

Speaking after Gold Cup Day, Mullins reflected on a remarkable week for his stable:

“It has been a fantastic week. Anytime you have a winner at Cheltenham it is good, but to have more than one is brilliant.

We have been very lucky this week, so we are not complaining, as you don’t ever expect to have that many winners here.”

Mullins admitted he was concerned about peaking too early:

“For the last two weeks I was wishing the Festival was on the week before as the whole team was just so well in themselves. I was hoping they weren’t over the top by the time that we came here.

We have probably never done as little work in the final week before Cheltenham. They were just really well in themselves and we were waiting there for something to go wrong.”

The Festival veteran praised the rhythm and preparation that led to success:

“Most times you come into the Festival you wish you had another week to prepare your horses, but this year it just fell into place very well.

We’ve had four fantastic days here, and there were a couple of disappointments, but all the horses and jockeys have gone home safe and sound and will live to fight another day.”

Fairness remains a cornerstone of the Mullins operation:

“I always treat every owner the same. If a man who has a horse on a budget that is as good as, or better than the other horse, our stable jockey rides it.

A lot of our success is how we treat everyone the same. If a smaller man has a good horse, we’ll treat it as good as the biggest owners in the yard. Everyone gets a fair shot.”

He highlighted a pair of standout performances:

“I thought Kopek De BORDES in the Supreme and Fact To File in the Ryanair were two brilliant winners.”

However, he acknowledged a few disappointments too:

“The obvious disappointments were State Man and Galopin Des Champs, but everywhere in between was where we are at.”

Mullins expressed gratitude for the remarkable team around him:

“It surprises me how we keep raising the bar. We are gobsmacked with the owners we have and the horses we have. We pinch ourselves every evening when you check all the horses.”

He also paid tribute to Paul Townend, who succeeded Ruby Walsh as stable jockey and this week claimed the Leading Jockey Award:

“Paul took over from Ruby and it has worked seamlessly. He has a different style of riding to Ruby, but he is getting huge success.

I’m so delighted that he has won the leading rider award here this week as he is a huge part of our team.”

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/cheltenham-festival-news-willie-mullins-reflects-on-his-10-festival-winners-in-2025/feed 0 33463 Cheltenham Festival 2025 – Leading Top Jockey, Trainer and Owner Standings https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/updated-leading-jockey-owner-and-trainer-at-cheltenham-2020 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/updated-leading-jockey-owner-and-trainer-at-cheltenham-2020#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:05:28 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=2829 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: LEADING JOCKEYS, TRAINERS & OWNERS PLUS FINAL STANDINGS IN THE PRESTBURY CUP AT THE END OF GOLD CUP DAY Leading Jockeys at The Cheltenham Festival 2025 Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd PAUL TOWNEND 4 1 1 Mark Walsh 4 – 2 Danny Gilligan 2 1 1 Rachael Blackmore 2 – 3 Jonjo O’Neill […]

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Leading Jockeys at The Cheltenham Festival 2025

Jockey 1st 2nd 3rd
PAUL TOWNEND 4 1 1
Mark Walsh 4 – 2
Danny Gilligan 2 1 1
Rachael Blackmore 2 – 3
Jonjo O’Neill Jr 2 – –
Nico de Boinville 1 4 –
Keith Donoghue 1 3 1
Sean Flanagan 1 1 2
Harry Skelton 1 1 2
Danny Mullins 1 1 1
Ben Jones 1 – 1
Sean O’Keeffe 1 – 1
Harry Cobden 1 – –
Brian Hughes 1 – –
Mr Robert James 1 – –
Mr Barry Stone 1 – –
Miss Jody Townend 1 – –
Patrick Wadge 1 – –
Lorcan Williams 1 – –
Jack Kennedy – 3 3
Darragh O’Keeffe – 3 1
Mr Derek O’Connor – 2 –
Brendan Powell – 2 –
Conor Stone-Walsh – 2 –
Miss Gina Andrews – 1 –
Sean Bowen – 1 –
Lewis Saunders – 1 –
Sam Twiston-Davies – 1 2
Gavin Brouder – – 1
Tom Cannon – – 1
Derek Fox – – 1
Brian Hayes – – 1
Donagh Meyler – – 1
Mr Patrick Mullins – – 1
Mr J L Scallan – – 1

Leading Trainers at The Cheltenham Festival 2025

Trainer 1st 2nd 3rd
WILLIE MULLINS IRE 10 2 6
Gavin Cromwell IRE 2 5 4
Nicky Henderson 2 4 –
Henry de Bromhead IRE 2 2 4
Gordon Elliott IRE 1 4 6
Dan Skelton 1 1 1
Barry Connell IRE 1 1 –
Lucinda Russell 1 – 1
Cian Collins IRE 1 – –
Sam Curling IRE 1 – –
Rebecca Curtis 1 – –
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1 – –
Paul Nicholls 1 – –
Paul Nolan IRE 1 – –
Joseph O’Brien IRE 1 – –
Jeremy Scott 1 – –
Joe Tizzard – 2 –
David Budds IRE – 1 –
Tom Ellis – 1 –
John McConnell IRE – 1 –
Emmet Mullins IRE – 1 –
Olly Murphy – 1 –
Jonjo & AJ O’Neill – 1 –
James Owen – 1 2
Tom Cooper IRE – – 1
Alan King – – 1
Mouse Morris IRE – – 1
Ben Pauling – – 1

The Prestbury Cup – Final Standings

  • Ireland: 20
  • UK: 8

Leading Owners at The Cheltenham Festival 2025

Owner 1st 2nd 3rd
JP McMANUS 6 5 4
Robcour 2 2 1
Kenny Alexander 2 1 –
Barry Connell 1 1 –
Susannah Ricci 1 – 1
Tony Bloom 1 – –
Brizzle Boys 1 – –
Countrywide Park Homes 1 – –
DKCR Partnership 1 – –
Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth 1 – –
Furze Bush Syndicate 1 – –
Ian Gosden 1 – –
Monabeg Investments 1 – –
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede 1 – –
O’Connell Morgan Syndicate 1 – –
J O’Leary 1 – –
Slaneyville Syndicate 1 – –
The Sundowners Partnership 1 – –
Top Man Racing Syndicate 1 – –
Wymer & Russell 1 – –
Edward Ware 1 – –
Bective Stud – 1 2
The Gredley Family – 1 2
Gigginstown House Stud – 1 1
Mrs JM Russell – 1 1
Best Of The Rest Syndicate – 1 –
John Brennan/David Flynn/Danny Kearns – 1 –
Brides Hill Syndicate – 1 –
Sean Costine – 1 –
Marie Donnelly – 1 –
Easyfix – 1 –
M K Mariga – 1 –
Pippa Ellis – 1 –
K Haughey/Kieran Byrne – 1 –
Darragh McDonagh – 1 –
O’Reilly, MacLennan et al – 1 –
John Romans & Nick Case – 1 –
Audrey Turley – 1 –
Susan & John Waterworth – 1 –
Diana Whateley – 1 –
Cheveley Park Stud – – 1
M J Hanrahan – – 1
Jolly Boys Outing – – 1
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Mrs H M Keaveney – – 1
Brendan Keogh – – 1
Kilbarry Farm Enterprises – – 1
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Ciaran Mooney – – 1
HOS Syndicate – – 1
Morrison-Bell & Russell – – 1
McNeill Family & Niall Farrell – – 1
Triple Lock Partnership – – 1
Garry Wilson – – 1

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/updated-leading-jockey-owner-and-trainer-at-cheltenham-2020/feed 0 2829 Inothewayurthinkin wins 2025 Boodles Gold Cup https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/inothewayurthinkin-wins-2025-boodles-gold-cup https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/inothewayurthinkin-wins-2025-boodles-gold-cup#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:36:53 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33454 Inothewayurthinkin has won the Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham and dethroned the dual champion Galopin Des Champs. A great week for the Cheltenham Festival’s leading all-time owner got even better as he claimed the blue riband of chasing on Friday. Well placed throughout the race, Inothewayurthinkin is a first Gold Cup for trainer Gavin Cromwell, […]

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]]> Inothewayurthinkin has won the Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham and dethroned the dual champion Galopin Des Champs.

A great week for the Cheltenham Festival’s leading all-time owner got even better as he claimed the blue riband of chasing on Friday.

Well placed throughout the race, Inothewayurthinkin is a first Gold Cup for trainer Gavin Cromwell, and is another Grade 1 this week for rider Mark Walsh.

Inothewayurthinkin is the first supplementary entry to win the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, as he was added to the field on Saturday, 8th March at a cost of £25,000.

Bred by Noreen McManus, the winner is a second victory for the Limerick owner in the Gold Cup, and his 84th Festival winner.

Inothewayurthinkin is the 20th seven-year-old to succeed and the 31st horse trained in Ireland to win the contest.

Mark Walsh, narrowly pipped for the leading rider at this year’s Cheltenham Festival by Paul Townend, said of the victory:

“I’m dancing inside! Brilliant, I can’t believe it. They went a nice gallop. He jumped well on the whole, he just missed the ditch going down the back the last time.

“In fairness to this fella, he’s done some growing up in the last year. He won here last year, but Gavin Cromwell is a genius. The way he trained him, he had him spot on for today. Brilliant. He’s a home-bred as well, which makes it extra special. Delighted.”

A shocked Gavin Cromwell admitted:

 “I don’t know what to say as it is absolutely massive. I never thought I would have a horse good enough to run in a Gold Cup, let alone win.

“It is unbelievable and it will probably take a while to sink in. I’m absolutely thrilled. I didn’t think we were travelling particularly well as just on that ground he looked to be flat out.”

The defending champion and two-time winner Galopin Des Champs (8/13 favourite) was second for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins.

The Mouse Morris-trained Gentlemansgame (40/1) was another 12 lengths away in third for Darragh O’Keffee and owners Robcour.

A sad postscript to the race was that Corbetts Cross, trained by Emmet Mullins for J.P. McManus, who fell at the last fence in the Boodles Gold Cup sadly lost his life.

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/inothewayurthinkin-wins-2025-boodles-gold-cup/feed 0 33454 Wonderwall and Wodhooh wins mean 7 Irish-trained winners today https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/wonderwall-and-wodhooh-winners-mean-7-irish-trained-wins-today https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/wonderwall-and-wodhooh-winners-mean-7-irish-trained-wins-today#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:35:36 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33457 Wonderwall (28/1) and Wodhooh won races five and six on the final day at Cheltenham to complete and Irish clean weep of the card on day four. In the Foxhunters, the Sam Curling-prepared nine-year-old son of Yeats, Wonderwall, with Rob James riding, defeated previous dual runner-up in the race Its On The Line (4/1) and […]

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]]> Wonderwall (28/1) and Wodhooh won races five and six on the final day at Cheltenham to complete and Irish clean weep of the card on day four.

In the Foxhunters, the Sam Curling-prepared nine-year-old son of Yeats, Wonderwall, with Rob James riding, defeated previous dual runner-up in the race Its On The Line (4/1) and Derek O’Connor.

Gordon Elliott’s Willitgoahead, owned by Bective Stud, was third at 13/2.

Wodhooh (9/2) won the final race of the festival, the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle for the same successful candidates as last year, Danny Gilligan and Gordon Elliott.

Act Of Authority (28/1) was second to the only Elliott winner of Cheltenham 2025. The runner-up for Olly Murphy, was ridden by Lewis Sanders.

Raglan Road (25/1) and Taponthego (8/1) were third and fourth for Waterford handler, Henry de Bromhead. The former was piloted by Gavin Brouder, with the latter the mount of Mikey ‘Connor.

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]]> https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/wonderwall-and-wodhooh-winners-mean-7-irish-trained-wins-today/feed 0 33457 Jasmin De Vaux becomes dual Cheltenham Festival winner https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/jasmin-de-vaux-becomes-dual-cheltenham-festival-winner https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/racing_irish/jasmin-de-vaux-becomes-dual-cheltenham-festival-winner#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:13:50 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=33451 Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), last season’s Weatherbys Bumper winner at the Cheltenham Festival, returned to the Cotswolds this afternoon to claim the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. It continued the excellent form on Friday of both Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, as he claimed the race by two and a half lengths from the […]

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]]> Jasmin De Vaux (6/1), last season’s Weatherbys Bumper winner at the Cheltenham Festival, returned to the Cotswolds this afternoon to claim the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle.

It continued the excellent form on Friday of both Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, as he claimed the race by two and a half lengths from the Irish-trained favourite The Big Westerner (9/2f).

The Henry de Bromhead-handled Darragh O’Keeffe-ridden runner-up was two and a half lengths adrift of the winner, with the Irish-bred Lucinda Russell-trained Derryhassen Paddy (10/1) and Derek Fox another four and a half lengths behind.

“This lad takes a bit of warming up, he’s not the most straightforward, but he’s a classy individual,” Paul Towend admitted post race.”He showed that here last year – that was a huge pick from Patrick and I said, ‘If he picked him last year, I couldn’t leave him behind this year.’

“I think a lot of it is just confidence with him and just getting into a rhythm – I thought there would be plenty go forward – and ride him for class.”

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