Trainers are requested to note that the final four races at the Cheltenham Festival close for entries with HRI by 12 noon on MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY. The four races are as follows:- The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (2m), The Glenfarclas Cross Country S'chase (3m 6f), The Dawn Run Mares Novice Hurdle (2m 1f) and The St James's Place Foxhunter Challenge Cup Hunters S'chase (3m 2f). (See page 105 of the Irish Racing Calendar dated 31 January for full details of these races).
rainers are advised that the following document compiled by the IHRB (Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board) may provide some answers to questions and queries which have arrived out of the current Equine Influenza outbreak in Great Britain.
Details of the Equine Influenza requirements when travelling to the UK with a runner can be found on the link below:
Trainers are requested to note the following press release from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) regarding the Equine Influenza Alert in Great Britain.
The return of data for 2016 is outstanding. Please complete as soon as possible or by February 20th 2019. If you have any queries or require your logon details please contact Trish at the IHRB at 045 445600 or by email to [email protected]
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Trainers are requested to note there is one Plus 10 Bonus remaining which will be carried forward to the following race in 2019:- Dundalk Friday 22 February (3yo 1m Fillies Maiden) Should the bonus fail to be won in this race, it will be carried forward to the next available race (3yo maiden races or 3+ maiden races) which is the 7f 3yo median auction maiden on the same card.
Trainers are reminded that they must keep all horse in training records up-to-date on the RÁS system as per Rule 148. I.H.R.B. stable inspections are based on the records submitted to Horse Racing Ireland via the RÁS system.
Please note that it is now mandatory that any markings submitted to Horse Racing Ireland for naming, duplicate passports or markings updates MUST BE TYPED. This is a requirement implemented by Weatherbys Ireland at the request of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine. If you have any queries or questions on this please contact the Registrations Section on 045 455424.
Trainers are reminded that if your horse becomes a reserve on the racecard, you are now obliged to declare it as either a runner or a non-runner to the dedicated Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) line (045-445645). Declaration must be made at least 90 minutes before the scheduled off-time of the first race in accordance with Rule 194 (iii) (a) or (b).
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Rathvinden makes National waves with Bobbyjo victory Rathvinden is firmly on course for Aintree after giving Willie Mullins an eighth success in the BetVictor Bobbyjo Chase on his reappearance in the Grade Three feature at Fairyhouse. Out of action since finishing fourth in the Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown in April, the Cheltenham National Hun
Winning performance from Way Back Home delights Roche Way Back Home put up a game front-running performance to win the Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse. The four-year-old has got better with each run over jumps and after striking at the fifth attempt over this course and distance just 10 days earlier, the Padraig Roche-trained gelding success
Eight And Bob helps title-chasing Townend to double at Fairyhouse Outside of the graded events the Tommy Carberry Handicap Hurdle took central billing at Fairyhouse and championship leader Paul Townend extended his lead over Rachael Blackmore, as the season’s top jockeys took the first two positions. Townend was aboard well-backed 11-4 favourite Eight And Bob for
Bruised foot sees Ruby Walsh sitting out weekend fare Ruby Walsh was sitting out the weekend action after bruising a foot in a fall at Thurles on Thursday. Willie Mullins’ stable jockey was not in action at Fairyhouse on Saturday and the yard’s four runners at Naas on Sunday are set to be ridden by Paul Townend. “He’s just sore. He’s got a bruised foot
Elliott hoping for Doctor’s orders at Naas Last year’s winner Doctor Phoenix bids to get his season back on track in the WhatOddsPaddy? Chase at Naas on Sunday. The 11-year-old enjoyed an excellent campaign last term after being snapped up by the Nick Bradley Racing Club for the relatively modest fee of £10,000 – winning at Cork and the valu
Chosen Mate and Milan Native give Elliott strong hand at Naas Gordon Elliott has a strong hand for the Grade Two Paddy Power Onside App Novice Hurdle at Naas on Sunday, with Chosen Mate and Milan Native representing the Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer. Elliott’s Chosen Mate was a surprise winner on hurdles debut in January, but confirmed that form
Southfield Stone shocks Angels Breath in Dovecote Southfield Stone took the scalp of the highly-regarded Angels Breath to land the Sky Bet Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle at Kempton Park. Sent off at 6-1, Paul Nicholls’ charge won despite flattening the final flight and drifting over to the stands side, holding the challenge of Angels Breath by three-quar
Raffles enters Triumph picture with impressive Adonis strike Fusil Raffles sent out a statement of intent in making his British debut a winning one when giving trainer Nicky Henderson a record fifth victory in the 888Sport Take ‘Em On Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton Park. Although not sighted since finishing second on his final start in France in July, the
Wissahickon makes light work of Winter Derby assignment Wissachickon set himself up for even bigger targets as he landed the odds in tremendous style with another dominant performance in the Group Three Betway Winter Derby at Lingfield. The highly-progressive colt made a mockery of the competition as he swept to his fifth win on the bounce, a run that st
Ice Bullet hits Dundalk target Johnny Murtagh was particularly pleased to put a first winner on the board since October as Ice Bullet landed a gamble in the Staunton Office Supplies Handicap at Dundalk. Niall McCullagh donned the silks of JP Murtagh Racing on Ice Bullet (7-4 favourite), with the son of Kodiac lining up having bee
Nicky Richards hoping for clear run with Festival-bound Simply Ned Nicky Richards has his fingers crossed that his popular veteran Simply Ned will make it to the Cheltenham Festival. Having won his second Grade One in Ireland when beating Footpad at Christmas, the 12-year-old was all primed for the Dublin Racing Festival. Unfortunately he knocked himself in his box
Haslam has Festival hopes for McManus pair Ben Haslam is eyeing Cheltenham Festival races for JP McManus-owned pair Squouateur and Bouvreuil. The powerful Irish owner is certain to have a formidable team heading to the Cotswolds next month – with stars like Buveur D’Air, Le Richebourg, Champ and Sir Erec. Haslam’s two inmates have proven for
Thurles delight for John McConnell with Go Another One Go Another One gave his rivals weight and a beating in the BetVictor Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles. Won by subsequent Cheltenham Festival victor Blow By Blow 12 months ago, the Grade Three contest attracted a small but select field. Sent off the outsider of six, Go Another One wa
Double joy for Elliott and Kennedy at Thurles Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy combined for a double at Thurles with a couple of cosy winners. Mrs Lovett gained her third success over fences when winning an eventful Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Chase. The 15-8 shot hit the front two from home where market leader Dawn Shadow crashed out.
Joseph O’Brien to make late call on Fakir D’Oudairies Festival target A final decision on which race Fakir D’Oudairies will contest at the Cheltenham Festival is unlikely to be made until the “last minute”, according to his trainer Joseph O’Brien. After making a successful Irish debut at Cork in early January, the French recruit annihilated his rivals in a Triumph Hur
Rooneys lift self-imposed Cheltenham entries suspension Owners Paul and Clare Rooney have instructed their trainers to resume making entries at Cheltenham racecourse. It was revealed in January that the Rooneys had told their team of handlers to stop entering their horses at the track as they believed their runners were at further risk of injury at the C
Josies Order’s conqueror Fact Of The Matter heads for Cheltenham after wind op Jamie Snowden’s Cross-Country Chase hope Fact Of The Matter has had a wind operation before his Cheltenham Festival date with destiny next month. A winner over the unique fences at the December meeting, he had chased home Enda Bolger’s Josies Orders a month earlier and looks like developing into a r
Bellshill and Kemboy head Gold Cup bid for Mullins Willie Mullins hopes he has the ammunition to finally break his Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup hoodoo, with four live chances heading for the blue riband event. Kemboy, Bellshill, Al Boum Photo and Invitation Only give the leading trainer at the meeting an enviable hand in the Festival’s annual feature
Full steam ahead for Laurina and Cheltenham following Punchestown success Willie Mullins declared it “job done” as Laurina teed herself up for a crack at the Unibet Champion Hurdle with a smooth display in the Smart Money’s On Coral Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown. The six-year-old is now unbeaten in six starts since her move from France, and she already has a Chelten
Penhill nearing peak to defend Stayers’ title Willie Mullins hopes to have Penhill in peak condition for his bid to retain his Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle crown next month. The Tony Bloom-owned gelding took the staying honours on his seasonal debut last year, and that has been the plan this time. “He’s fine. He went away yesterday and is coming
Sat, 23rd February 2019
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17:10 Ian Smith Memorial (Pro-Am)INH Flat Race
16:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners S'ch
16:00 BetVictor Bobbyjo S'chase (Grade 3)
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RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 23 FEB
Following 3.5mm of rain the ground @Fairyhouse today is now good to yielding.
The ground @Fairyhouse today remains good, good to yielding in places. Light rain late morning, to clear before racing.
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 22 FEB
The ground @Fairyhouse (Saturday) is good, good to yielding in places (selective watering). Dry today, band of rai… https://t.co/OBpahfuifH
The ground @NaasRacecourse is good, good to yielding in places (Hurdle/Bumper, selective watering) & good to yieldi… https://t.co/6mRl0ZEplZ
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 21 FEB
The ground @NaasRacecourse (Sunday) is good, good to yielding in places (Hurdle/Bumper, selective watering) & good… https://t.co/8T2OTX7wR6
The ground @Fairyhouse (Saturday) is good, good to yielding in places. Selective watering commencing today. Mainly dry forecast.
The ground @ClonmelR (next Thursday) is yielding. Generally mild and dry
The ground @thurlesraces today remains good. Generally mild and dry
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 20 FEB
The ground @thurlesraces (Thursday) is good following 10mm of rain overnight. Forecast mild and generally dry.
Following 6mm of rain the ground @punchestownrace today is now good to yielding. Dry day forecast. Using inside track first circuit only
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 19 FEB
The ground @Fairyhouse (Saturday) is good, good to yielding in places. Rain forecast tonight and mainly dry thereafter
The ground @naas (Sunday) is good, good to yielding in places. Mixed forecast over the coming days.
The ground @punchestownrace (Wednesday) is good, good to yielding in places. Using inside track first circuit only.… https://t.co/0dLw8EVuQd
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 18 FEB
The ground @Fairyhouse (Saturday) is good, good to yielding in places. Rain forecast Tuesday & Wednesday. Mainly dry thereafter.
The ground @thurlesraces (Thursday) remains good. Possibility of 5mm of rain Tuesday. Generally dry & mild for remainder of week.
@punchestownrace (Wednesday) is good. Watering will commence. Dry day today, rain tomorrow, dry Wednesday. Using in… https://t.co/dyCudg0cHJ
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 17 FEB
The ground @NavanRacecourse today is now good to yielding after 4mm of rain overnight. Showers at present, due to clear this morning
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 16 FEB
@GowranPark1 today is yielding to soft, yielding in places. Mainly bright & dry with chance of passing shower.
RAS Twitter @HRI_Racing . 15 FEB
The ground @GowranPark1 (Saturday) is yielding to soft. Forecast mainly dry with a risk of showers this evening and tomorrow morning.
The ground @NavanRacecourse (Sunday) is good, good to yielding in places. Generally dry, risk of showers at the weekend.
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