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Codd makes return to winning circle

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

JAMIE CODD made a return to the winning circle at the Island Hunt point-to-point at Ballydarragh on Sunday last. Sidelined since early on in the season from a fall which resulted in a broken leg, Codd showed that he has lost little of his enthusiasm or ability when booting home a fine double, with 'Spanish Arch' and 'Backstage' both winning.

Trainer Murphy chalks up double

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

RACING RETURNED to South West Wexford on January 29 with the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Moorfield, Ballinaboola.

Adam eager to defend title

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

REIGNING CHAMPION Adam Nolan (pictured) fired his way into the Irish Daily Starsponsored Elite National Championship final in the National Stadium on Friday night last.

Russell chilling out and 'feeling mighty'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

HUMANITY HAS made so much progress in the last century.

Schools showjumping news

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:16 +0000

ONE OF the best and most competitive inter Primary Schools team showjumping championships took place at The Ballyrafter Centre, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Five teams got the elusive zero score after the first two rounds and two were left on just four faults.

Thyestes at Gowran the week's highlight

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

DERMOT DAY adds another feather to his cap this season as he embarks on a new venture as he will stand 'Watar' as a stallion for the racing industry at his own Moortown Stud.

Double wins for Doyle and Walsh

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:50 +0000

A LARGE crowd made their way to Fairwood Park for the Shillelagh and District point-to-point.

Breeding figures a cause for concern

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:14 +0000

FIT FOR KINGS AND QUEENS

Horses

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:14 +0000

THE RACING industry is totally dependent on a strong and vibrant breeding industry in both Ireland and Britain. The Return of Mares for 2011 sees figures recently published by Weatherbys Ireland as deeply worrying in this context to say the least.

Liz retires from racing on a high

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:49 +0000

LIZ DOYLE officially retired from race riding on December 31, and the Kitestown woman went out on a winner when partnering 'Mini Vic' at Tramore. Doyle has two young children and a racing yard to keep track of, and the four-times former point-topoint ladies' champion was visibly thrilled to win as she punched the air crossing the line.