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Conor part of Shark attackConor O Farrell (grad. 2006) had his biggest success on the track to date when guiding John 'Shark' Hanlon's Western Leader to land the Grade 2 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle by twelve lengths at Thurles on 25... 8th Mar 2010
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Cannon fires superb trebleNew Years Day could not have gone much better for Declan Cannon (grad. 2004) who started 2010 with a 438-1 treble at Southwell and lost hi... 4th Jan 2010
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Kennedy off mark as a proPatrick Kennedy (grad. 2005) had a former classmate at RACE to thank for some indirect assistance towards his first winner as a profession... 4th Jan 2010
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First winner for FrankieIt proved a memorable Christmas for Frankie Lawlor (grad. 2008) from Ballitore, Co. Kildare, who took his chance at Down Royal on 27t... 4th Jan 2010
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Murtagh champion againJohnny Murtagh (grad.1986) was crowned Ireland's Flat champion jockey of 2009 on Friday night 27th November after Pat Smullen's unlikely bid t... 1st Dec 2009
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Supple on a rollWillie Supple (grad. 1984) is enjoying a very productive association with trainer Paul Deegan this season and he hit a purple patch recently... 22nd Oct 2009
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Matt delighted to be backMatt O Connor (grad. 2005) finished third on his comeback ride at Punchestown on 14th October seven months after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Thurles and immediately expressed himself delighted... 16th Oct 2009
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Ben wins Free To SpeakBen Dalton (grad. 2008) recorded his first winner on the track at the prestigious Moyglare Stud Stakes day at the Curragh on August 30th.
The 17-year-old from New Ross in Co Wexford won the Free to Speak App... 30th Sep 2009
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Clever Trevor makes it two from twoTrevor Whelan from Dungarvan, Co, Waterford (grad. 2006) has made quite an impression since recently moving to the UK to work for trainer Ian Williams. He had a winner at Aintree in his first ride on June 13th when Baikaline obliged over 2m4f and the you... 7th Aug 2009
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Eddie Ahern riding highA second treble at Warwick this season by Eddie Ahern (grad. 1994) boosted his challenge for the UK Jockeys Championship and left him in third place with a total of 51 winners from 299 rides.
The Tippera... 7th Aug 2009
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Steve's hat trick at ChesterStephen Donohoe's season has been slow to get going but the former champion apprentice (grad. 2001) showed he was back at the top of his game with a three-timer at Chester on June 27th.
The Athlone man clean... 7th Aug 2009
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John Egan back in IrelandJohn Egan (grad 1984) has pinpointed his commitments as a father as the main reason for his decision to relocate from Britain to Ireland.
Egan, who last month lost his position as No. 1 rider to Dubai-based owner Dr Ji... 21st Jul 2009
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Joe Fanning suffers fallJoe Fanning (grad 1986) was last night resigned to missing Glorious Goodwood - where his principal employer, Middleham trainer Mark Johnston, boasts an impressive strike-rate - after learning he had fractured his left collarbone in his fall at Ayr on Monday 17th Ju... 14th Jul 2009
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Kelly brings Geordieland homeShane Kelly (grad. 1995) and Geordieland put the disappointment of missing their Yorkshire Cup defence well behind him when leaving Patkai for dead and winning the Group 2 Blue Square Henry II Stakes at Sandown on 28th May, coming within 0.14 seconds of ... 1st Jun 2009
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Casey's Hot streak continuesDavid Casey (grad. 1992) extended his lead in the Irish jump jockeys' table with a 95/1 double courtesy of Hot Oscar and Lady Ramona at Wexford on 7th June 09.
Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle winner Hot Oscar is trai... 1st Jun 2009
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First success for Mangan17-year old Gina Mangan from Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (grad. 2008) registered the first success of her career as she gave Salazaar a cool and polished ride to take the Dermot Hughes Toyota Car Sales Handicap by a short-head.
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Allez McCormackColm McCormack from Loughrea, Co. Galway (grad. 2006) rode his first winner under rules on the Guillaume Macaire-trained Meroudja in a hurdle at Pompadour last Sunday, 24th May. McCormack, 19, had four rides in bumpers at home in Ireland before joining K... 1st Jun 2009
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Double delight for HobanEighteen-year-old Conor Hoban from Westport, Co. Mayo (grad. 2008) enjoyed a special night at Wexford on 22nd May when registering his first winner aboard Just Like Ivy for trainer Paul Magnier.
The 7-1 shot... 1st Jun 2009
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Classic success Again for MurtaghJohnny Murtagh (grad. 1986) bagged his second Classic of the weekend at the Curragh on 24th May when David Wachman's filly Again landed the Boylesports.com Irish 1,000 Guineas in fine style.
This was the fir... 1st Jun 2009
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First success for Mangan17-year old Gina Mangan from Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (grad. 2008) registered the first success of her career as she gave Salazaar a cool and polished ride to take the Dermot Hughes Toyota Car Sales Handicap by a short-head.
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Ryan on a rollShane Ryan (grad. 2007) from Tipperary continued his winning streak since moving to the UK with a facile win on King of the Beers at Southwell on 22nd March for trainer Ron Harris. Shane was formerly apprenticed to David Wachman but moved to England to... 1st May 2009
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Novice Kennedy wins Rockview prizePatrick Kennedy (grad. 2005) was confirmed as the winner of the Novice Rider category in the Rockview-sponsored Bumper Series which came to a conclusion at the Curragh on May 4th.
Patrick, from Dingle in ... 1st May 2009
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Hayes recharged and looking towards GuineasChris Hayes (grad. 2004) returned from a profitable spell in India to get Classic hopes up with an impressive win on Recharge in the 2,000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown on March 29th for his trainer Kevin Prendergast.
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O'Donoghue shines in Dubai
Daragh O'Donoghue (grad. 1989) enjoyed a winner on arguably the biggest global stage of all, when landing the opening Dubai Kahayla Classic on World Cup night at Nad Al Sheba on March 28th.
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O'Shea makes perfect start in new jobTadhg O'Shea (grad. 1998) had the best possible start to his new role as second jockey to owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum by riding Al Mugtareb to victory in the second division of the 6f maiden for older horses at Catterick on April 1st, the three-year-o... 1st Apr 2009
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Group success for Davy MoranDavid Moran (grad. 1999) helped create a shock result at the Curragh on March 22nd, when the 3lb claimer's mount Oh Goodness Me got up to shade Firey Red (ridden by fellow RACE graduate Shane Gorey) and long odds-on favourite Mad About You in a three-way... 1st Mar 2009
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Quinn gets Guineas rideJimmy Quinn (grad. 1983) is set to have his first mount in the Stan James 1,000 Guineas after agreeing to ride as first jockey to owners Peter Gleeson and Julian Smith this season.
The long-time freelance, whose only o... 1st Mar 2009
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Joe Fanning cleans upJoe Fanning (grad. 1986) rode two winners and came out on top aboard Spic 'N Span in the most thrilling finish on the card at Southwell on March 19th.
Spic 'N Span did the business for the Chepstow trainer Ron Harris,... 1st Mar 2009
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Robert Winston lands plum jobRobert Winston (grad. 1996) has shaken hands on a gentleman's agreement to ride the majority of horses for trainer John Best who has a team of more than 100 for the first time this year.
Although there is no retainer i... 1st Mar 2009
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Hayes sets Mumbai AlightChris Hayes rode the champion filly Set Alight to a comfortable success in the Indian 1000 Guineas at Mumbai last Sunday.
The daughter of Razeen is now unbeaten in nine races over distances ranging from five to ten fur... 1st Mar 2009
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RACE Graduate, Michael Hussey, WedsFlat jockey Michael Hussey married Jean Sweeney, who works for Horse Racing Ireland, on 13 February last. The wedding took place in Kildare town and the reception was staged in the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort in Killenard, Co Laois. The couple spent their hone... 1st Feb 2009
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First training double for O’DwyerTrainer and former jockey Conor O'Dwyer (grad. 1982) combined with his claiming rider Niki O'Shea to record a 55-1 double at Limerick on February 1st.
Christmas casualty Uncle Tom Cobley made no mistake on ... 1st Feb 2009
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Murtagh and O’Shea score in DubaiJohnny Murtagh (grad.1986) scored on his first ride at the 2009 Dubai Carnival when he partnered Summit Surge to victory in the opening 7f turf maiden at Nad Al Sheba on February 5th 2009. The Ger Lyons- trained five-year-old was sent off a 17-2 chance b... 1st Feb 2009
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Sublime first success for Robbie HennessyDubliner Robbie Hennessy (grad. 1986) could hardly have hoped for a better way to celebrate his first winner as a trainer than by Sublimity claiming an impressive victory in the December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29th 2008.
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Flanagan gets handicap spot onSean Flanagan (grad. 2005) added a notable big-race victory to his growing record of achievement when 50/1 shot Penny's Bill caused a major upset in the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 12th 2009.
Th... 1st Feb 2009
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First Grade 1 Win for Matt O'ConnorYoung Wexford jockey Matt O'Connor (grad. 2005) confirmed his reputation as a rising star of the weighing room when he landed his first Grade 1 victory at the Leopardstown Christmas festival on December 27th 2008.
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Muredach Kelly trains first winnerMuredach Kelly (grad.1987) had his first taste of success as a trainer in August 2008, marking the latest phase of his eventful career in the racing industry.
Muredach saddled his first winner when Kahuna came back to... 1st Feb 2009
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Leigh Roche off the markLeigh Roche (grad. 2008) rode his first winner under rules when Fairy Flow won the apprentice race at Navan on October 8th 2008.
From Tuam, Leigh does not come from a racing background but has always loved r... 1st Feb 2009
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First winners for three teenagersThree more teenage graduates registered their first winners recently in great style.
Seventeen-year-old Garret Griffin (2006) from Finglas in Dublin, having just his second ride in public, recorded his first winner ab... 1st Jan 2009
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First winners for three teenagersThree more teenage graduates registered their first winners recently in great style.
Seventeen-year-old Garret Griffin (2006) from Finglas in Dublin, having just his second ride in public, recorded his first winner ab... 1st Jan 2009
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First winners for three teenagersThree more teenage graduates registered their first winners recently in great style.
Seventeen-year-old Garret Griffin (2006) from Finglas in Dublin, having just his second ride in public, recorded his first winner ab... 1st Jan 2009
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First Winner for KellyMartin Kelly (grad. 2006) rode his first winner on “Carlos” for Jim Dreaper at Fairyhouse on Wednesday 12th November '08. He graduated from RACE in June '06. His work placement was with Caroline Hutchinson on the Curragh. Earlier this ye... 1st Nov 2008
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Fanning excels in Zetland winSometimes it pays dividends to try something different. And sometimes it pays off, as in the case of Capable Guest, who captured the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar under a skilful ride from Joe Fanning (1986), who carried out Mick Channon's 'softly softly' tactics to t... 1st Aug 2008
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Gannon bags a double at ChepstowIt was the women who led the way at a sun-drenched Chepstow on 6th May, with Catherine Gannon (1997) and Kirsty Milczarek both booting home doubles.Gannon's winners were particularly timely as she continues to get her career back on track aft... 1st Aug 2008
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Sheer delight for Shane KellyRosie Says No ended a traumatic time in the wilderness for jockey Shane Kelly (1995) when landing the opening 6f handicap at Great Leighs on 1st May.Kelly had served out a year long suspension for passing information for reward when returning to th... 1st Aug 2008
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Hughes crowned champion conditionalBrian Hughes (2002) marked being crowned champion conditional jockey in Great Britain by becoming the first rider to conjure a victory out of the frustrating Doris's Gift at Market Rasen on 26th April.The first-time-blinkered seven-year-old, traine... 1st Aug 2008
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Sean Flanagan lands big Punchestown prizeSean Flanagan (2005) from New Ross, Co. Wexford, grabbed the biggest pot of his promising career so far when he emerged victorious in the richest handicap hurdle in Europe on the last day of the 2008 Punchestown festival.
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Donohoe makes history at Great LeighsAthlone-born jockey Stephen Donohoe (2001) made a little piece of racing history on Sunday 20th April when he partnered Temple of Thebes to victory in the very first race at Britain's newest racecourse at Great Leighs.
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Ahern wins on return from lengthy suspensionEddie Ahern (1994), the first jockey in Britain to be found guilty of bringing racing into disrepute in relation to a riding offence, returned to the saddle at Lingfield on 5th April after serving a three-month suspension and returned to winning form on ... 1st Aug 2008
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Murtagh and O’Shea star at Dubai World CupJohnny Murtagh (1986) celebrated his first win at the Dubai World Cup meeting after Mike de Kock's Honour Devil proved too “street-tough” for his rivals in the Group 2 UAE Derby on 29th March. The winner and runner-up had dominated the three-... 1st Aug 2008
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First winner for Julie Burke
Just a day after turning 19, Julie Burke (2007) from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, rode the first winner of her career aboard Miranda's Girl in the Shamrock Bar Seatown Place Handicap at Dundalk on 17th April, taking advantage of the ... 1st Aug 2008
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O’Dwyer signs off in style
Conor O'Dwyer (1982) brought his riding career to a glorious end at Fairyhouse on 24th March as he retired after partnering Mister Top Notch to victory.O'Dwyer, who will be 42 next month, had considered going to Aint... 1st Aug 2008
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Winston back in winning grooveRobert Winston (1996) claimed his first winner since his return from a year-long ban when partnering Bugsy's Boy to an all-the-way success in the staying handicap at Wolverhampton on 29th February.Winston, who made his comeback at Kempton t... 1st Aug 2008
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Dean Mernagh disciplinary case endsTHE BHA has reluctantly drawn a line under the Black Oval 'non trier' affair without being able to establish for whom jockey Dean Mernagh (1995) stopped the mare at Wolverhampton 13 months ago.This became clear last night following release of the reasons fo... 1st Aug 2008
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Creighton boost for injured footballerOffering hope to Arsenal striker Eduardo, who suffered a broken leg in a game at Birmingham City last Saturday, is jockey Eddie Creighton (1999), who can't stop firing in winners for trainer Mick Channon.
Creighton, ... 1st Aug 2008
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Fanning makes the perfect returnJoe Fanning (1986) made the perfect return to action after six months off when riding Yes Mr President to a seven-length victory over misfiring favourite Montfjord in the 1m1f maiden at Wolverhampton on 25th February.
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Michael O Connell gets ride of the week
Michael O'Connell (2002) was credited by the Racing Post with ‘Conditional ride of the week' on 22nd January as follows: “Three and three-quarter miles in desperate conditions must be a daunting prospect for any jock... 1st Aug 2008
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Quinn back from injury with a bang
Jimmy Quinn (1983), returning from a "broken back", combined with a horse returning from injury for an unlikely 33-1 winner at Southwell on January 13th.
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Hughes and Merrigan fight for conditional titleSuccess in Silent Bay in the Grey Abbey Novices' Handicap Chase at Ayr on 2nd January saw Armagh born Brian Hughes (2002) join fellow 3lb-claimer Paddy Merrigan at the head of the conditional jockeys' table in Britain with 21 winners apiece.
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Moriarty made right moveJamie Moriarty's decision last autumn to cross the Irish Sea in search of more opportunities has proved a wise one.
The 22-year-old from Waterville, Co. Kerry graduated from RACE in 2001 and left himself just one winne... 1st Mar 2008
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Gerrard quick off the markJohn Gerrard, a 16-year-old from Sligo left three big-name jockeys - Pat Smullen, Declan McDonogh and Willie Supple – in his wake when riding his first winner on Freedom At Last in the four-runner 1m handicap at the Tralee festival on August 22nd.... 1st Mar 2008
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Fahy off to flyer at Curragh
A first winner for any rider is special but to ride your first winner on Moyglare Stud Stakes day at the Curragh makes it extra special. Throw in the fact that you're carrying the colours of H.H. The Aga Khan and you've got a pretty amazin... 1st Mar 2008
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Matthew O’ Connor stars at Galway festivalMatthew O' Connor (2005) might have been one of the least well known riders in the feature GPT Handicap on July 30th but when you have Dermot Weld in your corner around Galway the normal rules don't apply and the 19-year-old jockey proved the point yet a... 1st Mar 2008
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O’ Farrell follows family traditionConor O'Farrell (2006) scored his first success on Miss Latina at his home track of Gowran Park July 8th so it's a shock to hear that Conor never sat on a racehorse until he was 15!
The reason for the surpri... 1st Mar 2008
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Ian McCarthy off the mark at FairyhouseYoung jump jockey Ian McCarthy (2005) rode his first winner on Teffia Native at Fairyhouse on June 17th. Ian has been working full time for Dessie Hughes for the past three years, joining straight after graduating from RACE. “I've learned a lot fro... 1st Mar 2008
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Foley snaps up first winnerVery few apprentices do as well in their first season racing as Shane Foley (2005), who
just turned 19 when he had his first ride on the opening day of the season at the Curragh. He had his 100th mount at B... 1st Mar 2008
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O’Shea flying in Dubai…moreHe may be the baby-faced jockey of the UAE weighing room but, after six years riding there, Tadgh O' Shea (1998) is showing a level of maturity that could take him to his first jockeys' title.
The form... 1st Feb 2008
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First winner for McGuinnessSean Mc Guinness (2006) from Blackpool in England is a young man forging a terrific reputation for himself and he had his first winner at the Curragh on October 22nd.
He gave Kilmannin a tremendous ride des... 1st Feb 2008
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