Claire O'Connell's training base at Donaghmore House in Ashbourne is steeped in history. It dates back to the 18th century and was once the home of Ireland's most famous racing dynasty - the Dreapers.
Denise Foster has long been one of Irish racing's most popular daughters so when Westandtogether swooped to land a handicap hurdle at Navan earlier this month, providing the trainer with her second winner of the season, needless to say there was a warmer reception than usual when Danny Gilligan returned to the winners' enclosure afterwards.
Jack Martin, the 24-year-old son of former trainer Pat, celebrated his first winner in the pouring rain at Clonmel last September when he teamed up with fellow Meathman Joey Murray to land a Flat Handicap over two miles with Make Good.
Fairyhouse Racecourse are delighted to announce BAR 1 Betting as new sponsors of the BAR 1 Betting BobbyJo Chase and Tommy Carberry Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday 21st February.
Davy Russell might have been the man on board for both of Tiger Roll's Grand National victories, but it was Keith Donoghue who moulded the legend.
Following the cancellation of the Fairyhouse meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 4, Horse Racing Ireland has announced that this meeting will now take place at Fairyhouse on Monday February 16, 2026.
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