O'brien Junior Has 1st Winner
Joseph O'Brien, eldest son of Ballydoyle supremo Aidan, partnered his first winner when giving Johann Zoffany a highly accomplished ride in the ten furlong Kilmacud Handicap at Leopardstown.
O'Brien (16), who is in his fifth year at Rockwell College and only had his first ride ....
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Glossary Of Racing Terms
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Act in the dip
To put on a spurt at the dip in the ground at Newmarket, after which the track rises to the winning post
Aids
Signals used by a rider to pass instructions to his mount. Artificial aids include the whip and spurs. Natural aids include hands, ....
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Fame And Glory Has That Derby Look
Three times in the last nine years the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winner has gone on to glory at Epsom, and Fame And Glory staked a strong claim to become a member of that elite group in the 10-furlong group Two test at Leopardstown on Sunday.
A reappearance win in the ....
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2009 Brocklesby Full Result
1
14
Hearts of Fire
8-11
Paul Eddery
Pat Eddery
2
12/1
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well opened 11/1
2
11
2¼
Archers Road (IRE)
8-11
S Hitchcott
M R Channon
2
25/1
led halfway, headed ....
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Grand National Trivia
The Grand National is such a famous race that many a story has been borne from it over the years that it has been running. Below are just a few of these and as you will read they're just a little bit on the strange side...
Beginners Luck?
In 1924 the Old Etonian and Grenadier ....
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Grand National Fences
The John Smith's Aintree Grand National is renowned for being one of the most difficult horse races in the world. Not only is it more than a gruelling four miles long, there are 30 very tricky fences to navigate making it exceptionally difficult, to not only finish, but to ....
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