If you were looking for a bit of midweek magic, the “Home of Irish Jump Racing” was the only place to be this Wednesday. We’re talking grit, we’re talking mud, and we’re talking about the man of the hour—Michael Kenneally. Fresh off an “insane” 219/1 treble at Fairyhouse just yesterday, the former electrician turned jump-racingContinue reading “Silks and Shenanigans Jockey of the Week:The Electric Double: Kenneally Sparks Punchestown Joy”
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Aamilah Aswat’s Historic Leap
Pull up a chair and grab a glass of something bubbly, because the history books just got a much-needed rewrite. If you’ve been following the circuit, you know that horse racing, especially the grueling world of jump racing, isn’t exactly known for rapid change. But Aamilah Aswat just galloped straight through the status quo. AamilahContinue reading “Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Aamilah Aswat’s Historic Leap”
Triple-Track Triumph: Top-Rated Stars Headline a Super Sunday at Leopardstown, Musselburgh, and Market Rasen!
Today is a major day for jumps racing as Timeform’s highest-rated horses descend on three iconic courses. From the Grade 1 glamour of the Dublin Racing Festival to the testing stayers’ tracks in Scotland and Lincolnshire, the “weight-adjusted” numbers are pointing toward some massive performances. Musselburgh’s February Fling: A Look at Today’s Races (February 1,Continue reading “Triple-Track Triumph: Top-Rated Stars Headline a Super Sunday at Leopardstown, Musselburgh, and Market Rasen!”
🏇 Silks and Shenanigans: The DRF Mud-Bath Edition
Buckle up, punters. The Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) is teetering on the edge of “gladiatorial” and “aquatic.” While the stars are aligned for a weekend of Grade 1 glory, Mother Nature seems to have placed a heavy bet on the “No Race” outcome.
🎩 The Sandown Lowdown: Mud, Sweat, and Gears
Welcome to the Silks and Shenanigans weekend preview! Grab your form book and a stiff drink; we’re heading to the mud-bath of Sandown and the speed-trap of Musselburgh for this Saturday’s action (January 31, 2026). It’s one of those classic winter Saturdays where you’ll need a horse with the heart of a lion and theContinue reading “🎩 The Sandown Lowdown: Mud, Sweat, and Gears”
Weekend Preview: Stakes, Speed, and Saturday Glory (Jan 31, 2026)
The final Saturday of January is here, and the racing calendar is heating up. Whether you’re heading to the track for the crisp winter air or settling in on the sofa with a warm brew, this Saturday, January 31, offers a diverse mix of high-stakes jumps and slick All-Weather flat action. From the technical hurdlesContinue reading “Weekend Preview: Stakes, Speed, and Saturday Glory (Jan 31, 2026)”
Silks & Shenanigans: The Mud, The Magic, and The Miracle at Leopardstown and Todays Tips – January 28th
Welcome back to the blog, racing fans! If you’ve looked out the window lately, you might have thought we were preparing for a regatta rather than the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival. But as the saying goes: “The rain may fall, but the show must go on.” Here is the lowdown on the current state ofContinue reading “Silks & Shenanigans: The Mud, The Magic, and The Miracle at Leopardstown and Todays Tips – January 28th”
Sir Gino’s Pelvic Blow Rocks Seven Barrows: Full Career History & Your Best Bets for Tomorrow’s Racing 27 January
The racing world has been holding its breath following the events at Cheltenham’s Festival Trials Day. Here is a detailed look at the current status of the stable star, Sir Gino, and the outlook for tomorrow’s racing
Mud, Mystery, and Metaphorical Holes: The Naas-to-Cheltenham Dispatch
The infamous “Cheltenham Hole.” For those not in the know, whispers have been circulating about a mysterious, seemingly unfillable divot on the course. While officials have been tight-lipped, our sources suggest that ground staff have been working tirelessly. Latest reports indicate it’s been filled, but with what? Some say a rare blend of Martian soil, others a secret formula passed down through generations of groundskeepers. All we know is, let’s hope it holds up for the festival! Imagine the headlines if a potential winner stumbled over a rogue “Cheltenham Hole” in the final furlong!
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