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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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.
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”
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