Cancer darkens nearly everyone’s door at some stage so can I ask that we all PLEASE try in some way to help
@cancertrials_ie
. And I’ll start by donating all my riding fees from
@IrishChampsWknd
to this worthy cause.
@irishkor
you better get me plenty.
#letskickcancerass
Thanks for all the calls,messages tweets etc. I’m very privileged and grateful for the opportunity to ride such a wonderful horse for a top team in the investec derby. It was nearly a fairytale. Ecstasy to heartbreak but looking forward to the next battle.
#madhmoon
#warrior
So great full to all the Trainers, Owners, Stable Staff and the many supporters who helped and helped me this winter
@DundalkStadium
. Delighted to be crowned champion jockey.
@irishkor
done an unbelievable job, hopefully the grass season is as good to me.
He finally got there 🥳. Delighted to say we bred our 1st winner. Our first runner from the first mare we bought. Proud as punch
@rachkendy
.
#winningbreeders
A huge thanks to all the trainers, stablestaff, horses and sponsors for all the support this winter. Hopefully the turf season will be as good. Special thanks to
@ABE_Dubai
for sponsoring me for the last number of years aswel 🙏🐎💨
Delighted to be crowned leading rider
@DundalkStadium
on Friday night, thanks to
@Botanica_ie
for the lovely hamper. I’m very grateful to all the Owners, Trainers, Stablestaff, Sponsors and my agent
@irishkor
for all the help this year. Nice break now till the end of Jan🐎💨
Unbelievable sportsman an even better human. Privileged to have ridden with one of the greats but proud to say he’s a true friend. All the best in the future
@patjsmullen
#9timeschamp
#oneofthebest
Only 3 1/2 hours old. A lovely
@HoStud
Kodiac colt born this morning
@IrishNatStud
. Two mares foaled, two healthy colts. Very great full for all the help from everyone 🥳🐎💨
Delighted to get off the mark for the new season
@curraghrace
yesterday with Layfayette for
@tuvastables
in the
@paddypower
Irish Lincolnshire. Hopefully the first of many🤞
Thanks to all my supporters, followers, friends, stablestaff and horses who helped me this year. Thinking of those who aren’t here but are looking down smiling. Happy Christmas from my family you yours.
Very saddened to hear the passing of Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum. He was a very loyal, generous and knowledgeable horseman who provided me with some of the best days of my career. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to his family and all at Shadwell and Derrinstown stud
🍾Happy New Year to my amazing Family, Friends and Supporters. It’s going to be a new challenge professionally but I’m really looking forward to it. So here’s hoping it’s a happy, successful & most importantly a Healthy 2022 for everyone.🍾
Great to be
@punchestownrace
for their first flat meeting in 18 years. Lovely overflow room for the jockeys and a nice welcome back gift aswel. Really appreciated by all the riders.
#flatisback
Well done
@WhelanRonan
great ride in Doha and also
@adomcguinness1
and his owners. It’s great to see smaller yards competing on the big stage and getting rewarded for there loyalty 👏👏
Very sad news about a very unique horse. Privileged to have been one of the jockeys in his great career. Condolences to the Cahalan family aswel as the Poonawalla family and
@ThracingTom
#GordonLordByron
#horseofalifetime
Thanks everyone for the messages, I’m struggling to reply to you all so this is easier. A little Stiff and sore but all ok. I’ll be back in the saddle Friday. Thanks to the doctors on course and the order of Malta great care taken of me.
@irishracing
@AtTheRaces
@RacingPost
Great to get my 1st win of the season today
@NaasRacecourse
for the Rosewell team and
@AgaKhanStuds
. Hopefully the 1st of many and well done to
@NaasRacecourse
and
@curraghrace
for looking after the jockeys, horses and staff so well over the weekend. The flat is back🐎
Great to get to 45 for the season. Thanks to all the stable staff, owners and trainers that helped me this season and also
@ABE_Dubai
for continued sponsorship. Here’s to next turf season ✌️
Happy retirement to a true great of the game and and an absolute gentleman. It’s an honour to have have ridden Mr. Oxx ‘s last winner and to have got the opportunity to ride for curraghbeg stables on the odd occasion. All the best for the future.
Great to see NAZEEF get back to winning ways in the Sun Chariot group 1 today. She’s 6 from 6 over the mile and we’re delighted to have her half sister here on our little farm.
#group1update
#cloneybegstables
💥SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 💥After 6 Great seasons with
@ABE_Dubai
and lots of big wins together, this season I am looking for a new sponsor. So if you’re interested in seeing your company logo at every race meeting, big and small, in Ireland just DM enquires to me directly ✉️📥
@Adrian13802693
Was a group 2 and she’s Always held up , I followed the wrong horses so it was an Honest mistake thanks for pointing it out though and of course Fran is entitled to his opinion,he’s a pundit so that’s his job. I can’t say I ever saw him make a mistake riding 🤥Enjoy the sunshine
Great start for my old friend Awtaad at stud. 1st runner a winner 💪💪. Looking forward to riding a few of his offsprings in the next few weeks.
@Derrinstown
#firstseasonsire
#champ
Awtaad is off the mark as a stallion!
The former Irish 2000 Guineas winner might have a nice one in Live Stream, this filly impressive on debut for James Tate and P J McDonald at
@kemptonparkrace
Results ➡
The tight knit family of jockeys, many of whom have come through the world of pony racing, are devastated at the tragic loss of Jack de Bromhead, a kindred spirit. Our heart felt sympathies to Jack’s beloved family and his very many friends.
May he Rest in Peace🤍🕊
🧸 TEDDY BOY and
@chrishayes24
returning to the parade ring to meet trainer Eddie Lynam following success in the Arkle Bar Handicap for
@lynam_aileen
Teddy Boy gives Eddie a double on the card following the earlier success of TIDE OF TIME
One of the best interviews you'll ever see!
Aileen O'Sullivan works at
@AIBIreland
from Monday to Friday and the amateur can't contain her emotion after riding her first-ever winner.
"It means the world - this is why we do it," says the jubilant rider 👏
@irishkor
@ClonmelR
Lord god I’d hate to be
@_Davy_Russel
when
@irishkor
gets hold of him 😂 “what we’re you at?do you realise how hard it is to get rides? Jesus ch**st “
#nononodavy
Last ride of 2018 is a winning one. A great year professionally but a tough year personally. Thanks to each and everyone who helped me reach some goals this year and for supporting me through the tough times.
#greatfriends
#greatsupporters
Very Grateful to get the opportunity to steer this filly tonight for connections. Exciting filly and delighted to get another winner on the board.
@ABE_Dubai
🗣️ "It took me half the back straight to pull her up, so she's exciting."
It's fair to say Ummalnar impressed
@chrishayes24
with her easy victory in the feature
@DundalkStadium
- the winning rider provides his verdict on the performance 👇
🏇6th race: The Galway Handicap Steeplechase of €11,000
🥇Won by Flirting Lisa, ridden by
@rachaelblackmor
trained by Patrick Joseph Hayes and owned by F Moynihan
👏Congratulations
📸
@patcashhealy
#GalwayRaces
Great win for MOSTAHDAF today
@kemptonparkrace
. We’re delighted to have his half sister here who just visited KODIAC and We have her AWTAAD yearling colt heading to the yearling sales this year so fingers crossed an exciting year ahead 🤞🤞
Rich Ricci proving he’s a top class owner once again with his interview. Great sports man and it won’t be long till it all turns around.
#Gentleman
#Faugheen
Happy retirement “Search” On to another chapter
@MoyglareStud
. It’s very much deserved and I feel privileged to have played a very small role in her story. 🐎💨
#irishstleger
#searchforasong
#Throwback
to Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group1) 2019, Longines Irish Champions Weekend at the Curragh
🏆2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ Search for a Song
🏆2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Flag of Honour
🏆2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Order of St George
🏆2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣6️⃣ Wicklow Brave
Don't miss Lot 239 at
@Tattersalls1766
- this handsome colt by Awtaad is a half-brother to three Stakes horses, out of a black-type mare
Available to view at Further Paddocks
💥SELLING TOMORROW💥lot 1429
@tatts_ireland
is a quality filly by one of the top 10 second crop sires of this year
@Derrinstown
‘s AWTAAD who’s operating at a 39% strike rate. Come see her at Barn K or have a look at the video below 👇