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NEWS: “He knows the Curragh like a lad knows his local pub”
Amy Lynam
Big Gossey came with a late run to win the Listed Dash Stakes – his 10th win at the Curragh
27 June 2026 News
WATCH: First Irish Group 1 win for David O'Meara as Estrange takes Pretty Polly
All eyes were on the outstanding Oaks winner from Epsom, Thundering On, in the feature on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival, but Estrange shone brightest
27 June 2026 News
WATCH: Beaten Royal Ascot banker bounces back with Curragh Group 2 win
After just an eight-day gap between runs, this daughter of Sioux Nation reigned supreme on Pretty Polly Stakes day
WATCH: Robson De Aguiar has Group 1s in mind for 'tough' Curragh winner
There was a group-race 1-2 for the trainer at the Curragh on Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes day
27 June 2026 News
NEWS: Christophe Soumillon launches staunch defence against team tactics charge
The leading rider had been handed an eight-day ban by the raceday stewards at Royal Ascot
26 June 2026 News
'World-class' Tipperary all-weather track on course for November 2027 launch
Six years in the making, Tipperary Racecourse gave a progress report on it all-weather facility. Mark Costello reports
26 June 2026 News
HORSES TO FOLLOW: 'He could have a nice handicap in him later this season'
Mark Boylan looks back at the recent Irish action for his latest names worth noting
26 June 2026 News
Nina Carberry helps launch Laytown Races 2026
The MEP chatted with local children who have been invited to enter a racing-themed colouring competition
26 June 2026 News
Fired-up James J Braddock eyes Curragh redemption
Joseph O'Brien targets fourth Irish Derby with Epsom third
26 June 2026 News
Andrew Coonan steps down from IJA after 35 years of service
Emmet McNamara takes over the role on an interim basis
26 June 2026 News
Elliott's Ballybrit heroes on hand for Festival launch
Gordon Elliott was one of a number of trainers in attendance, and he even brought Ndaawi and 2025 Tote Galway Plate winner Western Fold to the popular event
26 June 2026 News
Arc will be open to geldings from next year
Geldings, such as Calandagan and Goliath, have always been ineligible for the big race but France Galop says it will change the rules in 2027
26 June 2026 News