Jockeys injured in Sligo race

JUMP jockeys Dylan Robinson and Ambrose McCurtin are recovering from injuries they sustained in a fall at Sligo Racecourse this week.

Robinson fractured his forearm and, having required surgery, he will be on the sidelines for eight to 10 weeks. McCurtin sustained a neck injury but, according to IHRB senior medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh, “This is being treated conservatively without the need for surgery.” He is expected to make a full recovery in three to four months.

Champion lady rider Toni Quail suffered a similar injury at Punchestown on Sunday. See page 26 for more details.

Dr Pugh expressed her thanks to the racecourse medical teams and hospital staff who treated the riders.

New TRM marketing appointments

TRM has made two additions to its marketing team. Alyssa O’Neill, formerly of Equilume and Horse Sport Ireland, joins as marketing manager, and Ciera Callanan, formerly of Leopardstown Racecourse, takes the role of marketing executive.

Commercial manager Enda Kelly said: “We are delighted to welcome two very talented young members to the team at TRM and look forward immensely to the future.”

Tattersalls Ireland renews sponsorship

TATTERSALLS Ireland has renewed its sponsorship of the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival for a further three years. The sales company has partnered with the Dublin Racing Festival since its inception in 2018 and became title sponsor of the Grade 1 two-mile novice hurdle in 2022. The 2025 renewal was won by Cheltenham Festival winner and Derby Sale graduate Kopek Des Bordes.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins commented: “The Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle is the jewel in the crown of our sponsorship portfolio.”