Denis Brosnan wins Breeder of the Month

DENIS Brosnan has won the Connolly’s Red Mills The Irish Field Breeder of the Month award for August. He bred Diego Velazquez, winner of the Group 1 Prix Jacqus le Marois at Deauville.

Browne McMonagle to ride in Hong Kong

DYLAN Browne McMonagle and Hollie Doyle have been granted temporary licences to ride in Hong Kong this winter, joining a growing contingent of jockeys trying their hands on the competitive circuit. Browne McMonagle, the current leader in the Irish flat jockeys’ championship, has been granted a licence to ride from January 1st to March 29th, 2026, which will mark his first time riding in Hong Kong. Doyle’s licence is valid between November 5th and December 23th.

Oisin Murphy returns

OISIN Murphy will ride at Listowel next Tuesday. Already a four-time champion British jockey, the Killarney man is virtually certain to regain his title next month. He rode at the Harvest Festival in 2023 which saw him ride a winner for local trainer Pat O’Donnell.

TG4 covering Listowel

TG4 returns once again to Listowel next week to bring viewers six days of live coverage. This year marks the 21st anniversary of Rásaí Lios Tuathail on TG4, and the team will be live from the track from Monday to Saturday.