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Racing Post9h

'It’s a huge shock and a big blow' - Thurles racecourse to close with immediate effect

Thurles Racecourse, Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse and a staple of the jumps season in particular, is to close ...
Irish Examiner12h

Children's books review: Fresh tales well worth racing off to the bookstore to grab

Pet O’Connell rounds up a fresh selection of the latest children’s books, from the understanding of individuality, to stories ...
RSVP Live on MSN12h

Rachael Blackmore makes honest admission about retirement and what she'll do next

The legendary jockey is enjoying being able to say yes to a lot more invitations and opportunities following her decision to ...

Edward O’Grady, leading Irish trainer at Cheltenham who was embroiled in the Gay Future betting coup

Edward O’Grady, who has died aged 75, was the leading Irish trainer at Cheltenham in the 1980s and 1990s; but he first came ...
Independent.ie on MSN4d

‘When Edward fancied a horse you didn’t need to have money, all you needed was credit’ - JP McManus hails late great O'Grady

JP McManus has paid tribute to Edward O'Grady's unique ability to prime a horse for a gamble after the legendary Irish jumps trainer passed away yesterday evening at the age of 75. O'Grady trained ...
Ealing Times4d

‘Way ahead of his time’ – tributes paid to Edward O’Grady

Former jockey Norman Williamson led the tributes to Edward O’Grady, who died on Sunday at the age of 75, hailing him “a remarkable trainer and a remarkable man”. Williamson rode a whole host of ...