DUNDALK FRIDAY: Thorne aims, shoots and scores a double

DUNDALK has become a happy hunting ground for Stephen Thorne since he took out his training licence in the autumn, and he saddled his second double at the Co Louth venue courtesy of Shoot To Kill and Perfect Judgement. A change of tactics saw Shoot To Kill held up in mid-division in the Dundalk Stadium […]

Thorne takes the opener with Never Shout Never

Never Shout Never provided rookie trainer Stephen Thorne with his third success in the opening Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. A winner on his fourth start back in August of last year, the No Nay Never four-year-old had been knocking on the door of late, filling the runner-up spot on his last two starts. Beaten into […]

Shoot to Kill wins at Dundalk

It has been a great day, brilliant day. Thrilled to get going and a day I will never forget. The horse was good and Donagh was very good on him. We were drawn quite wide here the last night and things didn’t really go well for us. He’s been slipping down the weights. Threatened to […]

Sayifyouwill lands Dundalk

We have all had to pull together on this one, frustrating. The last couple of runs she has been having a holiday, not going in (to stalls) on us. A cheap, fun horse we picked up at the HIT (Horses In Training) Sales. We have her about eight weeks and a solid filly for the […]

Hightimeyouwon Claims Second Leopardstown Summer Success

Hightimeyouwon claimed his second Leopardstown success this season on Thursday evening when landing the Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap under Cian MacRedmond for owners Shamrock Thoroughbreds. Having broken nicely from the gates, the Garswood gelding raced mid-division in the early stages before Cian made his move after the turn for home where he stayed on […]

French Group 3 Success For Tiger Belle

Tiger Belle gained the third victory of her career when landing the Group 3 Prix d’Arenberg under Cristian Demuro for owners Shamrock Thoroughbreds in ParisLongchamp on Thursday last. Having broken speedily from stall 2, the Cotai Glory filly raced into an early lead under Cristian before he asked her for an effort just under 300m […]

Dream Today Lands Laytown Double

Dream Today claimed his second successive win on the beach on Tuesday when landing the Sun, Sea & Tote Guarantee Handicap under Cian MacRedmond. Having travelled prominently throughout, he made easy work of his opposition when asked and he coasted to victory to win by 1 and a quarter lengths from the Fergal Birrane trained Tamazu. Speaking afterwards, […]