Tag: French Racing

  • Michael O’Sullivan – A Tribute

    Michael O’Sullivan – A Tribute

    The following is just an observation rather than a boast – when working around racing as close as is the case here, very quickly jockeys, trainers and owners names become instantly recognisable. And then, every so often, a new name will appear that will necessitate a bit of research. Now read on… The most recent…

  • Frost set for the French heat

    Frost set for the French heat

    In a development that might be – in one way – a tad surprising but in another shouldn’t be at all, Simon Munir and Isaac Souede have announced the appointment of Bryony Frost as retained rider of their National Hunt horses in France. 29-year-old Frost, who, has, for a long time been a key member…

  • Selections for Fairyhouse Apr. 13th 2021

    Selections for Fairyhouse Apr. 13th 2021

    3.40: FANGIO DE VASSEY (RACHAEL BLACKMORE/HENRY DE BROMHEAD) 4.15: CHAMPAGNE  SPARKLES (JACK KENNEDY/DENISE FOSTER*) 4.45: COULONCES – EW – (CONOR MCNAMARA (3)/GAVIN CROMWELL) 5.15: STRANGE NOTIONS – EW – (HUGH MORGAN (5)/CHARLES O’BRIEN) 5.45: STAR MAX (DONAGH MEYLER/JOSEPH O’BRIEN) 6.15: SUMPTUEUX (RACHAEL BLACKMORE/HENRY DE BROMHEAD) 6.45: AN MARCACH (RACHAEL BLACKMORE/DES DONOVAN) 7.15: HI HO PHOENIX…