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Michael O’Neill wins in Leopardstown and Damien Moore is crowned Corinthian Challenge Champion

A total of ten riders went to post in the final leg of The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series for Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) at Leopardstown Racecourse last Saturday. The exciting charity race for amateurs was won by Kilkenny man Michael O’Neill aboard Slate Lane for trainer Emmet Mullins in the colours of owner, Paul Byrne. The […]

IIJ Donate €5000 to Treo Eile

IIJ Donate €5000 to Treo Eile

With the announcement of the upcoming Corinthian Challenge Charity race series and to thank all owners for providing horses for the three races, Irish injured Jockeys have donated €5000 to Treo Eile  in recognition of their great work with retired racehorses. Michael Higgins General Manager of IIJ  approached Caren Walsh of AIRO with the intention […]

Will you rise to the Corinthian Challenge?

Will you rise to the Corinthian Challenge?

Irish Injured Jockeys announce applications are open for The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series 2023 This year will be the sixth year of the ever popular Charity Race Series, and its unique in that it offers ordinary racing fans ( with riding experience) the opportunity to share a weigh room with the professionals and ride […]

Irish Injured Jockeys Charity Grand Prix

Irish Injured Jockeys Charity Grand Prix

Irish Injured Jockeys Charity Grand Prix Let’s get racing… Have you got what it takes to take on the jockeys in the Grand Prix at Kiltorcan Raceway. Danny Mullins, Paul Townend, Patrick Mullins and Professional racing car driver Max Hart are just some of the names that will be driving on the day. You can […]

Cheltenham Preview Night at Barberstown Castle

Cheltenham Preview Night at Barberstown Castle

Cheltenham Preview Night at Barberstown Castle in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys.The Cheltenham Preview Night panel will include Ruby Walsh as host, joined by Davy Russell, Barry Geraghty, and Gavin Lynch.“We’re delighted to be hosting the Cheltenham Preview Night at Barberstown Castle,” said Amanda Torrens the owner of the Castle. “As a keen horse racing […]

Jockeys financial literacy course

Jockeys financial literacy course

Equuip, in partnership with Irish Injured Jockeys, have developed a financial literacy course for all professional jockeys, including conditionals and apprentices, which is free to attend. The course, which is bespoke to the racing industry, will offer practical advice and tools to help guide jockeys on all financial matters, how to make better money decisions, […]