Beginning on Betfair Chase Day, the fund launches in conjunction with the latest instalment of their ‘Serial Winner’ sports documentary series, ‘Rachael Blackmore – Serial Winner’ which celebrates the determination, resilience and focus of all jockeys, and an appreciation and recognition of their unique role in the world of Horse Racing. Not only will […]
Join Newbridge Silverware on the evening of Friday, December 8th, 2023, for an unforgettable celebration of Festive Fashion, complete with a sumptuous dinner, live music, and an array of delightful surprises. This unique event, carefully curated and styled by Marietta Doran, and expertly produced by Mandy Maher, will be hosted by the charming Noel Cunningham. […]
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 […]
It was an all out battle between the Trainers and the Jockeys as horse racing and polo met at the All Ireland Polo Club at the Phoenix park, Dublin on the 30th July for the Kildare Village and Curated by Design Centre All Ireland Polo Fundraiser . The day was kindly organised by Derville […]
Kildare woman Martina Dempsey won the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race in aid of Irish Injured Jockey at The Curragh Racecourse today. Fair Damsel trained by local trainer Richard Brabazon stole the race in the closing stages as Dempsey delivered a perfectly timed finish to beat long-time leader Noble Anthem in the final stages. Martina who […]
All the team at Irish Injured Jockeys would like to wish the best of luck to Patrick Williams who is taking on the challenge of walking the Lyke Wake Walk, Yorkshire, accompanied by two of his friends in memory of Jack and Harry de Bromhead. The Lyke Wake Walk is a 42 mile walk […]
Twelve riders went to post in the opening leg of the series at Naas Racecourse last Sunday and what an exciting race for spectators and supporters it turned out to be! Noble Anthem and Lord Vader fought it out with jockeys Damien Moore and Michael O’Neil battling so hard to the line, the winning rider […]
Irish Injured Jockeys are delighted to confirm that The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series is back this year. The series of races offers horse riding enthusiasts the chance to experience what it is like to be a jockey riding at three of Ireland’s best tracks. This year’s races will be held at Naas Racecourse […]
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 […]
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 […]
