Corinthian Challenge Series 2018 The 2018 Corinthian Challenge Series in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys is now open to applicants. The series gives a chance to Amateur riders to ride on some of Ireland’s biggest racetracks. Last year the series saw 14 riders take part and raise over €110,000 for The Irish Injured Jockeys. Series […]
Celebrations And Comebacks at The Punchestown Winter Festival Stable Staff Appreciation Day 18th November Free Festive Family Fun Zone Both Days Comeback Run of Faugheen in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle 19th November Irish Injured Jockeys Fundraiser with the Huntsman’s Challenge 19th November Punchestown racecourse will host the annual Winter Festival next weekend, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November and this […]
Sheikh Fahad Al Thani won the Corinthian Challenge race today (Sunday 22nd October) for Irish Injured Jockeys at Leopardstown, steering the Gordon Elliott trained ‘Brutal’ to victory in what was an exciting and competitive race. He was followed in second place by Paddy Woods who had an exceptional ride with ‘Circling Moon’, trained by Kildare trainer, […]
Killian McCarthy has won the second leg of the Irish Injured Jockey’s Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at Gowran Park, Kilkenny. Winning the race onboard ‘Water Sprite’, Killian managed to keep close contender Lynne McLoughlin riding ‘Nearly Famous’ at bay, with Paddy Woods on ‘Shadagam’ finishing in third place. Killian is Sales Director at SoftCo […]
Seventh Jog for Jockeys a Huge Success The seventh renewal of Jog for Jockeys 5km and 10km charity fundraiser, in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys took place at Naas Racecourse on Sunday August 27. Results Last year’s 5km winner, ex-jockey, Kevin Coleman was first past the post again in a time of 18:18, […]
Jog for Jockeys Categories and Prizes With only over a week to our Jog for Jockeys event its time to get those last minute teams together. Listed below all our exciting categories and prizes. 10K Male and Female 1st prize ~ K-leisure 3 month membership(value €195) ~ AIT Sport Cryotherapy Voucher ~ Tipperary Crystal memento […]
Polo Wicklow host The 2017 International Ladies Polo Tournament on the 19th of August in aid of The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. With guests from around the globe and teams travelling from USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Argentina and Saudi Arabia to take part. One of the days most exciting displays will […]
Former multiple Group 1 winning jockey-turned-racehorse trainer, Johnny Murtagh together with his family and staff at Fox Covert Stables are all set to take part in Jog for Jockeys 5km and 10km races on Sunday August 27. This year, the race will take place at Naas Racecourse and all monies raised will be donated […]
Tickets Now On Sale For J.T. McNamara Memorial Event The Irish Injured Jockey Fund are joining forces with the g Hotel & Spa to raise much needed funds to help Irish jockeys and their families. The event is being held in memory of renowned jockey John Thomas McNamara who sadly passed away during last year’s […]
Lynne McLoughlin from Baltinglass in Co. Wicklow won the first leg of the Irish Injured Jockey’s Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series. Lynne who works as a work rider for trainer Jessica Harrington rode a confident race onboard ‘Nearly Famous’ winning the race by seven lengths to her nearest rival ‘Six Silver Lane’, ridden by Orla […]
