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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grandero Bello, trained by Eddie and Patrick Harty and ridden by Ricky Doyle was the impressive winner of the Joan Hodgins Memorial Chase at Gowran Park Saturday. The Race was sponsored by Irish Injured Jockeys in memory of Mrs Hodgins as a mark of thanks for her very generous donation to Irish Injured Jockeys Joan […]
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 […]
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, […]
Today, Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) announced an exciting lineup for the 2022 Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series. After a two year break it is the greatest number of challengers to date. “We are looking forward to the opening event of the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at The Curragh on Sunday, July 17th. We are […]
