Tributes pour in for Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan who has died following Thurles fall
The Cork native was involved in a five-horse pile-up last week. 24-year-old jockey Michael O’Sullivan has tragically died from injuries sustained in an accident at Thurles Racecourse earlier this month. On Feburary 6, while riding Wee Charlie – trained by Gerard O’Leary – he was one of three who fell at the final fence during […]
1 year ago
Viewers shocked at ‘sickening’ RTÉ investigation into horse industry
The horse racing industry receives €76 million in State support this year. Viewers have expressed their shock at a ‘sickening’ new RTÉ Investigates documentary looking into the animal abuse in the horse industry. The documentary, Horses – Making a Killing, aired on RTÉ One on Wednesday night and used a series of hidden cameras to […]
1 year ago
Four things to watch out for when picking a horse for the Cheltenham festival
Sponsored content generated by LiveScore Bet The Cheltenham festival is only just around the corner. The prep-races have all taken place, the preview nights have come and gone, it’s almost time for starter’s orders. The Cheltenham festival is the pinnacle of the national hunt racing calendar every year and we are set for yet another […]
2 years ago