Success for Sligo trainer in Downpatrick
Atlantic Breaker landed the opening contest at Downpatrick for Sligo trainer Mark McNiff in good style, rewarding his supporters with success at odds of 11-2. The seven-year-old had twice hit the frame at this venue in his last two starts and under a confident ride from Paddy Kennedy, managed to…
Fairytale win for 17-year-old Donegal jockey in Fairyhouse
It was very much a fairytale success at Fairyhouse yesterday for Luke McAteer as the Donegal native won his first race under rules from as many tries when he guided the Jim Bolger-trained Pirolo home in front in the Jogforjockies.ie Apprentice Handicap. The 17-year-old proved his worth by holding off…
Success for Sligo trainer Mark McNiff in Wexford
Coolaney trainer Mark McNiff was on the scoresheet on Wednesday night at Wexford as his Mr Moonshine landed the Loch Garman Handicap Hurdle in good style. Ridden by conditional jockey Paddy Kennedy from Kerry, the six-year-old made steady headway before challenging at the final flight and asserting away to win at…
Sligo jockey Derek Fox wins the Grand National
Sligo native Derek Fox sensationally won the Randox Health English Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, guiding 14/1 shot One For Arthur home in his first race in the £1 million showpiece in Liverpool. The 24-year-old, who hails from Emmet Place in Sligo, is based with trainer Lucinda Russell and former…
Sligo connections in Grand National
There are a number of Sligo connections in the Grand national which is taking place today in Aintree, Liverpool. Todays race features Sligo native Jockey, Derrick Fox, riding “One For Arthur”. The first Irish winner of the Grand National was in the 1847 race, the winner was “Matthew” who was…
Sligo jockey claims impressive win in Southwell
Sligo youngster Darragh Keenan claimed an impressive winner in just his second ever ride on a racetrack yesterday. The Ballymote native partnered 10/1 shot Piazon to victory in the Betway Handicap in Southwell.