Racing
Downpatrick lad Patrick Turley rode his first ever double when winning on the Brian Hamilton first timer Big Vincey and Gary Magil trained Bran Castle. Big Vincey’s job was made easier when odds on favourite North Square fell at the third fence but after being given a patient ride and arriving to challenge after the [...]
Down Royal’s first meeting of 2013 has been re-scheduled and will run on Tuesday 12th February. The gates open at 11.00am with the first race commencing at 1.05pm approx. with the seventh and final race scheduled for 4.05pm approx. All tickets purchased for Wednesday 6th February will be valid on Tuesday 12th February. Entrance tickets [...]
The Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland association are holding a ‘Night at the Races’ at the Dundalk stadium on 1st March 2013. The evening will consist of both horse and greyhound racing and buffet. Accommodation is available at a local hotel if required. The message from the association is to come along and enjoy the [...]
Down Royal kick starts its 2013 fixture list on Wednesday 6th February with a seven strong race card. The gates open at 11.00am with the first race commencing at 1.15pm approx. with the seventh and final race scheduled for 4.30pm approx. Entrance tickets are £10, concession tickets are £8 and children under 16 receive free [...]
Welcome to our new website for 2013! We would like to introduce you firstly to our new look home page featuring our latest news articles in headlines and photographs so you get to read the freshest stories and articles without even having to look for them. You can still select your favourite discipline from our [...]
We will be adding to the list below as we receive information from show organisers and competitors about shows affected by the weather this weekend. We also want to add to a list of shows that will be going ahead – so get in touch and let everyone know where they can compete this weekend [...]
Balmoral Thursday Showing Results
Yearlings 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 53 Gibson, Mr Desmond ROLEX 2nd 60 O Gorman, Mr Kieran MURPHY 2 3rd 58 Martin, Mrs Pat CLOVER CHOICE 4th 55 Kirkpatrick, Mrs [...]
Balmoral Results Wednesday 10th May 2017
28 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 137 Tierney Mrs Daphne BLOOMFIELD BADGER 2nd 134 McElligott, Richard F PUSHKIN 3rd 136 Rothwell, Mr. Derry GREENHALL HUNTSMAN 4th 139 Williams, Mr Ian MARLFIELD 5th 138 Wallace, Mr Trevor APPLE JACK 29 MARE or GELDING, 4 [...]
Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship
The RUAS are delighted to announce that Knotts Bakery is continuing their sponsorship of the Young Event Horse Championship at Balmoral Show 2017. There will be four year old and five year old classes which aim to identify high calibre horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers. The Knotts Bakery [...]
RUAS Launch Four Day Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an exhilarating entertainment schedule from 10th – 13th May 2017. With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most [...]
Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Dublin Horse Show today June 15th at the RDS, Dublin. The participation of many Rio-bound gold medal hopefuls at this year’s Dublin Horse Show means a change from the traditional August dates to July 20-24 for this summer institution. Despite the earlier date, [...]
