More News
Massive crowds at Listowel
In a rapidly changing Ireland there is comfort in the knowledge that events like the Listowel Harvest Festival remain more or less the same as they have been for generations.
I’m sure the inaugural Listowel Festival back in 1862 was a far cry from the modern version in many aspects. Back then there were no permanent structures on the island racecourse and the event was run over just three days.
My Racing StorySponsored By Tote
We have decided to retire Lord Erskine. We had him ready to go to Listowel next week and a little bit of heat came back in his tendon where we got a knock, so we decided we would stop. As a 13-year-old with 79 runs, including two for Willie McCreery, and 14 wins across the Flat and over hurdles, he was a great servant. He is going to remain in the yard for his retirement.
It was Willie McCreery who said to me that he was going to the sales (in 2016) and he thought he was well worth buying. He thought he just wanted time and actually thought he had an engine. He thought he was decent and he was proved right. That's how I ended up getting the horse.
By Press Association - EL FONTENARO (1) built on a couple of near-misses to finally get on the scoresheet over C%26D in July. Given time to get over that and off just a 4lb higher mark, Jarlath Fahey's filly can double her tally. Brains has shown with thirds at Listowel and Laytown that he retains plenty of enthusiasm and he still has a win or two in him. Simmering Seas has a tongue-tie combined with cheekpieces for the first time and that doesn't need to prompt too much improvement in her following some pleasing efforts.
