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Davy Condon
Davy Condon (born ~1984/1985) is an Irish people, Irish National hunt racing jockey in Great Britain and Ireland. Condon’s father, Michael Condon, was an amateur jockey. His father rode for Jimmy Murphy (trainer), Jimmy Murphy and Charles Byrnes (racehorse trainer), Charles Byrnes, but a fall that left him in a coma cut his career short with just one win to his credit. His nephew Richard is also a jockey and had a winner at the Cheltenham festival in 2021 on Heaven Help Us. His grandfather, Gerry Townend, was also a notable amateur jockey.Jockey David is riding on the crest of a wave , archives.tcm.ie, 3 March 2003, accessed 24 January 2010. Condon retired in 2015 after a spinal injury. Career After graduating from the pony racing circuit, Condon was discovered ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Fifth Hurdle
The Fighting Fifth Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt racing, National Hunt Hurdling (horse race), hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to Horse racing, horses aged four years or older. It is run at Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle over a distance of about 2 miles and half a furlong (2 miles and 46 yards, or 3,261 metres), and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped. The race is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling scheduled to take place each year in late November or early December. History The event was established in 1969, and the inaugural running was won by Mugatpura. Its title refers to the "Fighting Fifth", the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. In the year prior to the race's launch, the regiment (formerly known as the 5th Regiment of Foot) was amalgamated with three others to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. There were two triple winners of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle during the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Hunt Racing
National Hunt Racing, also known as Jump Racing, is a form of horse racing particular to many European countries, including, but not limited to: France, horse racing in Great Britain, Great Britain and horse racing in Ireland, Ireland. Jump Racing requires horses to jump over fences and ditches. In the UK, National Hunt Racing is divided into two major distinct branches: Hurdling (horse race), Hurdling and Steeplechase (horse racing), Steeplechase, as well as flat races called National Hunt flat race, “Bumpers”. Hurdling involves horses jumping over Hurdling, Hurdles, while Steeplechase involves the horses jumping over a variety of different obstacles that includes fences, Open water jump#Water, water jump or an open ditch. Some of the biggest National Hunt events of the year in the UK are the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Overview The National Hunt season primarily occurs during the winter months when softer ground conditions make jumping safer for horses. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gowran Park
Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annely Estate near the village of Gowran. The first meeting was held in 1914. and the first ever racecourse commentary in Ireland took place here in 1952. Gowran Park hosts 16 race days throughout the year with both National Hunt National Hunt Racing, also known as Jump Racing, is a form of horse racing particular to many European countries, including, but not limited to: France, Great Britain and Ireland. Jump Racing requires horses to jump over fences and ditches. In ... and Flat meetings. The racing season at Gowran Park has quality fixtures spread evenly throughout the year starting with the Thyestes Handicap Chase in January. Notable races References External links Official website Horse racing venues in the Republic of Ireland Sports venues in County Kilkenny Sports venues completed in 1914 1914 establishments in Ireland {{horseracing-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tramore
Tramore (; ) is a seaside town in County Waterford, on the southeast coast of Ireland. It has a population of 11,277 as per the 2022 census, the second largest town in the county. Overview Originally a small fishing village, the area saw rapid development upon the arrival of the railway from Waterford City in 1853, when the town flourished as a tourist destination. As the population grew steadily in the latter part of the 20th century, Tramore became a satellite and dormitory town of Waterford City, situated some 13 km (8 miles) to the north. Today the town is a popular destination for surfing and other water sports due to its large, sheltered bay and provision of accommodation and amenities. Geography The town is situated on the north-western corner of Tramore Bay on a hill that slopes down to the strand, or sand spit, that divides the bay. Behind the spit lies the tidal lagoon known as the "Backstrand". Tramore's sand dunes and back strand were designated a Special A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slaney Boy
Slaney is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Geoffrey Slaney (1922–2016), British surgeon and academic * Ivor Slaney (1921–1998), England musical composer and conductor * John Slaney (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player * Malcolm Slaney, American electrical engineer * Richard Slaney (born 1956), British discus thrower * Robert Aglionby Slaney (1791–1862), British barrister and politician * Robert Slaney (ice hockey) (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player * Stephen Slaney (died 1608), English politician * Thomas Slaney (1852–1935), English footballer and manager * Mary Decker Mary Teresa Slaney (formerly Tabb, Married and maiden names, née Decker, born August 4, 1958) is an American retired middle-distance and long-distance runner. During her career, she won gold medals in the 1500 metres, 1500 meters and 3000 metr ... (married name Mary Slaney; born 1958), American middle-distance runner * Philip Kenyon-Slaney (1896–1928), British p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tipperary (town)
Tipperary (; ), commonly known as Tipperary Town, is a town and a Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish in County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Its population was 4,979 at the 2016 census of Ireland, 2016 census. It is also an ecclesiastical parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, and is in the historical Barony (Ireland), barony of Clanwilliam (County Tipperary), Clanwilliam. The town gave its name to County Tipperary. History In Irish, ''"Tiobraid Árann"'' means "The Well of Ara"—a reference to the River Ara that flows through the town. The well is located in the townland of Glenbane, which is in the parish of Lattin, South Tipperary, Lattin and Cullen. This is where the River Ara rises. Little is known of the historical significance of the well. The town had a medieval foundation and became a population centre in the early 13th century. Its ancient fortifications have disappeared, often dismantled to be reused in new buildings. Its centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Mullins
William Peter Mullins (born 15 September 1956) is an Irish racehorse horse trainer, trainer and former jockey. He is a nineteen-time List of Irish National Hunt races, Irish National Hunt Champion trainer. Mullins is the most successful trainer in the history of the Cheltenham Festival, having saddled 113 winners as of 2025. He was the trainer of the 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus and 2025 Grand National winner Nick Rockett. Personal life Mullins was born and raised around horses. His father, Paddy Mullins, was a horse trainer, and his mother, Maureen, was a successful breeder. Mullins is from Goresbridge, County Kilkenny, but is based at Closutton, Bagenalstown, County Carlow, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. He was educated at Cistercian College, Roscrea, an all-boys Catholic boarding school in County Tipperary. His son, Patrick Mullins (jockey), Patrick Mullins, is an amateur jockey riding mainly in Ireland for his father and acting as assistant trainer to him. Patr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horse Trainer
A horse trainer is a person who tends to horses and teaches them different disciplines. Some responsibilities trainers have are caring for the animals' physical needs, as well as teaching them good behaviors and/or coaching them for events, which may include contests and other riding purposes. The level of education and the yearly salary they can earn for this profession may differ depending on where the person is employed. History Domestication of the horse, Horse domestication by the Botai culture in Kazakhstan dates to about 3500 BC. Written records of horse training as a pursuit has been documented as early as 1350 BC, by Kikkuli, the Hurrian "master horse trainer" of the Hittite Empire. Another source of early recorded history of horse training as a discipline comes from the Ancient Greece, Greek writer Xenophon, in his treatise ''On Horsemanship''. Writing circa 350 BC, Xenophon addressed Horse training, starting young horses, selecting older animals, and proper Horse groom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pony Racing
Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic premise – to identify which of two or more horses is the fastest over a set course or distance – has been mostly unchanged since at least classical antiquity. Horse races vary widely in format, and many countries have developed their own particular traditions around the sport. Variations include restricting races to particular breeds, running over obstacles, running over different distances, running on different track surfaces, and running in different gaits. In some races, horses are assigned different weights to carry to reflect differences in ability, a process known as handicapping. While horses are sometimes raced purely for sport, a major part of horse racing's interest and economic importance is in the gambling associated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Townend
Gerry is both a surname and a masculine or feminine given name. As a given name, it is often a short form (hypocorism) of Gerard, Gerald or Geraldine. Notable people with the name include: Surname *Elbridge Gerry (1744–1814), fifth US vice president (1813–1814) after whom the term ''gerrymander'' was named ** Ann Gerry (1763–1849), wife of Elbridge *** Thomas Russell Gerry (1794–1848), son of Elbridge and Ann ****Elbridge Thomas Gerry (1837–1927), American lawyer and reformer, son of Thomas ***** Peter G. Gerry (1879–1957), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, great grandson of Elbridge ****** Edith Stuyvesant Gerry (1873–1958), American philanthropist and wife of Peter ****** Elbridge T. Gerry Sr. (1908–1999), American banker and polo player, great-great grandson of the vice president ****** Robert L. Gerry Jr. (1911–1979), American polo player, brother of Elbridge Sr ******* Robert L. Gerry III (born 1937), American businessman, son of Robert L. Jr * Alan Gerry (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Byrnes (racehorse Trainer)
Charles Joseph Byrnes (1835 – 22 October 1917) was an Australian politician. He was born in Parramatta, the youngest son of Ruth Barber and James Byrnes, a storekeeper and early New South Wales politician. His uncle William was also a member of the Legislative Council. The younger Byrnes was articled to a solicitor, but chose business over law and took over the family wool mill at Parramatta. He also owned a tweed mill at Granville, and was a long-serving alderman and mayor of Parramatta. In 1874 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Parramatta Parramatta (; ) is a suburb (Australia), suburb and major commercial centre in Greater Western Sydney. Parramatta is located approximately west of the Sydney central business district, Sydney CBD, on the banks of the Parramatta River. It is co .... He retired in 1877, was re-elected in 1880, and retired again in 1882. Byrnes died at Parramatta in 1917. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Byrn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
