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Richard Dunwoody: Racing’s Mr Incredible & One of Northern Irelands Top Jumps Jockeys
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Richard Dunwoody: Racing’s Mr Incredible & One of Northern Irelands Top Jumps Jockeys

Posted on: February 6, 2024February 15, 2024

AP McCoy may now hold just about every National Hunt record going, but before he emerged to dominate the scene, it was another Northern Irishman who sat atop […]

Giants of the Racing Scene: The World’s Tallest Jockeys
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Giants of the Racing Scene: The World’s Tallest Jockeys

Posted on: January 30, 2024October 31, 2025

When you think of a jockey, many qualities likely come to mind. Be it their bravery in the saddle, tactical acumen, never-say-die attitude, or any other facet required […]

Connor Beasley: The Comeback King & Champion Jockey
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Connor Beasley: The Comeback King & Champion Jockey

Posted on: October 27, 2023January 2, 2024

Three-time British Champion Jumps Jockey Brian Hughes has thrust Northern-based jockeys into the spotlight in recent years thanks to his outstanding exploits in the National Hunt sphere. However, […]

Brian Hughes: Racing’s Low-Key Champion Jockey
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Brian Hughes: Racing’s Low-Key Champion Jockey

Posted on: October 17, 2023October 31, 2025

Northern Ireland has proven to be a fertile ground for top-class National Hunt Jockeys. The name of AP McCoy immediately springs to mind when we think of jumps […]

Hollie Doyle – The Finest Female Jockey on the Flat
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Hollie Doyle – The Finest Female Jockey on the Flat

Posted on: September 12, 2023October 31, 2025

Of the many sporting pursuits, horse racing provides possibly the most even playing field of all – enabling male and female riders to compete on a level footing. […]

Top 5 Flat Jockeys of All Time – Richards, Eddery, Piggott, Carson & Dettori
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Top 5 Flat Jockeys of All Time – Richards, Eddery, Piggott, Carson & Dettori

Posted on: June 14, 2023October 31, 2025

The 2023 Flat campaign continues to follow the familiar trajectory – from the Guineas Meeting to Epsom, through the big summer festivals, and on to the late season […]

Top 5 Jumps Jockeys of All Time – McCoy, Johnson, Walsh, Geraghty & Dunwoody
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Top 5 Jumps Jockeys of All Time – McCoy, Johnson, Walsh, Geraghty & Dunwoody

Posted on: June 2, 2023October 31, 2025

One of the most notable stories of the 2022/23 National Hunt campaign was the slightly surprising retirement of the hugely popular Tom Scudamore, who called time on his […]

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