New TG4 series will be a real treat for horseracing fans
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TG4 and Touchline Media are delighted to announce that a new horseracing series ‘Laochra Na Rásaíochta’, featuring some of Ireland’s greatest National Hunt horses, has been specially commissioned by TG4 and will commence on Thursday 18th February with a one-hour documentary on the tale of the legendary Arkle, winner of three Cheltenham Gold Cups in the 1960’s.
This is a repeat of the IFTA winner for Best Sports Documentary, first broadcast on TG4 in March 2014. YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/AtHz73wwRJI
Episode Two of ‘Laochra Na Rásaíochta’ airs on February 25th 9.30pm and tells the stories of: L’Escargot – winner of the 1970 and 1971 Gold Cups and the 1975 Grand National. Captain Christy – winner of the 1974 Gold Cup.
Celebrations for Kilkenny trainer at Gowran Park after thrilling first two races
Exciting action on Thyestes Day
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There s two results already from the day s racing at Gowran Park on Thyestes Day, with a local winner already having cause to celebrate.
Song of Earth held on to win the Connollys Red Mills Auction Series Hurdle for jockey Lisa O neill and local trainer Margaret Mullins. The lady riders race was very close as they approached the line over the last couple of hundred yards.
Earlier, top weight Forrard Away won the first race - the Langtons Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle - delight for Keith Donoghue and Jim Dreaper.