More and more horses are losing their lives at racecourses around Ireland. Further to a parliamentary question from Paul Murphy TD (Solidarity-People Before Profit) to the Minister for Agriculture, Horse Racing Ireland released statistics showing that over 1,300 horses have lost their lives at racecourses and point to point races in Ireland since 2012. [Note: These figures do not include the horses killed in training or those who do not make the grade and are destroyed behind-the-scenes].
Taxpayer-funded Horse Racing Ireland revealed the method of killing for injured horses to be either lethal injection or a bullet in the head.
“The clinical vets can assess injured horses and in hopeless situations, on humane grounds, the horse is put to sleep using either lethal injection with Somulose or a free bullet administered by an experienced vet,” a Horse Racing Ireland spokesperson stated.
The revelations about high levels of deaths at races follow the emergence of statistics confirming that thousands of race horses have been slaughtered in Ireland.
In reply to Dail Questions from Paul Murphy TD, Minister Charlie McConalogue provided figures which show that from 2016 to 2023, a total of 15,658 thoroughbred horses were slaughtered at Department of Agriculture-approved facilities. Thousands more have been exported to the UK for slaughter – as revealed in the shocking BBC documentary “The Dark Side of Horse Racing” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlpQhJFd5Bo
Irish horses are also being killed during races in the UK. The victims include horses who suffered broken necks, horses destroyed after breaking legs and horses who collapsed with heart attacks during and after races.
Horse racing at Irish racecourses and at point-to-point events (major fundraisers for foxhunting groups) is supported by massive amounts of taxpayers’ money via the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. Since 2001, Horse Racing Ireland has received €1,388,904,981 (€1.38 Billion). This includes a €70.4 million grant for 2022, €72.8 million for 2023 and €76 million for 2024.
Much of the money handed over to HRI ends up as prize money in the pockets of wealthy horse owners and trainers.
Horse deaths at Irish racecourses.
2023: 111 deaths
2022: 107 deaths
2021: 113 deaths
2020: 65 deaths
2019: 102 deaths
2018: 111 deaths
2017: 88 deaths
2016: 83 deaths
2015: 89 deaths
2014: 99 deaths
2013: 121 deaths
2012: 82 deaths
Horse deaths at foxhunt-organised point-to-point races
2021/2022: 19 deaths (up to May 2022)
2020/2021: 29 deaths
2019/2020: 13 deaths
2018/2019: 38 deaths
2017/2018: 28 deaths
2016/2017: 32 deaths
2015/2016: 36 deaths
2014/2015: 30 deaths
2013/2014: 42 deaths
2012/2013: 49 deaths
Thoroughbred horses slaughtered in Ireland
2023: 1,428
2022: 1,050
2021: 1,105
2020: 1,549
2019: 2,218
2018: 2,526
2017: 2,829
2016: 2,952
ACTION ALERT
Don’t bet on horse racing or attend horse racing events.
Since 2001, the Irish Government has granted €1.31 Billion of scarce public funds to horse racing
Contact the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Finance Minister and demand an end to state funding to this gambling activity which causes so much suffering and death. Tell them to redirect the funds to the many deserving charities, health/homeless/environmental groups, sports clubs, animal rescue centres, etc crying out for funding.
Taoiseach Simon Harris TD
Email: simon.harris@oireachtas.ie; finegael@finegael.ie
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Tanaiste Micheál Martin
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Michael McGrath TD
Minister for Finance
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Irish Government: Stop giving millions of euros to horse racing
https://www.change.org/p/irish-government-stop-giving-millions-of-euros-to-horse-racing
Irish Government grants to horse racing
2001 €47,110,330
2002 €54,452,651
2003 €51,348,800
2004 €53,531,200
2005 €54,680,000
2006 €56,047,000
2007 €58,539,000
2008 €61,028,800
2009 €54,502,000
2010 €47,411,200
2011 €45,830,000
2012 €45,032,000
2013 €44,016,000
2014 €43,376,000
2015 €54,400,000
2016 €59,200,000
2017 €64,000,000
2018 €64,000,000
2019 €67,200,000
2020 €67,200,000
2021 €76,800,000
2022 €70,400,000
2023 €72,800,000
2024 €76,000,000
TOTAL: €1,388,904,981 (€1.38 Billion)
Source: Department of Agriculture
Horses confirmed dead following races at Irish racecourses
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2024): 4-year-old horse Monsieur Eiffel. No race record. Cause or date of death unknown.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Mel Monroe who fell in the “Burleigh Accountancy Group Beginners Chase” race at Ballinrobe racecourse on 7 May 2024. Jockey – Carl Millar. Owner: KTDA Racing. Trainer: Gordon Elliott.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Old Port who fell in the “Ballygowan Opportunity Maiden Hurdle” race at Down Royal racecourse on 6 May 2024. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: DubEye Racing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Ballymoney who was pulled up in the “C&C White Maiden Hunters’ Chase” race at Down Royal racecourse on 6 May 2024. Jockey – Mr HC Swan. Owner: Exors of the Late Mary C Brennan
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old horse Foxy Jacks who fell in the “Donohue Marquees Cross Country Chase” race at Punchestown racecourse on 4 May 2024. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: Rachel Carthy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Getamotive who “looked to go wrong” in the “Howden Insurance Brokers INH Flat Race” race at Punchestown racecourse on 3 May 2024. Jockey – Pat Taaffe. Owner: T J Nagle Jr
Confirmed DEAD: 12-year-old French horse Sire Du Berlais was fatally injured at Punchestown racecourse on 2 May 2024. Jockey – Mark Walsh. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Watch House Cross who was brought down in a “HSS Hire Handicap Chase” race at Punchestown racecourse on 1 May 2024. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: The Waffler Partnership
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Hymie Weiss who finished first in a foxhunt-organised point-to-point race at Loughanmore on 27 April 2024. Jockey – E P Powell. Owner: Miss J Wilson. This horse suffered a fall in his previous race on 21 April 2024.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Tony’s Pet who was “pulled up after jumping a fence awkwardly” in a race at Downpatrick racecourse on 26 April 2024. Jockey – Daire McConville. Owner: Stephen McConville
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Mille Miglia who “sprawled on landing and unseated rider” in a race at Downpatrick racecourse on 26 April 2024. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: James Murdoch
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Max Flamingo who fell in the “Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase” race at Downpatrick racecourse on 26 April 2024. Jockey – Thomas Reilly. Owner: Mrs Peter Casey & P McBride & A G Beatty & Mrs Paula Casey
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Alkaid who finished fifth in the “Awardsandgifts,ie (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race” at Bellewstown racecourse on 24 April 2024. Jockey – Mr A Harvey. Owner: The 119 Partnership
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Notarazoo who finished eleventh in a race at Tipperary racecourse on 23 April 2024. Jockey – Calum Hogan. Owner: Haven’tarazoo Syndicate
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Walk Out who finished fifth in a race at Tramore racecourse on 22 April 2024. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Conor Lannen.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Boothen Boy who “looked to go wrong” and was pulled up in a race at Clonmel racecourse on 18 April 2024. Jockey – E Walsh. Owner: Liam O’Farrell
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Our Chezney who fell and was “fatally injured” in a race at Naas Racecourse on 4 April 2024. Jockey – Conor Smithers. Owner: Rath-Eden Syndicate
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Cool Survivor who was pulled up after a “bad mistake” in the “BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 1 April 2024. Cool Survivor was one of eight horses pulled up in the race. Another horse fell. Jockey – Jody McGarvey. Owner: Gigginstown House Stud. Trainer: Gordon Elliott.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Saint Felicien who fell in the “WillowWarm Gold Cup (Chase) (Grade 1)” race at Fairyhouse on 31 March 2024. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Owner: Robcour. Trainer: Gordon Elliott.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Alfarida who “finished lame” in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 26 March 2024. Jockey – Andrew Slattery. Owner: Eight Ball Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse De Lady In Red who fell in the “Kilberry Handicap Chase” race at Navan racecourse on 23 March 2024. Jockey – Michael O’Sullivan. Owner: Rory Connell.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Chance The Robin who fell in a race at Cork racecourse on 21 March 2024. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: The 119 Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse The Pooka who “looked to go wrong” and was pulled up in a race at Cork Racecourse on 21 March 2024. Jockey – Mr JC Barry. Owner: Stylebawn Syndicate. Trainer: Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Brilliant who finished first in a race at Curragh racecourse on 18 March 2024. Jockey – Declan McDonogh. Owner: D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Aflickerofhope who fell in a “GAIN Equine Nutrition, Radley Engineering & Condon Builders 5yo+ Mares Maiden” point-to-point race at Knockanohill on 17 March 2024. Jockey – CJ Shine
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): 8-year-old horse Glenswilly Boy who was pulled up in his final two races at Cork and Navan Racecourses in November and December 2020. There was a “changed trainer notification” associated with this horse on 12 March 2024.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 6-year-old Irish horse Black Sage. Owner: RS Brookhouse. No race record for this horse.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Power Hour who fell in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 5 March 2024. Jockey – Niall Moore. Owner: MC Gunn.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Boola Boola who looked to go wrong and “felt lame” in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 1 March 2024. Jockey – Scott McCullagh. Owner: Geoffrey Ruddock.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 7-year-old horse Philoli. No races on record. Date and cause of death unknown. Trainer: C Byrnes (Ballingarry, Co Limerick). Owner: Byrnes Bloodstock Limited.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse In The Cheap Seats who weakened and finished last in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 14 February 2024. Jockey- NG McCullagh. Owner: Mrs C Watson.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Janverlil who “didn’t always jump with fluency” and was “struggling when pulled up” in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 13 February 2024. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: James Carey.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Champion Green who “weakened approaching last, hit last” in a “Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle” race at Naas racecourse on 10 February 2024. Jockey – Peter Smithers. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Western Cape who “weakened” and finished fifth in his final race at Dundalk racecourse on 2 February 2024. Jockey – Colin Keane. Owner: In Bounds Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 6-year-old horse Bob Cigar who “weakened quickly” and finished last in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 29 January 2024. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Owner: Bronsan Racing.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Killeavy Rose who was pulled up after weakening and dropping to rear in the “CJ Sheeran Group Supporting CCR Raceday Maiden Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 27 January 2024. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: Peter Mackin.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse DB Cooper who was fatally injured in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 24 January 2024. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old British horse Always Enchanting who finished 11th in her final race at Down Royal Racecourse on 23 January 2024. Jockey – Mark McDonagh. Owner: Kay Russell.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): 6-year-old horse Mr Social who finished second in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 15 January 2024. Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: Tinnahinch Construction Limited.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old British horse Mister Watson who finished sixth in a point-to-point race at Turtulla on 14 January 2024. Jockey – Ms SA Carter. Owner: The Jp Girls.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Dancing Leaves who was pulled up during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 12 January 2024. Jockey – Paddy Harnett. Owner: Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 5-year-old French horse Jazzie De Chaillac who was sweating, weakened and finished last in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 1 January 2024. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Nina Walsh.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old British horse Archies Charm who fell in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 29 December 2023. Shame on Adare Manor for sponsoring the race. Jockey – Tom Harney. Owner: David Aiken.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Light Parade who fell in the “D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 28 December 2023. Jockey – Daniel King. Owner: Light Parade Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Clifton Warrior who fell in the “Campion Insurance Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase” race at Limerick Racecourse on 28 December 2023. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: Warriors Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Champagnesocialist who fell in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 28 December 2023. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: Wingate Square Limited
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Nene River who fell in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 27 December 2023. Jockey – Mr C J Shine. Owner: Emmet Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old French horse En Beton who was pulled up in the “Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)” race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 27 December 2023. Jockey – Michael O’Sullivan. Owner: Cheveley Park Stud.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Shoot Champagne who was fatally injured in the “Connolly’s Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle” race at Down Royal Racecourse on 26 December 2023. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: Dubai Cowboys Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 9-year-old horse Slige Dala who struggled and weakened in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 17 December 2023. Jockey – Conor Smithers. Owner: MC Fahy.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Kinbara who fell in the “Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle” race at Thurles Racecourse on 17 December 2023. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Teuchters Glory who finished second in his final race at Navan Racecourse on 17 December 2023. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: William D MacDonald & W J Burke.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Pour Pavore who finished first in the “Kevin Brady Car Sales Handicap Chase” race at Navan Racecourse on 17 December 2023. Jockey – Kieren Buckley. Owner: Darren Cahill.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old British horse No Turn Unstoned who fell in a race at Navan Racecourse on 17 December 2023. Jockey – Baptiste Le Clerc. Owner: Oghill House Stud Limited.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Rainbow Lily who finished 4th in her final race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 16 December 2023. Jockey – Mr H C Swan. Owner: Little Emperor Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse National Emblem who fell in the “Hytech EQ Ultra 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 16 December 2023. Jockey Danny Gilligan. Owner: Cian Collins.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 4-year-old horse Pittsford who finished second in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 15 December 2023. Jockey – Ronan Whelan. Owner: N Hartery.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Howishedizzy who weakened and finished last in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 2 December 2023. Jockey – Jack G Gilligan. Owner: Natalie Gilligan.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old French horse Gust Of Wind who was “fatally injured” in the “WillowWarm Hurdle (Grade 3)” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 2 December 2023. Jockey – Paul Townend. Owner: Hollywood Syndicate & Barnane Stud.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2023): 4-year-old horse Elsie Kells. Owner: Back Road Syndicate. No race record available for horse.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Eloxi who finished third in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 17 November 2023. Jockey – Robbie Colgan. Owner: John Lavery.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Born Ruthless who was pulled up after weakening in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 17 November 2023. Jockey – Amy Jo Hayes. Owner: Breaking Bad Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): 6-year-old French horse Intrepide Sivola who finished seventh in his last race at Punchestown Racecourse on 16 November 2023. His final race came after a 263 days break. He was previously used in two point-to-point races in February 2023, including one in which he fell. Jockey – Hugh Morgan. Owner: Mrs Catherine Holden.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Amir Kabir who “[did] not reach leaders” and finished fourth in a race at Naas Racecourse on 12 November 2023. Jockey – Sam Ewing. Owner: S P O’Connor.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Uwoduhi Adanvto who weakened and finished ninth in the “Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Maiden” race at Dundalk Racecourse on 8 November 2023. Jockey – Gary Halpin. Owner: N Reynolds.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 2-year-old horse Dibani who finished sixth out of 20 in his final race at Curragh Racecourse on 5 November 2023. Jockey – Ronan Whelan. Owner: HH Aga Khan.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Sionnach Mor who finished third in the “Maher Auctioneers & The INHSC 6yo+ Maiden” point-to-point race at Lisronagh Racecourse on 4 November 2023. Jockey – A P Ryan. Owner: Mrs Eithne Thompson.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 8-year-old horse Loudest Whisper who weakened and finished 16th in the “Galway Races Summer Festival 2024 Handicap” race at Galway Racecourse on 30 October 2023. Jockey – J M Sheridan. Owner: Fleadh Ceoil Drogheda Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Rapid City who finished first in the “Corrib Food Products Maiden” race at Galway Racecourse on 30 October 2023. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Owner: Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Arctic Annie who weakened and finished last in a race at Galway Racecourse on 29 October 2023. Jockey – Finian Maguire. Owner: Arctic Annie Racing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Old Chap who was “fatally injured” in the “SF Engineering Handicap Hurdle” race at Sligo Racecourse on 27 October 2023. Jockey – Jack G Gilligan. Owner: Hurl ‘N’ Ball Syndicate
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 9-year-old horse General Ryan who weakened and finished fourth in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 19 October 2023. Jockey – Ciaran O’Shea. Owner: G Ahern.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old horse Mama Bear who finished fifth in a race at Navan Racecourse on 18 October 2023. Owner: N W T Dalzell.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2024): 6-year-old horse Fast Medicine who weakened and finished second last in a race at Dundalk racecourse on 13 October 2023. Jockey – Leigh Roche. Owner: Shark Hanlon Racing Club.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Kadeen who finished second in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 13 October 2023. Jockey – Ronan Whelan. Owner: H H Aga Khan.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2023): 4-year-old horse Power Factor (SAF) who finished seventh in his final race at Punchestown Racecourse on 11 October 2023. Jockey – Mr E P O’Brien. Owner: David A Skelly.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 5-year-old horse Stay Local who weakened and finished 18th in a race at Navan Racecourse on 4 October 2023. Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old French horse Jukebox Jive who weakened and finished ninth in a “Novibet Handicap Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 2 October 2023. Jockey – Shane Fitzgerald. Owner: Red Green & White Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 5-year-old horse Piz Badile who finished first in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 29 September 2023. Jockey – Gavin Ryan. Owner: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd. Date and cause of death unknown.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Tomannie who slipped up in a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 28 September 2023. Jockey – N Gault. Owner: Neil Gault.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Champersinthepark who was “pulled up injured” in the “Thomas A. Murray Bar Roscommon Mares’ Maiden Hurdle” race at Roscommon Racecourse on 25 September 2023. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe. Owner: Anna M Scanlon.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old horse Do It With Style who was pulled up in a race at The Curragh Racecourse on 23 September 2023. Jockey – Killian Leonard. Owner: Leonard Green
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Aide De Camp who was brought down in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2023. Jockey – Ethan O’Sullivan. Owner: Paula Widger & Nigel O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Maughold Head who fell in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2023. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Tadhg Moynihan.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Holiday In Kerry who finished a race lame at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2023. Jockey – Finian Maguire. Owner: Forever Optimists Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Spring Street who suffered a fall in the “Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Div II)” race at Listowel Racecourse on 22 September 2023. Jockey – Danny Gilligan. Owner: Ruby Racing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old horse Nelly’s Money who suffered a fall in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 22 September 2023. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Anthony McCarthy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse So Original who “weakened” and was pulled up in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 22 September 2023 (after a 504 days break). Jockey – Mike O’Connor. Owner: Ronan E Murphy & Stephen E McCarthy.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2024): 10-year-old horse Scarpia who was pulled up in the “Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle” race at Listowel racecourse on 20 September 2023. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Bacchus Inns Ltd t/a TheFalteringFullback.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Pairc Na Ngael who was pulled up in the “Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle” race at Listowel Racecourse on 20 September 2023. Jockey – Simon Torrens. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old French horse Calvesi who was pulled up in the “Bar One Racing Price Boost All Channels Maiden Hurdle” race at Navan Racecourse on 16 September 2023. Jockey – Peter Carberry. Owner: William Slattery.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old French horse All Class who suffered a fall at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 15 September 2023. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Miss K McNeilly.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Cullaghs Star who weakened, “looked to go wrong” and was pulled up in the “Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 15 September 2023. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: Padraig Reddin.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 3-year-old British horse Ultra Fine who finished seventh in his final race at Punchestown Racecourse on 13 September 2023. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Owner:Juddmonte.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Bravo Team who “weakened gradually” in the Galway City Beginners Chase race at Galway Racecourse on 11 September 2023. Jockey – Jordan Gainford. Owner: Pioneer Racing.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Royal Moon who “stumbled badly and unseated rider” in the “J.H. McLoughlin Oil (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race” at Bellewstown Racecourse on 30 August 2023. Jockey – Ms R M O’Grady. Owner: E J O’Grady.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old horse Gallant John Joe who was pulled up in a race at Bellewstown Racecourse on 30 August 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited. This horse was also pulled up in his previous race at Galway Racecourse on 5 August 2023 where he was “struggling in rear”.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Sleep Sound who was pulled up and “finished lame” in a race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 28 August 2023. Jockey – Jake Coen. Owner: Act Now Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2023): 2-year-old horse Letsbefrankaboutit who finished first in his final race at the Curragh Racecourse on 26 August 2023. Owner: Alymer Stud.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Back To Toledo who fell in the “Killarney Park Hotel Maiden Hurdle” race at Killarney Racecourse on 26 August 2023. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: Platinum Bloodstock Racing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2024): 6-year-old horse Alqabeela whose final race was at the Curragh on 20 August 2023. Owner: MC Grassick.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old horse Dundrum who finished 13th in a race at The Curragh Racecourse on 20 August 2023. In his previous race a week earlier, he finished 12th.
Jockey – Scott McCullagh. Owner: John G Hennessy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Can’t Think who struggled and was “pulled up injured” in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 17 August 2023. Jockey – Sean Cleary-Farrell. Owner: Steve Jones.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old horse Abraham who was “pulled up injured” in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 17 August 2023. Jockey – Elliot Ohgren. Owner: Colm Herron.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 3-year-old horse Secret Jungle who finished 11th in his final race at the Curragh racecourse on 13 August 2023. Jockey – Mikey Sheehy. Owner: Mrs Helen Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Nomoretart who was pulled up in a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 12 August 2023 (her first recorded race). Jockey – AP Ryan. Owner: PJ Rooney.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse White Strand who finished tenth in the “GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap” race at Tipperary Racecourse on 11 August 2023. Jockey – Miss L Costello. Owner: Thracing Club.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Quinta who “sustained an injury and came down” during a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 12 August 2023. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Owner: KTDA Racing.
Confirmed DEAD (on 17 August 2023): 3-year-old horse Dingle Dancer. No race record for this horse. Cause of death unknown. Owner: W L O’Toole.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Sole Pretender who was fatally injured in a race at Galway Racecourse on 6 August 2023. Racing Post reported that jockey Robbie Geoghegan was “hit with 50-day ban for failing to pull up fatally injured horse at Galway Racecourse”. It stated that the horse was “put down shortly after passing the winning post having suffered a fracture below his fetlock joint”. Owner: M P Hogan. https://www.racingpost.com/news/ireland/jockey-hit-with-50-day-ban-for-failing-to-pull-up-fatally-injured-horse-at-galway-on-sunday-aEary3a3roYc/
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Jetango who “unseated rider” after “bad mistake” in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 27 July 2023. Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: James Reaney.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Spoiled Rotten who was pulled up in a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 21 July 2023. Jockey – Sam Ewing. Owner: Mrs Ann Marie McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse O Mio Babbino who “looked to go wrong” in the Lee Stand Handicap Chase race at Killarney Racecourse on 21 July 2023. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Patrick Cronin.
Confirmed DEAD (in August 2023): 4-year-old French horse Indian Wish who finished first at Killarney Racecourse on 19 July 2023 (final race). Jockey – Declan McDonogh. Owner: Annette Kelly.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 6-year-old horse Running Scared who finished ninth in her final race at Cork Racecourse on 14 July 2023. Jockey Sean Flanagan. Owner: Simply The Best Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Second Intention who “soon weakened” in a race at Cork Racecourse on 14 July 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Kay Russell.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Breath Caught who was “found to be lame” after a race at Cork Racecourse on 14 July 2023. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Patrick Davern.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old French horse Pont Aval who fell in the “AXA Farm Insurance Midlands National Handicap Chase” race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 14 July 2023. Jockey – Paul Townend. Owner: N G King.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Kanors Girl who fell in a race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 13 July 2023. Jockey – Patrick M O’Brien. Owner: Robert John Keane.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Jacks Gold who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Bellewstown Racecourse on 7 July 2023. Jockey – Oisin McSweeney. Owner: Diamond Bloodstock.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Monty Man who fell in a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 6 July 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Novum Racing Club.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse San Antonio who was fatally injured in the “Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) (No Geldings)” race at The Curragh Racecourse on 2 July 2023. Jockey – Wayne Lordan. Owner: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg.
Confirmed DEAD (in Oct 2023): 3-year-old horse Parish Centre who finished second in his final race at The Curragh Racecourse on 1 July 2023. Jockey – Rory Cleary. Owner: Mrs J S Bolger.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Kingswear who “weakened quickly” and finished last in the “DMG Media Irish EBF Handicap” race at The Curragh Racecourse on 1 July 2023. Jockey – J M Sheridan. Owner: Raymond Treacy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Indiana Jolie who weakened and was pulled up in the Enniscorthy Castle (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Wexford Racecourse on 21 June 2023. Jockey – Ms N M Bradley. Owner: Eanna Griffin.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Powerful Blue who fell in the “visitwexford.ie Handicap Chase” race at Wexford Racecourse on 20 June 2023. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: Noel O’Reilly.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Oscer Romero who finished lame in the “Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase” race at Wexford Racecourse on 20 June 2023. Jockey – Cian Quirke. Owner: Oliver Barden.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Whip Whitaker who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 19 June 2023. Jockey – Liam Quinlan. Owner: John Patrick Ryan.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old British horse Hans Gruber who “sustained an injury after crossing the winning line” in the “Dunlop Homes Rated Novice Hurdle” race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 18 June 2023. Jockey – E Walsh. Owner: Matthew Rogers.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Now Go Soldier Go who was pulled up in the “RSS Record Storage Service (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle” race at Sligo Racecourse on 13 June 2023. Jockey – S Connor. Owner: Mrs M McCrudden.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Jet Star who “slipped up” in a race at Sligo Racecourse on 13 June 2023. Jockey – Ciaran O’Shea. Owner: WSQ Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old French horse Farceur De Sivola who was pulled up lame in the “Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers Opportunity Handicap Hurdle” race at Roscommon Racecourse on 12 June 2023. Jockey – Liam Quinlan. Owner: John M Lynch.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old British horse Gulfam who weakened and finished sixth in a race at Roscommon Racecourse on 12 June 2023. Jockey – Shane Fenelon. Owner: Boys On The Run Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Burma Ruby who was “badly hampered by faller” and unseated the rider in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 11 June 2023. Jockey – Paul Cawley. Owner: Natalie Gilligan.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old French horse Iurkash who suffered a fall in the “Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle” race at Punchestown Racecourse on 11 June 2023. Jockey – Danny Gilligan. Owner: AAS Partership.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Naruto who fell heavily in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 11 June 2023. Jockey – Jack Foley. Owner: David Manasseh.
Confirmed DEAD (in August 2023): 7-year-old French horse Get My Drift whose last race was at Punchestown Racecourse on 10 June 2023 (where he finished fourth). Jockey – Jody McGarvey. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old horse Sulafaat who fell in a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 9 June 2023. Jockey – Shane Fenelon. Owner: Paddy The Piper Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Kilballyowen who “finished lame” in the “Bulmers Light Beginners Chase” race at Clonmel Racecourse on 9 June 2023. Jockey – Peter Carberry. Owner: Givmefive Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 6-year-old horse Truckers Call who “weakened quickly” and finished 14th in the “John B. Keane (C & G) Maiden Hurdle” race at Listowel Racecourse on 5 June 2023. Jockey Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Conna Enclosure Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Bint Freya who fell in the “South Of Ireland Waste Management Mares Handicap Hurdle” race at Listowel Racecourse on 5 June 2023. Jockey – Donagh Meyle. Owner: Ciaran John Mooney.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Jukebox Jenny who “slipped up” in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 3 June 2023. Jockey – J W Hendrick. Owner: Ms Jennifer Dooly.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Group One Power who was pulled up in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 1 June 2023. Jockey – Jamie Powell. Owner: Red Green & White Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Dylan Lombardy who finished third in the “FEXCO Asset Finance Handicap Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 26 May 2023. Jockey – G B Noonan. Owner: Love Island Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Dromore Warrior who was pulled up in the “Regeneron Ireland Handicap Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 26 May 2023. Jockey – Donagh Meyler. Owner: Frank Reynolds.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Pots And Pans who fell and was “fatally injured” in the “Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 26 May 2023. Jockey – Jody McGarvey. Owner: Miss Rachel O’Neill.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2023): 4-year-old horse Okarito River who was “always behind” in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 23 May 2023. Jockey – Benjamin P Kennedy. Owner: Francis J Flood.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 3-year-old horse Parish Green who weakened and finished eleventh in a “Shanagher Hearing Maiden” race at Roscommon Racecourse on 22 May 2023. Jockey – Luke McAteer. Owner: Mrs J S Bolger.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 5-year-old horse Not Counting You who was pulled up in her final race (point-to-point) at Inchydoney on 21 May 2023.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 6-year-old horse Smooth Player who finished second in a race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 19 May 2023. Jockey Mr R James. Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd.
Confirmed DEAD (in August 2023): 6-year-old French horse Hilton De Chaillac whose last race was at Downpatrick Racecourse on 19 May 2023 during which he weakened and finished third. Jockey – Peter Carberry. Owner: Nina Walsh.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Drombeg Duke who weakened in a race at Cork Racecourse on 17 May 2023. Jockey – Shane Foley. Owner: Cian McAuliffe & P McAuliffe.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Awanderdownunder who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 11 May 2023. Jockey – T Power Roche. Owner: A P Cogley.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Derry Gold (with no race entries recorded). Cause of death unknown. The death was confirmed by Horse Racing Ireland in May 2023. Owner: Railway View Stud Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 7-year-old horse Huntingtown who finished second in his final race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 21 April 2023. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: DF O’Rourke
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 7-year-old French horse Gaius who finished ninth out of 11 in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 17 April 2023. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: Chris Dowling.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Cash R Cheque who was pulled up in a point-to-point race at Grennan Racecourse on 7 May 2023. Jockey – Ms H M Phillips. Owner: Mr & Mrs J M Barry. In the same race, two other horses were pulled up, two fell and two unseated riders, meaning just four of the 11 horses who started the race finished. Cash R Cheque was also pulled up in her previous two races. They were the “McLoughlins SuperValu 5yo+ Mares Maiden” race at Stradbally on 16 April 2023 and the “Camas Park & Summerhill Studs” race at Lisronagh on 26 February 2023.
Confirmed DEAD (in Dec 2023): 2-year-old horse Novascape who weakened and finished fifth in a race at Cork Racecourse on 5 May 2023. Jockey – Andrew Slattery Owner: MRC International.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Bint Alsarab who “weakened quickly” and finished last in the “Randox Mares Handicap Hurdle” race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 5 May 2023. Jockey – Simon Torrens. Owner: Mrs Diane Flanagan & W Condron.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Rainbow Chaser who “finished lame” in the “Supermac’s Maiden Hurdle” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 2 May 2023. Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: Stylebawn Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Too Easy Mate who finished seventh in the “Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 2 May 2023. Jockey – Shane O’Callaghan. Owner: Cathal McDaid,
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Keep ‘Em Lit who “slipped up” in the “Burke’s Clonbur Handicap Hurdle” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 2 May 2023. Jockey – Danny Gilligan. Owner: DOTB Partnership. See video at https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1653511837252476928
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): 5-year-old French horse Samadabad who finished eighth in a race at Down Royal Racecourse on 1 May 2023. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: Mrs Catherine Holden.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 8-year-old horse Sizing Diamond who finished fourth in a race at Down Royal Racecourse on 1 May 2023. Jockey – Mr J Dunne. Owner: J T R Dreaper.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 8-year-old horse Heather Rocco who finished second in his final race at Down Royal Racecourse on 1 May 2023 (after a 733 days break). Jockey – Mike O’Connor. Owner: Mustafa Elatrash.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse An Droichead Eile who fell in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 29 April 2023. Jockey – Mr A Harvey. Owner: J Stafford & Roisin Drury.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Artic Weather who was pulled up in the “Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase” race at Punchestown Racecourse on 28 April 2023. Jockey – Mr J W Hannon. Owner: Nicola McCarthy.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old horse Mortal who “finished lame” in the “Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase” race at Punchestown on 27 April 2023. Jockey – Jody McGarvey. Owner: A Dunlop.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old British horse Brandy Harbour who “fell heavily” in the Pigsback . com Handicap Chase race at Punchestown on 27 April 2023. Jockey – Diarmuid Moloney. Owner: Latin Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Scarlet Grace who “weakened quickly” and finished 21st (second last) in the “Oak Lodge Landscapes Flat Race” at Punchestown on 25 April 2023. Jockey – Mr T Hamilton. Owner: Lady Brooke.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old British horse Diverge who finished last in the “KPMG Champion Novice Hurdle” race at Punchestown on 25 April 2023 and was “found to have an overreach post race”. Jockey: P W Mullins Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Ballyday Star who suffered an horrific injury in the “Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase for the Ladies Perpetual Cup” race at Punchestown Racecourse on 25 April 2023. Jockey – BJ Walsh. Owner: JP Walsh. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1650954700324237335
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Couldhebetheone who was one of six horses pulled up in a race at the Fairyhouse point-to-point course on 21 April 2023. Jockey – A Murphy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old French horse Cosmo Skyline who “got injured in running” at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 21 April 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: S Curling.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Actually who finished 4th out of 17 in a race at Gowran Park Racecourse on 18 April 2023. Jockey – Gary Carroll. Owner: The Kiernan Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Mansoline who fell and was fatally injured in a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 18 April 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Don’t Look Back Syndicate. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1648391849105653760
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Itstimetomoveon who fell at the last fence and suffered a fatal injury in a race at Tipperary Racecourse (18 April 2023). Jockey – Aidan Kelly. Owner: John P McManus. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1648383427261898767
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old German horse Baltic Moon who “struck into himself” in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 17 April 2023. Jockey – Jack Foley. Owner: Luke McMahon.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old French horse Faith Du Val who fell in a race at Cork Racecourse on 10 April 2023. Jockey – Patrick M O’Brien. Owner: Olive O’Hara.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Tenzing who “sustained an injury” in the “BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase” race at Fairyhouse on 10 April 2023. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe. Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2024): 8-year-old French horse Golf Marin whose final race was at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 9 April 2023 where he finished first. Jockey – Mark Walsh. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse The Gunner Yeats who fell heavily in the “Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 9 April 2023. Jockey – Brian Hayes. Owner: Mrs S Ricci.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Mighty Potter who fell and suffered a fatal injury in the “WilllowWarm Gold Cup Chase” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse today (9 April 2023). Jockey – Keith Donoghue. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse L’yser who finished first in a “Bar One Racing” race at Cork Racecourse on 9 April 2023. Jockey – Michael O’Sullivan. Owner: Barry Connell.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 6-year-old horse Pass No Remarks who was pulled up in his final race – “Tom Quinlan Electrical Maiden Hurdle” – at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 8 April 2023. Jockey – Kevin Sexton. Owner: The K Conaty Club Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old British horse Georgeville who “stumbled and slipped up” in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse (5 April 2023). Jockey – Gary Carroll. Owner: David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Gorta who “collapsed after finish” of a race at Leopardstown Racecourse and died (5 April 2023). Jockey – Robbie Colgan. Owner: Margaret Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Glen Na Tara who fell in a race at
Downpatrick Racecourse on 2 April 2023. Jockey – P J O’Hanlon. Owner: Dylan Goland & P J Rothwell.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old Irish horse Forza Milan who was “pulled up lame” in the “Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase” race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 2 April 2023. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: J A Nash.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Grange Pearl who finished eighth in the “Supermac’s Maiden Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 30 March 2023. Jockey – Jack G Gilligan. Owner: M O Cullinane.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Cabane Des Taules who “went lame in running” in a race at Naas Racecourse on 30 March 2023. Jockey – L P Dempsey. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD (in Oct 2023): 3-year-old horse Asfour who weakened and finished third last in his final race (Naas Racecourse, 26 March 2023). Jockey – Declan McDonogh. Owner: Joanne Lavery.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old horse Owl Creek Bridge who “went wrong” in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 18 March 2023. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Patrick Mullen & Denis Gould & B Collins.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Ask The Bishop who was one of seven horses pulled up in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 13 March 2023. Jockey – JC Barry. Owner: Anthony Coughlan.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old horse Here To Stay who was one of seven horses pulled up in a point-to-point race at Belclare Racecourse on 12 March 2023. Jockey – P A King. Owner: Mrs Eileen Dowling.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Surac who fell in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 12 March 2023. Jockey – Danny Mullins. Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Pasifucan who weakened and finished last in a race at Naas Racecourse on 12 March 2023. Jockey – E Walsh. Owner: John M Lynch.
Another victim of horse racing: 12-year-old Irish horse Captain CJ was killed at Naas Racecourse on 12 March 2023 after suffering a “heavy fall” in the Bar One Racing Leinster National Handicap Chase. Jockey: P J O’Hanlon. Owner: Mrs Fidelma Toole.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old horse Shakeytry who finished third in the “Holden Plant Rentals Shamrock Handicap Chase” race at Gowran Park Racecourse on 11 March 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Glebeland Farm Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Space Odyssey who was pulled up in a race at Gowran Park on 11 March 2023. Jockey – Shane Fenelon. Owner: Brendan Doorly.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Jiving Jerry who weakened and fell in a race at Wexford Racecourse on 5 March 2023. Jockey – Brian Hayes. Owner: Ms Yvonne Hennessy.
Confirmed DEAD: 12-year-old horse Glenloe who “suffered an injury” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 4 March 2023. Jockey – Sam Ewing. Owner: John P McManus. Trainer: Gordon Elliott.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Coolmeen Park who “weakened” and finished tenth in a race at Navan Racecourse on 4 March 2023. Jockey – Ben Harvey. Owner: Mrs Catherine Holden.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old horse Segomo who “sustained an injury” at Dundalk Racecourse on 3 March 2023. Jockey – Paddy Harnett. Owner: J Carthy.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse Alice Van Hall who weakened and finished ninth in a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 2 March 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Gold & Blue Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old horse Pencilfulloflead who finished fifth in his final race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 25 February 2023. Jockey – Jordan Gainford. Owner: Robcour.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Weseekhimhere who fell in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 25 February 2023. Jockey – Denis O’Regan. Owner: John F Doyle & Mrs Caren Walsh.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old British horse Leahman who was pulled up in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 23 February 2023. It was his first race after a 144 day break – in his previous race, he was also pulled up. In the race before that, he was brought down. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe. Owner: Brian Leahy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old horse Rockanrye who fell in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 22 February 2023. Jockey – Michael O’Sullivan. Owner: Patrick G J Murphy.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Lucky Ranger who was pulled up lame in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 22 February 2023. Jockey – Liam Quinlan. Owner: James Nash.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old British horse Notice To Close who weakened and finished eight in the “QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase” at Punchestown Racecourse on 19 February 2023. Jockey – JJ Slevin. Owner: Mrs S Neville.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Bluebell Diva who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 19 February 2023. Jockey – Gavin Brouder. Owner: Margaret Casey.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Jimli’s Glory who finished last in a race at Gowran Park on 18 February 2023. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Geoffrey Ruddock.
Confirmed DEAD (in July 2023): 3-year-old British horse Grange Lady who finished fifth in the “Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap” race at Dundalk Racecourse on 17 February 2023. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Owner: Mrs Sheena McElroy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Mna Na Mhi who “moved badly inside the final furlong” and finished last in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 17 February 2023. Jockey – Mikey Sheehy. Owner: Michael Cawley & Martin P Lynch.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse Touch Of Oscar who “weakened quickly” at Clonmel Racecourse on 16 February 2023. He was one of 9 horses pulled up in the race. Jockey – Mr E P O’Brien. Owner: Donal O’Connor.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Sholo Star who “looked to go wrong” in a “Connolly’s RED MILLS” race at Naas Racecourse on 11 February 2023. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: Ochtar Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old German horse Konigin Arturia who was brought down in a point-to-point race at Kirkistown (County Down) on 11 February 2023. Jockey – B O’Neill
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2023): 3-year-old American horse Strike Eagle (USA) who was used in racing at The Curragh Racecourse on 21 August 2021 and was listed as “gelded notification” on 9 February 2023. Owner: Fitzwilliam Racing
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old French horse Extreme Cacao who fell in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 8 February 2023. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Brendan Keogh.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old horse Dollys Destination who suffered a fall in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 5 February 2023. Jockey – Mr O McGill. Owner: Gary McGill. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1622232883908825090
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Mount Pelier who slipped up in a point-to-point race at Tallow Racecourse on 5 February 2023. Jockey – J P Ahern. Owner: Barry Connell.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old British horse Molly Kaye who struggled and fell in a “Support Patrickswell GAA Opportunity Handicap Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 31 January 2023. Jockey – Niall Prendergast. Owner: Garry Fleming.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old British horse Self Inflicted Sid who fell in a race at Naas Racecourse on 29 January 2023. Jockey – S Torrens. Owner: D Field.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2023): 8-year-old horse Killer Mode who suffered a fall at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 25 January 2023. Jockey – B J Cooper. Owner: Noel Meade Racing Ltd.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Broomfields Jeremy who finished fifth in his final race at Thurles Racecourse on 22 January 2023. Jockey – L P Dempsey. Owner: Raymond P Fitzgerald.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old French horse Intranet who was “pulled up having sustained an injury” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 21 January 2023. Jockey – Paul Townend. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Great To Get Out who “made no impression” and finished ninth in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 20 January 2023. Jockey – Sean Bird. Owner: Maurice McCavitt.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Visible Attraction who “raced lazily”, stumbled, weakened and finished last in a race at Punchestown on 16 January 2023. Jockey – Mr J H Williamson. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Owner: Mrs T Hyde.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Sea Ducor who “fell heavily” in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 14 January 2023. Jockey – Donagh Meyler. Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Last Of The Clan who “didn’t jump with fluency” and was pulled up in a race at Naas Racecourse on 8 January 2023. Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: BJ Caffrey
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Top Bandit who “fell heavily” and was “fatally injured” in a race at Naas Racecourse on 8 January 2023. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Owner: Andrew Brown & Daryl Gooch & Mark Cookson.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Kalahari Diamond who suffered an injury and unseated the rider in a race at Cork Racecourse on 7 January 2023. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: Cathal Byrnes.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Friendly Star who weakened and finished sixth in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 31 December 2022. Jockey – Peter Carberry. Owner: Dog & Stick Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Clashabreeda who fell and was “fatally injured” in the “Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase” race at Limerick Racecourse on 29 December 2022. Jockey – Charlie O’Dwyer. Owner: Meadows Racing Club.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2023): 5-year-old horse Cato Capone who “weakened” and finished second last in his final race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 29 December 2022. Jockey – Mr J L Gleeson. Owner: Mcneill Family & Stone Family.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Three Stripe Life who fell and was “fatally injured” in a “Neville Hotels Novice Chase” race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 29 December 2022. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Owner: K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Unexpected Depth who was “fatally injured” in a “Neville Hotels Novice Chase” race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 29 December 2022. Jockey – Danny Mullins. Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 7-year-old horse Suain Na Draoicht who was pulled up and “finished lame” in the “Harrison O’Dowd Solicitors Handicap Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 28 December 2022. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: F McCarthy.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Eric Bloodaxe who finished 2nd in his final race at Leopardstown on 28 December 2022. Jockey – R James. Owner: Gigginstown House Stud. Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse A Million Bucks who weakened and finished twelfth in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 26 December 2022. Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald. Owner: Haigney Bloodstock Ltd.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old French horse Hawai Game who “weakened quickly” and finished last in his final race (Punchestown, 19 December 2022). Jockey – Danny Mullins. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Knockane Lady who was pulled up and dismounted during a race at Thurles Racecourse on 1 December 2022. Jockey – Tommy Brett. Owner: Liam Hackett.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old British horse John Cannon who “fell heavily” and was fatally injured in a race at Thurles Racecourse on 1 December 2022. Jockey – Connor King. Owner: Tadhg O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Roman Song who “sustained an injury” in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 30 November 2022. Jockey – Leigh Roche. Owner: F Fahy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Maria’s Serpent who was “struggling” and “soon beaten” during a “Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle” race at Punchestown on 29 November 2022. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Friends of Maria Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse French horse Iberique Du Seuil who “weakened” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 27 November 2022. Jockey – Jordan Gainford. Owner: Bective Stud.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse School Boy Hours who was “struggling” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 27 November 2022. Jockey – Mark Walsh. Owner: John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 6-year-old Irish horse Dunail West who fell in a Turtulla point-to-point race on 20 November 2022 (GAIN Equine Nutrition, Kirbys Pharmacy, Ballinroe Int’ Transport & Local Trainers 5yo+ Mares Mdn, 3m). Jockey – M J Sweeney.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Equine Evolve who was fatally injured in a race at Cork Racecourse on 20 November 2022. Jockey – Jack Doyle. Owner: Olga Doyle.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Jack Burke who finished last in his final race at Punchestown Racecourse on 19 November 2022 (Irish Mirror Pro/Am INH Flat Race). Jockey: Mr P W Mullins. Owner: Santana Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old French horse Halibut who finished second after “mistakes” in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 19 November 2022. Jockey – Donagh Meyler. Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed dead – 4-year-old Irish horse Rosie Rock who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 18 November 2022. Jockey – Adam Caffrey. Owner: James McAuley.
Confirmed DEAD (in June 2023): 6-year-old British horse Stratacaster whose last race was at Dundalk Racecourse on 16 November 2022 when he “weakened gradually”. Jockey – Gavin Ryan. Owner: Paul Reynolds.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old British horse Hector Berlioz who weakened and finished tenth in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 16 November 2022. Jockey – Gavin Ryan. Owner: Mrs D A Love.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2024): 7-year-old horse Blindwell Dream who was a non-runner (stone bruise) at Navan Racecourse on 13 November 2022. No race record. Date and cause of death unknown. Owner: Banner Syndicate.
Confirmed dead – 9-year-old Irish horse Misty Millie who “blundered” in the “Tynan’s Bridge House Handicap Hurdle” race at Navan Racecourse on 13 November 2022. Jockey – Conor Maxwell. Owner: M F O’Neill.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Bold Getaway who was lame and a “non runner” at Naas Racecourse on 12 November 2022. Owner: J Fyffe.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse Grand Jury (carrying Rachael Blackmore) who “fell heavily” and suffered a fatal injury during the “Mongey Communications Beginners Chase” race at Naas Racecourse on 12 November 2022. Owner: Robcour.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Dirha Lady who “looked to go wrong” in a race at Cork Racecourse on 6 November 2022. Jockey – Mr E P O’Brien. Owner: Thomas P O’Connor.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Hostage To Fortune who “fell heavily” in a “Connollys Red Mills Open” point-to-point race at Damma House on 6 November 2022. Jockey – F Maguire. Owner: Barry Connell.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old horse Trampas who sustained an injury in a race at Dundalk racecourse on 2 November 2022. Jockey – Nathan Crosse. Owner: Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2023): 4-year-old horse Strategically who was last used in racing in the “Corrib Food Products Maiden” race at Galway Racecourse on 31 October 2022. Jockey – Robbie Colgan. Owner: J Graham.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse Guily Billy who fell in the “SANSERV Rated Novice Chase” race at Galway Racecourse on 29 October 2022. Jockey – Rachael Blackmore. Owner: Cheveley Park Stud.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Baby Zeus who fell in the “Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle” race at Galway Racecourse on 29 October 2022. Jockey – Danny Mullins. Owner: Ray Grehan.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Vernotstoppen who weakened and finished 12th in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 28 October 2022. Jockey – Leigh Roche. Owner: Sabina Kelly.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2022): 7-year-old British horse Winning Rascal who was “pulled up lame” in a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 27 October 2022. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Denis J Reddan
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Great Esteem who “weakened” during the “angloprinters .ie Maiden Hurdle” race at Limerick Racecourse on 23 October 2022. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Ms Olivia Long & T Duggan.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2023): 4-year-old horse Annabelle Magic who finished first in her final (point-to-point) race at Loughanmore Racecourse on 22 October 2022. Jockey – R James. Trainer: Gordon Elliott. Owner: KTDA Racing.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Vento Del Pozzo who “broke down” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 19 October 2022. Jockey – Seamie Heffernan. Owner: Well Pub Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in June 2023): 3-year-old horse Lazer Port who was last used in racing at Naas Racecourse on 16 October 2022. According to a race report, “jockey said gelding ran around when he came off the bridle”. Jockey – Andrew Slattery. Owner: Mrs M C Slattery & James C Brophy & Brendan O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD (in July 2023): 5-year-old horse Khezaana who was “slowly away” and “weakened quickly” in a race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 15 October 2022. Jockey – Rory Cleary. Owner: Donal Kinsella.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse Free To Party who finished 9th in a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 14 October 2022. Jockey – Ben Coen. Owner: Mrs Orla Murtagh & Mrs V Osborne.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Allez Sea who “broke down” in a race at The Curragh Racecourse on 13 October 2022. The jockey said the horse “sustained an injury in running and fell as a result of this”. Jockey – Gary Carroll. Owner: Mrs Ann M Donnelly.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Erbacher who finished last in a race at Killarney Racecourse on 10 October 2022. Jockey – J M Sheridan. Owner: Esteem Racing Club.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse Buckman Tavern who was pulled up in a race at The Curragh racecourse on 8 October 2022. Jockey Seamie Heffernan “said gelding sustained an injury”. Owner: John Breslin & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Newtown Anner Stud Farm.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): Irish horse Brighter London who finished first in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 7 October 2022. Jockey – Ronan Whelan. Owner: Cuala Syndicate. Brighter London was less than 3-years-old.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old American horse Motcomb Street who made a “bad mistake” in the “Mullingar Autos 6yo+ Maiden” race at the Westmeath Foxhounds point-to-point at Castletown-Geoghegan on 2 October 2022. Jockey – Ms A S O’Connor. Owner: Gerard Gubbins.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Sarsfield who fell in a race at Gowran Park Racecourse on 1 October 2022. Jockey – John Kirwan. Owner: John Patrick Ryan.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Optical Confusion who “looked to go wrong” and was pulled up in a race at Gowran Park racecourse on 1 October 2022. Jockey – Danny Mullins. Owner: Anthony Coughlan.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Princess Azure who weakened in a race at Bellewstown on 29 September 2022 and was a non-runner at Killarney Racecourse on 1 October 2022. Owner: Mrs John Harrington.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2022): 4-year-old Irish horse Closgregg who has no recorded race entries. Owner: Ms Margaret Mullins & Paul G Murphy & Patrick Fitzharris.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse Na Caith Tobac who “fell heavily” at Gowran Park Racecourse #Kilkenny on 30 September 2022. Jockey- Keith Donoghue. Owner: Miss A Carney. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1575894951807705091
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Dicebox who finished a race lame at Clonmel Racecourse on 29 September 2022. Jockey – Sam Ewing. Owner: Multi Nationals Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Longhouse Force who fell in the 3-mile “Guinness Handicap Hurdle” race at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2022. Jockey – Derek O’Connor. Owner: J M Duggan.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Krujers Girl who was pulled up after a “bad mistake” in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2022. Jockey – L P Dempsey. Owner: Ms M McKenna.
CONFIRMED DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Rock Road who fell and suffered a fatal injury at Listowel Racecourse on 21 September 2022 during the 3-mile “Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase” race. Jockey – Brian Hayes. Owner: Bowes Lodge Stables Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Royal Scholar who finished third in a race at Fairyhouse on 19 September 2022. Jockey – Dylan Browne McMonagle. Owner: John Lynam.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Only Sky who weakened and finished 8th in a race at Listowel Racecourse on 19 September 2022. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe. Owner: Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Aghinagh who fell in a race at Navan Racecourse on 17 September 2022. Jockey – Denis O’Regan. Owner: Gerard O’Leary.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old British horse Fryda who was pulled up during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 16 September 2022. Jockey – Wayne Lordan. Owner: Giampiero Vellucci.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse Shark Bay who finished fifth in a race at The Curragh on 11 September 2022. Owner: D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2022): 6-year-old Irish horse These Days who was last used in racing at Laytown Racecourse on 8 September 2022 (finishing third). Owner: Robert Ng.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Lillydephilly who “didn’t jump well” and was pulled up in the “Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle” race at Galway Racecourse on 5th September 2022. Jockey – Niall Moore. Owner – Gogs Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Montel Glory who fell during the “angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle” race at Galway Racecourse on 5th September 2022. Jockey – Niall Moore. Owner: James V Ryan.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old Irish horse Hillary John who was pulled up during the “Kingdom Healthcare Handicap Hurdle” race at Downpatrick Racecourse on 29 August 2022. Jockey – Sam Ewing. Owner: P Burns.
Confirmed DEAD: On 1st September 2022, Horse Racing Ireland confirmed the death of 4-year-old Irish horse Cooleygorman. This horse was purchased for €17,000 in August 2021 and does not appear to have been used in racing. Cause and date of death unknown.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Anseo who was a non-runner (lame) at Down Royal Racecourse on 26 August 2022 (Kerry Foods Handicap Hurdle race).
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Nelly Murphy who fell and suffered a fatal injury in the “Hovis 3YO Hurdle” race at Down Royal Racecourse on 26 August 2022. Jockey – Conor Orr. Owner: Miss Rita Shah.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Batting Bay who suffered an injury and fell during the “Avison Young (Ladies Pro/Am)” race at Bellewstown Racecourse on 23 August 2022. Jockey – Miss S Doyle. Owner: P G C Syndicate
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse “Ko Kate” who fell during a race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 22 August 2022. Jockey – Simon Torrens. Owner: Sharon O’Brien.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Petram who weakened during a race at The Curragh Racecourse on 20 August 2022. Jockey – Ben Coen. Owner: Patrick J Woods.
Confirmed dead: 9-year-old Irish horse Doctor Duffy who was fatally injured in the “Failte Hotel, Bar, Restaurant Handicap Hurdle” race at Killarney Racecourse today 20 August 2022. Jockey – Philip Byrnes. Owner: Relicpride Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Trouble And Strife who fell heavily during the “Victoria House Tramore Mares Beginners Chase” race at Tramore Racecourse on 14 August 2022. Jockey – Phillip Enright. Owner: Trouble & Strife Syndicate & Mrs Christina Hughes.
Confirmed DEAD (in Sept 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse The Pargey Bee who finished ninth in a race at The Curragh on 13 August 2022. Jockey – Siobhan Rutledge. Owner:B Racing Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Multeen River who was a non-runner (lame) at Tramore Racecourse on 11 August 2022.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Hopefully who fell in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 11 August 2022. Jockey – Cian Quirke. Owner: John L Condon.
Confirmed DEAD: 7 year-old Irish horse Profound who “broke down” during the “Mahon Hospitality Group New York Handicap Hurdle” race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 6 August 2022. Jockey – Richard Condon. Owner: J Morrison.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Paperman who finished second last in a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 6 August 2022. Jockey – Kieran James Quigley. Owner: Kieran Yates.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Rose Mahler who suffered an injury during the 3 mile “Think Print & Design Handicap Hurdle” race at Wexford Racecourse on 5 August 2022. Jockey – Ian Power. Owner: Sean Harnedy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Chambery Prince who weakened and finished last in the “Leopardstown Golf Centre Handicap” race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 4 August 2022. Jockey – Robbie Colgan. Trainer – Andrew Lee. Owner: Professor Maria Hinfelaar.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2022): 6-year-old Irish horse Eye Of The Dragon who finished last in a race at Roscommon Racecourse on 2 August 2022. Jockey – Corey McGivern. Owner: Evan Newell & Ms Linda Pullman.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Swiss Brid who “looked to go wrong” during a race at Roscommon Racecourse on 2 August 2022. Jockey – Cian Quirke. Owner: Charles Kerwin.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Silver Breeze who was “badly hampered by faller” and finished sixth in a race at Cork Racecourse on 1 August 2022. Jockey – Jack Kennedy. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Owner: John F Doyle & Mrs Caren Walsh.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Smoke And Mirrors who weakened and finished 12th in a race at Galway Racecourse on Saturday 30 July 2022. Jockey – Billy Gleeson. Owner: Wendy Normile.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2023): 6-year-old horse Dammit who was last used in racing at Galway Racecourse on 28 July 2022 where he finished 10th in the “Guinness 0.0% Handicap” race. Owner: Luke Comer.
Confirmed Dead: 7-year-old French horse Gabynako was destroyed after suffering an injured back in a race at Galway Racecourse on 27 July 2022 (Day 3 of the Galway Races Summer Festival). The horse’s trainer confirmed the death two days later, tweeting: “Today we had to say goodbye to Gabynako a very special horse who had to be put asleep after he sustained an untreatable back injury in the Galway Plate.” Gabynako, who was carrying rider Keith Donoghue, was one of three horses who fell in the 2.8 mile “Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase)” race. Another horse was pulled up in the race and two others unseated the riders.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse “Hannon” who was fatally injured (pulled up lame) at Galway Racecourse on 26 July 2022 (Day 2 of the Galway Races Summer Festival). Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe. Owner: Derek Kierans.
Confirmed Dead: On 25 July 2022, 5-year-old Japanese horse Crowns Major “suffered a fatal injury” in the 2-mile €110,000 “Connacht Hotel Handicap” race on Day 1 of the Galway Races Summer Festival at Galway Racecourse.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old Irish horse Commander Sayer who weakened and “lost action” during a race at Leopardstown on 21 July 2022. Jockey – Jamie Powell. Trainer – Kevin Thomas Coleman. Owner: Mrs Eileen Coleman.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Ellaria Moon who “weakened” during a 2-mile race at Limerick Racecourse on 21 July 2022. Jockey – CP Millar. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Owner – Mrs KF O’Brien.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Fest Deiz who fell in a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 17 July 2022. Jockey – Donagh Meyler. Trainer – Kieran Purcell. Owner – Three Ships Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old French horse Bolbec who unseated rider Shane Fenelon during a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 17 July 2022. Trainer – John Joseph Hanlon. Owner: Woodside Rockstar Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Galardo who was pulled up during the “Mullingar Handicap Hurdle” race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 15 July 2022. It was the horse’s first race after a nearly two year break. Jockey – Conor Orr. Owner: Judith Long.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Desert Camp who was pulled up during the “Killarney Oils Maiden” race at Killarney Racecourse on 12 July 2022. Jockey – Daniel King. Owner: Tony Cantwell.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Fumata who was “lame on his right-fore leg” after a race at Navan Racecourse on 9 July 2022. Trainer – John Harrington. Jockey – Shane Foley.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish Horse Good Girl Robin who fell in a race at Cork Racecourse on 8 July 2022. Jockey – Jordan Gainford. Owner: Laurence Murphy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Aintnodoubtaboutit who “got injured in running” during a race at Cork Racecourse on 8 July 2022. Jockey – Paul Cawley. Trainer/Owner – Brian Francis Cawley.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Madam Belle who was a non-runner (coughing) at Tipperary Racecourse on 30 June 2022. Owner/Trainer: Noel W O’Neill.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse King Of The Park who “slipped up” during a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 30 June 2022. Jockey – Mr H C Swan. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Owner – Little Emperor Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 8-year-old French horse Eleazar Des Neiges who weakened and finished 6th in the “Belvedere House & Gardens Opportunity Beginners Chase” race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 13 June 2022. Jockey – Conor Brassil. Owner: Gigginstown House Stud.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 8-year-old Irish horse Bold Assassin who finished fourth in his final race on 10 June 2022 (Bulmers Light Beginners’ Chase at Clonmel Racecourse). Jockey – Conor Brassil. Owner: Gigginstown House Stud. In his previous race at Punchestown on 29 May 2022, he was pulled up.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old French horse Helios Smart who was “struggling” in the “AXA Smart Farm Insurance Midlands National Day” race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 5 June 2022. Owner: Barry Connell. This horse was a non-runner at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 8 July 2022 (“off feed”).
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Sam Lorenzo who was “brought down” during a race at Down Royal Racecourse on 3 June 2022. Jockey – Shane O’Callaghan. Trainer – W J Bryson.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2022): 5-year-old Irish horse Ivaquestion who “tailed off” and finished eighth in the “Bank Of Ireland Maiden Hurdle” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 30 May 2022. Jockey – Conor McNamara. Owner: Cian Wilmot & Damien Wilmot & Joe Wilmot & Mike Wilmot.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Living On Love who was pulled up during a race at Punchestown on 29 May 2022. Jockey – H C Swan. Trainer – Gordon Elliott.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Shiroccoville who “finished lame” in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 26 May 2022. Trainer – Emmet Mullins. Jockey – Brian Hayes.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Pierre Precieuse who finished fourth in a race at Roscommon Racecourse on 23 May 2022. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Trainer: D K Weld.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Godhead who finished sixth in a race at the Curragh on 20 May 2022. Jockey – Mikey Sheehy. Owner/Trainer: James McAuley
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Down The Road who finished seventh in a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 19 May 2022. Jockey – Peter Carberry. Trainer – A J Martin. Owner – Paul Shanahan.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old Irish horse Nicole’s Milan who “broke down” in a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 19 May 2022. Jockey – Phillip Enright. See race footage at https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1527379745108676617
Confirmed Dead: 3-year-old Irish horse Dingle Rock who was pulled up in a race at Sligo Racecourse on 17 May 2022. Jockey – Andrew Slattery.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Second Phase who finished lame in the “PitchSupplies.ie Flat Race” at Killarney Racecourse on 16 May 2022. Jockey – Mr N Bashford.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Ardla who was last used in racing at Killarney Racecourse on 15 May 2022 (finishing third). Jockey – Paul Townend. Trainer: M Halford
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Elusive Rain who fell and was “fatally injured” at Killarney Racecourse on 15 May 2022. Jockey – Phillip Enright https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1525884800242003968
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old British horse Ajax Tavern who finished third in a race at Navan Racecourse on 14 May 2022. Jockey – Jake Coen.
Confirmed Dead: 3-year-old Irish horse Arbutus who “broke down” during a race at Navan Racecourse on 14 May 2022. Jockey – Seamie Heffernan. Shocking race footage shows the horse’s broken back leg dangling https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1525507497288687619
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Rustler who was pulled up during a “Bulmers Live At Leopardstown” race at Leopardstown Racecourse on 13 May 2022. Jockey – Nathan Crosse. Owner/Trainer – Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old British horse Inductive who fell and was “fatally injured” at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 13 May 2022. Jockey – Kieran Callaghan.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Howling Wolf who finished second last in a race at Gowran Park on 11 May 2022. Jockey – Killian Leonard. Trainer – SM Duffy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Moshammer who was last used in racing at Naas Racecourse on 7 May 2022 (finished 18th). Owner/Trainer: James McAuley.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Cyrus Dallin who finished fifth in a race at Naas Racecourse on 7 May 2022. Jockey – Kevin Manning. Owner/Trainer – James McAuley.
Confirmed DEAD (in August 2022): 2-year-old Irish horse Woman Chief who finished second in a race at Cork Racecourse on 6 May 2022. Owner: Mrs Eileen Coleman.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2022): 4-year-old Irish horse Contended who was pulled up in a point-to-point race at Stowlin Racecourse in Galway on 1 May 2022. Jockey – AP Ryan.
Confirmed Dead: 9-year-old Irish horse Ten Ten who was “fatally injured” at Punchestown racecourse on 30 April 2022. He was pulled up during the “Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase” race. Jockey – L P Dempsey. See footage at https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1520428954536009733
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Hes A Hardy Bloke, who “felt lame after the final hurdle” at Punchestown on 30 April 2022. Jockey – E Walsh.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old French horse Class Conti who fell and was “fatally injured” in the “Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase” race at Punchestown on 30 April 2022. Jockey – Daryl Jacob.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Rightplacerightime who was fatally injured in a fall during the “EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase” at Punchestown racecourse on 29 April 2022. See footage at https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1520067977332334592 Jockey – Miss M O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse, How’s Trix, who fell and broke a leg in a 3-mile “Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase for the Ladies’ Perpetual Cup” race at Punchestown Racecourse on 26 April 2022. Jockey – Mr R W Barron.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse The Waltzer who finished second in a race at Kilbeggan racecourse on 22 April 2022. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Jockey – Jack Kennedy.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2024): 8-year-old British horse Well Pleased who was a non-runner at
Kilbeggan Racecourse on 21 April 2022 due to “coughing”. Owner: Byrnes Bloodstock Limited.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse, Full Time Score who weakened during a “BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase” race at Fairyhouse on 18 April 2022. Jockey – Rachael Blackmore.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old Irish horse, Agent Boru, who fell in a 18 April 2022 race at Fairyhouse. Jockey – Darragh O’Keeffe.
9-year-old Irish horse Blackbow who “fell heavily” and was fatally injured during a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 18 April 2022. Jockey – Paul Townend. The Irish Times reported that trainer Willie Mullins “reckoned Blackbow suffered a heart-attack before the fence at which he fell.” He was quoted as saying: “the other fella [Blackbow] unfortunately didn’t make it. Unfortunately that’s the ups and downs of the game. He is a big loss. I haven’t had a chance to talk to Paul (Townend) yet but I’m not sure if he had a heart attack before the fence as he didn’t get up at all.” https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/racing/bittersweet-day-for-mullins-as-easy-game-wins-but-blackbow-suffers-fatal-fall-1.4855971
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Adventure Bay who was last used in racing at Cork Racecourse on 17 April 2022 when he finished ninth. Trainer – Nina Walsh. Jockey – Mr R McGreal. The death was confirmed in June 2022.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse “The Quiet Horse” who finished fifth in a “Ryan’s Cleaning, Waste & Recycling Maiden Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse on 17 April 2022. Jockey – Jack Kennedy.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Oakroom Lady who “weakened quickly” and finished second last in a “Jetaway.ie Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race” race at Fairyhouse on 16 April 2022. Jockey – Mr M K Tobin.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Ernie McCracken who fell during a race at Fairyhouse on 16 April 2022. Jockey – Conor Clarke.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old French horse Stormy Duchess who “suffered an injured hind leg” at Gowran Park Racecourse on 13 April 2022. Jockey – Rory Cleary.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse, Roseville Getaway who “weakened” during a race at Tramore Racecourse on 10 April 2022. Jockey – Mr P Power.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Rogues Getaway who “stumbled and fell” during an “Adare Manor” race at Tramore Racecourse on 10 April 2022. Jockey – Liam Quinlan.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse, Andratx who finished tenth in a race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 08 April 2022. Jockey – Phillip Enright.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Whispering Chance who “tailed off” and finished 14th in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 3 April 2022. Jockey – Danny Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old German horse, Arctic Warrior who “fell heavily” during an “Awardsandgifts.ie Novice Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 3 April 2022. Jockey – Jody McGarvey.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Mr Bercow who weakened and finished fifth in the “Ire Wel Pallets Ltd Handicap Chase” at Wexford Racecourse on 1 April 2022. Jockey – Keith Donoghue.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse Gargouille who “fell heavily” during a race at Naas Racecourse on 31 March 2022. This horse also fell in a race the previous week at Clonmel Racecourse. Jockey – Hugh Morgan.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Green Steps who “weakened” and finished 16th in a race at Navan Racecourse on 29 March 2022. Jockey – Donagh O’Connor. Owner/Trainer – Luke Comer
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old British horse, Machine Learner who struggled and finished third-last in a race at Navan Racecourse on 29 March 2022. Jockey – Donagh O’Connor. Trainer: J F Levins. Owner: Jonny Hayes.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Here And Now who “weakened” and finished eighth in a race at Navan Racecourse on 29 March 2022. Jockey – Gavin Ryan. Owner/Trainer: James McAuley.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Mccabe, who sustained an injury during a race at The Curragh Racecourse on 26 March 2022. Jockey – Kevin Manning.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2023): 6-year-old horse Hadley Glen who finished last in a race at at Navan Racecourse on 12 March 2022. Jockey – Lee Cosgrove. Owner: DL McCammon.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse, It’s Only A Number who “looked to go wrong” during a race at Navan Racecourse on 12 March 2022. Jockey – Aidan Kelly.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2022): 5-year-old Irish horse The Inimitable Man who was pulled up in a race at Ballycahane Racecourse on 6 March 2022. Jockey – R W Barron.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse, Noble Seal who “fell heavily” during a race at Navan Racecourse on 5 March 2022. Jockey – Kevin Sexton. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1500102197006245893/video/1
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Sea Trout Reach who “weakened quickly” and was pulled up during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 4 March 2022. Jockey – Mr J Dunne.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse, Encore Lui who was pulled up during a race on 24 February 2022 at Thurles Racecourse. Jockey Finian Maguire said horse “felt lame behind”.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse, The Dreams Alive who fell during a 23 February 2022 race at Punchestown. Jockey – Kieran Callaghan.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2022): 4-year-old British horse Breath Of Sun who “weakened” and finished last in a race at Dundalk Stadium on 21 February 2022. Jockey – Sean Davis
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse, Iron Woman who “stumbled and unseated rider” during a 19 February 2022 race at Gowran Park. According to the jockey, the horse “sustained an injury independently causing her to get unseated”. Jockey: Miss A Hourigan.
Confirmed DEAD (in July 2023): 6-year-old horse Moonface who “didn’t jump well” and finished 12th in a race at Gowran Park Racecourse on 18 February 2023. Jockey – Eoin G Kelly. Owner: John Raymond Eastwood.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 6-year-old horse Whowonthetoss who weakened and finished third in his final race (Clonmel Racecourse, 17 February 2022). Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Mr Fred Rogers who suffered a fatal injury during the “Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle” race at Clonmel Racecourse on 17 February 2022. Jockey – Davy Russell. Video: https://twitter.com/banbloodsports/status/1494336667301257223
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse, Brace Yourself who fell during a race at Punchestown on 13 February 2022. Jockey – Sean Flanagan.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse, Scholes who was used in the “Jordan’s Centra Supporting Kill GAA” race at Naas Racecourse on 12 February 2022. Jockey – P W Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 5-year-old Irish horse Don’t Be Angry who finished third in his final race at Dundalk Racecourse on 11 February 2022. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Owner: Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD (in Oct 2022): 7-year-old Irish horse Eagle Reel who finished second last in a race at Dundalk racecourse on 2 February 2022. Jockey – Chris Hayes. Owner: Luke Comer.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old British horse, Aa Bee See who “lost position when mistake” during a race at Limerick Racecourse on 1 February 2022. Jockey – Aidan Kelly.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2022): 5-year-old Irish horse, Cratloe Hill who was last used in racing at Punchestown Racecourse on 31 January 2022.
Confirmed DEAD (in June 2022): 7-year-old Irish horse Brosna Rocco who “weakened” during a race at Gowran Park on 27 January 2022. Jockey – Paul Cawley
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse, Central Court who was “pulled up quickly” during a “Molson Coors Handicap Chase” race at Down Royal Racecourse on 25 January 2022. Jockey – L P Dempsey.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2024): 13-year-old British horse Warriors Tale who “fell heavily” and was fatally injured in the “Thurles Racecourse Hunters Chase” at Thurles Racecourse on 23 January 2022. Jockey – Miss M O’Sullivan. Owner: Exors Of The Late Trevor Hemmings
Confirmed DEAD: 13-year-old Irish horse, All The Chimneys, who finished fifth after weakening towards the end of a 2.6 mile race at Thurles racecourse on 23 January 2022. Jockey – Shane Fitzgerald.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Easca Peasca who fell during a 2 mile race at Navan Racecourse on 22 January 2022. Jockey – Shane Fitzgerald.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2023): 6-year-old British horse Gentle Queen who finished first in the “Hurleys SuperValu 5yo Mares Maiden” Carrigarostig point-to-point race on 16 January 2022. Jockey – Derek O’Connor. Owner: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse, Montagne D’argent who fell during a “Total Event Rental” race at Punchestown on 16 January 2022. Jockey – Mr D G Lavery.
8-year-old Irish horse Farrawaybay who fell during a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 16 January 2022. Jockey – B J Cooper. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1482750951706574850
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse, Getaway’n’dance who was last used in racing on 16 January 2022 at Punchestown Racecourse. Jockey – N Gault.
5-year-old Irish horse, Andy Ru who “weakened quickly” during the “Jump Into January Handicap Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse racecourse on 15 January 2022. Jockey – Keith Donoghue.
5-year-old British horse, Ten Minutes who “weakened” during the “Jump Into January Handicap Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse racecourse on 15 January 2022. Jockey – Danny Mullins.
5-year-old Irish horse, Jim’s Hope who “weakened” and was pulled up during a race on 8 January 2022 at Cork Racecourse. Jockey – Donagh Meyler.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Sarah Runsfor Jack who “weakened” during a race on 8 January 2022 at Cork Racecourse. Jockey – Derek O’Connor.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Abbeyfeale who weakened and was pulled up during the “Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle” at Tramore Racecourse on 1st January 2022. Jockey – Jody McGarvey.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Bridge Street who finished first in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 1st January 2022. Jockey – Jody McGarvey.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2022): 6-year-old French horse Galypso Clermont who “weakened quickly” and was pulled up in a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 01 January 2022. Jockey – Richard Deegan. Owner: A McNeill.
7-year-old horse, Alpine Annie who finished fourth in the “Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2022 Mares Hurdle” race at Fairyhouse on 1 January 2022. Trainer – Gordon Elliott. Jockey – L P Dempsey.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse, Boro Tari who weakened during a race at Leopardstown on 28 December 21. Jockey: JJ Slevin
9-year-old Irish horse, Kilfenora who was “fatally injured” and “finished lame” at Leopardstown Racecourse on 28 December 2021. The “Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)” was this horse’s first race after a 245 days break. Jockey – Kevin Sexton.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2022): 8-year-old Irish horse Mt Leinster Gold who finished fifth in her final race (Limerick Racecourse, 26 December 2021).
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 6-year-old German horse, Apollo Ten who was last used in racing at Down Royal racecourse on 26 December 2021. Jockey N McParlan
Confirmed DEAD: 12-year-old Irish horse Wishmoor who “dropped to rear” in a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 19 December 2022. Jockey – Ricky Doyle. Owner: The Dms Partnership.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Bothar Dubh who “weakened” during a 18 December 2021 race at Navan Racecourse. Jockey – Dylan Whelan.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse, Vintage Prosseco who was last used in racing at Navan Racecourse on 18 December 2021 in the “Mervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle”. Jockey – L P Dempsey.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2022): 6-year-old Irish horse Nancy Wyse who was “fatally injured” during a race on 16 December 2021 at Naas Racecourse. Jockey – Ian Power. Video: https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1471469785032626183
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2024): 6-year-old horse Along Came Cali who fell in a point-to-point race at Boulta on 12 Dec 2021. Jockey – Ms M O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2022): 7-year-old Irish horse, Powerful Out who was last used in racing at Tramore Racecourse on 9 December 2021.
6-year-old French horse Keskonrisk who “looked to go wrong” at Navan Racecourse on 4 December 2021. Jockey: Danny Mullins.
4-year-old Irish horse Danzig Star who was pulled up during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 3 December 2021. Jockey: Conor Maxwell.
4-year-old Irish horse Dande who “weakened gradually” during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 3 December 2021. Jockey: Gavin Ryan.
7-year-old French horse Even Flight who died after falling and suffering a fatal injury at Clonmel Racecourse on 2nd December 2021. Jockey – Brian Hayes.
4-year-old French horse Baba Buck’s (owned by Caldwell Construction Ltd) stumbled and suffered a fatal injury during a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 28 November 2021 after a 253 days break. Jockey: Ms L O’Neill.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Limestone Rock who was a “non-runner” at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 27 November 2021 and who fell at a race on 6 November at Naas Racecourse.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse, Rockonmolly who “looked to go wrong” during a race at Dundalk Racecourse on 26 November 2021. Jockey – Kieran Moody.
6-year-old French horse Fissa suffered a fatal injury in a fall at Navan Racecourse on 21 November 2021. (Jockey: Rachael Blackmore).
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Run To Glory who fell during a point-to-point race at Kirkistown (County Down) on 20 November 2021. Jockey – B Lawless
4-year-old Irish horse, Don’t Walk Away, who was pulled up during a point-to-point race at Kirkistown on 20 November 2021. Jockey – B O’Neill.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2023): 5-year-old Irish horse Round The Square who finished first in his final point-to-point race at Kirkistown (County Down) on 19 November 2022. Jockey – BG Crawford. Owner: Mannon Farm Syndicate.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2022): 9-year-old Irish horse, Rippon Lodge who fell during a race at Limerick Racecourse on 16 November 2021. Jockey – Philip Donovan.
6-year-old Irish horse Sixshooter “fell heavily” and suffered a fatal injury at Punchestown Racecourse on 14 November 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 4-year-old Irish horse, Lug who finished last in a race at Dundalk Stadium on 12 November 2021. Jockey – Sean Davis.
5-year-old Irish horse More Than A Memory who was “fatally injured” after suffering an horrendous fall at Clonmel Racecourse on 11 November 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2022): 7-year-old French horse, Mig Des Taillons who was “always towards rear” in a race at Navan Racecourse on 07 November 2021. Jockey – Mr D G Lavery.
6-year-old horse Wide Receiver “fatally injured” after suffering a fall at Navan Racecourse on 7 November 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2021): 4-year-old Irish horse Not Now Lucy who was last used in racing at Naas racecourse on 6 November 2021. Jockey – W J Burke.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old French horse, Haayem who was last used in racing at Laytown Racecourse on 1 November 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2022): 5-year-old Irish horse, He Knows No Fear who “weakened” during his last race at Naas Racecourse on 31 October 2021. Jockey – Chris Hayes.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Presto who “weakened” and was pulled up during a 31 October 2021 race at Naas Racecourse. Jockey – Danny Sheehy.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Game Catch who fell at Down Royal Racecourse on 29 October 2021 during the “Lough Construction Ltd. Handicap Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old Irish horse Enjoymyslipstream who suffered a fatal injury (“injured a foreleg at the winning post”) at Dundalk Racecourse on 27 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse, Dissociate, who was last used in racing at The Curragh on 26 October 2021 (finished first). Jockey – W J Lee.
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): British horse Apollinaire whose last race was at Galway Racecourse on 25 October 2021. Jockey – Mark Enright. Owner – D Swift Gallon Syndicate. Date and cause of death unknown.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse, Get Crackin who was pulled up during a race at Wexford Racecourse on 24 October 2021 (after a 336 days break). Jockey: Chris Timmons.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse, Drury Lane who was last used in the “Renvyle House Hotel” race on 23 October 2021 at Galway Racecourse. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old French horse Elwood who was pulled up during a WB Gavin & Co-sponsored race at Galway Racecourse on 23 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Oldtown Annie who was pulled up during a point-to-point race at Loughanmore Racecourse on 23 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Alpine Cobra who suffered a fall at Thurles Racecourse on 21 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse She’s Made It who “sustained injury” at Thurles Racecourse on 21 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Pope Liam who “looked to go wrong” at Tramore Racecourse on 14 October 2021. Cause of death – “Struck into right foreleg tendon”.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Dawson’s Cottage who was lame after a race at Punchestown Racecourse on 13 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old German horse Karl Der Grosse who “sustained a bad injury to a fore leg” during the “Angloprinters.ie Rated Chase” at Limerick Racecourse on 10th October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse Broder who suffered a fall at Limerick Racecourse on 10 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Salt Wind who was pulled up after a “bad mistake” during a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 9 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Fly Girl who “looked to have broken down” at Dundalk Racecourse on 8 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Lady Kapalua who “went lame” during the “Randox Health Handicap Hurdle” at Downpatrick racecourse on 8 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Sin A Bhfuil who slipped up and “sustained an injury” during a race at Thurles Racecourse on 7 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Getaway Pat who was last used at Killarney racecourse on 3 October 2021 in the “Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase”.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2022): 4-year-old Irish horse, Putonthenews who was last used in racing on 2 October 2021 at Gowran Park racecourse. Jockey – Gavin Brouder.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Miss Baracus who was pulled up during a race at Killarney Racecourse on 2 October 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 6-year-old Irish horse, Callaghy Rose who was last used in racing at Gowran Park Racecourse on 01 October 2021. Jockey – Jack Kennedy.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Henry Miller who was last used in racing at Clonmel Racecourse on 30 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Miss Frontiere who “stumbled and unseated rider” and “sustained an injury” during a race at Roscommon Racecourse on 27 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Gandouge who “weakened gradually” during a William Hill race at the Curragh on 26 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Fernando Vichi who suffered a bad fall near the end of a race at The Curragh on 26 September 2021 https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1442217102526537731
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Nuzzles who “looked to go wrong” at Dundalk track 24 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old horse, Ballygill Roco who “dropped to rear” during a race at Listowel Racecourse on 24 September 2021. Jockey – James Duggan.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Share The Honour who was last used in racing on 23 September 2021 at Listowel Racecourse. Jockey – J M Sheridan.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Learning Every Day who was last used at Listowel Racecourse on 22 September 2021 in a “Listowel Vintners Association” race. Jockey – P W Mullins.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Shumard who fell during a “Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle” race at Listowel Racecourse on 20 September 2021. Jockey – D O’Keeffe.
Confirmed Dead: 4-year-old Irish horse Clady Bridge who “weakened quickly” and “looked to go wrong” at Navan Racecourse on 18 September 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Elderado who “went wrong” and was found by a vet to be lame at Navan Racecourse on 18 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2022): 5-year-old Irish horse, Decimal Day who was last used at Downpatrick racecourse on 17 September 2021 when he “weakened quickly”. Jockey – Conor Orr.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2022): 10-year-old British horse, Samson who was last used in racing on 15 September 2021 at Sligo Racecourse. The Racing Post reported that during the race, Samson “weakened and tailed off” and that jockey Thomas Reilly said “gelding burst a blood vessel”. It went on to state that a vet “reported gelding was found to have blood at both nostrils post race, possibly as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage”.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2021): 8-year-old Irish horse, Makeyourcall who fell during a race at Sligo Racecourse on 15 September 2021.
5-year-old Irish horse Landa Beach “fatally injured” at Ballinrobe racecourse on 10 September 2021 during the “Burkes Clonbur Handicap Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old British horse Tonkinese who was “fatally injured” during the “Anglo Printers Handicap Hurdle” at Galway Racecourse on 6 September 2021. https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1434951303797559300
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old French horse Olive D’haguenet died at Galway Racecourse on 6 September 2021 after suffering a displaced carpus. A race report referred to a “bad mistake” and said the horse “looked to go wrong” and was pulled up during the “Kenny Developments Handicap Chase”.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Jazzaway died at Galway Racecourse on 6 September 2021 after suffering a fractured cannon bone during the “Deacy Gilligan Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Castlehume who suffered a fractured cannon bone at Galway Racecourse on 6 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Fredastare who “looked to go wrong” at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 3 September 2021 during the “Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Hurdle” race
https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1433867037386940423 Animal Aid reported that the horse “Broke Down After Jumping Hurdle”.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Avondale Smiles who “looked to go wrong” during a Belvedere House-sponsored race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 3 September 2021. Animal Aid reported that the horse was “fatally injured” in the race.
Confirmed DEAD (in May 2022): 7-year-old Irish horse Emphatic who was last used in racing on 2 September 2021 at Dundalk Racecourse and was a non-runner at Galway Racecourse on 7 September 2021 and at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old British horse Liberty Star who “looked to go wrong” during a race at Clonmel Racecourse on 2 September 2021
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old Irish horse Rodman who “weakened” in a race at Gowran Park on 1st September 2021
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Call Me Jim who was last used in racing at Downpatrick Racecourse on 30 August 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old Irish horse Angel Of The Stars who was last used in racing at Navan Racecourse on 28 August 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2022): 4-year-old Irish horse Maguire’s Grace who “weakened” during the “J H McLoughlin Oil Handicap” race at Bellewstown Racecourse on 24 August 2021. Jockey – Jamie Powell. Owner: Ms Sinead Maher.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old French horse La Tektor who was “pulled up lame” during a “Ballinrobe Water Towers” race at Ballinrobe Racecourse on 23 August 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Freetown who was last used in racing at Killarney Racecourse on 21 August 2020.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Karakhan who was last used in racing on 21 August 2021 at Killarney Racecourse. According to a race report, the horse “hung badly left and was lame upon pulling up”.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Cosmo’s Moon who was last used at Killarney Racecourse on 20 August 2021
Confirmed DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Kodding No One who was pulled up during a race at Killarney Racecourse on 20 August 2021
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Stone Mason who was pulled up at Killarney Racecourse on 19 August 2021 https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1428681028869238785
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 4-year-old French horse, Bolivar who weakened during a race on 13 August 2021 at The Curragh. Jockey – WJ Lee
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse Different Spot who was last used at Tramore Racecourse on 12 August 2021 in the “O’Neill’s Bar Rated Novice Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 3-year-old American horse Apsley House who was last used in racing at Leopardstown Racecourse on 12 August 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Caroles Secret who was “pulled up injured” on 9 August 2021 at Ballinrobe racecourse (after a 251 day break)
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Pay The Fine who was last used in racing at Ballinrobe racecourse on 9th August 2021 in the “Broderick’s Electrical Maiden Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Getgo who was last used in racing at Downpatrick Racecourse on 8th August 2021 in the “Randox Health Handicap Hurdle” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old British horse Narynkol who was last used in racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 7 August 2021 According to the Racing Post, “a vet reported the animal to be lame on its right fore leg post race”.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse “Staged Engagement” who was pulled up during a race at Wexford Racecourse on 6 August 2021
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Arctic Comet who was “pulled up” during a Boylesports-sponsored race on 6 August 2021 at Wexford racecourse.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse “Gone Racing” who was last used in racing at Roscommon Racecourse on 3 August 2021
Confirmed Dead: 12-year-old Irish horse “Pass The Ball” who was last used in racing at Roscommon racecourse on 3 August 2021
Confirmed Dead: 6-year-old Irish horse “Don’t Tell Grandad” who “broke down” during a race at Cork racecourse on 2 August 2021 https://twitter.com/watch_welfare/status/1422514085883699203
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Five Helmets who was last used at Galway Racecourse on 1 August 2021 in the “Fr. Breen Memorial Handicap (Div I)” race.
Confirmed DEAD (in September 2022): 9-year-old German horse Aramon who finished first in the “Guinness Galway Hurdle” race at Galway Racecourse on 30 July 2020. Owner: Aramon Syndicate.
CONFIRMED DEAD: 8-year-old British horse, Low Sun, who suffered a fatal injury (fractured shoulder) during a race sponsored by Guinness at Galway racecourse on 29 July 2021.
CONFIRMED DEAD: 4-year-old Irish horse Alexei Vronsky who fell at Galway Racecourse on 28 July 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Ballydrislane who was last raced at Down Royal on 24 July 2020
Confirmed Dead: 4-year-old British horse Poets Touch who was last used in racing at Limerick racecourse on 22 July 2021
Confirmed Dead: 8-year-old Irish horse Blackyellowred who was last used in racing at Limerick racecourse on 22 July 2021
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Brosna Aran who was “pulled up quickly” at Limerick racecourse on 22 July 2021
A 2-year-old horse who suffered an injury during a race at the Curragh on 17 July 2021 has been confirmed dead. Disturbing race footage shows injured horse Daisy Peers holding up a dangling back leg https://facebook.com/banbloodsports/posts/4134477106667816
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Winning Kate who was “fatally injured” at a race at Killarney Racecourse on 16 July 2021. Jockey – Mr B W Harvey.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Presentingnewyork who was “pulled up having gone lame” in a race at Killarney Racecourse on 16 July 2021. Jockey – Paul Townend.
Confirmed Dead: 7-year-old Irish horse Kfourkhaleesi who was “pulled up having gone lame” in a race at Killarney Racecourse on 16 July 2021. Jockey – P J O’Hanlon.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Hat Yai who was last used in racing at Downpatrick racecourse on 13 July 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 6-year-old Irish horse Iknownothing who was last raced at Sligo racecourse on 11 July 2021 when “mistake and unseated rider” during a “RSS Document Storage” race.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2021): 5-year-old Irish horse Penny Candle who “weakened” during a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 9 July 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old Irish horse Timemakesitfine who suffered a fall at Bellewstown racecourse in Meath on 3 July 2021.
Confirmed Dead: A “sweating” horse named Raa Atoll “fatally injured” during a “Comer Group International” race at The Curragh on 27 June 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 2-year-old Irish horse, On The Third Day, who was used in a race at Limerick Racecourse on 18 June 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 7-year-old Irish horse Fuzzbuster who was last raced at Navan racecourse on 16 June 2021 where he was “brought down”.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Calthor who “fell heavily” and was fatally injured in the “Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase” race at Wexford Racecourse on 16 June 2021. Jockey – Simon Torrens. Owner – John P McManus.
Confirmed DEAD: 11-year-old Irish horse Our Dougal who fell and was fatally injured in the “Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase” race at Wexford Racecourse on 16 June 2021. Jockey – Emma Twomey. Owner – Mrs Lorraine Mangan.
5-year-old Trot On fell and was fatally injured during a 2-mile race at Kilbeggan racecourse on 6 June 2021.
9-year-old Irish horse Rueben James who was destroyed after suffering a broken leg in a race at Tramore Racecourse on 5 June 2021.
5-year-old horse The Cool Dude who suffered a fatal injury and died at Tramore racecourse on 5 June 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2021): 7-year-old Irish horse, Gray Duke who was last used in racing at Tramore Racecourse on 4 June 2021 (finishing 9th).
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2021): 9-year-old Irish horse Timewaitsfornoone who was last used in racing in the “Molson Coors Hunters Chase” at Downpatrick Racecourse on 21 May 2021. Jockey – M O’Sullivan.
Confirmed DEAD (in January 2022): 5-year-old Curtain Tim who was last used in a Fermanagh hunt point-to-point race meeting on 15 May 2021 at Necarne racecourse. Jockey – J W Hendrick.
Confirmed DEAD (in December 2021): 9-year-old Irish horse Judgement Day who was pulled up during a race at Tipperary Racecourse on 20 May 2021. Jockey – Sean O’Keeffe. He had also been pulled up in his previous race on 1 May 2021 at Punchestown.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Monvour who suffered a tendon injury at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 14 May 2021 and was destroyed. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: Mrs Geraldine Clohessy.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Petoli who was used in racing at Clonmel Racecourse on 13 May 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2022): 3-year-old Irish horse All Over Town who was used in a race at Gowran Park on 4 May 2021 where he “hesitated when the gates opened”.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Monbeg Notorious who suffered an injury at Punchestown Racecourse on 1st May 2021 during the “Colm Quinn BMW Group Handicap Chase” which saw horses being whipped and ridden over 22 fences across a 3.8 mile course
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old Irish horse Blue Templar who was last used in racing at Punchestown Racecourse on 1st May 2021 where he “tailed off” in the “Dooley Insurance Group Cross Country Chase”.
Confirmed DEAD: 8-year-old Irish horse “Ificudiwud” who suffered a broken leg at Punchestown Racecourse on 30 April 2021 during a race sponsored by EMS Copiers. An IrishRacing report outlined that the horse “became injured” approaching a fence during the 2.6 mile race. Horrific race footage broadcast on RTE showed the injured horse jumping the fence, unseating the jockey and running on with a broken back leg dangling.
Confirmed DEAD: 9-year-old Irish horse I’m A Game Changer who was last used at Punchestown Racecourse on 30 April 2021 in the “EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase” race.
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Polished Steel who suffered an horrendous fall at Punchestown Racecourse on 29 April 2021 during the Pigsback.com Handicap Chase race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlsXqTLFNFs
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old French horse “Some Neck” who “slipped after the final fence” during the “Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase” race at Punchestown Racecourse on 29 April 2021.
Horse Youcannotbeserious confirmed DEAD after suffering horrendous fall at Punchestown Festival during the Kildare Hunt-sponsored “Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup”. Sickening video footage of the race on 27 April 2021 shows the Irish horse somersaulting through the air at a jump and falling heavily onto the ground. He was seen struggling to get back on his feet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rYztDhdSg4
Confirmed DEAD: 7-year-old Irish horse Good Luck Hope who was pulled up at Tramore Racecourse on 19 April 2021. The horse suffered an injury and was destroyed.
An 11-year-old horse who “suffered a fatal injury” during a race at Tramore racecourse on 18 April.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 8-year-old horse Cedarwood Road who “fell heavily” in his final race at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 4 April 2021. Jockey – Sean Flanagan. Owner: C Jones.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Viscount Gort who was last used at Fairyhouse Racecourse on 4 April 2021
Confirmed DEAD (in July 2022): 6-year-old French horse Gigolo’ Dai Dai who was last used in racing at Limerick Racecourse on 14 March 2021.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old British horse Whoyakodding who “weakened quickly” during a race at Limerick Racecourse on 14 March 2021 (after a 72 days break).
Confirmed DEAD: 5-year-old Irish horse Grady Hollow who was last used in racing at Navan Racecourse on 13 March 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 4-year-old French horse, Hashtag Watt who was last used in racing at Naas Racecourse on 13 February 2021. Jockey – Philip Byrnes.
Confirmed Dead: 5-year-old French horse Petibonome who was last used in racing on 13 February 2021 at Naas Racecourse. According to a race report, jockey Rachael Blackmore said the horse “hung right from the last hurdle to the line”.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2021): 7-year-old Irish horse Mister Eddman who was pulled up during a race at Down Royal on 4 February 2021.
Confirmed Dead: 6-year-old Irish horse Just Brilliant who was last used in racing at Dundalk track on 8 January 2021.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2021): 4-year-old Irish horse, Follow The Boys. This horse has no race record listed. Cause of death unknown.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 11-year-old Irish horse, Slippery Serpent who was last used in racing at Clonmel racecourse on 3 December 2020 where he made a “bad mistake and pecked on landing”. Jockey – Philip Donovan.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2021): 10-year-old British horse Internal Transfer who was pulled up during a race at Limerick Racecourse on 11 October 2020.
Confirmed DEAD (in June 2022): 6-year-old Irish horse Boyce who was last used in racing at Thurles Racecourse on 8 October 2020 (finishing second last).
Confirmed DEAD (in April 2024): 11-year-old horse Social Sharing who was a non-runner at Listowel Racecourse on 23 September 2020. Owner: MA Begley.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Mystery Stowaway who fell and was fatally injured during the “Three Ireland Rated Novice Chase” race at Tramore Racecourse on 13 August 2020. Jockey – Danny Mullins.
Confirmed DEAD: 10-year-old British horse Yanworth who suffered a fatal injury in the 3-mile “AXA Farm Insurance Midlands National Handicap Chase” at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 10 July 2020. Jockey – Mark Walsh. Owner: John P McManus. The Racing Post reported that Yanworth “died at the age of ten after suffering a broken pelvis at Kilbeggan”.
Confirmed DEAD (in March 2023): 7-year-old Irish horse We Will Sort It who was last used in a point-to-point race at Punchestown on 16 February 2020.
Confirmed DEAD (in November 2021): 10-year-old Irish horse Champagne Classic who was last used in racing at Leopardstown Racecourse on 29 December 2019 in the “Neville Hotels Novice Chase”.
Confirmed DEAD: 6-year-old Irish horse Accidental who was pulled up during a race at Kilbeggan Racecourse on 17 June 2019. Jockey – Katie O’Farrell. Owner – P W Mullins.
According to a report in the Racing Post, Accidental “suffered a fatal injury in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan”.
Confirmed DEAD: 12-year-old British horse Special Tiara who was fatally injured at Leopardstown Racecourse on 2 February 2019. Jockey – Robbie Power. Owner: Mrs S Rowley-Williams. According to a report in the Racing Post, “his body so suddenly and cruelly…failed him”.
Confirmed DEAD (in February 2022): 7-year-old British horse, Rocco’s Dream who was last used in racing on 26 December 2018 at Leopardstown Racecourse.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 14-year-old horse He Knows My Name who was last used at Tramore Racecourse on 13 December 2018. Owner: Mrs C Watson.
Confirmed DEAD (in October 2023): 17-year-old horse Lord Lir who was last used at Downpatrick Racecourse on 18 June 2017. Owner:R K Watson.
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