Richard Fitzsimons

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

The 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 returns 💪

Recognising the contribution of those who underpin racing and breeding in Ireland, the series starts soon and takes in @LeopardstownRC, @BallinrobeRaces, @Fairyhouse, @Downroyal, @NavanRacecourse and @ListowelRaces

[Ace Stud @acestud_]

♠️👇

[Rathbarry & Glenview @RathbarryStud]

KODI BEAR

A roaring start to 2026 season with winners in UK, France & USA

🥇A BEAR AFFAIR
2yo Brocklesby Stakes winner(UK)
B: Rathbarry Stud

🥇SAY SQUIRREL
Impressive 2yo debut winner(FR)
B: Gestut Zur Kuste AG

🥇PARFOIS
TDN Rising Star 3yo winner(USA)
B: Duncroi Farm Ltd

[HKJC Racing @HKJC_Racing]

Fallon denies favourite China Win! 😳

Tony Cruz's Irish import storms right over the top in the finale at Happy Valley under Keith Yeung...

#HappyWednesday | #HKracing

[Score Beo @Score_Beo]

Most scenic GAA grounds in Ireland

This nearly caused a falling out in the group chat…

Thread

@AllianzIreland

[Stephen Thorne Racing @SThorneracing]

🍀Many thanks to @con_fenn for a well articulated article in today’s @RacingPost which tells our story so far and what an opening first chapter it has been🍀 @Mooney_sm @ShamrockTBS

[Stephen Thorne Racing @SThorneracing]

Only 4 trainers with more flat winners so far in 2025! We are currently operating at a 28% win strike rate and 53% individual winners to runners ☘️🤩 With only 1 trainer inside the top 10 with a higher winning strike rate ☘️☘️

[GAIN Equine Nutrition @GAINEquine]

We're delighted to announce the renewal of GAIN Equine Nutrition's long-standing partnership with The Curragh for the 2025 racing season! 🎉 More information: https://t.co/xdmY89y1be

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

Private HIT Purchase #winner

[Tally-Ho Stud @TallyHoStud]

✨ Another win for Tally-Ho bred FALLON!

Congrats to trainer Tony Cruz and owner Daryl Ng Win Kong 👏👏👏

Fallon was part of our @Tattersalls_ie Goresbridge Breeze-Up 2022 draft when bought by @MDOCallaghan #HoBred #HoBreezed

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

There always was a big pot of Gold under HANDSTANDS :

*G1 SCILLY ISLES WINNER 2025👏

Fantastic training performances from @KingsfieldStud @benpauling1 @coolmorestud @Goffs1866 @irishp2p @lavery_declan

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

How impressive was this performance from Handstands? 🤔

#ITVRacing

[GAIN Equine Nutrition @GAINEquine]

We are delighted to sponsor the GAIN Equine Nutrition International Stakes at Jebel Ali Racecourse tomorrow, February 1st, on Irish Race Day! 🏇 With 15 declared runners, we wish all the trainers, owners, and jockeys the very best of luck.🍀 #GAINTheAdvantage #IrishRaceDay

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

P2P graduate HANDSTANDs ❤️

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

He IS good! 🙌

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 justifies connections' lofty opinion of him by running out an impressive winner of the Grade 2 Esher Novices' Chase.

The @benpauling1 team has another smart novice chaser to go to war with.

@Betfair | @Sandownpark

[Ben Pauling Racing @benpauling1]

Our feet are nowhere near the ground after watching the impressive Handstands fly around Sandown!

What a performance to win the Grade 2 Esher Novices’ Chase.

Huge congratulations to owner Tim Radford and The Radford Family 💥

📸 @Sandownpark

[Ben Pauling Racing @benpauling1]

Handstands 💛

[Racing TV @RacingTV]

"Magic - a proud moment."

Many congrats to Stephen Thorne, who after some near misses is off the mark as a trainer less than three weeks after taking out his licence.

Thorne has worked for the likes of @adomcguinness1 and @RalphBeckett and is looking to the future @Franmberry

[Thomas Niblock @thomasniblock]

Jody Gormley. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, but somehow one of the most uplifting podcasts we’ve ever recorded. He’s a beautiful person.

It’s simply a must listen.

🎙️The GAA Social
🎧Listen here: https://t.co/ZsILhi3BlN

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

€30k foal purchase:

➡️ LISTED Winner➡️101 OR ➡️300k HIT #RebelDiamond 💎 🌟 well done to Nigel Ohare and a super training performance by Craig & Natalia 💪👏

[Tattersalls @Tattersalls1766]

🗣️"We were stunned with the price."

A fantastic few minutes for Natalia Lupini at the #TattsAutumn HIT Sale as two horses that she trains, Rebel Diamond and Thebelmontgangster, sold for 300,000gns and 200,000gns respectively.

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

Dam Mohassan purchased @Tattersalls1766 July sale for loyal clients @RathbarryStud for 62k & her her 1st two progeny make €240k & 500,000gns 💪👌🤞

[Rathbarry & Glenview @RathbarryStud]

💫 A great way to end the day @Tattersalls1766, 500,000gns for the full brother to Currawood.

The handsome son of Acclamation was secured by @GScottracing & @JSBLOODSTOCK.

Best of luck to his new connections and well done to the team at home for doing a great job with him 🍾

[FairyhouseRacecourse @Fairyhouse]

𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝💎makes it 3⃣ wins on the bounce taking @BallyhaneStud Blenheim Stakes for Nigel O'Hare, trainer Natalia Lupini & jockey @wjlee24786 who records double on the evening 🏆

🥇Rebel Diamond
🥈One Smack Mac
🥉Easy Mover

Congratulations to all connections 👏

[Richard Fitzsimons @fitzy207]

Fantastic evening double @Fairyhouse with UNA MATATA foal purchase @Goffs1866 for @joannelavery93 & @Chris_Timmons wins the @KilminfoyleStud maiden @Fairyhouse this evening .

#maidenwinner

[FairyhouseRacecourse @Fairyhouse]

🎶𝐔𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚🎶 holds off the challenge of Declaree in the @KilminfoyleStud Fillies Maiden for owner @joannelavery93 trainer @Chris_Timmons__ and jockey @wjlee24786 🏆

🥇 Una Matata
🥈 Declaree
🥉 Storm Averted

Congratulations to all connections 👏