Dermot McLoughlin

Irish National bid not ruled out for Lord Lariat

Last year’s winner Lord Lariat and the veteran Captain Cj could represent Dermot McLoughlin in his bid for a remarkable third successive victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Galvin sights set on Punchestown repeat

Gordon Elliott’s Galvin begins his season at Punchestown as he bids to retain his title in the Irish Daily Star – Best For Racing Coverage Chase.

Santa Rossa has weighty burden to overcome at Galway

Dermot McLoughlin is under no illusions about the task facing his star mare Santa Rossa in the Guinness Galway Hurdle on Thursday.

Lord Lariat springs 40-1 shock in Irish National

Lord Lariat provided local trainer Dermot McLoughlin with a second successive victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

McLoughlin and Donoghue deliver Fairyhouse double

Trainer Dermot McLoughlin, jockey Keith Donoghue and owner-breeder Pat Conway enjoyed a memorable afternoon at Fairyhouse after combining to win the first two races on Easter Sunday.