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# Barry Geraghty

'Sitting in silence, coasting along thinking you're on the verge of winning the biggest race in the world'

Retired star jockey Barry Geraghty reflects on his memories of Irish and Aintree Grand Nationals.

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Apr 5th 2021, 8:00 AM

# mixed emotions

'It should be a moment that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life... I wish I could be happy but I can’t'

Barry Geraghty recalls winning the Gold Cup with Bobs Worth.

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Dec 23rd 2020, 12:02 PM

# Recommended Reading

Champagne Football among six-strong shortlist for Sports Book of the Year

The42′s Niall Kelly has also been nominated for his work on Barry Geraghty’s autobiography ‘True Colours’.

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Oct 20th 2020, 1:40 PM

# Read all about it

Champion jockey Geraghty to release his memoir 'True Colours' in October

Geraghty retired from jump racing last month.

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Aug 4th 2020, 2:08 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

'I've been blessed to have had a wonderful career' - Barry Geraghty announces retirement

Twice a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Geraghty also won the 2003 Grand National.

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Jul 12th 2020, 1:34 AM

# Cheltenham Champ

Champ storms to stunning last-gasp RSA success at Cheltenham for Geraghty and JP

An incredible finish to the RSA Chase today.

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Mar 11th 2020, 2:56 PM

# Winner alright

'The lady on her back is just as special, she was amazing' - praise for Cheltenham winner Blackmore

Johnny Ward on a day of celebrations for Henry De Bromhead, Rachael Blackmore and Barry Geraghty.

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Mar 10th 2020, 7:19 PM

# Brilliant Barry

Geraghty triumphs again as Epatante claims Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

A fourth Champion Hurdle win for jockey Barry Geraghty while trainer Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus got to celebrate once more as well.

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Mar 10th 2020, 4:47 PM

# Cheltenham

Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy

Barry Geraghty and the 4/9 favourite came crashing down at the second last.

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Jan 1st 2020, 4:36 PM

# Road To Recovery

Galway festival ruled out for Geraghty as he recovers from broken tibia and fibula

The jockey is now aiming for a comeback at the Listowel Festival.

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Jul 4th 2019, 11:01 AM

# Injury

Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree

The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.

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Apr 5th 2019, 5:31 PM

# off to a flier

Brilliant start to the day for Geraghty and JP with double at Cheltenham

Defi Du Seuil and Sire Du Berlais took the opening two races on the third day.

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Mar 14th 2019, 2:32 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win today’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham?

Last year’s winner Buveur D’Air is the hot favourite.

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Mar 13th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Results

Cheltenham Trials Day: Barry Geraghty ensures Apple's Shakira maintains perfect record

Meanwhile, Cork jockey Jerry McGrath steered Santini to victory in the Ballymore Classic Novices’ Hurdle.

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Jan 27th 2018, 8:37 PM

# Effortless

'The champion is back!' - Buveur D'Air claims comfortable victory on season debut

The 2017 Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner had a handy afternoon in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

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Dec 2nd 2017, 3:54 PM

# Galway Races

Call it a comeback: Geraghty returns from long injury layoff to win Galway Hurdle

5/1 shot Tigris River wins the big one in the colours of JP McManus.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 5:06 PM

# Back in business

Barry Geraghty says he's ready for Aintree Grand National - five weeks after breaking six ribs

The jockey has been on the sidelines since the end of February following a nasty fall.

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Mar 31st 2017, 9:05 AM

# Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty ruled out of Cheltenham Festival after fall

The jockey fell at Kempton yesterday.

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Feb 26th 2017, 7:40 PM

# Get Well Soon

Nasty fall leaves Barry Geraghty facing surgery and two months out of action

The jockey will miss the upcoming Galway Festival.

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Jul 16th 2016, 8:16 PM

# Punchestown 2016

Carlingford Lough lands Punchestown Gold Cup on a day of shocks

Three more winners for Willie Mullins as racing continues in Co Kildare.

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Apr 27th 2016, 7:42 PM

# lengthy ban

Barry Geraghty hit with 30-day ban for Limerick ride

Unless an appeal is successful. the jockey will miss the Punchestown Festival.

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Apr 4th 2016, 10:16 AM

# easter festival

Double success for Geraghty as Kylemore Lough upsets the odds at Fairyhouse

Lift-off for the Kerry Lee trained horse in the Ryanair Gold Cup.

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Mar 27th 2016, 5:04 PM

# Winning

Mullins and Henderson share the spoils day two of Cheltenham as Blaklion springs an RSA surprise

While Ruby Walsh rode his 49th Cheltenham winner.

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Mar 16th 2016, 4:50 PM

# Cheltenham 2016

Walsh, Geraghty, Cooper - who's the favourite in the race to be Cheltenham champion jockey?

Only two more sleeps until the biggest horse racing festival of the year.

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Mar 13th 2016, 7:00 PM

# Scooped

Think you've seen everything in horse racing? Think again

Unbelievable scenes from Sandown this afternoon.

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Mar 11th 2016, 3:36 PM

# Interview

Barry Geraghty on teaming up with JP McManus, life as a jumps jockey and Cheltenham prospects

The 36-year-old singles out Ivanovich Gorbatov and My Tent or Yours as horses he is looking forward to riding next month.

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Feb 11th 2016, 12:21 PM

# Limerick

Geraghty makes debut as McManus' retained jockey, but made wait for win after injury return

The Meathman had to settle for second after three months out with a shin injury.

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Jul 5th 2015, 8:04 PM

# Twittersphere

Brian O'Driscoll weighs in on McGregor-Aldo -- it's the sporting tweets of the week

Also, featuring Barry Geraghty, Stephanie Roche and Caroline Wozniacki.

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Jun 28th 2015, 8:30 AM

# Fairyhouse

Barry Geraghty claims first Irish Grand National on Shutthefrontdoor

It was a good day for JP McManus at Fairyhouse.

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Apr 21st 2014, 6:06 PM

# Review

34 of the best pics from this week's Cheltenham Festival

We look back on another memorable festival.

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Mar 14th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Cheltenham

Geraghty's joy is McCoy's pain again in World Hurdle

For the second time in a feature race this week, AP McCoy backed the wrong horse.

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Mar 13th 2014, 4:18 PM

# Review

The Winner’s Enclosure: Irish eyes smiling once again after Day Two

It was another good day for Ireland at Cheltenham, with Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty and Robbie McNamara all triumphing.

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Mar 12th 2014, 6:28 PM

# Cheltenham

'He's a favourite of mine' -- trainer Jessica Harrington revels in her first Champion Hurdle win thanks to Jezki

JP McManus became the first owner to have a 1-2 in the race.

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Mar 11th 2014, 4:13 PM

# Cheltenham Festival

Jezki wins Champion Hurdle but tragedy strikes for Our Conor

Barry Geraghty and trainer Jessica Harrington got the better of Hurricane Fly in today’s big race.

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Mar 11th 2014, 4:00 PM

# Top jockey

The race for the top jockey prize at Cheltenham 2014

From Ruby Walsh to Tony McCoy, Irish jockeys should have plenty to smile about at this year’s festival.

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Mar 10th 2014, 11:25 AM

# Royals

12 of Meath's best sporting moments in 2013

Barry Geraghty, Grace Davitt, Marie Louise Reilly and Devin Toner were amongst the Royal County stars who shone in 2013.

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Dec 25th 2013, 9:00 AM

# RIP

‘The voice of Irish racing’ — Taoiseach leads tributes to the late Colm Murray

Murray, 61, is survived by his wife Anne and his daughters Patricia and Kate.

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Jul 30th 2013, 9:37 PM

# Punchestown

'It's the Bieber effect' as Sprinter Sacre brings thousands to Punchestown

And he lived up to the hype.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 6:08 PM

# Cheltenham 2013

Bobs Worth wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup for Nicky Henderson and Barry Geraghty

Earlier today, Tralee’s Bryan Cooper rode two Irish winners to get the final day off to a flyer.

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Mar 15th 2013, 3:32 PM

# Racing

Interview: Pain no barrier for jockey Barry Geraghty

‘I’d be tempted for the odd rasher or a sausage the odd time,’ admits the Meath man, reflecting on a bumper year.

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May 10th 2012, 8:41 AM