• Updates and upcoming races

    25th January 2012

    All our runners at the weekend ran well, both Crash and The Crafty Butcher being second.  Laura was unlucky to just loseout in the bumper at Naas, while Crash returned to form and was second.  He will be given an entry in both the RSA Chase at the Diamond Jubilee NH Steeplechase at the Cheltenham Festival. Racing is at Limerick on Wednesday and we have two runners in the bumper – Amigan Lady and Excuse Me Maria – both first time out. Cloughmile is entered in the Thyestes at Gowran Park on Thursday however she is unlikely to get in.  She also holds an entry for another handicap cha...

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  • The run up to Christmas racing

    23rd December 2011

    We have had a quiet week in the yard in the run up to Christmas racing.  Its kicks off on St Stephens Day - we have 3 runners at Limerick, Made For Sharing, False Messenger and Gizzit - all are expected to run well. Our first Leopardstown runners will be Tuesday, with Ballysteen and The Crafty Butcher while recent winner Crash will be among the runners there on Wednesday.  Dancing Tornado will also return to action at Leopardstown in the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle on Thursday. Among our entries for Limerick during the week are Hans Crescent, Cloughmile and Best Served Cold. A New Stor...

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  • Recent wins and upcoming entries

    5th December 2011

    Cloughmile was a good winner at Gowran Park last weekend and she runs again this Sunday at Fairyhouse. Our other runner over the weekend, also at Fairyhouse on Sunday is Debt To Society.  It is his first run on the track having been unlucky point to pointing. Racing for the coming week is Clonmel on Thursday where we have a few entries and A New Story will head back to Cheltenham for Friday's Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase....

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Michael Hourigan – Racehorse Trainer

Michael Hourigan is one of the most successful racehorse trainers in Ireland. Having trained over 800 winners, he instinctively knows how to buy, place and train racehorses.

Located in County Limerick, Hourigan’s  Lisaleen Stables have all the features you would expect from a top-class training facility including an equine pool, solarium and gallops.

Lisaleen has been the starting place for many great careers, both horses and jockeys. He has guided many horses to multiple victories including the legendary ‘Beef or Salmon’ and ‘Doran’s Pride’.

There are a number of factors behind his success. These include a life-long love of horseracing, the well-regarded facilities at Lisaleen Stables and the backing from his fantastic support team.