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Harrington was recognised for her achievements as a dual-purpose trainer

Harrington and Russell honoured at HRI Awards

Jessica Harrington and Davy Russell were among those honoured at the Horse Racing Ireland Awards which were held in Dublin.

Racing • 04 Dec 23

Russell had retired in December before making a return

Russell return won't extend beyond Grand National

Davy Russell has confirmed his temporary comeback will extend no further than Aintree's Grand National meeting.

Racing • 15 Apr 23

Davy Russell returned for Cheltenham but it proved a disappointing week

Elliott offers Russell final ride on Galvin in National

Gordon Elliott would love to give Davy Russell the chance of a fitting finale to his career at Aintree, with the ride on Galvin in the Randox Grand National reserved for the veteran jockey should he opt to take it.

Racing • 05 Apr 23

Michael O'Leary (R) with Davy Russell in 2015

Davy Russell hits back at O'Leary's retirement remarks

Davy Russell has responded to Gigginstown owner Michael O'Leary's claims the jockey made a mistake in returning to the saddle.

Racing • 16 Mar 23

Russell secures first winner since return to the saddle

Sa Fureur provided Davy Russell with his first winner since returning from a short-lived retirement to deputise for the injured Jack Kennedy.

Racing • 15 Jan 23

Davy Russell: 'Listen, this is no comeback or U-turn'

'No U-turn' insists Russell as he gets back in saddle

Davy Russell insists he has not made a "U-turn" on his retirement and is only stepping into the breach while Jack Kennedy recovers from a broken leg.

Racing • 12 Jan 23

Davy Russell is likely to pick up an attractive book of rides during Jack Kennedy's enforced absence

Russell rides to the rescue for former boss Elliott

The broken leg that Jack Kennedy suffered following a fall at Naas on Sunday has prompted a return to the saddle for the recently retired Davy Russell.

Racing • 13 Jan 23

Davy Russell has brought his career in the saddle to an end

Davy Russell announces retirement after Thurles win

Davy Russell has announced his retirement from the saddle after a win at Thurles this afternoon.

Racing • 18 Dec 22

Enjoy D'allen goes in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse

Enjoy D'allen chases redemption at Irish National

Ciaran Murphy is hoping fortune favours Enjoy D'allen when he looks to bounce back from an early Aintree fall in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today.

Racing • 18 Apr 22

Jockey Jack Kennedy, on Delta Work, celebrates winning the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase from Tiger Roll, with Davy Russell up

No fairytale finish for 'horse of lifetime' Tiger Roll

Delta Work won the Glenfarclas Chase from stablemate Tiger Roll, as the latter just failed to end his career in a blaze of glory.

Racing • 16 Mar 22

Davy Russell would love a last hurrah with Tiger Roll

Cheltenham Festival: Russell would love Tiger Roll ride

Davy Russell would love the chance for one last hurrah with his old friend Tiger Roll in the Glenfarclas Chase next week.

Racing • 11 Mar 22

Davy Russell gives the Irish Gold Cup a kiss after prevailing aboard long-shot Conflated

Elliott and Russell plunder Gold Cup with Conflated

Conflated burst into the big time with a dominant display in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Racing • 05 Feb 22

Galvin, with Davy Russell up, jumps the last on their way to winning the Savills Steeplechase

Galvin pips A Plus Tard in thrilling Savills Chase

Galvin pounced in the dying strides to deny A Plus Tard back-to-back victories in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 28 Dec 21

Davy Russell's only ride at Listowel on Sunday comes on Coach Carter in the Strings & Things Rated Novice Chase at 4.10

Russell gets off the mark thanks to Chemical Energy

Davy Russell was back in the winner's enclosure for the first time in almost a year at Navan on Saturday after steering Chemical Energy to an impressive victory.

Racing • 18 Sep 21

Davy Russell linked up with another recent returnee to the racecourse in trainer Gordon Elliott

Russell a runner-up in both rides on return from injury

Davy Russell had to make do with minor honours on his long-awaited return to action at Downpatrick.

Racing • 17 Sep 21

Davy Russell fell from Doctor Duffy in October 2020

Davy Russell back in the saddle after lengthy layoff

Davy Russell returns to the saddle at Downpatrick on Friday after 11 months on the sidelines with a neck injury.

Racing • 15 Sep 21

Davy Russell has been on the sidelines since October.

Davy Russell rules out Punchestown Festival comeback

Davy Russell will wait for a less high-profile meeting to make his comeback after ruling himself out of the Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 23 Apr 21

Davy Russell with Presenting Percy after winning the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park in 2019

Russell pays tribute to 'unbelievable' Presenting Percy

Davy Russell has paid his tribute to Presenting Percy, hailing the dual Cheltenham Festival winner as an "unbelievable horse".

Racing • 16 Apr 21

Davy Russell has waved goodbye to his chances of riding the brilliant Envoi Allen at next month's festival

Davy Russell ruled out of Cheltenham Festival

Leading jockey Davy Russell will miss next month's Cheltenham Festival after failing to sufficiently recover from injury in time.

Racing • 18 Feb 21

Davy Russell after riding Envoi Allen to win The Ballymore Novices' Hurdle on 2020 Ladies Day at Cheltenham Racecourse

Davy Russell expects to return in time for Cheltenham

Davy Russell remains confident he will return to competitive action in time to ride at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 12 Feb 21

Davy Russell: "I'm in very little pain."

Davy Russell upbeat as he stays on road to recovery

Davy Russell hopes to have a better idea of when he can expect to return to action when he has further X-rays on his injuries later this month.

Racing • 09 Dec 20

Davy Russell had a heavy fall from Doctor Duffy

Davy Russell & Jack Kennedy out 'for a number of weeks'

Davy Russell and Jack Kennedy will both be sidelined for "a number of weeks" after suffering injury at Limerick on Sunday.

Racing • 12 Oct 20

Gun Digger bounces back to win at Leopardstown

Gun Digger bounced back to form to claim victory in the TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 01 Mar 20

Russell aiming to be back later this week

Davy Russell hopes to be back in action at the weekend after hurting his ankle in a fall at Fairyhouse on Wednesday.

Racing • 02 Jan 20

Storyteller was back among the winners in Clonmel

Storyteller returns to winning ways in Clonmel

Cheltenham and Punchestown Festival hero The Storyteller rediscovered the winning trail in the feature Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle at Clonmel.

Racing • 05 Dec 19