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Jack Kennedy on Kala Conti ahead of the Cheltenham Racing Festival at Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England.

No joy for Kennedy on return to action in Tipperary

There was no joy for Jack Kennedy, as he made his return to the saddle with three rides at Tipperary on Tuesday.

Jack Kennedy (C) rode Teahupoo to victory in the Stayers' Hurdle for Gordon Elliott at Cheltenham last year

Elliott sweats on Kennedy and Ewing fitness

Gordon Elliott could be on the lookout for two jockeys on Thursday, after both Jack Kennedy and Sam Ewing were stood down at Cheltenham today.

Racing • 12 Mar

Brighterdaysahead will look to land a first Champion Hurdle for Gordon Elliott

Updated Brighterdaysahead confirmed for Champion Hurdle bid

Brighterdaysahead will contest the Unibet Champion Hurdle at next week's Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 03 Mar

Jack Kennedy will hope to add to his career tally of 11 winners at the Cheltenham Festival next month

Kennedy set for return to the saddle on Monday

Jack Kennedy has been passed fit to return to action at Leopardstown on Monday.

Racing • 28 Feb

Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy have enjoyed 10 Cheltenham Festival winners together

Elliott eager to have Kennedy back for Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott is keeping his fingers crossed Jack Kennedy will win his race against time to be fit for the Cheltenham Festival, with the jockey now back riding work at Cullentra after his leg break.

Racing • 26 Feb

The Yellow Clay won the Grade Two Tote Navan Novice Hurdle with Sam Ewing in the plate

The Yellow Clay wins as Elliott enjoys Navan four-timer

Odds-on favourite The Yellow Clay snatched victory in the final strides of the Tote Navan Novice Hurdle.

Racing • 07 Dec 24

Jack Kennedy has had a tough time with injuries in recent years

Surgery for Kennedy after sixth leg break

Jack Kennedy will undergo surgery after breaking his leg for a sixth time in a fall at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

Racing • 01 Dec 24

Jack Kennedy has suffered a sixth leg break (file pic)

Kennedy breaks leg in fall at Fairyhouse

Jack Kennedy is facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg in a fall at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 30 Nov 24

Jack Kennedy won his first two titles back-to-back in 2018 and 2019

Ireland's Kennedy wins fifth British Supersport title

Jack Kennedy further burnished his credentials as the most successful rider in the history of the British Supersport Championship as the Irish rider clinched his fifth title.

Motorsport • 12 Oct 24

Search For Glory ends in Grade Three honours at Clonmel

Search For Glory collected his third win of the season when taking the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel.

Racing • 15 Feb 24

Kennedy hits century for the first time at Punchestown

Jack Kennedy was thrilled to secure his first ever seasonal century of winners after Coko Beach made a foot-perfect debut in the cross-country sphere at Punchestown.

Racing • 05 Feb 24

Jack Kennedy with Caldwell Potter and winning connections at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Leopardstown return on the cards for Caldwell Potter

Connections of Caldwell Potter have plenty to get excited about following his thoroughly impressive Leopardstown success over the Christmas period.

Racing • 04 Jan 24

Kennedy returns to winners' enclosure

Jack Kennedy registered his first victory since returning from a lengthy injury lay-off aboard I A Connect in the equuip – A Leg Up For Thoroughbred People Beginners Chase at Tipperary.

Racing • 04 Jul 23

Jack Kennedy with replacement Keith Donoghue following Delta Work's Cheltenham Festival win

Kennedy returns to riding out but doubtful for Aintree

Jack Kennedy returned to riding out at Gordon Elliott's Cullentra House yard on Wednesday, but it is still unknown whether he will be fit for action at Aintree's Grand National Festival.

Racing • 05 Apr 23

Injury has forced Jack Kennedy to miss the Prestbury Park highlight for the second time in his career

Kennedy to miss Cheltenham Festival with broken leg

Jack Kennedy will miss the Cheltenham Festival after losing his race against time to be fit for the showpiece meeting.

Racing • 03 Mar 23

Elliott: 50-50 call on Kennedy for Cheltenham this week

Gordon Elliott expects to know later this week whether his stable jockey Jack Kennedy will be fit to ride at the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 27 Feb 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

Jack Kennedy has already ridden 36 career Grade One winners

Walsh backs Kennedy to contest title despite leg break

Ruby Walsh is confident that Jack Kennedy can return and challenge for the jockeys' championship once the 23-year-old recovers from another broken bone.

Racing • 10 Jan 23

Jack Kennedy broke his leg in a fall at Naas

Kennedy a Cheltenham doubt as leg break confirmed

Jack Kennedy looks set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines following confirmation he suffered a fractured leg in a fall at Naas on Sunday.

Racing • 09 Jan 23

Updated Naas injury may rule Kennedy out of Cheltenham Festival

Gordon Elliott fears stable jockey Jack Kennedy will be out of action for the "foreseeable future" after suffering a leg injury in a fall at Naas on Sunday.

Racing • 08 Jan 23

Mighty Potter, with Jack Kennedy up, impressed to win the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Steeplechase

Fairyhouse: Grade One wins for Mighty Potter, Marine

Mighty Potter made a statement in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse to give Gordon Elliott his seventh win in the race while Marine Nationale came with a late rattle to land the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle.

Racing • 04 Dec 22

Jack Kennedy claims his fourth British title

Jack Kennedy has become the most successful rider in British Supersport Championship history by claiming his fourth title at Snetterton on Sunday.

Motorsport • 12 Sep 22

Jack Kennedy with Fury Road and trainer Gordon Elliott after winning the Neville Hotels Novice Steeplechase on day four of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Jack Kennedy '50-50′ for weekend mounts

Jack Kennedy is rated as "50-50" to return to action this weekend after more than six weeks on the with a broken arm, according to Gordon Elliott.

Racing • 31 Dec 21

Jack Kennedy suffers suspected broken arm at Navan

Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning rider Jack Kennedy suffered a suspected broken arm in a fall at Navan.

Racing • 07 Nov 21

Jack Kennedy claimed a third title at Brands Hatch

Kennedy claims third British title in four years

Dublin's Jack Kennedy has secured a third Quattro Group British Supersport Championship in four years after claiming victory in the sprint race at Brands Hatch.

other sport • 16 Oct 21