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31 July 2025; Ndaawi, left, with Jack Kennedy up, on their way to winning the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap, from eventual secon place Helvic Dream, with Donagh Meyler up, following a steward's enquiry, during day four of the Galway Races Summer Festiva

Meade fails to win back Galway Hurdle following appeal

Noel Meade has failed in a bid to win back the Galway Hurdle for Helvic Dream after an IHRB Appeals Committee ruling on the controversial race last month.

Racing • 13 Aug

Meade: Soft ground crucial for Thedevilscoachman

Noel Meade feels soft ground is key to the chances of ante-post favourite Thedevilscoachman in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today.

Racing • 10 Apr 23

Meade is ready to 'paddle on' with Thedevilscoachman

Thedevilscoachman got his chasing career up and running when making a winning reappearance at Galway.

Racing • 30 Oct 22

Lafayette was an impressive winner for Noel Meade

Layfayette swoops late to claim Devoy honours at Naas

Layfayette was an impressive winner of the Listed Plusvital Devoy Stakes at Naas when returning to action for trainer Noel Meade.

Racing • 27 Mar 22

Beacon Edge missed the Christmas programme

Beacon Edge could go to DRF after overcoming colic

Beacon Edge could return to action at the Dublin Racing Festival after missing an intended outing over the Christmas period due to a bout of colic.

Racing • 10 Jan 22

Noel Meade's Sixshooter thrived on the switch to fences

Sixshooter on target for Meade in Galway

Sixshooter made an impressive start over fences as he made all for victory in the BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing Irish EBF Beginners Chase at Galway.

Racing • 24 Oct 21

"We are waiting on soft ground, but he wouldn't be ready until the middle of September"

Meade eyes big autumn targets for Helvic Dream

Noel Meade is considering a range of big-race options for his Group One winner Helvic Dream.

Racing • 31 Aug 21

Helvic Dream came out on top in a thrilling finish

Helvic Dream provides Meade first Grade One win on Flat

Helvic Dream provided trainer Noel Meade with a first Group One winner on the Flat as he came out on top in a thrilling renewal Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Racing • 23 May 21

Jeff Kidder (l) just clears the last in front

Fairyhouse wrap: Kidder follows up on Cheltenham win

Cheltenham Festival hero Jeff Kidder followed up in the Rathbarry And Glenview Studs Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Racing • 05 Apr 21

Hes A Hardy Bloke helps Meade celebrate 70th in style

Hes A Hardy Bloke provided Noel Meade with a winner on his 70th birthday with victory in the opening race at Cork on Saturday.

Racing • 02 Jan 21

Noel Meade is set to give Beacon Edge a step-up in class

Noel Meade to send Beacon Edge to Hatton's Grace Hurdle

Noel Meade is keen to have a crack at next month's Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse with his improving youngster Beacon Edge.

Racing • 28 Oct 20

Delta Work won two of his four starts last season

Elliott stars aligning for Down Royal feature

Stable companions Delta Work and Presenting Percy remain on course for a fascinating clash at Down Royal after featuring among 11 horses to stand their ground for the Ladbrokes Champion Chase.

Racing • 27 Oct 20

Meade not surprised as Elysium causes Curragh stir

Noel Meade's Elysium caused a minor upset in the Weld Park Stakes at the Curragh but the trainer admitted he was not surprised by the result.

Racing • 27 Sep 20

ckey Sean Flanagan and Road To Respect trainer Noel Meade after winning at Down Royal last November

Meade set to send strong hand to Down Royal

Noel Meade could fire a three-pronged assault on the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday week.

Racing • 23 Oct 19

Meade relieved after Caer wins premature start in Sligo

Confusion reigned following the opening mares' maiden hurdle at Sligo on Tuesday after the race was allowed to go off four minutes early.

Racing • 20 Aug 19

Having won impressively on his seasonal return at Down Royal, Road to Respect was sent off the 9-4 favourite to successfully defend his crown in the Savills Chase over Christmas

Road To Respect targeting Irish Gold Cup redemption

Noel Meade is hoping Road To Respect can atone for a slightly unfortunate experience last time out when he runs in the Unibet Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 02 Feb 19

Sean Flanagan steers Tout Est Permis home

Tout Est Permis silences Elliott's Troytown battalion

Noel Meade brought Gordon Elliott's winning streak in the Ladbrokes Troytown Chase to an end as Tout Est Permis ran out a comprehensive winner in the feature event at Navan.

Racing • 25 Nov 18

Road To Respect goes in the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Meade optimistic Road will last Gold Cup distance

Noel Meade is "very hopeful" Road To Respect will stay the extended three and a quarter miles of the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

Racing • 11 Mar 18

Road To Respect and Sean Flanagan after their win in the Leopardstown Chase

Meade 'thrilled' with maturing Road to Respect

Noel Meade is in bullish mood ahead of Road To Respect's bid for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory.

Racing • 26 Feb 18

Sean Flanagan celebrates after riding Road To Respect to success in the Christmas Chase

Road To Respect carves out Christmas Chase glory

Road To Respect led home a one-two-three for Gigginstown House Stud with Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John well beaten in the Leopardstown Christmas Chase.

Racing • 28 Dec 17

Noel Meade: 'There's no room in racing, or in any sport, for drugs.'

Noel Meade calls for zero tolerance on drug taking

Noel Meade has called for a zero tolerance approach to recreational drug taking in the wake of the revelation that Irish jockeys Ger Fox, Danny Benson and Roger Quinlan have been banned for cocaine use.

Racing • 03 Dec 17

Noel Meade says Red Jack is very close to being ready to run

Noel Meade set to unleash Red Jack over hurdles

High-class bumper horse Red Jack is primed for an imminent debut over hurdles.

Racing • 06 Nov 17

Noel Meade's A Genie In Abottle prevailed at Wexford

A Genie In Abottle sparkles in Gigginstown four-timer

A Genie In Abottle put up a game front-running performance to land the odds in the M.W. Hickey Memorial Chase at Wexford as owners Gigginstown House Stud dominated the card with a four-timer.

Racing • 30 Oct 17

Trainer Noel Meade says two stable stars set for Down Royal

Noel Meade to bring big guns to Down Royal

Noel Meade's two stable stars Road To Respect and Disko are likely to be in action at Down Royal next weekend.

Racing • 26 Oct 17

Road To Riches could have issues with the ground at Listowel

Noel Meade worried by Kerry National ground

Noel Meade admits he is concerned about the ground for Road To Riches ahead of his run in Wednesday's Guinness Kerry National at Listowel.

Racing • 12 Sep 17