D.M. Christie
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Winged Leader moves a step closer to history
The 11-year-old brought his career tally to 32 victories by winning at Loughanmore on Monday.
Winged Leader reaches 30 wins between the flags
The illustrious pointer is closing in on the 58-year-old record currently held by Still William.
Winged Leader edging closer to breaking record
The remarkable Winged Leader landed his 26th victory between the flags at Moig South on Sunday taking him to within reach of Still William’s winning-most pointer title.
Nominations announced for the 2024 HRI Awards
David Christie, Shane Cotter, Rob James, Emmet Mullins, and Barry O'Neill feature in the point-to-point category
Defending champion Winged Leader among early hunter certs
The likely leading lights in the open lightweight division are among those horses with hunter certificates ahead of the new season.
Ferns Lock rules supreme once again at Thurles
David Christie's seven-year-old made all to gain back-to-back victories in the Thurles Hunter Chase.
Ultimate Optimist continues stable fine record in Down Royal Hunter
The seven-year-old supplied David Christie with his fourth win in the St. Patrick's Day Hunter Chase.
Ferns Lock impresses in Tetratema Cup
Ferns Lock continued his upward trajectory when running out an impressive victory of the INHSC Tetratema Cup at Gowran Park in the hands of Barry O’Neill.
Ferns Locks eases to comfortable defeat of Billaway
The progressive six-year-old provided David Christie with his second consecutive victory in the Thurles contest.
Ferns Lock impresses in Fairyhouse Hunter Chase
The five-year-old provided both Barry O'Neill and David Christie with back-to-back wins in the race.
ITM P2P Mares Voucher Winners Announced
The draw has been made for the ITM P2P Mares Voucher winners 2022. The five winners will each receive a €1,000 voucher to be spent on a filly or mare at an Irish Store Sale in 2022.
Vaucelet completes famous Stratford double for Christie
Having won the Champion Novice Hunter Chase last year Vaucelet stepped up to take the Stratford feature.
Ask D Man gives David Christie second John Corbet Cup in a row
Barry O'Neill was seen at his brilliant best as he delivered the eight-year-old right on the line to win at Stratford.
Handy Headon makes all for hunter chase double
The recent Down Royal scorer was left to return at his leisure at Downpatrick following the fall of the favourite Er Dancer.
Vaucelet Impresses in Joseph OReilly
Vaucelet justified favouritism when running out an emphatic winner of the Joseph O’Reilly memorial hunters chase at Fairyhouse in the hands of Jamie Codd.
Winged Leader too good for Billaway at Thurles
David Christie's charge put himself right into the Cheltenham Festival picture with a comprehensive victory from the front.
Ask DMan makes most to record first Hunter Chase success
David Christie's eight-year-old was a step ahead of his rivals at Clonmel as he supplemented his four pointing victories.
Vaucelet brings up four-timer in opening hunter chase of season
The six-year-old continued a good couple of days for his trainer David Christie by winning the Hunter Chase at Fairyhouse.
Winged Leader ends season on a high at Listowel
The seven-year-old made all to win his second Hunter Chase of the year for handler David Christie.
Vaucelet completes successful Stratford raid for Harvey and Christie
The recent Down Royal winner became the latest horse to cross the Irish Sea and claim the John Corbet Cup.
David Christie reaches milestone 300th pointing success
The success of Marinero in the Ladies Open at Ballingarry brought the Fermanagh handler to the notable personal landmark.
On The Sod lands Downpatrick Hunters Chase
The David Christie trained On The Sod justified his short price when claiming the Downpatrick Hunters Chase in good style in the hands of Barry O’Neill.
Vaucelet continues successful run for owner O'Kane
The six-year-old justified his favourite's tag by winning Monday's Maiden Hunter Chase under Ben Harvey.
All the way success for Winged Leader at Tramore
The seven-year-old completed a memorable evening for his owners at the seaside course with victory under Barry O'Neill.
Some Man upholds David Christie domination of Down Royal Hunters
Ray Nicholas' charge provided David Christie with his fourth win in the race from the last five renewals.
Winged Leader heads Christie trio in Tetretema Cup
The card also features a point-to-point bumper which was won last year by Bob Olinger whose connections are out to follow up again.
No winning return for Jury Duty following Winged Leader defeat
The former Grade 1 American National hero had to settle for second behind Winged Leader at Portrush.
Champions Crowned | Unbeaten Eddies Miracle a first Champion Pointer for Christie
David Christie's Eddies Miracle ends the season with a four from four record to claim the champion pointer title.
On The Sod remains unbeaten as he lands Downpatrick victory
The eight-year-old ran out an impressive 14-length winner in the Hunter Chase under Rob James.
15 entered for Downpatrick Hunter Chase
On The Sod, Longhouse Music and Well Bill are amongst the entries for Sundays contest.
Winged Leader impresses in Down Royal Hunter Chase
The David Christie-trained gelding justified his odds-on favouritisim when capturing the 2m 3f contest.
Report | Tinahely 23rd February 2020
Landmark for Codd as Action provides Murphy with double.
Report | Farmacaffley 22nd February 2020
O’Neill rattles off four-timer as Danjaman saunters home.
On The Sod remains unbeaten
The David Christie-trained eight-year-old took the winner-of-two at Farmaclaffley on Saturday.
Bolger delighted with Wallace's Nenagh victory
Staker Wallace returned to the winner's enclosure at Nenagh on Sunday and looks an exciting sort for his handler, Enda Bolger.
NEXTGEN: Sorcha Woods
Nineteen-year-old CAFRE Student Sorcha Woods enjoyed a day to remember when partnering her first career winner aboard Horendus Hulabaloo last Sunday.
Report | Punchestown 16th February 2020
Hulabaloo raises a cheer as Woods notches first win.
David Christie riding high in the open division this season
The Co. Fermanagh handler has an embarrassment of riches in the open division this season and has an update on them.
Report | Kirkistown 08th February 2020
Holymacapony has a ‘brightfuture’ after storming home.
Report | Tyrella 25th January 2020
Ewing and Gainford make hay as Only The Bold shines.
Some Man impresses when scoring in Clonmel Hunter Chase
The son of Beat Hollow won by a comfortable seven lengths in the 2m 4f contest.
Dylrow lands Down Royal Hunters Chase at 25/1
Dylrow landed the highly competive Bluegrass Hunters Chase at Down Royal for handler David Christie.
AUTUMN 19: Colin Bowe boosted by 10 four-year-old winners
The Milestone Stables operator is off to a flying start, with notable strike rates for Ellen Doyle and David Christie.
Report | Borris House 08th December 2019
Askthebosslady answers all the questions in emphatic fashion.
Report | Kirkistown 23rd November 2019
Askinvillar was a 12th winner of the season for Colin Bowe.
Report | Tinahely 20th October 2019
Honest Exchange builds on promise to kickstart Codd treble
Report | Portrush 19th October 2019
Christie’s Miracle as Eddies returns from serious injury
Report | Castletown-Geoghegan 06th October 2019
Bowe and O’Neill dominate action with impressive treble.
Report | Toomebridge 5th October 2019
The 2019/20 Point-to-Point season got underway with a six-race card at Toomebridge where Murphy got off the mark as Gale At Sea storms home to win her four-year-old maiden.
Call It Magic set for a return back between the flags
Ross O'Sullivan's nine-year-old is one of 233 horses to receive a hunter certificate this week.
Loughanmore winner Pyrios disqualified at IHRB Referral Hearing
The David Christie-trained six-year-old was found to have tested positive for a substance above the permitted threshold.
Report | Loughanmore 18th May 2019
Jamie Codd dominated at Loughanmore with a treble on the replacement fixture for the cancelled Easter meeting.
Report | Necarne 11th May 19
A treble on the final day of the northern season was not enough for Barry O'Neill in his bid to retain the regions title.
Six Irish runners bid to secure Aintree success
Kruzhlinin has taken all before him in points this season as in one of two runners in the Foxhunters for Gordon Elliott.
Christie and Maxwell combine at Carlisle as Road To Riches rolls back the years
Former Galway Plate winner Road To Riches made his second start for David Christie a winning one on Sunday.
Report | Kirkistown 9th March 2019
History was made at Kirkistown when the first four-year-old auction maiden was staged at the County Down track.
Report | Tyrella 2nd March 2019
It was a red letter day for John McNally who saddled his first winner as a handler in the older maiden for novice riders when Nabraska ran out a ready winner.
Report | Ballinaboola 3rd February 2019
Barry O’Neill extending his advantage at the top of the riders table, riding a double on the day at Ballinaboola which was initiated by Telmesomethinggirl.
15 Declared for Limerick Hunters Chase
There are 15 declared for the Earl of Harrington Memorial maiden Hunters Chase at Limerick on Thursday.
Report | Dowth 28th October 2018
For the second weekend in succession Mick Goff and Shane Fitzgerald teamed up to take a second four-old-maiden in seven days.
Report | Portrush 20th October 2018
David Christie once again proved his talents in sourcing new horses, as his latest purchase, Kadmer made a winning debut.
Weekend Preview | Portrush 20th Oct
Sambremont bids for back-to-back victories at Portrush
Hunter Cert Watch | Open division taking shape
Sydney Paget leads many of the leading players in the open division who feature on the early hunter cert list.
Necarne | 19th May 18
Ballysteen-second Howling Milan went one better here to score in the Dennison Commericals Ltd four-year-old geldings’ maiden to carry the colours of Jason Higgins to victory.
Report | Taylorstown 28th Apr 18
Court Jurado and Everybreathyoutake were among the four-year-old winners at Taylorstown.
Report | Largy 21st Apr 18
Watyawaitingfor provided local owner Robert Armstrong and the BBC Home Ground team with plenty to celebrate.
Report | Largy 20th Apr 18
The Ashleigh Murphy yard continued their recent good fortunes at Largy with the success of Wild Polly.
Report | Bellurgan Park 15th Apr 18
Reigning champion Barry O'Neill added a brace of victories to his season haul at the rescheduled fixture.
Report | Loughanmore 31st Mar 18
Lough Derg Rose & Norwegian Woods proved to be poignant winners for owner Pat Coffey.
Report | Tyrella 27th Jan 18
Lagan Island continued his rise through the ranks with a comfortable success for Noel and Sean McParlan.
Report | Tinahely 14th Jan 18
Marinero, a horse of Grade 1 class, made a winning reappearance between the flags for Barry O'Neill.
Report | Kirkistown 18th Nov 17
The opening four-year-old maiden at Kirkistowns Autumn fixture saw the opening leg of a double for reigning champion Barry O’Neil.
Report | Ballinaboola 12th Nov 17
One of the most convincing winners of the day was the Sean Doyle trained Know The Score who won the division one of the four-year-old-maiden
