Irish Injured Jockeys

16/06/2026

11/06/2026

Our riders have been working hard to get ready for the upcoming big race in just over two weeks. They have been focusing on their fitness, taking simulator lessons, and getting accustomed to the racing style, all thanks to the guidance of trainers such as Joseph O’Brien, Gordon Elliott, Michael O’Callaghan, Gillian Scott, James Fahey, Ross O’Sullivan, Andrew Kinirons, Jack Foley, and Daniel McLoughlin. Their support and advice have been invaluable. We are excitedly looking forward Friday 26th June at The Curragh Racecourse when our jockeys will race on the world-class derby track on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

02/06/2026

This week we are starting with our Corinthian Challenge featured rider Robert Fagan.

''Hailing from Kildare, the allure of racing is hard to resist. My family has been involved with horses for as long as I can remember, and I have been around them since my childhood. In 2006, I enrolled in RACE and gained valuable experience working in both Ireland and England, where I achieved my first victory in a point-to-point race. Currently, I am employed at Holmestead Saddlery, and although I stepped away from the horse industry eight years ago, I am thrilled to return to riding racehorses. I still enjoy riding and take care of my own hunters. Embracing this new challenge is exciting, and it will be incredibly special for my family to see me riding around our local track, the Curragh, during Derby weekend. I would like to thank James Fahey and Heather Heffernan for their help in preparingfor the race and also my sponsors Mongey Communications.''

Support Robert here - https://irishinjuredjockeys.enthuse.com/pf/bobby-fagan

02/06/2026

Alison McMahon is our next featured rider in this years Corinthian Challenge and our youngest participant.

''I am excited to share that I will be riding in The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race this year, on Friday, June 26th, during the Irish Derby weekend at The Curragh Racecourse. I have been riding racehorses for most of my life, I've admired this race for the last few years for its support for injured jockeys. My family have a huge background in horse racing, especially my uncle Billy Lee and my aunt Gillian Scott who I will be hopefully riding for.

All funds raised will support the work of The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund, which assists jockeys in their time of need, financially, personally, or in any other way.''

🏇You can support Alison here - https://irishinjuredjockeys.enthuse.com/pf/alison-mcmahon

25/05/2026

20/05/2026

Introducing our ninth rider in this years race, Graham Atkinson, a longstanding supporter and volunteer with IIJ.

''My family has been deeply involved in the racing industry for many years. My brother, Don Atkinson, used to be a point-to-point jockey, and my cousin, Wayne Lordan, is renowned as one of Ireland’s top flat jockeys.

In 2018, I achieved a significant victory in the Corinthian Challenge series, which involved three races. This year, I’ve decided to participate again, eager to regain my racing form and make my family proud especially my wife, Theresa, and our kids, Lucy and Charlie. I have been a long-time supporter of the charity and continue to volunteer whenever possible. I'm passionate about raising awareness and advocating for increased fundraising efforts, thank you to everyone for supporting me so far.''

You can doante to Graham at this link - https://irishinjuredjockeys.enthuse.com/pf/graham-atkinson