Handler

Sam Curling

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Season Runners
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Season Winners
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Date
Course
Going
Race
Runners
Rider
SP
Pos
Dist
Horse
Rating Video
25 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
5yo Mares Maiden
6r3f
1/1-6/4F
1st
6L
1/1-6/4F
play
24 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
6yo+ Mares Maiden
8r4f
-
1st
7½L
play
24 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
6yo+ Geldings Maiden
7r4f
-
3rd
3¼L
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
tr ldrs, clsr in 2nd aftr 6out & sn disp ld, hdd aftr 4out, rdn to chall bef 2out & sn disp ld, ld run-in & kow cl hm
ys
Winner Of Two
6r5f
1-7/4F
1st
nk
1-7/4F
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
twrds rr, 5th 1/2way, clsr in 4th from 4out, pushed along from 3out & rdn from next, mstk last, ko into 3rd run-in
ys
6yo+ Mares Maiden
6r4f
5/2-5/1
3rd
6L
5/2-5/1
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
ld/disp & jw, ld from 4th, 1l adv well aftr 4out, chall 3out til 2l adv gng best bef 2out, went 4l clr bef last, kow
sh
5yo Mares Maiden
4r3f
-1/1F
1st
4½L
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
last & ww, mstks 5th & 9th, pushed aftr 5out & rdn brfly aftr 4out, went fair 5th bef 3out, wknd 2out
sh
5yo Geldings Maiden
6r6f
2-9/4
5th
25L
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
rr, last from 5th, rdn brfly aftr 7th, mod 5th well aftr 4out, clsr in 4th from 2out, went 3rd bef last, closing on 2nd
sh
Mares Winner Of Two
7r4f
3-4/1
3rd
3½L
3-4/1
play
18 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
ld/disp til 2l adv bef 5out, jnd agn bef 4out, ld well aftr 4out, went clr aftr 2out, easily
sh
Open
5r4f
4/7-4/5F
1st
11L
4/7-4/5F
play
11 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
ww in rr, 4th 1/2way, rdn in remote 3rd & no ex from 4out, ko onepce
ys
5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
4r3f
5-6/1
3rd
7L
5-6/1
play
11 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
pr, 1l 2nd 1/2way, b mstk 8th & brfly rdn aftr 9th, rdn aftr 4out & ko up str bt nt mtch wnr
ys
5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
4r3f
-1/1F
2nd
4½L
-1/1F
play
11 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
mid-div, prog to disp ld bef 3rd, 1l 2nd 1/2way, rdn in 3rd bef 2out & ko up into 2nd bef last, ko smepce
ys
Winner Of One
8r4f
4/5-1/1F
2nd
4L
4/5-1/1F
play
11 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way, 3rd 4out, rdn & ko into 2nd 3out, mstk 2out, no ex
ys
6yo+ Geldings Maiden
10r3f
1-5/4F
2nd
10½L
1-5/4F
play
10 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
twrds rr, mstk 4out, prog in mod 5th aftr 2out, ko bef last & went 2nd 50 yards out, nearest at fin
sh
5yo Geldings Maiden
12r6f
3-4/1CF
2nd
8L
3-4/1CF
play
10 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
alw twrds rr, 11th from 4th & sltly clsr in 9th aftr 3out, no ex bef 2out & poor 5th when pu bef last
sh
6yo+ Geldings Maiden
3-4/1
play
10 Jan 26
Handler: Sam Curling
twrds rr, mid-div bef 1/2way, pushed along & prog into 2nd bef 2out, sn rdn to ld & kow run-in
s
Winner Of One - Novice Riders
8r6f
2-4/1
1st
2½L
2-4/1
play
30 Dec 25
Handler: Sam Curling
twrds rr of mid-div, 6th from 5th, last brfly aftr 4out, fair 6th bef 2out, prog aftr 2out & went 4th at last, ko
ys
4yo Mares Maiden
8r7f
3-4/1
4th
8½L
play
30 Dec 25
Handler: Sam Curling
chsd ldrs, 4th when pushed brfly at 5th, clsr when mstk 5out, rdn in 4th aftr 4out, wknd 3out & poor 5th when pu last
ys
4yo Geldings Maiden
play
30 Dec 25
Handler: Sam Curling
tr ldr in 2nd & jw, ld bef 4th, nt fluent 2out, 2 1/2l adv gng best when gd jump last, kow & went clr flat
ys
Open (Graded Winners Excluded)
10r10f
4-6/1
1st
5L
play
07 Dec 25
Handler: Sam Curling
mid-div, 4th 1/2way, mstk 7out, rdn in 5th bef 4out & sn detd, mod 5th bef 3out, left mod 4th bef last
s
4yo Mares Maiden
8r4f
2-3/1CF
4th
50L
2-3/1CF
play

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Curling and OConnor bring up 100th winner with Kimai

Kimai provided Sam Curling and Derek O’Connor with their 100th winner together at Carrigarostig.

Curling scoops first HRI Award

Sam Curling was unveiled as the winner of the Point-to-Point prize at the 2025 HRI Awards after a memorable campaign for the Tipperary handler.

Angels Dawn adds further depth to Curling mares open team

The 2023 Cheltenham Festival winner could be set to join her stablemate La Feline between the flags this season. 

CHELTENHAM: Fourth Albert Bartlett on the bounce as Vanillier impresses

A Dromahane winner for Sam Curling, Vanilier came ran out a wide-margin winner in a one-two for pointers. 

Champions Crowned | First regional title for King

Pa King teamed up with Sam Curling to good effect which sees the Tipperary native win the Southern title.

Report | Lismore 08th March 2020

King reigns supreme in farewell to old course.

Report | Ballycahane 07th March 2020

Chosen Port keeps the family in credit.

Aloneamongmillions remains unbeaten for Curling with Tetretema win

The seven-year-old won his fifth race on the bounce under a typically patient ride from Derek O'Connor.

Report | Kildorrery 23rd February 2020

Blue Sans proves better value than New Money.

Report | Bellharbour 02nd February 2020

Bowe’s Star Gate opens the way for James double.

Report | Ballyvodock 02nd February 2020

Stellar result for Fogarty and Stennett as Magic casts a winning spell.

Report | Kilfeacle 26th February 2020

‘Niceprospect’ Reality Cheque cashes in for Doyle family after faultless display.

Curling stable stars nearing a return to pointing action

Longhouse Music and Some Are Lucky have both returned from a mid-season break and are being aimed at a spring campaign.

UK Point-to-Point Round Up 15th January

Irish point-to-point graduates record 13 victories across four UK point meetings last weekend.

Curling reaches 100th winner milestone

The Tipperary-based handler also enjoyed his first ever treble at Aghabullogue on Sunday.

Report | Aghabullogue 12th January 2020

No distress for Damsel as King and Curling make hay.

Report | Dromahane 30th December 2019

Smart Shirocco provides O'Connor with Double.

Report | Boulta 08th December 2019

Clondaw Secret outshines Gold to win on point debut.

Report | Boulta 24th November 2019

Russellsway vindicates promise with maiden success.

Report | Turtulla 17th November 2019

Harding on the mark with Scene Not Herd in Turtulla success.
 

Report | Lisronagh 09th November 2019

Joint-champion Longhouse's victory is music to Curling's ears.

2019 Horse Racing Ireland Awards nominees announced

The awards, which will be presented early next month, draw on nominees from across the Irish racing industry.

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.

Big crowd turnout for Sam Curling open day

Over 100 people visited Sam Curling's Tipperary yard where Longhouse Music was one of the star attractions

Champion Pointers to return for new season alongside star name Edwulf

Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin look set to renew rivalries, whilst former Irish Gold Cup winner Edwulf is set to enter the mix.

Next Generation | Rider - Jack O'Grady

Jack O’Grady got off the mark at just the third time of asking at Ballingarry last Sunday and talks about how he got involved here.

Longhouse Music crowned Champion Mare

Sam Curlings` charge set to collect both Champion Pointer and Champion mare award. 

Maxine O'Sullivan takes the Leading Ladies Title

Maxine O'Sullivan seals the Ladies Champion Title with success in the penultimate race of the season. 

Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin tie for Champion Pointer award

Thirteen wins apiece for Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin sees them share the title as race goes down to the wire.

Report | Ballingarry 2nd June 2019

There was double delight for James Kenny at the Tipperary course, including a family success with Ya Boy Ya.

Report | Kinsale 1st June 2019

There was a popular father and son success for Pat and Jimmy O'Rourke with the promising Ask Me Early.

Report | Tralee 25th May 2019

Askdaboss sprung a mils surprise when taking a division of the four-year-old maiden for former rider Shane Hassett.

Report | Loughrea 19th May 2019

Rob James was in treble winning form, whilst it was also a day to remember for Clare native Diarmuid Moloney.

Title chasing Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin set more records

Kruzhlinin won his second race of the weekend, whilst Longhous Music was among the winners at Loughrea. 

Report | Necarne 10th May 19

Frilly Frock avenged her recent narrow defeat to kick-start a winning weekend for Colin Bowe at the Fermanagh course.

Report | Dromahane 5th May 2019

85-year-old Jim Barry won the four-year-old mares' maiden with Fantasia Storm, the only horse he has in training.

Report | Fairyhouse 28th April 2019

Donnchadh Doyle saddled a double at Fairyhouse including with the unlucky Ballyarthur faller Get In Robin.

Report | Bellurgan Park 14th April 2019

Champion rider Barry O'Neill capped off a week which saw the arrival of his first son Billy by riding a treble.

Report | Stradbally 14th April 19

It was a day to remember for Pa King when the former novice champion rode a first career treble.

Report | Courtown 7th April 2019

Former rider Andrew Latta sent out Moonlit Wings to win the mares maiden in fine style.

Report | Castletown Geoghegan 7th April 2019

Some Are Lucky became the latest horse to add his name to illustrious roll of honour that is the Barbour Cup.

Report | Portrush 30th March 2019

Rob James and the Doyle brothers proved to be the combination to follow at Portrush on Saturday, as they left the popular Co. Derry venue with a treble.

Report | Lisronagh 31st March 2019

Gabrielleamee ran out a 16-length, of the ITM, Kirbys Pharmacy & Pat Doyles Ladies Open in the hands of Sheila Ahern.

Report | Liscarroll 24th March 2019

Colin Bowe-trained Papa Tango Charly impressed by posting a scintillating debut under Barry O'Neill in the Goffs UK Aintree Sale four-year-old maiden.

Report | Ballyragget 17th March 2019

Pa King enjoyed a successful St. Patrick’s Day recording a double at Ballyragget when registering a double.

Report | Turtulla 10th March 2019

Barry O'Neill had a successful day at the Premier Hunts meeting at Turtulla on Sunday, when recording a double on the card.

Report | Punchestown 17th February 2019

The Patrick Turley-trained Power of Pause garnered all the plaudits following his impressive debut in the at Punchestown in the hands of Mark O'Hare.

Report | Oldtown 10th February 2019

Evan Dwan enjoyed a day to remember at Oldtown when riding his first double and bringing his season’s tally to four winners.

Report | Killeagh 20th January 2019

Sean O'Brien was all smiles following the success of newcomer Nell's Well in the Hurleys Supervalu Midleton five-year-old mares’ maiden.

JP McManus purchases Cheltenham December sale top lot

Recent Yeats Tattersalls winner, Chantry House, commanded top-billing on a big night at the sales for point-to-pointers. 

Report | Borris 9th December 2018

The red-hot form of the Ellen Doyle yard continued on Sunday, as she registering an across the card double.

Report | Lisronagh 10th November 2018

Eleven-time champion rider Derek O’Connor was in treble-winning form at Lisronagh on Saturday.

Report | Moig South 4th November 2018

Moig South played host to the second divide of the season, as 17 declaration for the four-year-old geldings’ maiden necessitated two divisions.

Report | The Pigeons 21st October 2018

Maliboo provided a deserved local success, as the South Westmeath's celebrated 40 years of running a point-to-point at The Pigeons.

Report | Moira 13th October 2018

The Sam Curling-trained Longhouse Music picked-up where she had left off, by returning to the winners enclosure.

Dromahane | 20th May 18

Sam Curling seems to have another smart prospect on his hands in the form of Longhouse Sale.

Report | Largy 20th Apr 18

The Ashleigh Murphy yard continued their recent good fortunes at Largy with the success of Wild Polly.

Report | Moig South 24th Mar 18

The Stonehall harriers were rewarded with an afternoon of sunshine on Saturday to finally stage their Moig South fixture at the third attempt

Report | Tyrella 19th Mar 18

The rescheduled East Down Foxhounds meeting at Tyrella took place on Monday and Derek O’ Connor enjoyed a fruitful day kicking home two winners

Report | Dromahane 18th Mar 18

On an afternoon that saw snow on the ground, Pat Doyle recorded his second success of the weekend in the Goffs UK Aintree Sale four-year-old maiden.

Report | Horse & Jockey 11th Mar 18

Roger Quinlan made a welcome return to action when recording a double at his local point-to-point track in Horse & Jockey.

Report | Killeagh 14th Jan 18

 Moskovite created a favourable impression in the Killeagh opener, but would later be disqualified.