James Kenny

hometown

Gorey, Wexford

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087 7435236

James Kenny had an ideal schoolmaster to kickstart his career, as he teamed-up with former top open horse Vital Plot for his first nine rides, five of which resulted in placed finishes following a debut at Dowth Hall in October 2015. The son of well-known handler Liam, Kenny recorded his first success at Killeagh in January 2017, with the mare, who is also trained by his father, providing him with a further two winners during the 2017/18 season. An association with Champion Handler Colin Bowe has proven fruitful with a first title coming in the 20/21 campaign where he shared the Western title with Barry O'Neill and Rob James.
 

2024/25Season
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Winners
CareerTotal
39
Winners
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5&6yo Geldings Maiden
1st
15L
3/1F
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5&6yo Geldings Maiden
4th
22½L
2/1F
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
2nd
2½L
3/1JF
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5&6yo Geldings Maiden
8th
22½L
10/1
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5yo Geldings Maiden
2nd
5L
7/2
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5yo Geldings Maiden
2nd
½L
6/4F
play
4yo Mares Maiden
1st
8L
11/4
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5yo Geldings Maiden
6th
26L
5/1
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5yo Geldings Maiden
1st
2½L
6/1
play
5yo Mares Maiden
4th
12½L
9/2
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5yo Geldings Maiden
PU
12/1
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5yo Mares Maiden
4th
1¾L
8/1
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5yo Geldings Maiden
2nd
2½L
4/1
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5yo Mares Maiden
4th
6½L
4/1
play
4yo Geldings Maiden
3rd
2¾L
4/1
play
Winner Of Three
1st
2L
9/2
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Western Title for Wexford Trio

There was a three way tie for this year’s Western Region Title with James Kenny, Rob James and Barry O’Neill taking the honours. 

Father and son team combine for Green Vault success

James Kenny produced the son of Shirocco to come from last to first as he won at Punchestown for his father Liam. 

Fourteen riders to miss opening weekend as Tyrella appeal fails

The riders picked up their two-day suspension following the start of a maiden at the Co. Down venue in March. 

Report | Lismore 08th March 2020

King reigns supreme in farewell to old course.

Report | Knockmullen House 10th November 2019

Highly impressive Forge Hill sparks a double for Doyle.

Kenny gets off the mark under rules at Downpatrick

 Ya Boy Ya provided James Kenny with his first track success in the Downpatrick bumper.

Colin Bowe takes seventh leading handler title

45 winners secures the handlers title for Colin Bowe

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 | Loughanmore 18th May 2019

Jamie Codd dominated at Loughanmore with a treble on the replacement fixture for the cancelled Easter meeting.

Report | Stowlin 5th May 2019

Jamie Codd capped of a week which saw him enjoy Grade 1 success when riding a double at the Galway venue.

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 | Monksgrange 31st March 2019

County Wexford rider Barry O'Neill enjoyed a double on Sunday at his local track in Monksgrange.

Report | Lingstown 10th March 2019

The highlight of the day at Lingstown was the Hearne Line Marking open cross country race where the increased prize fund of €3,000.

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 | Borris 3rd March 2019

County Wexford rider Jimmy O'Rourke had a successful day at Borris House on Sunday when recording a double on the card.

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.

Next Generation | Rider - Barry Stone

The County Wexford rider opened his account between-the-flags at Loughrea last Sunday, aboard Unexpected Depth in the 4yo maiden.
 

Report | Moira 13th October 2018

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

Report | Dromahane 8th Apr 18

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned Shot To Hell provided James Kenny with his first four-year-old winner.

NEXT GEN: James Kenny

James Kenny rode his first four-year-old winner at Dromahane on Sunday aboard Shot To Hell.

Report | Castletown-Geoghegan 1st Apr 18

Former Grade 1 winner Uxizandre made a winning pointing debut to claim the prestigous Barbour Cup.

Report | Knockanard 17th Feb 18

 Shadow Rider continued an excellent start to the spring 4yo campaign for Barry O'Neill, Colin Bowe & Walter Connors.