Death of Peter Newell

PETER Newell of Readsland Stud outside Dunshaughlin in Co Meath died on Wednesday night, just a day before his family’s star mare Surrounding won a listed race at Galway. He rode superbly well across country. He always took his own line hunting and was a great horseman. He was also an excellent polo player and was still riding his favourite horse until recently, despite ill health.

Hogan hands back Cork job

ANDREW Hogan, who has served as general manager of both Cork and Tipperary Racecourses since 2016, will be returning to Tipperary on a full-time basis.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I am leaving Cork but with upcoming developments at Tipperary, I don’t believe I can give Cork the attention it deserves,” Hogan said. “I’ve had an incredible six years there, the highlight of my time there must be delivering the new seven-furlong straight course which is world-class.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of a very progressive board led by Tom Gaffney and extremely hardworking and committed team at Cork.

Passing of Mary Hernon

THE death has taken place of Mary Hernon (née McDonald), mother of Kathryn, and of three sons who have all made a mark in the bloodstock and racing industries, Joe, Michael and John. Mary was predeceased by her husband Desmond.

The couple enjoyed success as owners and breeders from the base in Rosanna, Co Wicklow. They had the family of champion two-mile chaser Killiney and raced Tyros Stakes winner Roman Charger.