Jessica Harrington

Jessica Jane Harrington (née Fowler, born 12 February 1947)[1] is an Irish professional horse trainer. Harrington specialises in National Hunt racing but has also had success in Flat racing.

Personal life

Harrington was born in London. Her father was Brigadier Bryan Fowler, an officer in the British Army, and her mother was Mary Walford. Brian Fowler was originally from Kells, County Meath and served with the Royal Artillery in both World Wars, and married Mary, who was a widow, in 1944. She had two children from her previous marriage.[1] Harrington had an older brother, John Fowler, who was also a racehorse trainer and died in an accident in 2008.[2] Brian Fowler left the army in 1949 and returned with his family to Ireland where Harrington spent her childhood. She did not go to school until she was aged twelve, being tutored. She then went to school at Hatherop in England for four years before going to a Finishing school in France.[1]

Jessica and her husband Johnny Harrington both shared a love for horses. She was married to him until his death from cancer in April 2014. Johnny owned a racehorse and was a bloodstock agent.[3] Together the couple had four children: James and Tara and Johnny’s from a previous relationship; Emma and Kate. As well, Jessica and Johnny had three sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law and seven grandchildren.[4]

Professional life

Even before Jessica got her training permit in 1989,[5] she had earned a reputation for being one of Ireland's top three-day event riders. She represented her country with credit on three levels: European, World and Olympic. In 1994, Jessica’s horse Oh So Grumpy earned himself (and indirectly Jessica) a “landmark success” at the Galway Hurdle. A couple of years later Dance Beat picked up Leopardstown's Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle.[6] By 1996 Jessica had earned a reputation for being linked to high profile horses. She then went on to enjoy six Cheltenham Festival victories, rendering her "one of the most successful current Irish trainers at the meeting." Her claims to fame include: he Moscow Flyer (which Jessica’s daughter Kate rode), Curtain Call, Bible Belt, Pathfork and Laughing Lashes.[7]

Wins

Over the years Harrington earned a reputation on the Flat. In September 2010 Pathfork won (National Stakes) .[8]

Major National Hunt wins

Date Venue Race Grade Horse
13 Apr Punchestown Herald Champion Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Jezki
13 Apr Fairyhouse Weatherbys Ireland GSB Hurdle Grade 3 One Fine Day
12 Dec Leopardstown Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Jezki
12 Nov Fairyhouse Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Jezki
12 Nov Naas Fishery Lane Hurdle Grade 3 Jezki
11 Mar Cheltenham RSA Chase Grade 1 Boston's Angel
11 Feb Leopardstown Deloitte Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Oscars Well
11 Feb Leopardstown Dr P J Moriaty Novice Chase Grade 1 Boston's Angel
11 Feb Navan Flying Bolt Novice Chase Grade 2 Saludos
10 Dec Leopardstown Fort Leny Novice Chase Grade 1 Boston's Angel
10 Dec Navan Navan Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Oscars Well
10 Apr Punchestown Motivate Challenge Grade A Chasing Cars
10 Feb Doncaster Bluesquare.com Mare's Hurdle Grade 2 Zarinava
10 Feb Navan Johnstown Novice Hurdle Grade 2 Coole River
10 Jan Leopardstown Synergy Security Novice Hurdle Grade 2 Coole River
10 Jan Leopardstown MCR Novice Chase Grade 2 Roberto Goldback
9 Jan Leopardstwon Synergy Security Novice Hurdle Grade 2 Roberto Goldback
8 Feb Leopardstown betchronicle.com Spring Juvenile Hurdle Grade 2 Personal Column
7 Mar Cheltenham Weatherbys Champion Bumper Grade 1 Cork All Star
7 Apr Fairyhouse Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase Grade A Gemini Lucy
7 Nov Cheltenham Champion Bumper Grade 1 Cork All Star
6 Nov Fairyhouse Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Hide The Evidence
6 Apr Punchestown ACC Bank Champion Hurdle Grade 1 Macs Joy
6 Feb Gowran Park Red Mills Trial Hurdle Grade 2 Macs Joy
6 Jan Leopardstown Pierse Hurdle Grade B Studmaster
5 Apr Aintree Mumm Melling Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
5 Mar Cheltenham Queen Mother Champion Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
5 Feb Leopardstown AIG Champion Hurdle Grade 1 Macs Joy
5 Feb Leopardstown Dr P J Moriaty Novice Chase Grade 1 Carigeen Victor
5 Feb Leopardtown Irish Arkle Trophy Grade 1 Ulaan Bataar
4 Dec Leopardstown December Festival Hurdle Grade 1 Macs Joy
4 Dec Sandown Tingke Creek Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
4 Nov Navan Fortria Chase Grade 2 Moscow Flyer
4 Apr Punchestown BETDAQ.com Champion Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
4 Apr Aintree Mumm Melling Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
4 Apr Fairyhouse Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle Grade A Macs Joy
3 Dec Sandown Tingke Creek Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
3 Nov Navan Fortria Chase Grade 2 Moscow Flyer
3 Mar Cheltenham Queen Mother Champion Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
3 Mar Uttoxeter Midlands Grand National Listed Intelligent
3 Mar Cheltenham County Hurdle Grade 3 Spirit Leader
3 Feb Newbury Tote Gold Trophy Grade 3 Spirit Leader
2 Dec Sandown William Hill Handicap Hurdle Listed Spirit Leader
2 Apr Punchestown Swordlestown Cup Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
2 Mar Cheltenham Arkle Trophy Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
1 Dec Leopardstown Denny Gold Medal Novice Chase Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
1 Apr Punchestown ACC Bank Champion Hurdle Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
1 Apr Gowran Park Kinloch Brae Chase Grade 2 Slaney Native
Nov 00 Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle Grade 2 Moscow Flyer
Apr 00 Punchestown Champion Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Moscow Flyer
Marc 99 Cheltenham Grand Annual Handicap Chase Class B Space Trucker
Mar 98 Uttoxeter Midlands Grand National Listed Miss Orchestra
Apr 96 Punchestown Champion Novice Hurdle Grade 1 Dance Beat
Apr 94 Galway Galway Hurdle Grade 2 Oh So Grumpy

Major Flat wins

Date Venue Race Group Horse
10 Sep Curragh Vincent O'Brien National Stakes Group 1 Pathfork
10 Aug Curragh Futurity Stakes Group 2 Pathfork
10 Aug Curragh Debutante Stakes Group 2 Laughing Lashes
9 Jun Curragh Ballygallon Stud Stakes Listed Long Lashes
9 Apr Navan Navan Sprint Stakes Listed Jumbajukiba
8 Sep Curragh Ascon Rohcon Solonaway Stakes Group 3 Jumbajukiba
8 Jul Curragh Keeneland Minstrel Stakes Group 3 Jumbajukiba
8 Jun Down Royal Specsavers Ulster Derby Premier H'Cap Fantoche
8 Apr Curragh Castlemartin Galdness Stakes Group 3 Jumbajukiba
7 Oct Curragh Irish Cesarewitch Premier H'Cap Sandymount Earl
7 Sep Curragh Juddmonte Beresford Stakes Group 2 Curtain Call
7 Sep Curragh Ladbrokes.com Solonaway Stakes Group 3 Jumbajukiba
7 Aug Cork Platinum Stakes Listed Jumbajukiba
7 Jul Curragh Budweiser Premier Handicap Premier H'Cap Jumbajukiba
5 Jun Curragh Balanchine Stakes Listed Sahara Princess
4 Oct Curragh C.L Weld Park Stakes Group 3 Jazz Princess
2 May Curragh Tote Premier Handicap Premier H'Cap Evening Scent
2 May Curragh Betdaq Premier Handicap Premier H'Cap Private Ben

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Clower, Michael (2007). Kings of the Turf. London: Aurum. pp. 191–205. ISBN 1845132793.
  2. ↑ Mathieson, Amy. "Irish racehorse trainer John Fowler killed by falling tree". horseandhound.co.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  3. ↑ O'Hehir, Tony. "Henderson leads tributes to Johnny Harrington". Racing Post. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  4. ↑ Anderson, Nicola. "World of horse racing comes out in force to pay respects to two stalwarts". Irish News. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Jessica Harrington". British Champions Series. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Meet Jessica Harrington". Jessica Harrington Racing. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "Juvenile Filly Laughing Lashes Captures Group 2 stakes". Runnymede Farm. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Jessica Harrington". British Champions Series. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "Major Wins". Jessica Harrington Racing. Retrieved 13 January 2015.

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