Darragh Allen

hometown

Kilworth, Cork

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087 9703337

Having had his first ride aboard Fadas Jewel at Dungarvan in January 2012, Darragh Allen rode his first winner, Lenamore Boy, for Denis O' Herlihy, at Ballindenisk in November 2014. Since then, he has struck up a successful partnerships with a number of handlers, particularly on the southern circuit, where he rode a career-best 14 winners during the 2022/23 campaign. Among his most notable, Allen guided Ask For Glory to victory in a four-year-old maiden at Bartlemy before that horse was sold for no less than £280,000.

2023/24Season
15
Winners
CareerTotal
85
Winners
Date
Course
Race type
Horse
Fin Pos
Distance
SP
Handler
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4yo Geldings Maiden
6th
6L
4/1
play
4yo Geldings Maiden
4th
12L
7/1
play
5&6yo Mares Maiden
3rd
36L
4/1
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
2nd
4L
7/1
play
Mares Maiden Hunters Chase
2nd
2¼L
5/1
play
Point-To-Point Bumper
6th
55L
8/1
play
5yo Geldings Maiden
PU
5/1
play
5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
PU
9/4
play
5&6yo Mares Maiden
1st
11L
5/2
play

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Anglers Crag remains unbeaten in Fairyhouse finale

Darragh Allen and Terence O'Brien combined with the Ballindenisk winner scoring by six lengths in the point-to-point bumper. 

Report | Ballyarthur 15th March 2020

Smart Mogul gives owner Murphy first point victory.

Report | Bandon 07th March 2020

Butler gets Allen off the mark with fine Cailin.

Report | Kilfeacle 26th February 2020

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

Report | Ballindenisk 05th January 2020

Winning debutante Nada to Prada could prove a bargain.

Allen: It is important to do the groundwork

The Cork native is reaping the rewards of his hard work with a first career double at Boulta.

Report | Boulta 08th December 2019

Clondaw Secret outshines Gold to win on point debut.

McSweeney riding high following four-year-old winners

The former rider discusses his recent success as a handler which sees him enjoying a 100% strike rate for the season.

Report | Boulta 24th November 2019

Russellsway vindicates promise with maiden success.

Report | Lisronagh 09th November 2019

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

Report | Kinsale 02nd November 2019

Premium access helps Bowe set a furious pace at the top of the table.

Report | Ballingarry 3rd June 2019

The success of Clorinka saw Maxine O'Sullivan seal the Ladies title in the final race of the season.

REPORT | Cork`s Easter Hunter Chase & P2P Bumpers card

We take a look at the results of the Hunter Chase races and Point-To-Point Bumpers at Cork. 

Report | Inch 17th April 2019

The formidable comination of Barry O'Neill and Colin Bowe enjoyed a double at the mid-week fixture.

Report | Bandon 3rd March 2019

Michael O'Sullivan, fresh from his three-timer at Kildorrery the previous Sunday, recorded a double at Bandon.

Report | Knockanard 17th February 2019

Knockanard will live long in the memory of 18-year-old Alannah Budds, as she rode her initial points winner aboard her cousin Ken Budd’s Mrs Mcro.

Report | Dungarvan 27th January 2019

Pat Doyle seems to have a more than useful sort on his hands in newcomer Getaway Pat, who impressed by winning the 17-runner maiden.

Next Generation | Rider - Darragh Allen

Darragh Allen rode his 21st winner between-the-flags last Sunday at Ballindenisk, shedding his five pound claim in the process.

Report | Ballindenisk 2nd December 2018

Darragh Allen attained a notable milestone by partnering his 21st career winner, shedding his five pound claim in the process.

Report | Turtulla 18th November 2018

In the opening Tattersalls Cheltenham & Ascot Sales four-year-old maiden newcomer Shan Blue created a hugely-favourable impression.

Bartlemy | 13th May 18

Ask For Glory makes a big impression when taking the 4yo maiden.

Report | Knockanard 17th Feb 18

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

Report | Tallow 4th Feb 18

 James Walsh and Cormac Doyle combined to take the Tallow four-year-old maiden with Some Operator.

Report | Dungarvan 28th Jan 18

 Portnablagh impressed for Jamie Codd and Liam O'Brien around the new-look Dungarvan course.

Report | Templencarriga 31st Dec 17

There were New Year's Eve celebrations for rider James Hannon after he secured a Templencarriga double. 

Report | Boulta 26th Nov 17

18-year-old Lorcan Kavanagh from Co Laois certainly had an afternoon to savour for he rode his very first winner aboard pointing debutante Sea Beat.