Anthony McCann Racing

08/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Another clever purchase… picked up for just 4,000gns at last year’s Tattersalls Guineas HIT Sale from Godolphin 💥

We’ve had plenty of luck with horses coming out of that system, and this lad might just be another one… 👀✨ First ever run today in the bumper at Down Royal — last race of the day — and both horse and jockey got plenty out of it 📈🐎 A lovely introduction and plenty to build on 💪

Massive credit to Marie Sullivan, who knows exactly the type of horse we like and is rarely wrong in her recommendations 🙌
Very lucky to have someone like her in our corner at the sales 🤝

Exciting times ahead for this lad 🚀🐎🔥

Congratulations to all his connections 🐎🐎🐎

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Alfred Wincham came from last to first to make an impressive winning debut in the concluding bumper at Down Royal this afternoon.

22/04/2026

Well done Prom Queen 👑

A worthwhile spin down to Gowran Park today – and a special one at that. Every winner is important, but this one had that bit extra.

Picked out as a birthday present at the Tattersalls July Sale in 2024 for the yard’s biggest supporter, Prom Queen delivered the perfect return for Rita Shah – and didn’t she do it in style 💥

Safe to say that birthday present has paid for itself… and then some 😉

27/03/2026

Another one on the board and the good run continues 🔥
Rising Sky gets the job done nicely at Dundalk, making it two winners in as many days for the yard.
Delighted for the owners, who are seeing things come together, this is their first winner and we are delighted to have them on board. Fair play to Patrick McGettigan also for a very tidy ride.
The team at home have her in great order and it’s nice to see that work paying off on the track.
Hopefully plenty more to come — well done to everyone involved 👏 🐎🐎🐎

Rising Sky (13/2) gave trainer Anthony McCann two winners in as many days today, landing Dundalk’s concluding Next Friday Fixture At Dundalk 10th April Handicap for owners Glenhoy and jockey Patrick McGettigan.

26/03/2026

Silent Guardian makes it count at Clonmel.
Back in the right company and with conditions to suit, he put it all together nicely and won well, travelling smoothly throughout and seeing it out the right way. It was good to see him relax and show what he’s capable of when things fall into place.
Delighted for the owners, who have only recently come into the horse — a great way to get started. And credit to Niall Almond for recommending him to us in the first place.
A good result for everyone involved and nice to have him back on track. 🐎🐎🐎

Top-weight Silent Guardian could afford to ease up close home as he ran out a cosy winner of the first division of the Glenary Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel this afternoon.

17/03/2026

Thank you Rockstown Girl!! Great to have a winner today at Down Royal Racecourse. After a frustrating run of form it was super to see her getting back to winning ways. She got a super ride by James Smith who had her travelling sweetly throughout the race. Congratulations to all her connections. 🐎🐎🐎

James Smith rode a double at Down Royal when Rockstown Girl proved too good for the opposition in Division 1 of the Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle over an extended two and a-half miles.

17/02/2026

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09/01/2026

We are heartbroken to have to say goodbye to our dear friend Francie McGee.
Francie was a true friend of Anthony’s and a true friend of the yard. He was a valued member of the All Four Counties Syndicate and a proud co-owner of Familiar Dreams, who meant the world to him.

He became a well-known face around Irish racecourses, and he loved nothing better than heading racing with Anthony and giving a hand with the runners. Francie had worked in Shabra Stables back in his teens, so it was especially nice to have him back involved again, this time as an owner.

The day Familiar Dreams won at Punchestown was a special one, and the way Francie celebrated said it all — pure joy, pride and excitement. That was Francie to a tee. He loved his racing, loved the craic, and was always happiest in among it.

We were very lucky to share those days and memories with him, and even luckier to call him a friend.

Our thoughts are with Francie’s family and friends at this very sad time.

He will be greatly missed by everyone at the yard.

Rest in peace, Francie. 🕊️

31/12/2025

🌅 SIGNING OFF 2025… HELLO 2026 🐎✨

Early mornings. Cold air. Head down and ready to rock....
This photo sums up 2025 perfectly.

It’s been a big year for Anthony McCann Racing and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who played a part along the way 🖤

🙏 Our owners — for the trust, patience and belief
🐎 Our staff, grooms & riders — the heartbeat of the yard, every single day
🏇 Jockeys — giving it everything on the track
🔧 Farriers, vets & support teams — keeping the horses right and the wheels turning

There were winners to celebrate 🏆, tough days that taught us plenty, and plenty of reasons to be proud of both the horses and the people behind them. Irish racing delivered again in 2025 🇮🇪 and we’re proud to play our part.

Now it’s time to look forward 👀
New year. New goals. Same work ethic. The alarms are already set ⏰💪

Here’s to 2026 — more early mornings, more race days, and hopefully plenty more winners along the way 🍀

Thank you for being part of the journey.
— Team McCann 🐎🐎🐎🐎

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all our followers from Anthony and all the team at Shabra Stables. We hope Santa was good to everyone 🎄

21/11/2025

An emotional day for so many as young Tommie Jakes was laid to rest today in the UK. Tommie rode Little Empire to win his first race last April in Wolverhampton and tonight he won again for us in Dundalk.
Fly high Tommie and rest easy 🕊🕊🕊

Little Empire finished off to winning effect for Patrick McGettigan in the Bar One Lotto Rated Race over seven furlongs in Dundalk.