Based in the picturesque village of Moone, Co. Kildare, Ireland, Jessica Harrington Racing is one of Ireland’s most respected and successful family-run training operations. Established in 1989 by Jessica Harrington alongside her late husband Johnny Harrington, the yard has grown into a world-class racing establishment rooted in tradition, professionalism and family values.
Today, Jessica’s daughters Emma and Kate play integral roles within the business, ensuring the ethos of care, communication and commitment extends to every owner and every horse at Commonstown Stud.
Set across 120 acres of rolling Kildare countryside, the facility provides an exceptional environment for developing elite racehorses. With three gallops, fences and hurdles, nearly 200 stables, indoor and outdoor schools, extensive turnout paddocks and immediate access to the renowned facilities of The Curragh, the yard offers everything required to produce success at the highest level.
Jessica first rose to prominence with Oh So Grumpy at the 1994 Galway Festival, and her reputation for handling top-class jumpers was firmly established through champions such as Moscow Flyer, Sizing John and Our Duke, delivering major victories at Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals.
Her success is not confined to National Hunt racing. On the Flat, she has achieved Group 1 and Classic success, including Pathfork’s victory in the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, and the outstanding Alpha Centauri, whose Irish 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes triumphs at Royal Ascot elevated the yard to new international heights.
These achievements have attracted a global ownership base, including leading international investors and syndicates, reinforcing the yard’s reputation for excellence, integrity and performance.
The philosophy at Jessica Harrington Racing is simple:
“The harder we all work, the luckier we get — and long may it continue.”
For owners seeking professionalism, proven performance and a deeply committed team, Jessica Harrington Racing represents an exceptional opportunity to compete at the highest level of the sport.