The latest news from the sport horse and thoroughbred world. Weekly focus on breeding, national hunt, showjumping, eventing, showing and sales for the farmer breeder.
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The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.
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This week, Helen Sharp muses over the fashion of breeding, the treatment of older mares and some useful equine events
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Helen Sharp is getting her yard ready for the colder winter months and discussing her decision to retire one of her older horses.
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Cheltenham who? With a packed calendar of fl at races coming up, it’s time to focus on the speed and spectacle of the turf, writes Mark Costello.
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Helen Sharp reflects on last week's showcasing of outstanding Irish talent at Lanaken.
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There will again be no racing on Good Friday in 2025, despite a request from the Curragh to host a fixture.
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Helen Sharp is in Belgium to cheer on the Irish-breds as they fight to win in the annual World Breeding Championship For Young Horses.
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The attendance figures for the Irish Champions Festival are puzzling – it plateaued at around 10,000 per day – so what’s the issue? asks Mark Costello.
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Watching the youngsters move on to the next chapter is emotional, writes Helen Sharp.
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