Preview of this week’s issue:

INDUSTRY REPORT: Revealing the biggest problem in Irish racing

The majority of owners, trainers and jockeys are struggling to compete with the elite of Irish racing. A special report by Mark Costello, Niall Cronin

INTERNATIONAL: Kenny lands first five-star Grand Prix in spectacular style

Offaly's Darragh Kenny led a super result for Irish riders in the five-star Longines Grand Prix of Barcelona

AIDAN O'BRIEN: A chain reaction

Daragh O'Conchuir talks to Aidan O'Brien about his work ethos, life at Ballydoyle and his horses

HORSE SENSE: Let the clipping commence

In Ireland, horses tend to grow their thicker winter coat from mid-September to mid-October, so now is the time to give your horse their first clip