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PODCAST: The Racing Edge's Breeders' Cup Preview
Irish Field Contributor
Mark Costello and Anne Marie Duff look ahead to the Breeders’ Cup in the company of US racing expert Sean Clancy, while Peter O’Reilly of the ITBA posts an update on the ITBA EXPO ’27.
 
 
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Bamako Beach sold for 360,000gns to race in Dubai
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Punchestown to stage rescheduled Galway meeting
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Grade 1 jumps action resumes at Down Royal this weekend
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Wexford Monday rescheduled for Wednesday November 4th
RACING
NEWS
Aintree to stage two-day fixture after Exeter and Wincanton abandoned
NEWS
Punchestown to stage rescheduled Galway meeting
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Grade 1 jumps action resumes at Down Royal this weekend
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Wexford Monday rescheduled for Wednesday November 4th
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Heart Wood on course to fill big shoes at Down Royal
BLOODSTOCK
COLUMNS
BIG INTERVIEW: Jack Hanly of Ballyhimikin Stud
NEWS
Pierre Royal sold for 375,000gns
NEWS
SALES: Group 2 winner among 21 wildcard entries for HIT Sale
NEWS
WATCH: Group 1 double in France for Ballydoyle
COLUMNS
YEARLING SALES REVIEW: Buyers and consignors’ reflections
PODCASTS
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SPORT HORSE
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NEWS: Validity of HSI tender questioned in Seanad
Longford Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty said the Department of Agriculture has “significant questions to answer as regards the awarding of this contract”
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NEWS: Clifden Show returns to Society
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NEWS: Events altered due to weather warnings
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NEWS: €854,000 Equine Technical Support scheme opened
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NEWS: Widger is September Star of the Month
Reports
NEWS: Burke is breeder of the Year
Justin Burke has claimed the prestigious title of WBFSH Eventing Breeder of the Year for breeding HSH Blake
News
NEWS: Horses killed in disturbing circumstances
Three horses were killed and a further three injured at Gestüt Lewitz, the world-renowned breeding farm owned by c
Breeding and sales
BREEDING: Gaillimh Abú
Irish breeders powered to the top of the 2026 WBFSH rankings, and the next generation of five-star event horses battled it out at Le Lion d’Angers, as Susan Finnerty reports
Breeding and sales
SALES: Kilfarassy Ben bound for USA at €35,000
The older horses were once again the market leaders, closing with a strong 83% clearance at Goresbridge's October sale
HORSE & FARM MANAGEMENT
GENERAL
Gene doping a "real risk", Hillyer warns breeders
Welfare, genetics and the opportunities and challenges of new technology featured prominently at the WBFSH General Assembly in Dublin, Helen Sharp reports
GENERAL
Five years of care, with balance built in
As KR Equine celebrates five years in business, Helen Sharp talks to Christopher Akkari and David Turley about building a practice where veterinary work-life balance and equine welfare go hand in hand
GENERAL
Budget 2027: what it means for your horse farm
As the Budget 2027 numbers settle, Helen Sharp crunches the numbers on what it really means for equine farming families across the country
GENERAL
95% pass dressage noseband checks
Research released this month found that 95% of horses assessed at three British Dressage championships passed FEI noseband tightness checks.