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Seamus McKeogh believes his Cork maiden hurdle winner can earn some blacktype
15 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: A millionaire and a bargain buy
Leo Powell with the contrasting stories of Confucius and A Piece Of Heaven
15 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: SIRE FOCUS: Sioux Nation’s success roll continues
Leo Powell looks back on a memorable weekend for Sioux Nation, and a classic trial win for James J Braddock
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Prudenzia’s daughter is a Diamond
Leo Powell delves into the family of French classic winner Diamond Necklace
15 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Classic winner’s Boussac roots
Rayif continues an outstanding run of success for the Aga Khan Studs, writes Leo Powell
15 May 2026 Columns
BIG INTERVIEW: Ian McCarthy, a man of many talents
Amy Lynam catches up with pre-trainer, point-to-point handler and breeze-up consignor Ian McCarthy following his Punchestown double
10 May 2026 Features
CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS/THE IRISH FIELD BREEDER OF THE MONTH: April 2026
Leo Powell profiles the breeders of the four horses shortlisted for breeder of the month in April
8 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Rathbarry’s rewarding few days
Leo Powell concludes his review of all the winners at this year's Punchestown Festival
8 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Round-up of Punchestown winners
Leo Powell looks at the winners over the final three days of the 2026 Punchestown Festival
8 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: BARGAIN OF THE WEEK - Skelly’s dilemma after stakes win
Three different winners come under the spotlight from Leo Powell, including his bargain of the week
8 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Thunder’s status echoed by Bow
Leo Powell reviews a pair of outstanding classic winners at the weekend
8 May 2026 Columns
CHOOSE YOUR BREEDER OF THE MONTH
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8 May 2026 Columns