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2026 YEARLING SALES: Experts give their predictions
Irish Field Contributor
Alex Elliott, Anthony Stroud, Bill Dwan, David Cox, Mick Donohoe and Padraic Gahan share their expectations with Nancy Sexton
17 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Juddmonte’s patience rewarded in spades
The decision to keep Blue Bolt in training was rewarded with a Group 1 win, writes Leo Powell
17 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Brave soars in world’s sprint rankings
Two overseas Group 1 winners for Irish trainers are reviewed by Leo Powell
BREEDING INSIGHTS: BARGAIN OF THE WEEK: A chance missed by buyers
Leo Powell suggests a bargain of the week, a horse to watch, and reviews another Juddmonte winner
17 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Doyle hits back of the net again
Leo Powell reviews the latest big race winner bred by former international Kevin Doyle
17 July 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Marcella and Ronan Burns
Ronan and Dr Marcella Burns tell Amy Corrado about their home-bred winner at Naas with L L Koulsty
11 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: FOR THE NOTEBOOK: Living up to Twomey’s hopes
Leo Powell has a two-year-old filly to follow, and notes a few juvenile stakes winners
10 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Kennedy’s Roscommon detour pays dividends
Leo Powell celebrates a listed win for a daughter of Golden Horn at Roscommon
10 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Eclipse Stakes winner has it all
He has the looks, pedigree and now the race record of a great stallion, writes Leo Powell
10 July 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Coolmore sires feature strongly in Japan
Leo Powell takes a look at some of the entries at the upcoming yearling and foal sale in Japan
10 July 2026 Columns
CHOOSE YOUR BREEDER OF THE MONTH
Sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS in conjunction with The Irish Field.
10 July 2026 Columns
OPINION: Don’t forget the breeders, stupid!
Let’s acknowledge those small breeders who keep the faith in the hope that they can dine at the top tables, alongside those who have far more resources
8 July 2026 Columns