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OPINION: Why British racing needs to copy Ireland's playbook
Mark Costello
New BHA chairman must try to wean the sport off betting revenue
11 September 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Clodagh McCarthy - 'There were a small few tears here and there'
Who's Da Goose provided 19-year-old Clodagh McCarthy with her first win as an owner last month, she tells Amy Corrado about the experience
11 September 2026 Columns
ANGUS MCNAE: Looks can be deceiving
Angus McNae presents the figures worth considering for both Almeraq and Constitution Hill
TONY KEENAN: More British competition welcome at our biggest Festival
“Champions are formed in adversity,” writes Tony Keenan, as he questions the lack of diversity at Ireland’s top table
11 September 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Good ride, bad ride?
The spotlight will be on the riders as much as the horses as Ryan Moore and Colin Keane are centre stage at ICF
11 September 2026 Columns
iCatcher: Justatan can build on near-miss
Andy Stephens selects horses to follow from Galway and York for RaceiQ
11 September 2026 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Cyclone moves south for success
A round-up of the news and events on the northern scene over last week
11 September 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Jockeys and trainers enjoy chukkas and champagne
The Phoenix Park was the venue for the annual charity event in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland
11 September 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Women in Racing hosts inaugural Northern Ireland event
John McConnell and Siobhan Rutledge gave the group a special day out at Down Royal
11 September 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Equuip spreading the word at the Ploughing
HRI's educational arm is teaming up with Agri Aware in Screggan next week
11 September 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: The inexperience query hanging over a Champions Festival favourite
Can once-raced maiden winners transition to Group 1 glory? Mark Boylan assesses the picture after Monogram's supplementary entry for the National Stakes at a cost of €40,000
10 September 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: Paddy Cody, Jockey, Co Kilkenny
It has been a fruitful summer for the young rider, recording two winners, a second and a third in the last month alone
4 September 2026 Columns