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Bloodstock
'We need to do more to get next generation of breeders engaged'
Mark Costello
Two National Hunt breeders are putting their money where their mouth is
23 December 2025 News
Leading NH sire Mahler passes away
The son of Galileo sired The Real Whacker, Ornua, Chris's Dream, The Big Dog and Daily Present
19 December 2025 News
NEWS: Prize money to rise by 6% in 2026
Owners and trainers have warmly welcomed the headline item in Horse Racing Ireland's 2026 budget statement
New Asian market emerges for Irish-bred thoroughbreds
Classic-winning jockey Declan Gillespie reports on a growing market in Asia
19 December 2025 News
Letter to the Editor: We're rightly proud of breeze-up success
The Breeze-Up Consignors Association take issue with Mark Boylan's analysis of how the top-priced lots of 2025 have fared to-date
19 December 2025 News
Death of Sir Johnny Weatherby
"He will be remembered for his energy, foresight, ambition and unwavering dedication to the integrity of the sport."
19 December 2025 News
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19 December 2025 News
Glenview Stud announces death of Blue Bresil
The sire of Constitution Hill raced on the flat and over jumps, and stood in Wales before moving to Ireland.
17 December 2025 News
SALES: Mahony signs off with record Sapphire Sale
Tuesday's sale at Tattersalls Ireland was topped by a €60,000 colt foal by Make Believe
16 December 2025 News
SALES: Hidden treasure at final sale of the year
Amy Lynam previews Tuesday's Tattersalls Ireland Sapphire Sale, where Group 1 winners Champers Elysees and Red Lion were offered in the past
15 December 2025 News
Gordon Elliott buys bumper winner for £300,000
The in-form trainer picked up two new recruits at Friday's Tattersalls Cheltenham Sale
12 December 2025 News
Breeders caught in middle of stallion dispute
Breeders who had mares covered by Sands Of Mali in 2025 are awaiting covering certificates
12 December 2025 News