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Racing
BIG INTERVIEW: Ian McCarthy, a man of many talents
Amy Lynam
Amy Lynam catches up with pre-trainer, point-to-point handler and breeze-up consignor Ian McCarthy following his Punchestown double
8 May 2026 Columns
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
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
Sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS in conjunction with The Irish Field.
8 May 2026 Columns
Weatherbys ITBA Mares Bonus: Eleanor Manning, Emerald Enigma
“It’s great for the breeding side of things, because it does mean that people are putting value into the mares"
5 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Westerner stars on opening day
A Grade 1 double for Westerner was the highlight at Punchestown on Tuesday, writes Leo Powell
1 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Le Frimeur remains unbeaten
Leo Powell reviews all of the eight winners on day two of the 2026 Punchestown Festival
1 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Whitehead’s investment is inspired
Two recent Group 3 winners, in France and Britain, are names to watch for suggests Leo Powell
1 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: SIRE FOCUS: Don’t write off stallions too quickly
Flying Artie's reputation continues to grow with a third Group 1 winner, writes Leo Powell
1 May 2026 Columns