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OPINION: A good deed you can do in two minutes right now
Mark Costello
A few road trips in January left me more appreciative of the efforts put in on a daily basis by those who work hands-on with horses
6 February 2026 Columns
CHOOSE YOUR BREEDER OF THE MONTH
Sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS in conjunction with The Irish Field.
6 February 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS:BARGAIN OF THE WEEK: Two out of two for Sixmilebridge at Sandown
Leo Powell reviews the Grade 1 winner Sixmilebridge, and checks out winning fillies at Leopardstown
BREEDING INSIGHTS: SIRE FOCUS: Dino double on day two of DRF
Doctor Dino was the star of the DRF with two Grade 1 winners, writes Leo Powell
6 February 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Kaid D’Authie on the road to glory
One of four Grade 1 winners for J.P. McManus, Kaid D'Authie is reviewed by Leo Powell
6 February 2026 Columns
CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS/ THE IRISH FIELD BREEDER OF THE MONTH: January 2026
Leo Powell profiles the four nominees for the Connolly's Red Mills/The Irish Field Breeder of the Month for January 2026
6 February 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: FOR THE NOTEBOOK: Watch out for the in-form Maguire
Leo Powell missed out on two winners at the weekend, and says one is a horse to follow
6 February 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Nolan’s Grade 2 double at Doncaster
Leo Powell reviews both Grade 2 winners at Doncaster trained by Paul Nolan
30 January 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Masar has a good day at the races
Leo Powell celebrates a fine double for Masar, and a majestic win for Ma Shantou
30 January 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: HORSE TO FOLLOW: Appleby’s Palladas has big boots to fill
Leo Powell thinks he has found a Group 1 winner for the future with Palladas
30 January 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: SIRE FOCUS: Ghaiyyath sires another Group 1 winner
Leo Powell writes about the second Group 1 winner for Kildangan Stud's Ghaiyyath
30 January 2026 Columns
Minnie Hauk makes history as Ireland's first undisputed world champion female
Senior flat handicapper Garry O'Gorman puts some context on the 2025 world rankings
23 January 2026 Columns