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OPINION: Don’t forget the breeders, stupid!
Anne Marie Duff
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
3 July 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Got to move it, move it?
Move the Eclipse, move the Derby? Are any of these changes really going to add to the aura of the big summer races?
3 July 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Channelling the Big Gossey spirit on Irish tracks
Racegoers who come racing with the regularity of the popular grey deserve to be rewarded, Mark Boylan argues
RORY DELARGY: France Galop correct with ‘Arc’ change
The decision by France Galop to allow geldings to compete in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2027 has generated much pearl-clutching horror, writes Rory Delargy
3 July 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Peter Tarrant - 'It's all about the dream'
Amy Corrado catches up with owner/breeder Peter Tarrant to hear about the ups and downs of racing, and his recent success with Mic Drop
3 July 2026 Columns
CURRAGH OPINION: Just like the good ole days
Sunday at the Curragh was reminiscent of Derby Days gone by, Amy Lynam reports
3 July 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Fast ground made Benvenuto Cellini a Derby winner
It wasn't the slow start at Epsom which beat him - it was the heavy ground. Angus produces the stats to back it up and picks out two stablemates who may also have the wow factor
3 July 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: X marks the Spot - Graham Bradley RIP
The passing after illness of Graham Bradley brought many messages of sympathy
3 July 2026 Columns
RACEiQ iCatcher: Keep Booyea in the book
Will Hayler finds two of the beaten runners at the Curragh that could be well worth adding to the notebook
3 July 2026 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Hughes back with a win
A round-up of some of the recent news and events on the northern scene
3 July 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Ryan Moore swerves Derby day grilling
Curragh interviews prove popular but one top jockey chose the scales ahead of the stage
3 July 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Vet can find no fault with San Andreas
Prolific winner bows out with a popular success in the Corinthian Challenge
3 July 2026 Columns