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EDITORIAL: We should have more facts at our fingertips
Leo Powell
It takes some work to compile racing facts, something that should be changed, writes Leo Powell
17 June 2022 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Memories made to last
Leo Powell enjoyed a glorious week of racing at Royal Ascot, and lists some of teh highlights
10 June 2022 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Time to take Pride in Irish racing
Leo Powell issues a call for infleuential voices to speak out in support of inclusivity in racing and the workplace
EDITORIAL: A legend is gone but forever remembered
Leo Powell pays a personal tribute to the legendary Lester Piggott who died this week
2 June 2022 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Let's try to embrace positivity
Leo Powell is worried that negativity is overshadowing the good news stories in racing
27 May 2022 Editorial
EDITORIAL: His achievements are off the scale
Leo Powell pays tribute to the achievements of Aidan O'Brien as he looks for Irish classic winner number 46
20 May 2022 Editorial
Aidan O'Brien leaves five in the Derby at latest scratching deadline
The winning-most trainer in Derby history could have as many as five contenders for this year's renewal
17 May 2022 Racing News
Godolphin star remains on the Curragh Guineas Trail
Native Trail remains on track for the Irish 2,000 Guineas as five-day entries were revealed for the Curragh this weekend
17 May 2022 Racing News
EDITORIAL: Acknowledging Ireland’s success
Leo Powell welcomes the decison by RTÉ to cover four rounds of Ireland's Nations Cup challenge
13 May 2022 Editorial
EDITORIAL: The thin end of the wedge
Leo Powell is worried about the decision to drop equestrianism from the modern pentathlon, and wonders could it impact other sports involving horses
6 May 2022 Editorial
PUNCHESTOWN FRIDAY: El Fabiolo battles home to finish well
Paul Townend moved his mount into a closing second rounding the last bend and the son of Spanish Moon led before the last and on to a decisive four-length triumph over stablemate Ha D’Or
6 May 2022 Punchestown
PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY: A peach of a double for Cromwell
The Christopher Maye-owned gelding tanked through the race and once he shook off Agusta Gold in the straight he powered away to defeat The Dabbler by 11 lengths
6 May 2022 Punchestown