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Racing
WATCH: Rayif bags another classic for Graffard and Aga Khan Studs
Irish Field Contributor
Puerto Rico only fourth in Sunday's French 2000 Guineas at ParisLongchamp
10 May 2026 News
WATCH: Pierre Bonnard beaten again at Leopardstown
James J Braddock pounces late to defeat the odds-on favourite in the Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial
10 May 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: Ian McCarthy, a man of many talents
Amy Lynam catches up with pre-trainer, point-to-point handler and breeze-up consignor Ian McCarthy following his Punchestown double
Sioux Nation filly sells for €1.1m at Arqana
Irish pinhooker strikes gold again in Deauville on Saturday
9 May 2026 News
SALES: Sibling to Brighterdays' tops Derby Sale catalogue
Full-brother to last year's €285,000 sale-topper among the 635 stores catalogued
8 May 2026 News
Grade 1 results boost Goffs Arkle Sale catalogue
The three-day sale starts on Tuesday, June 9th
8 May 2026 News
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
8 May 2026 Columns
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
APPRECIATION: Noted horseman and breeder passes away
Leo Powell pays tribute to the late Tony (A.J.) Molloy who was a well-known breeder and steward
8 May 2026 News