Leo Powell
Editor
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Leo Powell is Managing Editor of The Irish Field since its purchase by the Agricultural Trust in 2003. With an equine family background he was always likely to pursue a career with horses and joined Ballsbridge International Bloodstock Sales (later Tattersalls Ireland) on leaving school, starting in the pedigree department and advancing to the role of Bloodstock Manager. He left the company in 1988 and joined Goffs as National Hunt Manager, later filling roles as Sales Director and Marketing Director. Leo joined The Irish Field having previously written a breeding column for the paper and a racing column for the Irish Farmers Journal. He has served in many roles within the industry, including Naas Racecourse, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and many more. He has a myriad of interests that include sports of all kinds (a lifelong Manchester City fan), music, reading, book collecting, cinema, theatre and food.
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Leo Powell speaks about the need to take care of yourself and those close to you
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell's challenge to visit all 26 Irish racecourses on a raceday in 2017 was completed on Thursday
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell charts a great week for the brilliant racemare Misty For Me, now a dual Group 1 producer
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell seven weeks ago predicted a bright future for two maidens, and both delivered at the weekend
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell examines the pedigree of last weekend's Grade 1 winner and Hawkbill's half-brother Free Drop Billy
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell welcomes the news that the latest volume of the General Stud Book is now available
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell reports on the opening session of Book 3 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell looks at the performance of the first crop sires in Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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A daughter of Exceed And Excel set a new record for a yearling filly in Book 2, reports Leo Powell
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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Leo Powell reports on the leading colts sold in Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale
By Leo Powell on 13 October 2017
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