Leo Powell
Editor
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Leo Powell is 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 calls for greater awareness of the dangers of drugs for jockeys
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell looks ahead to this year's Goffs Thyestes Day at Gowran Park
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell takes a look at the pedigrees of the two recent Group 1 winners in South Africa, both on course to clash next time out
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell writes that Laurina is the outstanding runner in four generations or more in her family
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Sunnyhill Stud's Doyen joins an exclusive group of stallions, responsible for Group/Grade 1 winners on the flat and over jumps, writes Leo Powell
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell looks at the family of the very first foal born by Yeomanstown Stud's El Kabeir
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell finds out that Elixir De Nutz is just the latest in an impressive list of top-class winners for his sire
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Eclipse nominee Abel Tasman sold for $5 million to head the 2019 Keeneland January Sale, reports Leo Powell
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Stress is a part of life, but it is important to differentiate between good and bad stress. With thanks to Mental Health Ireland, here is a useful guide to managing and reducing stress
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Some breathtaking performances were the order of the evening as Meydan hosted the second meeting of the 2019 Dubai World Cup Carnival
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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