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NEWS: Academy hurdles blamed for novice logjam
Mark Costello
Trainers claim new series is preventing other races from being divided
19 October 2025 News
NEWS: HRI encouraged by turnout for first academy hurdle
'If and where there are tweaks to be made, we’ll be more than open and willing to listen'
19 October 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Aidan stays on song
Perhaps it's a good pointer to Ascot that Aidan O’Brien seems to be as strong as ever at this point in the year. while Tony also spotlights a few unlucky runs from Naas
Letter to the Editor: Academy hurdles will help level the playing field
British breeder Bryan Mayoh says academy hurdles aim to redress the balance that has favoured the French
10 October 2025 News
TALKING TRAINER: Willie Mullins - 'It's a huge part of the rural community'
Willie Mullins on some of the current racing topics in the news - prize money, academy hurdles, BHA rules
10 October 2025 Features
NEWS: HRI doubles down on academy hurdles
The racing authority announced a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening National Hunt racing
3 October 2025 News
Goffs Arkle Sale: Jumps market faces first major test of the year
Two-year-olds will be offered for the first time at the sale which was dominated by French pedigrees at the top end last year
9 June 2025 News
GOFFS ARKLE SALE: Investing in young talent at Goffs
Leo Powell profiles some of the two-year-olds at next week's Goffs Arkle Sale, and likely candidates for the new Academy Hurdle races
6 June 2025 Columns
HRI and ITBA add bonuses to academy hurdles
The controversial series of three-year-old hurdles will start at Cork in October
14 April 2025 News
Letter to the Editor: French breeders don't follow fashion
Bryan Mayoh clarifies his views on why French-bred horses have been so successful in jumps racing in recent years
28 March 2025 News
OPINION: Ireland and Britain need to act to save the sport we love
In part one of a two-part article, British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh says nurture, not nature, is the source of French-bred superiority over jumps
14 February 2025 Features
Irish EBF backs academy hurdle series
Starting in October, the series aims to encourage owners to put NH horses into training earlier
24 January 2025 Racing News