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KILLARNEY THURSDAY: Arcland best in thrilling finish
Mark Nunan
Mullins, Byrnes and Cromwell were on the mark and there was a first winner for Aine Connolly
17 July 2026 News
NEWS: Michael ‘Mick’ Hayden remembered
A wonderful time was had by everyone at the All-Ireland Polo Club last weekend, while the Irish teams are enjoying success down under during the international tetrathlon exchange
17 July 2026 News
KILLARNEY WEDNESDAY: Meriden continues her upward rise
Denis Hogan landed a double on the card as did Chris Hayes and Sam Coen
RORY DELARGY: France Galop correct with ‘Arc’ change
The decision by France Galop to allow geldings to compete in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from 2027 has generated much pearl-clutching horror, writes Rory Delargy
3 July 2026 Columns
Arc will be open to geldings from next year
Geldings, such as Calandagan and Goliath, have always been ineligible for the big race but France Galop says it will change the rules in 2027
26 June 2026 News
NEWS: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe set for big change by allowing geldings in 2027
According to a report on French equine publication Jour De Galop, board members at France Galop have approved the opening of the Arc to geldings
23 June 2026 News
SALES: Blue Point colt leads the way at €50,000
“The European breeze-up market has been particularly challenging this year, yet we achieved a clearance rate of over 60%"
5 June 2026 News
Racehorse to Sporthorse – Goodbye or Good Buy?
Irish team vet for five Olympic Games Dr Marcus Swail shares a masterclass in the considerations when buying an off-track thoroughbred and why they represent good value for money
22 May 2026 General
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Classic winner’s Boussac roots
Rayif continues an outstanding run of success for the Aga Khan Studs, writes Leo Powell
15 May 2026 Columns
SHOW JUMPING: Williams leads the victory lap
Munster young rider Coen Williams led the victory lap in the DAFM seven-year-old class with the Williams Sport Horses-owned Parc Violeta
15 May 2026 Reports
SHOW JUMPING: Williams’ Cushy Number lives up to his name
Rhys Williams aboard the Williams Sport Horses-owned Parc Cushy Number won the first leg of the Plusvital Premier Series at Barnadown
15 May 2026 Reports
TONY KEENAN: Could Saratoga be the best of the bunch?
Tony looks at some of the potential stars for next season that Punchestown revealed
8 May 2026 Columns