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Oisin Murphy snapped up for retained role with Bond Thoroughbred operation
Irish Field Contributor
Charlie Bond says Oisin Murphy can help take Bond Thoroughbred’s black and yellow silks to the next level
16 October 2026 News
HRI launches NH Breeders Recognition Scheme
Horse Racing Ireland today announces an initiative designed to recognise and reward the contribution made by National Hunt breeders to Ireland’s racing industry
16 October 2026 News
Gowran Park mourns loss of great friend
Racehorse owner Paraic O'Rourke gave back plenty to the sport and will be deeply missed
HRI launches NH Breeders Recognition Scheme
Horse Racing Ireland today announces an initiative designed to recognise and reward the contribution made by National Hunt breeders to Ireland’s racing industry
14 October 2026 News
Knee chips need a closer look at yearling sales
Finding a knee chip on a yearling’s X-rays can put buyers off, but research suggests that horses which have undergone surgical removal deserve careful consideration
9 October 2026 General
INTERNATIONAL: McEvoy reigns at Morocco Royal Tour
Niamh McEvoy made her debut at Tetouan, securing multiple wins and placings across the weekend
9 October 2026 Reports
ThoroughBid introduce new bonus incentives on fifth anniversary
Both purchasers and consignors will benefit from the Point2Rules Bonus and yearling bonus
24 September 2026 News
INTERNATIONAL: Sweetnam on top in Toronto
Shane Sweetnam rode Coriaan van Klapscheut Z to win the five-star $500,000 Kubota Grand Prix in Toronto, Canada
11 September 2026 Reports
Irish trio secure prestigious Kentucky bloodstock scholarships
Young horsepeople from Kildare, Limerick and Tipperary will gain hands-on experience at two of Kentucky’s leading stud farms through the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation.
21 August 2026 General
INTERNATIONAL: Irish riders in the ribbons
Ireland was well represented at shows around Europe over the weekend and secured numerous podium positions and placings
21 August 2026 Reports
NEWS: Paddy Twomey's rapidly-improving Moody bought by new owners
The €125,000 buy has proven an inspired purchase, winning blacktype races on her first three starts for the Co Tipperary yard
29 July 2026 News
NEWS: Stallion nomination up for grabs as part of new Curragh sponsorship deal
"We are very excited to partner with The Curragh Racecourse and to support one of the most prestigious juvenile races in the Irish flat racing calendar"
17 July 2026 News