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Leading breeders join line-up for ITBA Expo 27
Mark Costello
More big names added to the schedule for the two-day event at Goffs in January
6 November 2026 General
Stud farms need stronger planning protection, veterinary paper warns
Authors call for independent welfare assessments of major energy projects, Helen Sharp reports
6 November 2026 Reports
INTERNATIONAL: Nallon and Lynch marvellous in Morocco
Ciaran Nallon won the Saturday’s five-star €164,700 1.50m jump-off class, while Denis Lynch was runner-up in the five-star €612,100 1.60m Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rabat
Oisin Murphy snapped up for retained role with Bond Thoroughbred operation
Charlie Bond says Oisin Murphy can help take Bond Thoroughbred’s black and yellow silks to the next level
29 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
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
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