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BREEDING INSIGHTS: Ballylinch joy on the double in France
Leo Powell
There was a stakes double in France for Ballylinch Stud sires, and a stakes double for Ghaiyyath, writes Leo Powell
20 July 2026 News
PODCAST: THE RACING EDGE - Cormac Farrell breeze-up winners and Irish Oaks recap
Farrell’s first two breeze-up representatives of the season went on to finish second in the Chesham Stakes and fourth in the Norfolk Stakes
5 June 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Smith’s Italian classic-winning Prince
Leo Powell celebrates an Italian classic win, and has a juvenile to note for Royal Ascot
BALLINGARY SUNDAY: Curling breaks new ground with seasonal winners tally
Ballingarry’s two-day fixture will go down in the history books as Tipperary native Sam Curling surpassed Robert Tyner's record of 47 point-to-point winners in a season
29 May 2026 News
BREEDING INSIGHTS: BARGAIN OF THE WEEK - Skelly’s dilemma after stakes win
Three different winners come under the spotlight from Leo Powell, including his bargain of the week
8 May 2026 Columns
FAIRYHOUSE SATURDAY: Cleary-Farrell leads home Mullins 1-2
John O'Riordan reports from the first day of the Fairyhouse Easter Festival on Saturday
10 April 2026 News
Farrell joins Godolphin Flying Start team
Former graduate is described as an excellent communicator whose bloodstock knowledge and network are second to none
20 March 2026 News
HEART OF RACING:David O'Farrell - This year’s Carnival will be bigger and better
After graduating from the Godolphin Flying Start program, David O'Farrell began a new role in the Racing Operations and International Relations Department of the Dubai Racing Club
19 September 2025 Columns
Death of breeder Canice Farrell
The Co Laois breeder is survived by four children, all of whom are involved in the thoroughbred world
5 September 2025 News
RACING CENTRAL: "He's like the Mayo Team"
Bill Farrell and Ger Keane have contrasting hopes ahead of the €100,000 Irish Cambridgeshire
28 August 2025 Previews