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EOGHÁIN WARD: Borris House tops season with 239 entries
Eogháin Ward
All five fixtures attracting the five biggest entries for the season, while the leading rider title is neck and neck
12 April 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Could tracks race again to ease the bumper entries?
Tracks that have been able to beat the elements in the last month may still be fit for racing; also noted are the Grand National entries and Welsh International point-to-point next month
22 March 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Ballyburn and Fact To File head pointing successes
Horses from the point-to-point fields there produced a clean sweep of success in the novice hurdle division at Cheltenham
EOGHÁIN WARD: Pointers market undergoing a correction?
Despite a fall in prices this season, the current average price for this season is still running ahead for the six years before 2023
1 March 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Top performance from Eddie Power's Tallow winner
Even in bad ground, The Top G recorded a strong time in his debut victory
16 February 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Four-year-olds to the fore
It is encouraging to see that there are more handlers with horses ready to go at this early juncture
2 February 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Point-to-pointing remains an appealing nursery
A nursery not just for future equine talent, but also for riders; and should our four-year-old season get under way earlier?
19 January 2024 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Points throw up chasing stars
The year has produced many top level successes to reflect on while the insurance issue is temporarily solved
23 December 2023 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Entries stay at consistent level
It will be a relief to those building the insurance fund, and hunts who rely so heavily on the revenue from entries, that no notable change has occurred
15 December 2023 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Peppards Castle new track for the Island
The spring fixtures, return of the champion mare and some nice prospects in action last week
3 November 2023 Point-to-Point
EOGHÁIN WARD: Pressure on the popular tracks
The shortened season is putting the pressure on the remaining fixtures; while the champion horse title battle continues this weekend
12 May 2023 Point-to-Point