LATEST ARTICLES
Racing
Hewick handed Liverpool Hurdle possibility at Aintree
Irish Field Contributor
Hewick's Aintree options are wide open with a surprise entry over some smaller obstacles
21 March 2024 Racing News
NEWS: Hanlon sets sights on Aintree Bowl for Hewick
Another change of plans for Hewick as Shark Hanlon pulls him out of the Randox Grand National with hopes of landing the Aintree Bowl instead
3 March 2024 Racing News
Jordan Gainford: 'Fingers crossed I get back on Hewick'
Sidelined for much of the winter through injury, the young jump jockey is hoping to win back the mount on the lively Gold Cup outsider
NEWS: Goresbridge purchase going for gold
A horse purchased for €850 at Goresbridge that has amassed over €717,000 in prize-money is now Cheltenham and Aintree-bound
1 March 2024 Sport horse news
CHELTENHAM 2024: Hail Hewick - the people’s horse
Clarie Barry details the rise and rise of the €850 bargain buy and his popular trainer.
27 February 2024 Racing features
Hanlon yet to confirm Hewick's Gold Cup jockey
As excitement builds for Cheltenham, Shark Hanlon is still undecided as to who will partner Hewick in the Boodles Gold Cup
26 February 2024 Racing News
NEWS: Jordan Gainford back in the saddle today
The Wexford rider has missed over two months through injury
23 February 2024 Racing News
Good ground key to Hewick's Gold Cup hopes
“The weather is what’s most important to him. It was soft ground last year and I want that soft ground out of there this year."
12 February 2024 Racing News
BREEDER OF THE MONTH: December 2023
Leo Powell profiles the four nominees for the Connolly's Red Mills/The Irish Field Breeder of the Month for December 2023
12 January 2024 Bloodstock news
BREEDING INSIGHTS: A plethora of jumping stars
Leo Powell recaps on a great week of National Hunt racing over Christmas
5 January 2024 Pedigree analysis
NEWS: 'I’m just hoping a big owner might give me a call'
Shark Hanlon reflects on Hewick's latest big race win but says life for all racehorse trainers remains tough
29 December 2023 Racing News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Galopin all the way
From Kempton to Leopardstown and Limerick - there were some sparkling performances over the four days of Christmas racing
29 December 2023 Racing columns