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WEATHERBYS RETURN OF MARES: A book fit for a king
Martin Stevens
Martin Stevens makes some observations on the breeding scene from the 2026 Return of Mares
9 October 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Fillies to the fore in France
On a weekend when fillies shone bright, Leo Powell checks out three of the winners
25 September 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Thunder working to retain his title
Leo Powell takes a look at three group-winning juveniles at the weekend
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Mountarmstrong Stud’s Wish comes true
Leo Powell looks into a great weekend of success for Mountarmstrong Stud and Night Of Thunder
4 September 2026 Columns
Bow Echo could join Night Of Thunder at Kildangan Stud
The unbeaten classic winner was retired following a setback in training
14 August 2026 News
NEWS: Night Of Thunder nomination sells for €450,000
An anonymous bidder secured the nomination via Darley’s Winning Bid platform
17 July 2026 News
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Glorious week for James Hanly
Leo Powell celebrates an overdue Group 1 victory for the consisted Estrange
3 July 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Where are Britain’s top sprinters?
It was a huge international affair at the Royal Ascot meeting, but the home team were left trailing when it came to fast horses
26 June 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Bow Echo honours his late breeder
Leo Powell looks at all the winners on day one of Royal Ascot 2026
19 June 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Royal Ascot written all over her
Leo Powell looks at two juvenile fillies at different points in their career, and both Royal Ascot-bound
22 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Thunder’s status echoed by Bow
Leo Powell reviews a pair of outstanding classic winners at the weekend
8 May 2026 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Calandagan is simply the best
Three Group 1 turf winners on Dubai World Cup night are reviewed by Leo Powell
3 April 2026 Columns