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CORK SUNDAY: Mad Majborough versus evergreen Energumene
Amy Lynam
Amy Lynam previews a seven-race card at Cork, headlined by an exciting renewal of the Hilly Way Chase
5 December 2025 News
NEWS: Academy hurdles blamed for novice logjam
Trainers claim new series is preventing other races from being divided
5 December 2025 News
NEWS: Los Angeles to stand at Castlehyde Stud
The multiple Group 1 winner joins the National Hunt roster at Coolmore
THE OWNER: Alex Frost - 'He’s a dream horse'
UK Tote Group CEO Alex Frost has enjoyed some fantastic days out with Colonel Mustard and his band of exciting homebreds
5 December 2025 Columns
Reduced blood supply in ageing horses linked to increased tendon injury risk
New research discovery offers vital insight into why older horses and people are more prone to tendon injuries
5 December 2025 General
MARK BOYLAN: A Constitution Hill conundrum and shrinking two-mile hurdle fields
Did you ever think you’d see the day that the dual Cheltenham Festival winner would be available at 16/1 for a Champion Hurdle?
5 December 2025 Columns
NEWS: Board questioned over levy
Horse Sport Ireland has acknowledged the widespread backlash over its new €60 High Performance levy, but has not yet confirmed a reduction
5 December 2025 Reports
FREE: Your ultimate guide to Ireland's equine industry
Don't miss this 224-page publication inside the December 6th edition of the paper
5 December 2025 News
NEWS: Connors rise to world number one
Irish junior event rider Ben Connors (age 18) has been officially confirmed as World No.1 in the FEI Eventing Juniors World Rankings
5 December 2025 Reports
BREEDERS' 10 - Simon McCarthy: 'Money couldn’t buy this life'
79-years-young Simon McCarthy, who bred Master Ballinteskin - the first Irish Sport Horse medallist at Lanaken - is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
5 December 2025 Breeding and sales
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Levy could hurt career opportunities
Brian Cash states his case against the new HSI High Performance levy including that it will make Irish riders less attractive on the global job market
5 December 2025 News
AWARDS: Wardle takes top honours
Erin Wardle topped the IPS Northern Area points table and claimed the provincial mini pony of the year title with First Delilah
5 December 2025 Reports