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BIG INTERVIEW: Philipp Stauffenberg - bravest of the pinhookers
Leo Powell
Leo Powell chats to one of the biggest spenders at this week's Goffs November Foal Sale
22 November 2024 Racing News
Who should horse owners vote for in the general election?
We asked Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Green Party to tell us why horse owners should vote for their representatives
22 November 2024 Racing News
Taoiseach: 'We're going to continue to support racing'
The Fine Gael leader has promised that the Horse & Greyhound Racing Fund will continue if his party is returned to Government
SALES: Dam of Goliath fails to sell at €5 million
Leo Powell reports from the opening session of the Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale, where agent Alex Elliott was busy buying mares
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
ITBA BONUS SCHEME: 'It's a brilliant help, especially with inexpensive mares'
October was a fruitful month for the Latta family in Co Wexford as they scooped two bonuses with smart mares
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
ITBA NEXT GEN: Learning to prep sales horses to a high standard
In the first of an occasional series of diary updates from ITBA Next Generation interns, Emma Dillon talks about her placement at Rossenarra Stud
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
PARROT MOUTH: Master Farrier Jim Reilly retires after 52 years
Jim Bolger has paid a glowing tribute to the man who shod 2,860 winners for the yard
22 November 2024 Racing columns
Department: 'Critically important' to engage with equine census
All horse keepers must file a return or risk losing their ability to register foals or export horses
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
SALES: Busy PTP season boosts Goresbridge catalogue
There are already 15 winners entered for next Thursday's sale of point-to-pointers at Goresbridge, with more expected to be added
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
Racing and bloodstock stories from the November 23rd edition
Fortria Chase appeal lodged; Rimaud retires from Aga Khan post; new Grade 2 novice chase at Naas; Breeder of the Month result
22 November 2024 Racing News
SALES: Gordon Elliott secures well-touted sales topper for £330,000
Last weekend's Cheltenham Sale saw a big jump in the average price from last year
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news
PARROT MOUTH: Transition Year students signing up for racing programme
The 'From Foal to Race' programme is now in its fourth year
22 November 2024 Racing News