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Racing
'A tireless worker who was passionate about the industry'
Mark Costello
Auctioneer Richard Botterill will be missed by his colleagues at Tattersalls and his many friends in racing and point-to-points
28 February 2025 News
Smullen Series crowns record Irish EBF sponsorship
The Irish EBF have announced a new record investment in Irish prize money, with €3.1 million committed in 2025
28 February 2025 News
Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
Public figures continue to repeat a discredited report which links racing's funding with betting tax receipts
Twiston-Davies makes hay while the sun shines
Top lot Crying Lightning was one of seven lots sold to Narciso Morales for a total of £68,000
28 February 2025 News
Quality Craven catalogue unveiled
All leading sires are represented in the 182-lot catalogue, including Dubawi, Justify, Havana Grey and Wootton Bassett
28 February 2025 News
Graded performers headline Tattersalls Online March Sale
Graded chaser Horantzau D'Airy, Grade 2 runner-up Static, Grade 1-placed mare Cherie D’Am and Grade 2 heroine Lily Du Berlais feature in the catalogue
28 February 2025 News
NEWS IN BRIEF: Racing and bloodstock stories from the March 1st edition
Last call for nominations for industry employee awards, first mares in foal for two new stallions, and the latest Breeder of the Month winner is revealed
28 February 2025 News
CAFRE students receive £96,000 in industry supports
A number of equine industry stakeholders sponsored bursaries for students of CAFRE's equine courses
28 February 2025 News
OPINION: How to make jump racing more competitive
Last week British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh argued nurture rather than nature was responsible for the high success rate of French-bred jumpers. Now he suggests ways in which jump racing can be improved
24 February 2025 News
INDUSTRY NEWS: New EU transport laws threaten bloodstock industry
Des Leadon on the problems that new EU regulations on the transport of animals would create for the bloodstock industry, and offers a solution
24 February 2025 News
FOALS: Foals of 2025 are appearing and we hope to see some future stars
We love to see the new arrivals and this week seen some youngsters stretch their legs at the Irish National Stud, while the Aga Khan Studs and Shadwell welcomed first foals by their top performers
22 February 2025 News
NEWS: Breeders welcome first foals by young sires
Exciting news on the first foals by Paddington, Pyledriver, Mostahdaf, Vadeni and Erevann
21 February 2025 News