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BIG INTERVIEW: James Owen - 'Fantastic to have so many chances at the Festival'
James Crispe
Newmarket trainer James Owen shot to success notching his first 50 victories as a trainer in less than 18 months, he tells James Crispe about his Cheltenham runners and Melbourne Cup aspirations
28 February 2025 Columns
RORY DELARGY: Is Welsh greyhound ban a cause for concern?
There is a real danger that horseracing could sleepwalk into the same mire that greyhound racing has found itself in
28 February 2025 Columns
THE OWNER: Edward Ware - 'I am totally blessed'
This week, Amy Corrado caught up with Ed Ware who has owned a number of successful horses over the years, he tells us about his best days and what he sees for the future of racing
HEART OF RACING: Noel Kelly - 'I never thought I would get it!'
Noel Kelly trained his 100th winner under rules last week and pays tribute to the team behind his yard
28 February 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Was Fairyhouse winner a good gamble or an integrity issue?
Tony gives his opinion on the 'excellent' execution of Great Attitude's market moves before his win during the week, and some late Festival pointers that came from Punchestown last week
28 February 2025 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: How have Irish-trained horses been treated in Cheltenham weights?
The averages suggest Irish handicap hurdlers face a tougher task than at last year's meeting
28 February 2025 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: Mares' maidens in demand
230 hunter certificates were issued for four-year-old mares in 2024, an increase of over 200% in 10 years. A look at the Cheltenham hunter chase entries and this week's ratings are also included
28 February 2025 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Racing can't go to the dogs
Greyhound racing is bad, casinos are bad, gambling is bad! Online debates got stuck into the issues this week
28 February 2025 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: X marks the spot
There were many topics that got attention on racing social media this week
28 February 2025 Columns
RACE iQ iCatcher: Plenty of positives with Rubaud
Jumping is the name of the game but this gelding could have gained confidence in his jumping from his experience on Saturday
28 February 2025 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: NI breeders pick up prizes
A round up of the northern connected winners and news over the last week
28 February 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Quiz veterans regain their crown
There was a great turnout for the annual event, moved to a new location this year
28 February 2025 Columns