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Letter to the Editor: Academy hurdles are an absolute joke
Irish Field Contributor
Noel Meade says the series planned for next autumn are basically point-to-points being run under rules
23 December 2024 Racing columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: We need horses running longer not younger?
Do we want longevity or precocity? Will starting horses jumping at a younger age really be a bonus for NH racing
20 December 2024 Racing News
Letters to Editor: ITBA NH Committee gave unanimous backing to academy hurdles
Peter Molony of Rathmore Stud and Peter O'Reilly of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association write in defence of the academy hurdles initiative
OPINION: Academy hurdles are needed to help redress the balance
British breeder Bryan Mayoh writes in defence of academy hurdles, the new initiative from Horse Racing Ireland
14 December 2024 Racing News
EOGHAIN WARD: New HRI plans could spell danger for pointing scene
"Any threat to the current number of four-year-olds entering the racing system via point-to-points, could leave this sector of the sport somewhat vulnerable"
13 December 2024 Point-to-Point
Letter to the Editor: Race conditions are like something out of Father Ted
Trainer Noel Meade takes serious issue with one aspect of the proposed academy hurdle series
13 December 2024 Racing News
Two-year-old section added to Goffs Arkle Sale
The announcement comes a week after HRI revealed plans to stage a series of academy hurdles for unraced three-year-olds next autuumn
13 December 2024 Bloodstock news
NEWS: Academy Hurdles to start next October
Trainers give cool reception to new initiative aimed at getting Irish jump horses into the system at an earlier age
6 December 2024 Racing News
Academy Hurdles: Your questions answered
Horse Racing Ireland has compiled answers to frequently-asked questions about the planned Academy Hurdle series
6 December 2024 Racing News