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Irish EBF backs academy hurdle series
Mark Costello
Starting in October, the series aims to encourage owners to put NH horses into training earlier
22 January 2025 Racing previews
RACING CENTRAL: Henderson positive but humble regarding Constitution Hill
"If the horse is there and ready to run, we’ll run them – it’s what we want to do."
17 January 2025 Racing features
CHELTENHAM COUNTDOWN: Can Hill regain his Champion crown?
Anne Marie Duff assesses the Grade 1 hurdle entries for the 2025 Cheltenham Festival
WATCH: The Yellow Clay remains unbeaten over hurdles with Grade 1 win at Naas
The Grade 1 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle has been won by names such as Envoi Allen and Bob Olinger in the last five years
5 January 2025 Racing News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Brighterdays can do better
The decision to run the Grade 1-winning mare in the easier race may not be the best for mares in the longer term
3 January 2025 Racing columns
RACING CENTRAL: Naas survives inspection
Sunday's card goes ahead. Amy Lynam advises, as history has taught us, never disregard Willie Mullins' second (or third, or fourth) string, and it's worth remembering ahead of Sunday's feature race
3 January 2025 Racing previews
CHELTENHAM 2025: Where are we now?
Anne Marie Duff looks back at the Christmas action and what it meant for the championship races at the Festival
31 December 2024 Racing features
Paul Nicholls: 'Regent's Stroll is apple of my eye'
The Grade 1 Challow Hurdle on Saturday has attracted a stellar field
27 December 2024 Racing News
Letter to the Editor: Academy hurdles are an absolute joke
Noel Meade says the series planned for next autumn are basically point-to-points being run under rules
23 December 2024 Racing News
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
23 December 2024 Racing columns
WATCH: Crambo wins another Long Walk Hurdle
Jonathan Burke got last year's winner home in front once again in the Ascot Grade 1 race
21 December 2024 Racing News
OPINION: Academy Hurdles miss the point
Amy Lynam gives her view on HRI's Academy Hurdles, taking particular issue with winners retaining maiden status
20 December 2024 Racing features