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Irish Horse: what will Irish racing look like in 2028?
Mark Costello
Horse Racing Ireland has set itself some ambitious targets in its new five-year Strategic Plan, writes Mark Costello.
Irish Horse: what will Irish racing look like in 2028?
Irish Horse: time for the Trojan horse to prove himself
1 May 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: time for the Trojan horse to prove himself
We might see a true superstar, as City Of Troy is the hot favourite, in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket – but don’t bet on it, writes Mark Costello.
Irish Horse: Willie Mullins could win the Eurovision... if he tried!
24 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Willie Mullins could win the Eurovision... if he tried!
It’s gonna be “wall-to-wall Willie” as the Punchestown Festival kicks off next week, writes Mark Costello.
Irish Horse: Grand day for Mullins as he targets the British title
The champion trainer is about to emulate Vincent O’Brien territory – one of the all-time greats of the racing game, writes Mark Costello.
17 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: smaller trainers play big role in record Irish National challenge
John McConnell and Martin Brassil have high hopes of winning the Aintree Grand National this Saturday, writes Ronan Groome.
10 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: intense triumph for Gibney a fine example of talent out there
Meath trainer Tom Gibney won the Irish Grand National for the second time with Intense Raffles, writes Ronan Groome.
3 April 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Newland’s calls to restrict Irish influence in Britain condemned
Senior figures have reacted negatively to calls from Grand National-winning trainer Dr Richard Newland for a blanket ban on Irish-trained runners in Britain, writes Ronan Groome.
27 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Cheltenham under pressure from punters
Punters are voting with their feet at Cheltenham amidst increasing costs and uncompetitive action, writes Ronan Groome.
20 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Galopin for Gold in top class renewal
Ronan Groome sets the scene for the Cheltenham Gold Cup where Galopin Des Champs aims to defend his title.
13 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Cheltenham Festival preview 2024
In this Cheltenham Festival special feature, the Irish Horse calls on the racing experts to give us their hot tips for the horses to watch out for.
6 March 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Maximise your ‘Munny’ with these two tips
As the seconds tick away until the start of the Cheltenham Festival, Mark Costello has two names for you to note for later in the season.
28 February 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: Irish racing waves goodbye to legend Maureen Mullins
Maureen Mullins was laid to rest last Friday at the age of 94, writes Ronan Groome.
21 February 2024 Racing & P-2-P