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Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?
Mark Costello
The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.
18 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Racing: why do racegoers prefer Kerry over Kildare?
The attendance figures for the Irish Champions Festival are puzzling – it plateaued at around 10,000 per day – so what’s the issue? asks Mark Costello.
11 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: did 'Shark' Hanlon deserve to be banned?
The Carlow trainer is very popular with the racing public – but within racing, opinions are divided on how he has been treated, writes Mark Costello.