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Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

Did racing really need another Ballydoyle benefit? It's time to pull the plug on the big-value Irish Cesarewitch

Did racing really need another Ballydoyle benefit? It's time to pull the plug on the big-value Irish Cesarewitch

Ireland v Britain: it's almost a score draw as the curtain comes down on Irish Group 1 programme

Ireland v Britain: it's almost a score draw as the curtain comes down on Irish Group 1 programme

Shark Hanlon ruling might have divided social media - but legal heavyweights add real substance to these decisions

Shark Hanlon ruling might have divided social media - but legal heavyweights add real substance to these decisions

The Racing League has its strengths - but the ludicrous approach to regional teams simply has to go

The Racing League has its strengths - but the ludicrous approach to regional teams simply has to go

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ambition, purpose and visionary leadership: Irish racing could have done with what Coolmore and Paddy Power possess

Ambition, purpose and visionary leadership: Irish racing could have done with what Coolmore and Paddy Power possess

Racing getting tailed off in Ireland's popularity stakes - few sports fans are aware of Epsom and still fewer will care

Racing getting tailed off in Ireland's popularity stakes - few sports fans are aware of Epsom and still fewer will care

Leopardstown's Derby Trial has fallen on hard times - but could Los Angeles be the one to revive its tradition?

Leopardstown's Derby Trial has fallen on hard times - but could Los Angeles be the one to revive its tradition?

City Of Troy proves history repeats itself - his place in the annals hinges on Aidan O'Brien finding the route to redemption

City Of Troy proves history repeats itself - his place in the annals hinges on Aidan O'Brien finding the route to redemption

Healthy variety in early stages of Flat season - and proof that lower-quality races belong on big racedays

Healthy variety in early stages of Flat season - and proof that lower-quality races belong on big racedays

Cheltenham headlines belong to the winners but festival a reminder that there is honour in defeat

Cheltenham headlines belong to the winners but festival a reminder that there is honour in defeat

Much-missed Maureen Mullins one of long line of notable women who left indelible mark on Irish racing life

Much-missed Maureen Mullins one of long line of notable women who left indelible mark on Irish racing life

Irish dominance poses no threat to Grand National's iconic status - Aintree has a bigger threat to contend with

Irish dominance poses no threat to Grand National's iconic status - Aintree has a bigger threat to contend with

Punters and floating voters unlikely to be impressed by Dublin Racing Festival's underwhelming Grade 1 offering

Punters and floating voters unlikely to be impressed by Dublin Racing Festival's underwhelming Grade 1 offering

Irish racing used to benefit from plenty of friends in high places - now it's discovering it has none

Irish racing used to benefit from plenty of friends in high places - now it's discovering it has none

Forget the five-year exit plan - Gigginstown's resurgence shows Michael O'Leary is as invested as ever

Forget the five-year exit plan - Gigginstown's resurgence shows Michael O'Leary is as invested as ever

Irish racing has long lacked a visible and charismatic leader - and Jonathan Irwin could have been that person

Irish racing has long lacked a visible and charismatic leader - and Jonathan Irwin could have been that person

Botched Denis Hogan case has left the IHRB publicly humiliated - and with a major credibility problem

Botched Denis Hogan case has left the IHRB publicly humiliated - and with a major credibility problem

Collapse of the Denis Hogan Dundalk case is hard to credit and a major embarrassment for the IHRB

Collapse of the Denis Hogan Dundalk case is hard to credit and a major embarrassment for the IHRB

Case of the controversial betting patterns finally set to be heard - and it's a real moment of truth all round

Case of the controversial betting patterns finally set to be heard - and it's a real moment of truth all round

Doncaster Group 1 gives Aidan O'Brien another chance to play with his fascinating juvenile jigsaw puzzle

Doncaster Group 1 gives Aidan O'Brien another chance to play with his fascinating juvenile jigsaw puzzle

There will be a point where essence of the Grand National is lost - and we're nearly there

There will be a point where essence of the Grand National is lost - and we're nearly there

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

City Of Troy stands on the brink of something truly extraordinary - not that you'd know it from the wider sporting media

Did racing really need another Ballydoyle benefit? It's time to pull the plug on the big-value Irish Cesarewitch

Ireland v Britain: it's almost a score draw as the curtain comes down on Irish Group 1 programme

Did racing really need another Ballydoyle benefit? It's time to pull the plug on the big-value Irish Cesarewitch

Ireland v Britain: it's almost a score draw as the curtain comes down on Irish Group 1 programme

Shark Hanlon ruling might have divided social media - but legal heavyweights add real substance to these decisions

Shark Hanlon ruling might have divided social media - but legal heavyweights add real substance to these decisions

The Racing League has its strengths - but the ludicrous approach to regional teams simply has to go

The Racing League has its strengths - but the ludicrous approach to regional teams simply has to go

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ireland's investment in Olympic sports has paid rich dividends - but can we say the same for racing?

Ambition, purpose and visionary leadership: Irish racing could have done with what Coolmore and Paddy Power possess

Ambition, purpose and visionary leadership: Irish racing could have done with what Coolmore and Paddy Power possess

Racing getting tailed off in Ireland's popularity stakes - few sports fans are aware of Epsom and still fewer will care

Racing getting tailed off in Ireland's popularity stakes - few sports fans are aware of Epsom and still fewer will care

Leopardstown's Derby Trial has fallen on hard times - but could Los Angeles be the one to revive its tradition?

Leopardstown's Derby Trial has fallen on hard times - but could Los Angeles be the one to revive its tradition?

City Of Troy proves history repeats itself - his place in the annals hinges on Aidan O'Brien finding the route to redemption

City Of Troy proves history repeats itself - his place in the annals hinges on Aidan O'Brien finding the route to redemption

Healthy variety in early stages of Flat season - and proof that lower-quality races belong on big racedays

Healthy variety in early stages of Flat season - and proof that lower-quality races belong on big racedays

Cheltenham headlines belong to the winners but festival a reminder that there is honour in defeat

Cheltenham headlines belong to the winners but festival a reminder that there is honour in defeat

Much-missed Maureen Mullins one of long line of notable women who left indelible mark on Irish racing life

Much-missed Maureen Mullins one of long line of notable women who left indelible mark on Irish racing life

Irish dominance poses no threat to Grand National's iconic status - Aintree has a bigger threat to contend with

Irish dominance poses no threat to Grand National's iconic status - Aintree has a bigger threat to contend with

Punters and floating voters unlikely to be impressed by Dublin Racing Festival's underwhelming Grade 1 offering

Punters and floating voters unlikely to be impressed by Dublin Racing Festival's underwhelming Grade 1 offering

Irish racing used to benefit from plenty of friends in high places - now it's discovering it has none

Irish racing used to benefit from plenty of friends in high places - now it's discovering it has none

Forget the five-year exit plan - Gigginstown's resurgence shows Michael O'Leary is as invested as ever

Forget the five-year exit plan - Gigginstown's resurgence shows Michael O'Leary is as invested as ever

Irish racing has long lacked a visible and charismatic leader - and Jonathan Irwin could have been that person

Irish racing has long lacked a visible and charismatic leader - and Jonathan Irwin could have been that person

Botched Denis Hogan case has left the IHRB publicly humiliated - and with a major credibility problem

Botched Denis Hogan case has left the IHRB publicly humiliated - and with a major credibility problem

Collapse of the Denis Hogan Dundalk case is hard to credit and a major embarrassment for the IHRB

Collapse of the Denis Hogan Dundalk case is hard to credit and a major embarrassment for the IHRB

Case of the controversial betting patterns finally set to be heard - and it's a real moment of truth all round

Case of the controversial betting patterns finally set to be heard - and it's a real moment of truth all round

Doncaster Group 1 gives Aidan O'Brien another chance to play with his fascinating juvenile jigsaw puzzle

Doncaster Group 1 gives Aidan O'Brien another chance to play with his fascinating juvenile jigsaw puzzle

There will be a point where essence of the Grand National is lost - and we're nearly there

There will be a point where essence of the Grand National is lost - and we're nearly there

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