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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

Aidan O'Brien's wizardry recalls illustrious Ballydoyle namesake - different generations but two undisputed giants

Aidan O'Brien's wizardry recalls illustrious Ballydoyle namesake - different generations but two undisputed giants

The curious case of Karloss and the jeep: investigation into Charles Byrnes's mad Monday is most definitely needed

The curious case of Karloss and the jeep: investigation into Charles Byrnes's mad Monday is most definitely needed

It's integral to the success of the sport - so why is pony racing struggling for funding?

It's integral to the success of the sport - so why is pony racing struggling for funding?

Douvan, Sizing John and others will be a wonderful sight this weekend - and show welcome progress on retired racehorses

Douvan, Sizing John and others will be a wonderful sight this weekend - and show welcome progress on retired racehorses

Ireland's racing academy has a magnificent legacy - now it needs proper support at its time of crisis

Ireland's racing academy has a magnificent legacy - now it needs proper support at its time of crisis

No summer holiday for Irish racing's leaders as they face up to a critical period

No summer holiday for Irish racing's leaders as they face up to a critical period

An extra €250,000 - and for what? Parochial affair confirms Irish Derby's international appeal is a thing of the past

An extra €250,000 - and for what? Parochial affair confirms Irish Derby's international appeal is a thing of the past

Blackmore case epitomises a bizarre and puzzling week for Irish stewarding

Blackmore case epitomises a bizarre and puzzling week for Irish stewarding

Irish football's rulers are coming for racing - but have scored an own goal

Irish football's rulers are coming for racing - but have scored an own goal

I still think the Prestbury Cup is nonsense - but suddenly it really matters for British jump racing

I still think the Prestbury Cup is nonsense - but suddenly it really matters for British jump racing

Willie Mullins' Champion trio the focus of new series on Ireland's racing heroes

Willie Mullins' Champion trio the focus of new series on Ireland's racing heroes

Concentration of power in a few hands is nothing new when it comes to Ireland

Concentration of power in a few hands is nothing new when it comes to Ireland

Scandal brings scrutiny - and McNally case may have big implications for Irish racing

Scandal brings scrutiny - and McNally case may have big implications for Irish racing

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

Aidan O'Brien's wizardry recalls illustrious Ballydoyle namesake - different generations but two undisputed giants

Aidan O'Brien's wizardry recalls illustrious Ballydoyle namesake - different generations but two undisputed giants

The curious case of Karloss and the jeep: investigation into Charles Byrnes's mad Monday is most definitely needed

The curious case of Karloss and the jeep: investigation into Charles Byrnes's mad Monday is most definitely needed

It's integral to the success of the sport - so why is pony racing struggling for funding?

It's integral to the success of the sport - so why is pony racing struggling for funding?

Douvan, Sizing John and others will be a wonderful sight this weekend - and show welcome progress on retired racehorses

Douvan, Sizing John and others will be a wonderful sight this weekend - and show welcome progress on retired racehorses

Ireland's racing academy has a magnificent legacy - now it needs proper support at its time of crisis

Ireland's racing academy has a magnificent legacy - now it needs proper support at its time of crisis

No summer holiday for Irish racing's leaders as they face up to a critical period

No summer holiday for Irish racing's leaders as they face up to a critical period

An extra €250,000 - and for what? Parochial affair confirms Irish Derby's international appeal is a thing of the past

An extra €250,000 - and for what? Parochial affair confirms Irish Derby's international appeal is a thing of the past

Blackmore case epitomises a bizarre and puzzling week for Irish stewarding

Blackmore case epitomises a bizarre and puzzling week for Irish stewarding

Irish football's rulers are coming for racing - but have scored an own goal

Irish football's rulers are coming for racing - but have scored an own goal

I still think the Prestbury Cup is nonsense - but suddenly it really matters for British jump racing

I still think the Prestbury Cup is nonsense - but suddenly it really matters for British jump racing

Willie Mullins' Champion trio the focus of new series on Ireland's racing heroes

Willie Mullins' Champion trio the focus of new series on Ireland's racing heroes

Concentration of power in a few hands is nothing new when it comes to Ireland

Concentration of power in a few hands is nothing new when it comes to Ireland

Scandal brings scrutiny - and McNally case may have big implications for Irish racing

Scandal brings scrutiny - and McNally case may have big implications for Irish racing