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Richard Forristal

Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope

Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope

Richard Forristal

We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that

We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that

Richard Forristal

Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now

Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now

Richard Forristal

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival must finally be a catalyst for change - and here's what the new programme should look like

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival must finally be a catalyst for change - and here's what the new programme should look like

Richard Forristal

Cheltenham should be the best taking on the best - but you won't be able to swing a cat next week without hitting an odds-on shot

Cheltenham should be the best taking on the best - but you won't be able to swing a cat next week without hitting an odds-on shot

Richard Forristal

Farcical Ascot Chase and Cheltenham ticket sales show jump racing's slow-motion car crash is leaving fans indifferent

Farcical Ascot Chase and Cheltenham ticket sales show jump racing's slow-motion car crash is leaving fans indifferent

Richard Forristal

Willie Mullins' dominance is pushing jump racing to the precipice - it's all down to the nonsensical programme book

Willie Mullins' dominance is pushing jump racing to the precipice - it's all down to the nonsensical programme book

Richard Forristal

There's value to be found at the Dublin Racing Festival despite the might of Mullins - so here's my Leopardstown Lucky 15

There's value to be found at the Dublin Racing Festival despite the might of Mullins - so here's my Leopardstown Lucky 15

Richard Forristal

Racing doesn't happen without the sacrifices of people like Graham Lee and Richard Bevis - now they need our support

Racing doesn't happen without the sacrifices of people like Graham Lee and Richard Bevis - now they need our support

Richard Forristal

Constitution Hill never comes out of second gear yet we're going to see him three times this season - it's a sorry situation

Constitution Hill never comes out of second gear yet we're going to see him three times this season - it's a sorry situation

Richard Forristal

Overhaul of the Graded programme long overdue - and it could be a catalyst for change if big owners need to look for an edge

Overhaul of the Graded programme long overdue - and it could be a catalyst for change if big owners need to look for an edge

Richard Forristal

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

Richard Forristal

Fairyhouse's big weekend shows that 'festivalisation' clearly works - if you have the horses and a coherent strategy

Fairyhouse's big weekend shows that 'festivalisation' clearly works - if you have the horses and a coherent strategy

Richard Forristal

Matches, walkovers, uncompetitive Grade 1s and concentrated power - jump racing is back and it might get worse

Matches, walkovers, uncompetitive Grade 1s and concentrated power - jump racing is back and it might get worse

Richard Forristal

A plan hatched in a creche by hyperactive five-year-olds - new-look Saturdays in Ireland could be a total mess

A plan hatched in a creche by hyperactive five-year-olds - new-look Saturdays in Ireland could be a total mess

Richard Forristal

Irish racing insisted Jim Bolger was wrong on doping - but scandals like Flemensface make it hard to defend

Irish racing insisted Jim Bolger was wrong on doping - but scandals like Flemensface make it hard to defend

Richard Forristal

Shades of Dancing Brave about Arc hero Ace Impact but after just two Group 1s we're left wanting more

Shades of Dancing Brave about Arc hero Ace Impact but after just two Group 1s we're left wanting more

Richard Forristal

Fixture chaos can't be solved by Britain alone - and the premierisation concept isn't nearly radical enough

Fixture chaos can't be solved by Britain alone - and the premierisation concept isn't nearly radical enough

Richard Forristal

Drugs destroyed the integrity of cycling and athletics - and racing must be careful it's not heading the same way

Drugs destroyed the integrity of cycling and athletics - and racing must be careful it's not heading the same way

Richard Forristal

So many grey areas in gambling bill - and it might not just be the racing channels that face blackout

So many grey areas in gambling bill - and it might not just be the racing channels that face blackout

Richard Forristal

We swooned over Aidan O'Brien's genius when he brought Auguste Rodin back at Epsom - what can we say if he does it again?

We swooned over Aidan O'Brien's genius when he brought Auguste Rodin back at Epsom - what can we say if he does it again?

Richard Forristal

50 days? Robbie Geoghegan's Galway ban is a draconian and spiteful punishment

50 days? Robbie Geoghegan's Galway ban is a draconian and spiteful punishment

Richard Forristal

Racing must thrive to survive - waning Formula 1 interest a reminder that the sport has to be more competitive

Racing must thrive to survive - waning Formula 1 interest a reminder that the sport has to be more competitive

Richard Forristal

A €2.5bn industry is being run by an old boys' club - and Irish racing is entitled to expect a lot more

A €2.5bn industry is being run by an old boys' club - and Irish racing is entitled to expect a lot more

Richard Forristal

Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope

Why is racing congratulating itself over the National? The truth is we've put the sport on a slippery slope

Richard Forristal

We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that

We’re set for a properly gruelling Grand National - and racing shouldn’t be afraid of that

Richard Forristal

Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now

Richard Forristal

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival must finally be a catalyst for change - and here's what the new programme should look like

Richard Forristal

Bobbyjo stopped Ireland going 25 years without a Grand National winner - what an incredible difference now

Richard Forristal

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival must finally be a catalyst for change - and here's what the new programme should look like

Richard Forristal

Cheltenham should be the best taking on the best - but you won't be able to swing a cat next week without hitting an odds-on shot

Cheltenham should be the best taking on the best - but you won't be able to swing a cat next week without hitting an odds-on shot

Richard Forristal

Farcical Ascot Chase and Cheltenham ticket sales show jump racing's slow-motion car crash is leaving fans indifferent

Farcical Ascot Chase and Cheltenham ticket sales show jump racing's slow-motion car crash is leaving fans indifferent

Richard Forristal

Willie Mullins' dominance is pushing jump racing to the precipice - it's all down to the nonsensical programme book

Willie Mullins' dominance is pushing jump racing to the precipice - it's all down to the nonsensical programme book

Richard Forristal

There's value to be found at the Dublin Racing Festival despite the might of Mullins - so here's my Leopardstown Lucky 15

There's value to be found at the Dublin Racing Festival despite the might of Mullins - so here's my Leopardstown Lucky 15

Richard Forristal

Racing doesn't happen without the sacrifices of people like Graham Lee and Richard Bevis - now they need our support

Racing doesn't happen without the sacrifices of people like Graham Lee and Richard Bevis - now they need our support

Richard Forristal

Constitution Hill never comes out of second gear yet we're going to see him three times this season - it's a sorry situation

Constitution Hill never comes out of second gear yet we're going to see him three times this season - it's a sorry situation

Richard Forristal

Overhaul of the Graded programme long overdue - and it could be a catalyst for change if big owners need to look for an edge

Overhaul of the Graded programme long overdue - and it could be a catalyst for change if big owners need to look for an edge

Richard Forristal

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

Richard Forristal

Fairyhouse's big weekend shows that 'festivalisation' clearly works - if you have the horses and a coherent strategy

Fairyhouse's big weekend shows that 'festivalisation' clearly works - if you have the horses and a coherent strategy

Richard Forristal

Matches, walkovers, uncompetitive Grade 1s and concentrated power - jump racing is back and it might get worse

Matches, walkovers, uncompetitive Grade 1s and concentrated power - jump racing is back and it might get worse

Richard Forristal

A plan hatched in a creche by hyperactive five-year-olds - new-look Saturdays in Ireland could be a total mess

A plan hatched in a creche by hyperactive five-year-olds - new-look Saturdays in Ireland could be a total mess

Richard Forristal

Irish racing insisted Jim Bolger was wrong on doping - but scandals like Flemensface make it hard to defend

Irish racing insisted Jim Bolger was wrong on doping - but scandals like Flemensface make it hard to defend

Richard Forristal

Shades of Dancing Brave about Arc hero Ace Impact but after just two Group 1s we're left wanting more

Shades of Dancing Brave about Arc hero Ace Impact but after just two Group 1s we're left wanting more

Richard Forristal

Fixture chaos can't be solved by Britain alone - and the premierisation concept isn't nearly radical enough

Fixture chaos can't be solved by Britain alone - and the premierisation concept isn't nearly radical enough

Richard Forristal

Drugs destroyed the integrity of cycling and athletics - and racing must be careful it's not heading the same way

Drugs destroyed the integrity of cycling and athletics - and racing must be careful it's not heading the same way

Richard Forristal

So many grey areas in gambling bill - and it might not just be the racing channels that face blackout

So many grey areas in gambling bill - and it might not just be the racing channels that face blackout

Richard Forristal

We swooned over Aidan O'Brien's genius when he brought Auguste Rodin back at Epsom - what can we say if he does it again?

We swooned over Aidan O'Brien's genius when he brought Auguste Rodin back at Epsom - what can we say if he does it again?

Richard Forristal

50 days? Robbie Geoghegan's Galway ban is a draconian and spiteful punishment

50 days? Robbie Geoghegan's Galway ban is a draconian and spiteful punishment

Richard Forristal

Racing must thrive to survive - waning Formula 1 interest a reminder that the sport has to be more competitive

Racing must thrive to survive - waning Formula 1 interest a reminder that the sport has to be more competitive

Richard Forristal

A €2.5bn industry is being run by an old boys' club - and Irish racing is entitled to expect a lot more

A €2.5bn industry is being run by an old boys' club - and Irish racing is entitled to expect a lot more

Richard Forristal

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