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Top owners and trainers push Arkle Sale to new highs
Leo Powell
J.P. McManus, Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and point-to-point handlers got stuck in at Goffs on Tuesday
7 June 2026 News
SALES: Goffs Arkle Sale returns on Tuesday
The sale's progression reached new heights during the 2025/2026 season with 10 Grade 1 winners
6 June 2026 News
WATCH: "It was so easy" - Christmas Day wins Derby under Ronan Whelan
The favourite Benvenuto Cellini finished down the field and was later declared a non-runner, having not had a fair start
SALES: Ambiente Friendly headlines reduced July catalogue
The number of lots catalogued for the July Sale marks a 14% drop on last year
5 June 2026 News
SALES: Mullins leads the way on Tattersalls Online
Lodgedown Stables signed for two Closutton offerings, including the 64,000gns top lot
5 June 2026 News
SALES: Goffs announce new partners for London Sale
The 2025 title partner Fitzwilliam Sports will be joined by luxury residential yacht community Ulyssia
5 June 2026 News
Beeby: “Everybody we want is coming to the Arkle Sale”
The three-day store horse sale starts on Tuesday amid mixed market signals
5 June 2026 News
Northern breeders continue to produce quality winners
Downpatrick Racecourse was the venue for the annual ITBA Northern Region Awards evening
5 June 2026 News
SALES: Closutton chasers in demand on GoffsGo
“It’s great to be able to buy a readymade Saturday horse of this quality on GoffsGo,” said Darren O'Dwyer
5 June 2026 News
SALES: Blue Point colt leads the way at €50,000
“The European breeze-up market has been particularly challenging this year, yet we achieved a clearance rate of over 60%"
5 June 2026 News
CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS/THE IRISH FIELD BREEDER OF THE MONTH: May 2026
Leo Powell profiles the four nominees for Breeder of the Month for May 2026
5 June 2026 News
Mooney joins Aga Khan Studs' Irish team
The experienced UCD graduate succeeds the respected Julie White in the role
5 June 2026 News