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Boughey: Bow Echo faster than ever ahead of Ascot clash
Irish Field Contributor
The trainer reports the 2000 Guineas winner has made "extraordinary" physical development
7 June 2026 News
Hannon considering Irish Derby for Gowran Park winner
Bunyola Bay could skip Royal Ascot in favour of an ambitious tilt at the Curragh classic
7 June 2026 News
HORSES TO FOLLOW: 'This was one of the biggest eye-catchers of the week'
Mark Boylan nominates six eye-catching horses from the past week who have yet to open their account
Death of John Hayes, long-serving member of Jim Bolger's team
The renowned horseman passed away suddenly at home on Saturday.
7 June 2026 News
PUNCHESTOWN SUNDAY: Step up in trip looks ideal for smart novice chaser
The second of a two-day meeting at Punchestown gets underway at 1.22pm on Sunday
7 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
6 June 2026 News
EPSOM DOWNS: Thundering to Oaks success under ice-cool McMonagle
Joseph O'Brien gained a first Betfred Oaks success with Thundering on, reports Rory Delargy
5 June 2026 News
Equine flu confirmed on 13 premises since March
Horse owners encouraged to have their horses vaccinated or given booster jabs
5 June 2026 News
Boudot set for racetrack return
Top French jockey has missed five years following rape charges which have now been dropped
5 June 2026 News
Sweepstake spirit returns to the racecourse
Gowran Park is the latest track to use the sweepstake concept to increase racegoer engagement
5 June 2026 News
HARNESS RACING: Big guns come out for Irish American weekend
Dan Carlin reports on all the latest action home and abroad from the last week
5 June 2026 News
Punchestown's flat-track future comes into view
New one-mile track is emerging from the ground but it will be a few years before it is ready for use
5 June 2026 News