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Breeding Brilliance: Greatest Classic Sires of the 21st Century
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Breeding Brilliance: Greatest Classic Sires of the 21st Century

Posted on: April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

During the British flat season, five contests stand tall above the rest in terms of the prestige bestowed upon the winners. Collectively known as the Classics; the 1000 […]

Death of a Racing Legend: Four-Time Irish St Leger Winner Passes Away at 27
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Death of a Racing Legend: Four-Time Irish St Leger Winner Passes Away at 27

Posted on: September 16, 2025

In a week lit up by the English and Irish versions of the St Leger, last Wednesday afternoon brought the sad news that the most successful horse in […]

Farewell Fastnet Rock: Legendary Sire Dies at 24
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Farewell Fastnet Rock: Legendary Sire Dies at 24

Posted on: September 10, 2025September 15, 2025

Early September brought sad racing news from Australia with the announcement that one of the nation’s leading sires had passed away. Born and raised at Coolmore Australia, and […]

Trueshan: Farewell to a Staying Great
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Trueshan: Farewell to a Staying Great

Posted on: August 7, 2025

Despite taking place over a stamina-sapping two-mile trip, the Goodwood Cup is no stranger to providing a nail-biting finish. Such was the case in the 2025 edition of […]

Lambourn Joins List of Dual British and Irish Derby Winners
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Lambourn Joins List of Dual British and Irish Derby Winners

Posted on: July 4, 2025

The latest leg of the 2025 Classic roadshow took place at the Curragh last Sunday afternoon. Offering €1.15 million in prize money and no shortage of prestige, the […]

Tote Betting vs. Fixed Odds in Horse Racing
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Tote Betting vs. Fixed Odds in Horse Racing

Posted on: May 30, 2025October 22, 2025

Horse racing bettors are often presented with two primary wagering options: Tote (parimutuel) betting and fixed odds betting. Each method offers distinct advantages and covers different betting strategies. […]

Wootton Bassett: The Next Superstar Sire?
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Wootton Bassett: The Next Superstar Sire?

Posted on: November 5, 2024

For much of the 21st century, Galileo and Dubawi have towered over the British and Irish breeding scene, with their progeny racking up a phenomenal number of Group […]

Aidan O’Brien Eyeing Longchamp Gold at the Arc Meeting
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Aidan O’Brien Eyeing Longchamp Gold at the Arc Meeting

Posted on: October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Recent years have represented a transitional period for the Aidan O’Brien operation, with much being made of the waning influence of the late Galileo on the Coolmore Breeding […]

Innovations in Equestrian Sports
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Innovations in Equestrian Sports

Posted on: September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

In the world of horse sports, modernity and tradition collide. The ageless classic styles and skills of horseback riding endure. However, new techniques and tech are changing how […]

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