Irish Racing Post - 18 Sep 2025
Tax rise would do ‘significant harm’ to British racing warns Hong Kong chief
Doyle looking east for next challenge after difficult year
CHARLIE JOHNSTON
SALES SEASON
‘If you have a significant increase in the level of taxation, it will be a major issue for the British racing and breeding industries’
CARDS, GOING & WEATHER
Doyle excited by challenge in Far East after ‘stop-start year’
HKJC plans big expansion of World Pool
Major blow for Japan as Shin Emperor is ruled out of Arc
Hong Kong’s new jockeys
Absolute winner all round
‘If you have a significant increase in the level of taxation, it will be a major issue for the British racing and breeding industries’
Domestic domination at the Irish Champions Festival – but from a much-altered cast list
Picture of the day
The day when 12 trainers become jockeys is almost here
‘IT’S PRETTY INCREDIBLE FOR MY THIRD SEASON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MOST PEOPLE VIEW IT AS MY 33RD SEASON’
‘IT’S PRETTY INCREDIBLE FOR MY THIRD SEASON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MOST PEOPLE VIEW IT AS MY 33RD SEASON’
Al Shaqab camp dreaming of Classic glory with Aylin
Isle Of Jura primed for Newmarket return
St Leger second Rahiebb set for Cup campaign
Aussie handicapper wary of Crisfords’ 100-1 shot as one ‘who could improve’
Thurles track in ‘great shape’ as former Fairyhouse boss takes up acting manager role
Soumillon set to miss Cambridgeshire meeting due to ban
Dain Ma Nut In makes sense in feature at Ayr
Queen can make the most of hefty drop in class
Tote betting
The Punt nap
Handicappers’ nap
Eyecatcher
Dark horse
Newmarket nap
Speed figures
Williams sweet on Quake as he bids for eighth win of 2025
AYR
YARMOUTH
NAAS
CHELMSFORD
KEMPTON
PONTEFRACT
ADRIAN KEATLEY
JULIA AND SHELLEY BIRKETT
Running Lion roars to first win since Royal Ascot 2024
Fortune success puts Cicero’s Gift in line for tilt at QEII
Caim victory a pleasant surprise for Bethell
MICKEY BOWEN
JOHNNY &DJ
AYR GOLD CUP DAY
Weekend
Shepherd rueing his latest setback as heel injury puts him on sidelines once more
Delacroix surges to head of Horse of the Year standings on weekend of big movers
Derby fifth Stanhope Gardens dies after freak gallops accident
Birthdays
‘If he can get within a stone of his half-brother, it’ll be brilliant’
TBA launches new welfare levy
Force can get moving to land another success
Plunge set to lead powerful Janssens team for Kent Derby
Kathleen going well and has Oaks target says Gleeson
TV Hot Hounds
Bear could finally roar says Morris
Offences to put on big show in Buffalo
Flamengo set for easy victory
The lowdown
Best bet
Best bet
Leverkusen can kick off with away victory
Rovers to land League Leaders’ Shield at last
Successful return on cards for City legend De Bruyne
Magpies capable of striking early
Both teams to score
A night to remember
LOOK WHO’S BACK...
Autumnyearlings
Intrigue abounds as sales season reaches a crescendo
Starman, St Mark’s Basilica and Palace Pier to prove popular after strong start Freshman firepower
Martin Stevens speaks to Killourney Mor Farm’s Eoghan Grogan ahead of a busy sale season
Expert Jury
Tattersalls October Yearling Sale
Tattersalls Ireland Yearling Sale
Aisling Crowe looks back on a big year for the Fairyhouse sale
Martin Stevens speaks to Luke Lillingston about his classy draft
Goffs Orby Book 1
Tattersalls October Yearling Sale
statistics
Goffs Orby Book 2
Starman, St Mark’s Basilica and Palace Pier to prove popular after strong start Freshman firepower
NAVAL CROWN
TATTERSALLS IRELAND SEPTEMBER
Three Royal Ascot stars cement Tattersalls Ireland’s global reputation
Minnie Hauk living up to her price tag
GOFFS ORBY SALE
‘The market appears to be in a very healthy place’
‘The market appears to be in a very healthy place’
Lifeplan showcases Killourney Mor’s eye for success
Higher Leaves a fine advertisement for Orby’s Book 2
Venetian Sun’s half-sister up for grabs at Book 1
Ombudsman flying the flag for Book 2 alumni
TATTERSALLS OCTOBER SALE
Livia’s Dream run to continue at Book 1
Tattersalls October Sale: lots to have previously appeared in the sales ring (Books 1, 2, and 3)
Intrigue abounds as sales season reaches a crescendo
Freshman firepower
Freshman firepower
NAVAL CROWN
Kitty Trice takes a closer look at some of the best graduates to have emerged from the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale
TATTERSALLS IRELAND SEPTEMBER
Three Royal Ascot stars cement Tattersalls Ireland’s global reputation
Minnie Hauk living up to her price tag
GOFFS ORBY SALE
‘The market appears to be in a very healthy place’
‘The market appears to be in a very healthy place’
Lifeplan showcases Killourney Mor’s eye for success
Higher Leaves a fine advertisement for Orby’s Book 2
Venetian Sun’s half-sister up for grabs at Book 1
Ombudsman flying the flag for Book 2 alumni
TATTERSALLS OCTOBER SALE
Livia’s Dream run to continue at Book 1
STAKES FORM OF LOTS’ SIBLINGS (TATTERSALLS OCTOBER BOOK 1 SALE – UP TO SEPTEMBER 14)
LOT IN FOCUS
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