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Ep 142: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 60 – Fergal O’Brien on his Fairyhouse Grade 1 favourite
01:02:07|Ahead of BoyleSports Irish Grand National weekend at Fairyhouse, Grade 1-winning trainer Fergal O’Brien joins The Racing Edge team to discuss his hopes of a top-level success in Sunday’s WillowWarm Gold Cup with stable star Sixmilebridge. The Co Tipperary native, who plies his trade in Britain, bypassed the Cheltenham Festival with his unbeaten chaser and could be set for quite the homecoming if the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase winner can provide him with a first success in Ireland for more than a decade. O’Brien also weighs in on the recent cancellation of Cheltenham fixtures due to drainage work and shares his thoughts on the resurgence of British National Hunt racing. The Irish Field’s Mark Costello and Mark Boylan discuss the week’s talking points in racing and look ahead to the main events at Fairyhouse, including their names to note for the Irish National. Mark Costello visited the Curragh on Sunday for Aidan O’Brien’s gallops morning and shares his list of Ballydoyle dark horses. Listeners of The Racing Edge Podcast have the chance to win a The Irish Field-branded Aquatec gilet by completing a survey on their feedback to the podcast series. To complete the short survey and be in with a chance to win the gilet, click here - https://form.jotform.com/260344488360358
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Ep 141: Bloodlines, Sweat and Tears, the Irish Horse Breeding podcast
52:17|In this episode of Bloodlines, Sweat and Tears, the Irish Horse Breeding podcast from Irish Country Living and The Irish Field, host Helen Sharp explores the enduring influence of Thoroughbred blood on Irish sport horse breeding.Long valued for adding stamina, sharpness and athletic refinement, the Thoroughbred has helped shape the success of the modern Irish Sport Horse. But as breeding trends evolve, is that influence changing—and what does it mean for the future?Helen is joined by an expert panel including Dr Alison Corbally, Dr Andrea Ryan, and Chris Ryan of Scarteen House. Together, they discuss the history, practical considerations, and future role of Thoroughbred blood in Irish Sport Horse breeding.A must-listen for breeders, producers and anyone passionate about the evolution of the Irish sport horse, this episode asks a key question: does the next generation still need that famous Thoroughbred edge? Join the conversation by leaving a comment below!
Ep 140: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 59 – Kevin Blake on his bargain buy listed winner at Naas
55:35|How do you turn a 25,000gns horse-in-training purchase, rated 75, into a dual listed winner who could yet take on Constitution Hill? On this week’s episode of The Racing Edge Podcast, Kevin Blake tells the story behind Beset, the winner of Naas’ joint-feature on Sunday. The leading pundit, who wears many hats as a horseman, owner-breeder and race planner, is involved in the partnership behind one of the most improved mares in training. Ahead of Saturday’s Dubai World Cup night, he also gives an update on Joseph O’Brien’s hopes of a winner at Meydan with Al Riffa and Sons And Lovers. The Racing Edge team review the main action from the weekend in Ireland, and discuss a number of talking points from the latest edition of The Irish Field.
Ep 139: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 58 – Cheltenham Festival review
01:22:16|Trainer Padraig Roche joins The Irish Field team to reflect on the highs and lows of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
Ep 138: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 57 – Cheltenham Festival special
57:29|The Irish Field team share their final thoughts on the eve of the Cheltenham Festival.
Ep 137: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 56 - Riding high and sirens in the sky
41:47|Jump jockey John Shinnick talks about the joy of riding out his claim, while Mark Boylan reports from Dubai where many racing professionals were stranded following the aerial attacks on Iran
Ep 136: The Racing Edge Podcast Ep 55 – Josh Williamson joins The Racing Edge team
46:02|The recently-turned professional jump jockey joins Mark Costello, Anne Marie Duff and Amy Lynam to discuss the racing week.