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If racing Twitter wants to defend racing don’t hide the facts.
Yes horses die, yes some are mistreated & not addressing these issues doesn’t help.
‘Stand with racing’ = Stand with facts.
1,051 TB’s slaughtered in 2022 (Ire)
244 to date in 2023
Death listings since Sept below 👇
The audacity of this lad.
Heath Ryan is now suing horse sport officials over his whip ban.
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-29/e…
18 month ban 🙄
The Olympian Heath Ryan was stood down from the sport last June after leaked footage of him whipping a horse 42 times emerged online.
nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-a…
Martin Heydon, Minister for DAFM was asked to provide an update on horses seized by local authorities 2016- 2026
(figures for 2026 are still being finalised)
Bond Thoroughbreds would like to announce the signing of five-time Champion, Oisin Murphy.
Oisin Murphy’s retainer with Qatar Racing will conclude at the end of the 2026 Flat season, as we reduce the number of horses we have in training in Britain.
Having ridden for Qatar Racing for more than a decade, Oisin has enjoyed remarkable success for us, partnering nine Group or Grade 1 winners, including Roaring Lion, Kameko and Lightning Spear.
From his first Group winner, Hot Streak, in 2014 to Classic success and four consecutive Group 1 victories with Roaring Lion in 2018, our association has been filled with unforgettable moments.
While the retainer comes to an end, the friendship and mutual respect remain as strong as ever, with Oisin set to continue representing Qatar Racing internationally wherever possible.
Thank you @oismurphy 🤝
Read the full story via the link in our bio.
Animal welfare concern reports have soared by almost 175% in a year.
Dogs accounted for 42% of reports.
Horses, ponies & donkeys accounted for 58 reports,
almost 30%
Animal welfare concern reports soar by 175% in a year trib.al/tZygNq5
Rattle and Hmmm (Ire)
The Stewards interviewed Eoin Griffin, trainer of Lough Nigara.
Mr. Griffin appeared to be holding an object in his left hand in attempt to prompt his horse to start.
He stated that he had a childs rattler in his hand in
order to prompt his horse forward
Wonderful to see these oldies but so many others ending up in rescues relying on the public to fund their aftercare, like we saw this week with Captain Scooby & Orchid Road (aka Youthful Deal)
More oldies desperately seeking a new home too, they all matter
teapawt.net/minnie1602/status/2111…
The 3 old boys . A field of legends . Azertyuiop 29yrs , Neptune Collonges 25yrs and Al ferof 21yrs. All won Grade 1’s for @PFNicholls.
The European Council has proposed increasing journey time limits for horses being transported to slaughter to 31 hours by road.
aeur.eu/f/ntk
The all-weather track is on schedule for completion by the end of Q3 2027, clearing the way for a winter racing programme to debut from October 23
independent.ie/county/tipper…
Inside the offshore
gambling recruitment drive targeting Irish influencers.
Reporter was offered hundreds to promote gambling website not listed on Irish licence register
independent.ie/irish-news/in…
Captain Scooby- now aged 20.
We all knew him & he was a firm favorite throughout his racing career. Over 200 career runs.
He’s now with a rescue (TAK Rescue) replying on public donations so if you can help with a donation 👇
facebook.com/share/1N2Y9Lnpk…
itv.com/watch/news/horse-rac…,
1044- Anotherway (FR) 7yr old. Thomas Gibney. Fell
Fairyhouse April 5th 2026.
1045- Rushmount -9yr old.
Jonathan Sweeney. Pulled up Fairyhouse April 6th 2026
1046- Saint Sam (FR) -9yr old.
Willie Mullins. Fell - fatal-
Fairyhouse, April 6th 2026
1288-Higher Vision 6yr old. Ray Hackett.
Pulled up Limerick Sept 25th 2026
1289-Oitentinha 4yr old.
Oliver McKiernan. 9/13
Limerick, 19th June 2026
1290- Annalita (1997), 29 yr old
Beloved mare- (Shernazar x River Annalee)
Derville Meade
Retired from Polo in 2023
Good article by Vincent Finegan 👇
Unsatisfactory outcome to Final Demand’s prohibited substance case
irishracing.com/blogs/unsati…
Flutter Entertainment has informed its UK & Irish staff of impending redundancies in an email sent out on Tuesday morning
businesspost.ie/markets/flut…
PQ - To ask the Minister for DAFM the number of animal welfare cases which his Department has begun since the beginning of 2026.
A- Minister Heydon:
Provisional figures for the number of Animal Welfare cases taken by my Depart since the beginning of 2026 is 13
Wife of co-founder of Paddy Power bookmaker David Power, has left almost €900m in her will.
independent.ie/irish-news/wi…
