The old adage of ‘less is more’ is usually redundant when it comes to money but Cheltenham’s authorities could still do worse than keep it in mind. (more…)
Celebrity Insanity
March 1, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
When it comes to selling racing to Joe Public it seems the more things change, the more they remain insane. (more…)
Category: Races Comments (66)
Striking A Balance
February 22, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
Put ten racing people in a room to discuss a subject and you’ll get twenty opinions. But surely one thing everyone should be able to agree on is the right to fight your corner. (more…)
Category: Turf Club, Races Comments (78)
A Camus Treble
February 15, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
A wise man once said that nobody can create experience - it must be undergone. Bear that in mind and a murky Champion Hurdle picture might clear up a little. (more…)
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The Cost Of Cutting
February 8, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
As the Turf Club threatens to internally combust, it might be a good idea for both sides to remember that an essential pillar of logic is an absence of certainty. But what’s really required is for HRI to remember it too. (more…)
Category: Turf Club Comments (92)
Fighting The Tide
February 1, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
Is the modern betting world too different, and too electronic, from what went before to allow racing professionals continue to stand behind the law? (more…)
Category: Races Comments (53)
Posh & Prole Unite!
January 25, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
You know when Horse Racing Ireland and the Labour party start singing from the same hymn-sheet that something is up. (more…)
Category: Races Comments (58)
Departmental Two-Step
January 18, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
The question of whether racing’s natural government home is in the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Sport points to a much more fundamental question that is all too-rarely asked. (more…)
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Necking For Change
January 11, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
Racing For Change is finding out that persuading minds that don’t want to be changed is a thankless task. (more…)
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The New Heresy
January 4, 2010 by Brian O'Connor
Contrary to what many people may instinctively think, mentioning Kauto Star and Arkle in the same breath is not an improper suggestion. (more…)
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