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As Ireland takes over Cheltenham again, Britain is looking away

Irish owners and trainers now dominate the UK's top racing festival on a regular basis. But as attendance falls and the sport falters in Britain, will they still have a stage to perform on?

Johnny Ward

13th Mar, 2024 - 9 min read

“The main thing she remembered about the marriage was the sound of the rewind button on the old VHS”

Richard Dunwoody was driven by obsession as a jockey, but he walked away from horse racing for a life of adventure. He talks to Dion Fanning about fatherhood, lockdown and doping in horse racing.

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As Ireland takes over Cheltenham again, Britain is looking away

Johnny Ward

13th Mar, 2024 - 9 min read

“The main thing she remembered about the marriage was the sound of the rewind button on the old VHS”

Dion Fanning

26th Jun, 2021 - 9 min read

As Ireland takes over Cheltenham again, Britain is looking away

Johnny Ward

13th Mar, 2024 - 9 min read

“The main thing she remembered about the marriage was the sound of the rewind button on the old VHS”

Dion Fanning

26th Jun, 2021 - 9 min read

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