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Breeding figures a cause for concern

THE RACING industry is totally dependent on a strong and vibrant breeding industry in both Ireland and Britain. The Return of Mares for 2011 sees figures recently published by Weatherbys Ireland as deeply worrying in this context to say the least.

Liz retires from racing on a high

By with DICK WHITE

LIZ DOYLE officially retired from race riding on December 31, and the Kitestown woman went out on a winner when partnering 'Mini Vic' at Tramore.

Diary dates

Racing: January 11, Fairyhouse; January 13, Dundalk (e); January 14, Punchestown; January 15, Navan; January 19, Thurles; January 20, Dundalk (e); January 21, Naas; January 22, Fairyhouse.

O'Neill grabs four wins at Lingstown

By with DICK WHITE

BARRY O'NEILL was the toast of Lingstown on December 11, having ridden a wonderful four-timer at the Killinick Harriers rescheduled meeting.

Local jockey hit with racing ban

HIGH-PROFILE Wexford jockey, Jimmy Quinn, a native of New Ross, has been handed down a six month suspension after being found in breach of the British racing's corruption rules.

Wexford base for many top trainers

By with DICK WHITE

IN THE breeding world, County Wexford rests in third place behind Cork and Kildare as the home of thorough bred mares and breeders. It does have further strength in depth however as the base and spiritual home to some of our top trainers.

Showjumping stars are celebrated

WEXFORD SJI held the annual awards night in the Clogh Ban, Clonroche on Friday November 4. A great night was had by all - 15 award winners were presented with their awards by members of the committee on the night bringing an end to the year of 2011. The awards were won for being the most consistent in their category.

In Pictures

Historic postcards Over 6,000 photographs, political prints and portraits from days gone by form part of a project launched at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast. To view collection and buy the images, visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/postcards.