About this episode

Clare Ricketts shares the story of Asterion Forlonge's victory at the Dublin Horse Show and discusses the future of racehorses post-retirement.

Former Grade 1 winner Asterion Forlonge took the Dublin Horse Show by storm last weekend when capturing the Racehorse to Riding Horse crown with talented horsewoman Clare Ricketts, who tells the popular grey’s story on this week’s episode of The Racing Edge Podcast (by The Irish Field).   The Co Carlow-based Ricketts has been steeped in horses throughout her life but got an immense thrill from her victory at the RDS. She is also responsible for looking after the mighty Douvan in his retirement from racing and gives an insight into the options open to racehorses once their careers on the track have come to an end.   Mark Boylan is joined by Anne Marie Duff and Mark Costello to discuss Group 1 action from Ireland and France over the weekend, including Sunday’s Keeneland Phoenix Stakes won by Sun Goddess.   Bow Echo’s upcoming Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois test on Sunday is previewed and the panel weigh up how the 2026 Irish Champions Festival could be key to Aidan O’Brien’s chances of breaking the world record for most Group 1/Grade 1 wins in a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Boylan

Guests: Clare Ricketts, Anne Marie Duff, Mark Costello

Topics covered

• horse racing
• interview
• retirement of racehorses
• Group 1 action
• Dublin Horse Show
• Aidan O’Brien

Keywords

• Asterion Forlonge
• Dublin Horse Show
• Clare Ricketts
• Douvan
• Keeneland Phoenix Stakes
• Aidan O’Brien
• Group 1
• horse racing
• retirement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Asterion Forlonge, Douvan

Places: Co Carlow, Ireland, France

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