January - March 2026 - issue 92
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Contents in this issue include:
Cavalor Trainer of the Quarter
Francis-Henri Graffard is our Cavalor Trainer of the Quarter - having enjoyed an amazing season, capped with victories in both the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Japan Cup.
The de Bromhead method
Daragh Ó Conchúir profiles Henry de Bromhead - we learn about his training philosophy, performance strategy, ambitions and his views on betting.
Muscle matters
Caroline Loos explains how protein quality, amino acid balance and feeding timing influence muscle development, recovery and performance.
Biosecurity - beyond the barn
Jackie Zions helps us understand how improved biosecurity and air-quality management can help reduce respiratory stress in horses.
From growth to performance
Åsa Beckman considers how musculoskeletal and neural development shape the transition from yearling to two-year-old.
Behind the breeze ups
Virginia Lisco explores the evolution of the breeze up sales and talks to consignors and riders about preparing horses for sale.
Have horse will travel
Lissa Oliver looks at the key fixtures trainers should target - in this quarter we focus on races that close for entries / run in between January and March.
The hidden time of healing
Laura Steley examines why healing in the Thoroughbred is far slower, deeper and more complex than it appears on the surface.
Racing tourism
Paull Khan on why racing’s heritage and settings deserve a place in tourism.
EMHF: welcome Romania
Paull Khan outlines Romania’s route into EMHF membership and the steps now being taken to develop a professional racing structure.
Betting on racing’s future
Mark Rowntree considers the challenges facing racing’s betting ecosystem, as governments, operators and the sport itself adapt to an increasingly complex environment.
October - December 2025 - issue 91
Contents in this issue include:
Cover Trainer Profile - Nicky Henderson
The race starts in the gut - Optimising digestive health for peak performance
Understanding the biomechanics of jumping - Impacts of suspensory ligament injuries on limb stiffness and fetlock angle
Exclusive interview with Elie Hennau - France Galop CEO - on the way forward for French racing
We report on the results of the survery conducted into the husbandry practices that are adopted in the training of racehorses across Europe
A look at 'Learning Theory' for reducing stress and developing top performers
Have Horse Will Travel - the key fixtures to target this winter
What we learned at the AI in Equine Conference 2025 on the latest advances in AI technology in racing / breeding
The use of diagnostics in horses in training
Cavalor ToQ - Eoin McCarthy
