European Trainer Magazine - horse racing  |  July - September 2026
Cavalor Trainer of the Quarter
Lissa Oliver profiles Joseph O'Brien, whose exceptional season included major victories at Cheltenham, Epsom and Royal Ascot.
Cover Profile: Marcel Weiss
Catrin Nack profiles German trainer Marcel Weiss, whose patient, horse-first approach and success with Torquator Tasso have established him among Germany's leading trainers.
Producing the Future Racehorse
Dr Katie Williams explores how nutrition and early management shape the athletic potential of racehorses.
Feeding Strategies to Energise the Racehorse
Dr Marga Mas explains how nutrition, conditioning and hydration improve energy efficiency and performance.
Misbehaviour, Instinct... or Pain?
Laura Steley examines how behavioural science helps interpret equine behaviour, emphasising the importance of recognising pain, stress and welfare.
Have Horse, Will Travel
Lissa Oliver highlights international racing opportunities, including major fixtures, entry deadlines and travel incentives.
Good Ground
Mark Rowntree investigates how climate change is reshaping racecourse management across Europe.
Can a Heartbeat Predict Performance?
Emmanuelle van Erck-Westergren explores wearable ECG monitoring to help trainers detect cardiac rhythm disturbances.
Exercise-Associated Sudden Death
Celia Marr outlines how advances in post-mortem investigations and international collaboration are improving understanding and prevention.
#OPINIONS
Katherine Ford gathers insights from five international racing leaders on ownership, prize money, welfare, betting and the sport's future, highlighting innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.
Training and Re-training
Paull Khan explores partnerships between trainers and retrainers supporting second careers for retired racehorses, highlighting best practice and aftercare.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in European Trainer Magazine - horse racing July - September 2026.