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ANGUS McNAE: Mydaddypaddy first from the blocks
Angus McNae
Angus looks back at some new names and some good and bad performances as the jumps season begins to hot up
14 November 2025 Columns
THE OWNER: Ciarán Kilkenny - 'I feel very fortunate to have met him'
Eight-time All Ireland winning footballer Ciarán Kilkenny tells Amy Corrado about the Whyte Hickey Rafter Kilkenny Syndicate and the success they've had with Johnny Murtagh this year
14 November 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Softly, softly, tells a Story
Tony looks at how softer ground conditions might help a few horses improve on recent outings and assesses the winners from Clonmel and Naas last week
EOGHÁIN WARD: New Laois course scheduled for February debut
Eogháin tells us about the new Co Laois pointing venue that has been identified amid concerns over the level of grass cover at Stradbally Hall
14 November 2025 Columns
RACE iQ iCATCHER: Rubaud poses questions
Rubaud made hard work of landing his hat-trick in the Elite Hurdle - but should we expect him to do better?
14 November 2025 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Aussie do it best?
Australia rules the waves in the area of attracting punters and racegoers
14 November 2025 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Tattersalls sales joy for Yarr
A round-up of the news and events on the northern scene over last week
14 November 2025 Columns
NAAS SUNDAY: Guess who's back?
John O'Riordan picks out his best bets for a top-class card at Naas on Sunday
8 November 2025 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Time Will Tell - Stars align to let Diamond shine
Angus takes us on a journey from Del Mar to Down Royal to find the best time performances in last weekend's racing
7 November 2025 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: Are we being shortchanged?
Eogháin Ward asks whether the funds invested in point-to-pointing reflects the vast value of the industry
7 November 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Down Royal déjà vu and future stars
Tony sifts through some impressive performances from Down Royal last weekend, and outlines some flat season achievements that went under the radar
7 November 2025 Columns
Racecourse safety takes the spotlight
Amy Corrado recently attended a racecourse safety training day at Cork Racecourse for doctors, paramedics, and ground staff, hosted by HRI and the IHRB
7 November 2025 Columns