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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Boughey in the big time
James Crispe
With two British classics in the bag, Newmarket trainer George Boughey has quickly made a big impression
22 May 2026 Features
ANGLO-IRISH CLASSIFICATION: 'I've not seen versatility like it since Kauto Star'
Mark Boylan reports from this week's informative unveiling of the final 2025/'26 National Hunt ratings
22 May 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Sean Freney - 'I would love to buy a stakes horse'
Having set up Sean Freney Bloodstock last year, the Limerick man is excited as his first purchases are having success on the track
CORINTHIAN CHALLENGE 2026: Taking on the Challenge
Corinthian Challenge 2026: Meet two more of those in training for the big day in June
22 May 2026 Features
HARNESS RACING: The Red Baron’ Roche ready to tackle new season
Dan Carlin previews the stable of Billy Roche and Joe Gannon as the season kicks off
22 May 2026 Features
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Points: Action between the flags
As the season moves to a close there was action at Ballindenisk and Loughrea last weekend
22 May 2026 Features
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Racecourse winners
A selection of the week's winners from Naas to Wexford and Roscommon
22 May 2026 Features
FEATURE: Minnie Hauk the expected star at Tattersalls Guineas Festival
Next weekend's Tattersalls Guineas Festival at the Curragh is where champions are made
18 May 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: CIARAN MURPHY - 'It put a fire in my belly, it's all that I want'
After a career-best tally of winners in 2025, the in-form trainer talks to Mark Boylan about plans for his growing operation and competing in Irish racing
15 May 2026 Features
TALKING TRAINER: Aidan O'Brien - 'Epsom is the ultimate test in every way'
As the Ballydoyle maestro assesses his squad of three-year-olds ahead of the Betfred Derby Festival, he says “nothing is written in stone”
15 May 2026 Features
Corinthian Challenge 2026: Meet those in the throes of training
One of this year's riders has lost a massive 25lb so far during his training regime
15 May 2026 Features
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Action from Downpatrick to Cork
Out and about on a busy week of winning connections at the racetracks
15 May 2026 Features