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ANGUS McNAE: Juvenile hurdlers were the fastest at Fairyhouse
Angus McNae
Angus delves into the data from last weekend's Winter Festival at Fairyhouse and a dramatic Fighting Fifth at Newcastle
3 December 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Is Teahupoo still the one to beat?
Tony looks back at the best of Fairyhouse, who to look forward to and who to be wary of
28 November 2025 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: 0-89 - The Gold Cup record that Galopin Des Champs must overcome
This is the first season since 2021 that Galopin Des Champs did not start his campaign in the John Durkan Memorial Chase
ANGUS McNAE: Why Lossiemouth must go for the Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth, Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File all get the thumbs-up on the time data from Punchestown
28 November 2025 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Jukebox could be King?
Looking back at a terrific John Durkan and forward to the King George - who stood out last weekend?
28 November 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Gaelic Warrior will face more pace pressure at Kempton
Tony looks back at the weekend action from Punchestown and Cork and selects a eye-catchers
28 November 2025 Columns
SUBSCRIBER ONLY: Top marks to this rider having a quietly brilliant season
Only Darragh O'Keeffe, Jack Kennedy and Paul Townend have ridden more winners in Ireland this season than the in-form Donagh Meyler
28 November 2025 Columns
EOGHAIN WARD: Fogarty youngsters in full steam ahead
The spotlight is on a trainer hitting the mark, the popularity of cross-country races and your weekly ratings round-up
28 November 2025 Columns
Beyond The Finish Line: Loaded
Brought back from Hong Kong by his breeder, Loaded is a poster boy for racehorse aftercare
28 November 2025 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Nice To See Northern winners
A round up of the news and action on the northern scene over the last week
28 November 2025 Columns
RACE iQ: ICatcher: Can't catch Kabral
The data shows how impressive this Haydock performance really was
28 November 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Signed Nijinsky racecards sell for €2,700
Last weekend's auction of Nick O'Toole memorabilia was "very successful" and there are more lots coming to the market
28 November 2025 Columns