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OPINION: Geldings in the Arc? If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Anne Marie Duff
Nothing against geldings but Anne Marie Duff says there was no need to allow them run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
9 October 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Varandir looks a ready replacement for Daryz
Angus reviews all the data from the big races on Arc weekend, plus the Sun Chariot Stakes
9 October 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: Aine Connolly - 'I'm not afraid to work hard for it'
Following winners in point-to-points and bumpers, Aine Connolly recently rode her first winner on the flat
EOGHÁIN WARD: Quinn makes strong start to autumn campaign
Only two weeks into the point-to-point season, and Eogháin Ward has much to discuss
9 October 2026 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Tipperary v Dundalk: the all-weather battle is about to begin
Friday Night Lights may dim at Dundalk as Tipperary joins the all-weather party in 2027
9 October 2026 Columns
RACE iQ: iCatcher - Lovely return by 'Archie' after long absence
A staying handicap hurdler to note on his next outing, and a flat handicapper who looks ready to strike
9 October 2026 Columns
Alex going the distance for Irish Injured Jockeys
HRI employee has signed for his first marathon and the heat will be on!
9 October 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Read 'em and weep: 100 betting tales for a good cause
Your friend's losing docket is now available in paperback
9 October 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: New tiered system for Punchestown best turned-out series
The pitch has been levelled ahead of the new season which starts next Tuesday
9 October 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Special award for Michael Bowe
The man who looked after Limestone Lad, Solerina and others was recognised for his achievements
9 October 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Can this Ballydoyle colt make modern-day history in the Dewhurst?
Darkness Falls rates a highly exciting prospect in Saturday's Darley Dewhurst Stakes, but he must do something no other winner of the race has managed in the modern era
8 October 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Will the fixtures fit the bills?
We will have more racing than ever next season - it's a long way from Tipperary
2 October 2026 Columns