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MARK BOYLAN: From Meydan missiles to Cheltenham calling - a week of Dubai drama
Mark Boylan
After being unable to fly home from the UAE following the ongoing Iranian war, Mark Boylan recaps his week - now landed home safely in Ireland on Thursday night
6 March 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Paul McKeon - 'I wouldn’t have as many horses if she hadn't won that'
Amy Corrado caught up with Paul McKeon after his recent win with Savante at Navan
6 March 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Let Lossie have a go
Let battle commence for the top mares and a quick run through some likely Festival fancies for next week's Cheltenham
TONY KEENAN: Can we avoid Cheltenham chaos?
Tony is in trouble - trying to workout his tactics for "the toughest Cheltenham, betting wise, in memory"
6 March 2026 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: Point graduates primed for Cheltenham glory
Eogháin Ward highlights leading contenders who began their careers between the flags
6 March 2026 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: McCaldin team claim a double
A round-up of the latest news, successes and events on the northern scene over the last week
6 March 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Curragh sponsor supporting Irish Injured Jockeys
Entries for the Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire have been released
6 March 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Raise a glass to racing royalty
Racehorse owner names sparkling wines after leading racehorses
6 March 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: James Keane - 'I was hooked from that very first morning'
Louth native James Keane saddled his first runner this month, and is looking forward to what the future has in store for him as a trainer
27 February 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Jackie Cullen - 'It gives me something to look forward to every day'
Amy Corrado sat down with Mags Mullins and her uncle Jackie Cullen, to discuss their win with Eagle's Quest over a cup of tea
27 February 2026 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Cheltenham conundrum for pilots and punters
Punters have been rewarded for supporting Willie Mullins' novice hurdlers in the past, but will that be the case again this year?
27 February 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: A Hill to perish on?
"It would be very bad for jumps racing and its reputation,” but is Constitution Hill's departure not very concerning for jump racing fans?
27 February 2026 Columns