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MARK BOYLAN: Was Ger Lyons’ prediction right or wrong on the 2025 breeze-ups?
Mark Boylan
Back in May, the prominent trainer questioned if there was really value for buyers at the breeze-up sales
12 December 2025 Columns
THE OWNER: James Dunne - 'Being an owner/breeder and winning is very special'
Owner/breeder James Dunne tells Amy Corrado about Cool Cafe who got off the mark on debut at Navan last Saturday
12 December 2025 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: 2025 spring crop four-year-olds continue positive trend
Three weekend successes from former pointers highlights the talent of the 2025 spring crop of four-year-olds
ANGUS McNAE: Why your eyes may have deceived you watching Majborough
The data says that the odds-on favourite is actually a good jumper, and Angus believes he is capable of a monster performance
12 December 2025 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Who passed Navan's stiff tests?
Tony looks back at the weekend at Cork and Navan and the form of the Mullins and Elliott stables
12 December 2025 Columns
RACE IQ: iCatcher - Nicholls is cooking up a recipe for greatness
Paul Nicholls is never shy about hiding his opinion on his future stars, but it’s been a long while since we’ve heard him being as bullish as he is about this recent winner
12 December 2025 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Browne McMonagle award seals great season
The flat champion rider heads to a final big meeting in Hong Kong. Plus a round up of the recent news on the northern scene
12 December 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Irish Racing Calendar out now
"This calendar is more than just a date keeper – it’s a piece of racing heritage"
12 December 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: How to win €10,000 at the races without having a bet
Naas Racecourse is going all out to put on a great day's entertainment on Sunday, January 4th
12 December 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Win tickets to Grade 1 raceday at Naas
There's a great first prize for the best dressed person at the races on Sunday, January 4th
12 December 2025 Columns
THE OWNER: Alex Frost - 'He’s a dream horse'
UK Tote Group CEO Alex Frost has enjoyed some fantastic days out with Colonel Mustard and his band of exciting homebreds
5 December 2025 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Juvenile hurdlers were the fastest at Fairyhouse
Angus delves into the data from last weekend's Winter Festival at Fairyhouse and a dramatic Fighting Fifth at Newcastle
5 December 2025 Columns