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Connell has grounds for concern with Marine Nationale
Irish Field Contributor
Barry Connell will “play it by ear” with plans for Marine Nationale this weekend, after torrential rain on Monday left Leopardstown unraceable on Tuesday
23 January 2026 News
THURLES SUNDAY: Mullins appreciates a Thurles treble
The famous Mullins name dominated last Sunday's card at Thurles, reports Thomas Weekes
18 January 2026 News
Barry Connell: 'Clarence House was a Mickey Mouse race'
The trainer of Marine Nationale was not scared of anything he saw at Ascot on Saturday
RACING CENTRAL: Connell confident Marine Nationale can deliver
"His preparation has been very straightforward and he seems to be in great form”
22 December 2025 Previews
Connell counting down to Leopardstown with Marine Nationale
"There have been no hold ups with him, he’ll come on for the run but he’s fit and well"
18 December 2025 News
Marine Nationale on course for Fortria return despite softening conditions
Barry Conell is keen to get his champion Marine Nationale back to the racecourse
11 November 2025 News
Sean Flanagan revved up for ‘Ferrari’ Marine Nationale
Sean Flanagan is counting down the days until he gets back on his “Ferrari” Marine National in the Bar One Racing Fortria Chase at Navan on November 15th
6 November 2025 News
William Munny pencilled in for Morgiana return
Barry Connell is aiming the Supreme Novices' Hurdle runner-up at the Champion Hurdle
27 October 2025 News
Marine Nationale ready for Fortria duty
Barry Connell reports his Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Marine Nationale to be “better than ever”
22 October 2025 News
BALLINROBE TUESDAY: Connell nets a double
Barry Connell enjoyed a double on the card, while smart winners came from Mags Mullins, Bill Durkan and Willie Mullins
30 May 2025 News
PUNCHESTOWN TUESDAY: Marine Nationale fuels big dreams
"I think this horse has all the attributes of being a multiple Champion Chase winner going forward”
2 May 2025 News
PUNCHESTOWN: Barry Connell dreaming big with Marine Nationale
Cheltenham hero Marine Nationale followed up with a commanding win in the Champion Chase at Punchestown
29 April 2025 News