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PUNCHESTOWN SUNDAY: Immortal bounces back to life in National Trial
Gary Carson
Gary Carson reports from an informative card at Punchestown, featuring a number of Cheltenham contenders
16 February 2026 News
PODCAST: John McConnell talks Cheltenham hopes, Constitution Hill and more
Mark Boylan and Anne Marie Duff are joined on this week's episode of The Racing Edge by Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer John McConnell
13 February 2026 Features
TALKING TRAINER: Barry Connell - 'It's totally addictive'
Barry Connell opened the gates to his Boherbaun Stables for a look ahead at what the Festival might hold for him
Connell has grounds for concern with Marine Nationale
Barry Connell will “play it by ear” with plans for Marine Nationale this weekend, after torrential rain on Monday left Leopardstown unraceable on Tuesday
27 January 2026 News
Rosary beads, magpies and other thoroughbred travel tips
Amy Corrado asks a host of industry professionals about their must-haves when on the road, whether they're travelling to the sales, the races, or anywhere in between
25 January 2026 General
THURLES SUNDAY: Mullins appreciates a Thurles treble
The famous Mullins name dominated last Sunday's card at Thurles, reports Thomas Weekes
23 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
18 January 2026 News
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
BRITAIN: Temps turns up the heat
Rory Delargy reports on last weekend's two Grade 1s in Britain, plus a race he says "are what jumps fans live for"
12 December 2025 News
Bolger fined €2,000 over Punchestown mix-up
The Co Limerick trainer apologised for the error
28 November 2025 News
SALES: Irish Draughts shine at Cavan sale
Jenna McConnell was delighted to see her five-year-old gelding (Lot 424) by DS Ballagh Bouncer top the sale at €9,500
28 November 2025 Breeding and sales