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MARGIE McLOONE: Miss Master's big moment
Margie McLoone
A round-up of the racing and events on the northern scene over last week
3 April 2026 Features
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Saluting the winners
Racetrack action over the week from the big Downpatrick meeting to classic runners at Navan and the Curragh
3 April 2026 News
DOWNPATRICK SUNDAY: Born Braver adds to Cromwell’s fine record
Michael Graham reports from Downpatrick's Ulster National meeting, which drew a large crowd
MARGIE McLOONE: Downpatrick set for Ulster National
A round up of news, winners and events on the northern scene last week
27 March 2026 Columns
DOWNPATRICK SUNDAY PREVIEW: Wide open National highlights Sunday card
Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase heads a competitive card at the north's big meeting
25 March 2026 Previews
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
MARGIE McLOONE: 'It has been a privilege to serve'
A round up of the northern-related winners and news over the last week's action
30 January 2026 Columns
DOWNPATRICK FRIDAY: Elliott and Kennedy picking up pace with double
Winners with Someone's Wish and Pour Les Filles continued a good week for the Cullentra team
10 October 2025 News
DOWNPATRICK FRIDAY: Promising conditional Staples brings up prominent double
Downpatrick hosted its penultimate meeting of the year on Friday, and it was a good afternoon for some up-and-coming names
19 September 2025 News
DOWNPATRICK MONDAY: Lower claim can’t stop Harvey
Michael Graham reports on doubles for Alex Harvey, Shark Hanlon and Gordon Elliott
29 August 2025 News
MARGIE McLOONE: Northern riders enjoy week of winners
A round-up of the action and winners on the northern scene over the last week
22 August 2025 Columns
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: On track and among the winners
There was lots of activity on the racetracks from Downpatrick to the Dingle Derby last week
15 August 2025 Features