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LEOPARDSTOWN SUNDAY: All eyes on Derby favourite Pierre Bonnard in classic trial
Mark Boylan
With classic trial action to look forward to at the Co Dublin track, Mark Boylan previews each of the day's races
11 April 2026 News
WATCH: I Am Maximus wins Aintree Grand National
The top weight wins the great race for the second time
11 April 2026 Previews
DOWN ROYAL SUNDAY: Handicap debutante set to shine over new trip
John O'Riordan previews the seven-race card, where Gordon Elliott looks to have a strong hand
BIG INTERVIEW: Amy & Con Marnane of Bansha House Stables
As Amy and Con Marnane ready their ‘Bansha bullets’ for the 2026 breeze-up season, Amy Lynam gets their thoughts on the divisive clock, pathetic prize money and life lessons
11 April 2026 Columns
AINTREE FRIDAY: Will The Wise upholds Festival form over National fences
Rory reports from day two of the Grand National meeting
10 April 2026 News
Fuel shortages and roadblocks disrupt racing plans
Trainers and transporters are trying to cope with higher diesel prices, access to fuel and protesters
10 April 2026 News
MARK BOYLAN: Making sense of spike in Fairyhouse fallers at Easter Festival
There were several high-profile runners come down at the third last fence last weekend, but what factors were at play?
10 April 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Mullins fires in the top novice
Angus highlights two terrific Fairyhouse performances and selects his Grand National fancy
10 April 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: Cian Quirke - 'I'd love to get a Cheltenham winner one day'
Fresh off the back of his first Grade 1 success, John O'Riordan catches up with Tipperary-based jockey Cian Quirke
10 April 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: John Fleming - 'It would be impossible not to get the bug for racing'
Amy Corrado catches up with John Fleming to hear about Navassa Island and his plans for the upcoming breeze-up sales
10 April 2026 Columns
EOGHÁIN WARD: O’Connor numbers may never be seen again
The end is coming into sight for the point-to-point season and Eogháin looks at the current title races, while the Irish Grand National winner is the latest former pointer to star on the track
10 April 2026 Columns
TONY KEENAN: From bumpers to National bullseye
Tony looks back at some of the standout performances at Fairyhouse and some horses to mark up
10 April 2026 Columns