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MARK BOYLAN: Forget Benvenuto's law - this rule is a disaster waiting to happen
Mark Boylan
There has been plenty of talk around fairness at the start for punters, but Mark Boylan argues another rule is set up particularly poorly for the betting public
15 August 2025 Features
FEATURE: No quarter given - inside the Galway Hurdle appeal
Mark Boylan reports from the IHRB headquarters for this week's Galway Hurdle appeal
8 August 2025 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Five talking points from the 2025 Galway Festival
With dust having settled on Ballybrit's seven-day spectacular, Mark Boylan examines some of the prominent topics from the week
GALWAY SATURDAY: Staples shines in biggest win
Having turned conditional only a month ago, the 7lb claimer from Co Wexford savoured his big Ballybrit success
8 August 2025 News
GALWAY SUNDAY: Exciting Murat caps Lawlor's dream week
The Co Wicklow-based trainer ended the 2025 Galway Festival with two winners and a 100% strike rate
8 August 2025 News
GALWAY FRIDAY: Fahey back in focus with Nan's View
Nan's view ended a dry spell for Jarlath Fahey with a close finish in the feature race at the Galway Festival last Friday, Donal Murphy reports
8 August 2025 News
OPINION: 33 winning trainers and 40 winning jockeys – what makes Galway special
Mark Boylan was on duty for The Irish Field at Ballybrit all week and reflects on one of the standout themes of the meeting
6 August 2025 Columns
PODCAST: The Racing Edge - The Galway Festival and Glorious Goodwood debrief
Reflections on the main action from last week and discussion on other talking points in the world of racing
5 August 2025 News
GALWAY FESTIVAL: Browne McMonagle keeps up title momentum in the Ahonoora
Princess Child became a third winner of the 2025 Galway Festival for O’Brien and Browne McMonagle
3 August 2025 News
GALWAY FESTIVAL: Elliott lands feature but controversy over 'starter error'
There was frustration for backers of Dream On Baby at the tapes, with the mare effectively taking no part
2 August 2025 News
GALWAY FESTIVAL: Conditional Eoin Staples rides biggest winner in €80,000 hurdle
Having turned conditional only a month ago, the 7lb claimer from Co Wexford savoured his big Ballybrit success
2 August 2025 News
GALWAY THURSDAY: Strong Link provides compensation for 'good sportsman' Meyler
A rollercoaster afternoon for Donagh Meyler still had a winner in store through Ross O'Sullivan's talented novice
1 August 2025 News