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MARK BOYLAN: Lack of Lotto regulation in Gambling Bill is a galling misstep
Mark Boylan
The topic of a move for the National Lottery's broadcasts was discussed on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland programme this week
17 April 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Townend role in I Am Maximus' heroics cannot be underestimated
When the need was greatest, Paul Townend again shone brightest aboard the well-backed Grand National favourite
15 April 2026 News
SUBSCRIBER ONLY: My five alternative highlights of the jumps season
Mark Costello shares his five alternative "highlights" of the National Hunt season
WATCH: I Am Maximus wins Aintree Grand National
The top weight wins the great race for the second time
11 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
AINTREE: Grand National Runner-By-Runner Guide
Rory Delargy predicts the first four home in the showpiece, including a big-priced winner
9 April 2026 Previews
RORY DELARGY PREVIEW: National glory awaits
Rory makes his selections for the tip-top Aintree card with a 25/1 National fancy
9 April 2026 Previews
DONN McCLEAN: Follow the National trends
Donn puts his faith in two of the younger brigade for the big race at Aintree
9 April 2026 Previews
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Who will be Aintree champ?
Make your Grand National selections - take six against the field; and was it all a lovely day out at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday?
9 April 2026 Columns
Nick Rockett ruled out of Grand National
Last year's winner has been reported coughing and withdrawn from Saturday's big race
9 April 2026 News
Final field for Grand National revealed
The 34 runners and riders have been finalised, with reserves confirmed
8 April 2026 News
RANDOX GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL NEWS: Delcared runners for Friday
Check out the declared runners and riders for racing at Aintree this Friday
8 April 2026 News