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Letters to the Editor: Why the Irish Derby distance should not be changed
Irish Field Contributor
A reader responds to Patrick Cooper's suggestion, the Prendergast family passes on its thanks, and a reader writes in support of Naas Racecourse
4 July 2025 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Flat racing just doesn't connect with the public like National Hunt
The Curragh has come under scrutiny in recent years for its classic meeting crowds, but is flat racing resonating as it should with the public anyway?
24 June 2025 News
PODCAST: The Racing Edge - Royal Ascot review and Irish Derby preview
Mark Boylan is joined by Anne Marie Duff and Amy Lynam to review all the major action from this year’s Royal Meeting
PARROT MOUTH: Fran finds a new woman for Derby weekend
The popular broadcaster shows he is game for a laugh and a leg-up
20 June 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Have a chat with these Derby legends
Get your tickets now for this special evening of Irish Derby nostalgia
13 June 2025 Columns
Letter to the Editor: Irish Derby change worth a trial
A reader expresses support for Patrick Cooper's call to shorten the distance of the classic
31 January 2025 Racing News
OPINION: Why the Irish Derby distance must be shortened
Bloodstock agent and racehorse owner Patrick Cooper makes an impassioned plea to the racing authorities to help restore the Curragh classic to its former glory
24 January 2025 Racing News
WEEK THAT WAS: Jumping for joy with Jonbon
Does Jonbon get enough love? Does the Irish Derby deserve more of it too? Anne Marie Duff examines the cases
24 January 2025 Racing features
Free entry for £1.5 million King George at Ascot
Will the Irish Derby and Irish Champion Stakes follow suit?
10 January 2025 Racing News
Curragh 'happy' with Irish Derby distance
The 2024 edition is likely to rate higher than recent runnings though well behind Epsom
22 December 2024 Racing News