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SUBSCRIBER ONLY: My five alternative highlights of the jumps season
Mark Costello
Mark Costello shares his five alternative "highlights" of the National Hunt season
3 April 2026 News
McManus hold nap hand in Grand National
The perennial leading owner has five of the first seven in the betting for the Aintree showpiece
19 March 2026 News
Cobden making sure he is clued up on Irish racing action
Harry Cobden is watching more Irish racing than he ever has, as he counts down the days before taking over as J.P. McManus’ retained rider
CHELTENHAM: Padraig Roche wins Fred Winter for a second time
Like Brazil in 2022, Saratoga was ridden by Mark Walsh for J.P. McManus
10 March 2026 News
NEWS: Only horse to beat Bambino Fever is bought privately by J.P. McManus
The listed bumper winner is currently second favourite for the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
19 January 2026 News
'Tactical Irish racing will suit Harry Cobden'
Jockey's long-time agent believes his client will quickly adapt to the different pace of Irish racing
16 January 2026 News
Harry Cobden lands J.P. McManus job
From next season, Harry Cobden will be the retained rider for the champion racehorse owner in both Ireland and Britain
12 January 2026 News
PARROT MOUTH: Istabraq honoured by sports writers
The triple Champion Hurdle winner has joined the ASA's list of 'Irish Sporting Legends'
12 September 2025 Columns
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Galileo and Vroum Vroum Mag – a winning duo
Leo Powell looks at a Roscommon winner who is bred like few others in training
11 July 2025 Columns