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SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER: Could this Irish division be vulnerable to the British?
Mark Boylan
Mark Boylan assesses a theme emerging towards the end of the National Hunt season in Britain and Ireland
5 May 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Sandown ground gives more credit to Skelton's Aintree suggestion
After a second year of ground described by Timeform as good to firm for Sandown's season finale meeting, is it worth contemplating a change to the programme?
24 April 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Lack of Lotto regulation in Gambling Bill is a galling misstep
The topic of a move for the National Lottery's broadcasts was discussed on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland programme this week
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
17 April 2026 Columns
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
MARK BOYLAN: How will spring hopes fare after running on 'good' at Cheltenham?
Times suggested the going for Wednesday and Thursday at Prestbury Park were 'good' - contributing to some fast times
3 April 2026 Columns
SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER: Ballydoyle's Curragh event can only help flat engagement
In our latest subscriber-only newsletter, Mark Boylan is hoping Coolmore's initiative can be built on as HRI pledges to promote flat racing in 2026
1 April 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: In a vintage crop of juvenile hurdlers, this rare talent was best
In the aftermath of Sir Gino's passing, Mark Boylan examines the depth of his juvenile hurdling class and what could have been for him
27 March 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Were this year's Cheltenham Festival handicaps a fair fight?
It was a standout theme from this year's Festival how 75% of the handicaps were won by British-trained runners
20 March 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: From Meydan missiles to Cheltenham calling - a week of Dubai drama
After being unable to fly home from the UAE following the ongoing Iranian war, Mark Boylan recaps his week - now landed home safely in Ireland on Thursday night
6 March 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: The Constitution Hill conundrum is now even tougher after Southwell
What will connections opt for next with the popular star? In a separate focus within this column, what is going on at Limerick when it comes to the reporting of their attendances?
20 February 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Mullins eager to use Walsh next season - and it's a no-brainer why
The champion trainer said Harry Cobden's appointment would mean Mark Walsh has "more scope to ride other horses for other yards - more of my horses as well"
6 February 2026 Columns