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MARK BOYLAN: Were this year's Cheltenham Festival handicaps a fair fight?
Mark Boylan
It was a standout theme from this year's Festival how 75% of the handicaps were won by British-trained runners
6 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
20 February 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?
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
MARK BOYLAN: Why are we leaving our top staying hurdlers at home on DRF weekend?
Could an already excellent Dublin Racing Festival programme be even better? Mark Boylan examines how a Grade 1 hurdle over three miles at the meeting might be beneficial to many
30 January 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: New rule change spells trouble for some of Mullins' Cheltenham team
Willie Mullins has so often been dangerous when running novices in Cheltenham Festival handicaps, but he looks light on qualified novices for those races in 2026
23 January 2026 Columns
SUBSCRIBER COLUMN: The massive numbers behind two of jumping’s top jockeys
Mark Boylan examines some of the factors that could determine the Irish National Hunt championship, and pays tribute to Sean Bowen
21 January 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: 'They're here to stay' - Queally success proves it can be done
In an ultra competitive Irish National Hunt scene, Mark Boylan believes I'll Sort That's Grade 1 win should give encouragement to many more operations
16 January 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Will bumper New Year's crowd tempt Cheltenham into Festival switch?
More people attended Cheltenham's New Year's Day card this year than day two of the 2025 Festival
9 January 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: What must be different in 2026 for Gordon Elliott to be champion
It has been a sensational first half of the season for the Cullentra trainer, who has a clear lead in the Irish National Hunt Trainers' Championship
5 January 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: My horses and jockeys to note for 2026
It's that time of year where we make predictions for the year ahead, and Mark Boylan has highlighted four horses and riders to watch out for
23 December 2025 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: Was Ger Lyons’ prediction right or wrong on the 2025 breeze-ups?
Back in May, the prominent trainer questioned if there was really value for buyers at the breeze-up sales
14 December 2025 Columns