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MARK BOYLAN: My Galway Festival horses to follow and punting pointers
Mark Boylan
Ahead of the seven-day spectacular at Ballybrit, Mark Boylan runs through his equine and human names to note for the meeting
19 July 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: From small numbers, Donnacha O'Brien continues to find Group 1 gems
Porta Fortuna has developed into a highly admirable campaigner at the top level for a stable excelling in Group 1 races through a relatively small number of runners
14 July 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Tough at the top - how are handicap top-weights faring in Ireland?
An additional weight allowance was given to riders after racecourse saunas were permanently closed in 2021. Have handicap results been impacted?
MARK BOYLAN: The beaten Irish runners it could pay to forgive from Royal Ascot
Handicaps at the Royal Meeting are among the most competitive you will find anywhere in the international calendar
23 June 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Big Royal Ascot awaits Qatari operation after spending spree
There were some big-money moves revealed this week as Wathnan Racing strengthened their Royal Ascot squad
7 June 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Overseas talent drain bound to dent quality of top Irish races
It was welcome to see British trainers out in force at the Curragh, but just how strong is the 2024 crop of blacktype horses in Ireland so far?
2 June 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Where were the best National Hunt horses of 2023/'24 sourced from?
In the aftermath of a National Hunt season dominated by Willie Mullins, Mark Boylan assesses trends on where leading performers came from
24 May 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Five takeaways from the 2024 Punchestown Festival
An action-packed five days at Punchestown last week brought the curtain down on the 2023/'24 National Hunt season
10 May 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: So much to savour in fascinating Punchestown Gold Cup rematch
Galopin Des Champs was beaten in last year's Punchestown highlight by Fastorslow - will Cheltenham exertions take their toll again this week?
26 April 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Paul Townend's incredible season a contender for the greatest ever
A first win in the Randox Grand National continued a remarkable campaign for the red-hot rider
22 April 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Schooling methods differ but sound jumping a theme with top yards
With the Grand National on the horizon, Mark Boylan examines the jumping records of Ireland and Britain's leading trainers
12 April 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Huge season lies in store for Constitution Hill in greatness debate
Injury stopped the spectacular talent in his tracks this spring, but ambitious campaigning next season would be hugely welcomed by the sport
5 April 2024 Racing columns