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MARK BOYLAN: Making sense of spike in Fairyhouse fallers at Easter Festival
Mark Boylan
There were several high-profile runners come down at the third last fence last weekend, but what factors were at play?
3 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
1 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
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
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