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Connell has grounds for concern with Marine Nationale
Irish Field Contributor
Barry Connell will “play it by ear” with plans for Marine Nationale this weekend, after torrential rain on Monday left Leopardstown unraceable on Tuesday
25 January 2026 General
Rosary beads, magpies and other thoroughbred travel tips
Amy Corrado asks a host of industry professionals about their must-haves when on the road, whether they're travelling to the sales, the races, or anywhere in between
23 January 2026 News
THURLES SUNDAY: Mullins appreciates a Thurles treble
The famous Mullins name dominated last Sunday's card at Thurles, reports Thomas Weekes
Barry Connell: 'Clarence House was a Mickey Mouse race'
The trainer of Marine Nationale was not scared of anything he saw at Ascot on Saturday
18 January 2026 News
RACING CENTRAL: Connell confident Marine Nationale can deliver
"His preparation has been very straightforward and he seems to be in great form”
22 December 2025 Previews
Connell counting down to Leopardstown with Marine Nationale
"There have been no hold ups with him, he’ll come on for the run but he’s fit and well"
18 December 2025 News
BRITAIN: Temps turns up the heat
Rory Delargy reports on last weekend's two Grade 1s in Britain, plus a race he says "are what jumps fans live for"
12 December 2025 News
Bolger fined €2,000 over Punchestown mix-up
The Co Limerick trainer apologised for the error
28 November 2025 News
SALES: Irish Draughts shine at Cavan sale
Jenna McConnell was delighted to see her five-year-old gelding (Lot 424) by DS Ballagh Bouncer top the sale at €9,500
28 November 2025 Breeding and sales
DUNDALK FRIDAY: Grifferty off the mark with first winner
Michael Graham reports on the action from last Friday's racing at Dundalk Stadium
21 November 2025 News
Marine Nationale on course for Fortria return despite softening conditions
Barry Conell is keen to get his champion Marine Nationale back to the racecourse
11 November 2025 News
Heads Up set for Cheltenham return on Friday
Champion Bumper second Heads Up is due to take the next step in his promising early hurdling career at Cheltenham on Friday
10 November 2025 News