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RACING CENTRAL: Panda Boy bids to book Cheltenham ticket for Brassil at Naas
Mark Boylan
The multiple Grade 1-winning trainer has also confirmed that stable star Fastorslow is on course for a crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup
6 February 2026 Previews
RORY DELARGY PREVIEW: Who can make it through the mud?
It's going to be a muddy Denman Chase day at Newbury and Rory has his top selections picked out for the day's best races
6 February 2026 Previews
NAAS SATURDAY: Definite Cheltenham clues in store on Irish trials day card
Dinoblue is the star name in action at Naas on Saturday, and Mark Boylan has previewed all seven races on the schedule
NAVAN SUNDAY: Improving course winner could be the answer to blacktype affair
It's William Hill Boyne Hurdle day at Navan, but there are some interesting blacktype races on the undercard as well - subject to racing passing a 3pm Saturday inspection
6 February 2026 Previews
IRISH GOLD CUP: Can anyone stop Galopin Des Champs in historic bid for four?
Mark Boylan gives his runner-by-runner guide to one of the best chases ever run at Leopardstown - now rescheduled to Monday
30 January 2026 Previews
SPRING JUVENILE HURDLE: Will Triumph favourite Narciso Has post a statement win?
Monday's Gannon's City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle looks a clash between Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins
30 January 2026 Previews
IRISH ARKLE: No Kopek no problem? Romeo Coolio puts unbeaten record on the line
Only three go to post for the Arkle on Monday, after Kopek Des Bordes was not declared on Thursday
30 January 2026 Previews
LEOPARDSTOWN MONDAY: Best bets for the day-one handicaps and Grade 2 bumper
Mark Boylan casts his eye over some of the most competitive contests on the rescheduled 'day one' of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival
30 January 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: DRF gets all clear for Sunday start
Marine Nationale must prove himself on heavy ground in Sunday's Ladbrokes Dublin Chase, but his trainer reports the star two-miler to be "absolutely bouncing right now'
29 January 2026 Previews
LADBROKES NOVICE CHASE: A banker of the meeting? Final Demand goes on trial
Will it be a procession for arguably the most exciting novice chaser in training? Mark Boylan assesses each of the runners
29 January 2026 Previews
Cromwell delighted ahead of Flooring Porter's Cheltenham return
"He's in great form - even if he's 11, he still thinks he is six or seven," says the Thyestes-winning trainer
22 January 2026 Previews
NAAS SUNDAY: Recent course winner set for another bold bid in Grade 3
Provided racing goes ahead following a 7.30am raceday morning inspection, there are bound to be some informative contests at Naas on Sunday
22 January 2026 Previews