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RACING CENTRAL: Red-hot Ballydoyle team have French classics in their sights
Mark Boylan
"I don't take any notice because every year it's the same conversation… Aidan's horses are the same every year"
8 May 2026 Previews
KILLARNEY SATURDAY: Return to fences can bring out the best in smart stayer
The Killarney National Handicap Chase and Listed Tourist Attraction Mares Hurdle take centre stage on day one of the May Festival at Killarney
8 May 2026 Previews
CORK SUNDAY: Gigginstown unleash two unexposed French winners
John O'Riordan preview's Cork's National Hunt card, where Gigginstown House Stud are hoping for a one-two in the opening maiden hurdle
LEOPARDSTOWN SUNDAY: Over to you Pierre - can Bonnard make a real Derby case?
It's been an outstanding week for Aidan O'Brien in the classic trials, and it's now the turn of Pierre Bonnard to show his true colours in the Derby Trial Stakes
8 May 2026 Previews
MARES CHAMPION HURDLE: Wodhooh and Jade poised for rematch of Cheltenham clash
The handicapper has Gordon Elliott's reliable mare 4lb clear of her Cotswolds rival Jade De Grugy
1 May 2026 Previews
NAVAN SATURDAY: Classic-winning stayer makes comeback in Vintage Crop Stakes
Aidan O'Brien unleashes some big guns on a card that also features the Group 3 Salsabil Stakes and Listed Committed Stakes
23 April 2026 Previews
LIMERICK SATURDAY: Drop in class looks a big plus for dual course winner
On a busy day of flat action in Ireland, Mark Boylan previews each of Limerick's eight contests
23 April 2026 Previews
CURRAGH SUNDAY: Well-touted Ballydoyle juvenile debuts on Alleged Stakes card
Sunday's feature Group 3 Tote Alleged Stakes has been won by the likes of Magical, Capri, Broome and White Birch in recent years
17 April 2026 Previews
TRAMORE SUNDAY: Track specialist seeking a hat-trick
John O'Riordan gives his seaside selections for the National Hunt racing at Tramore this weekend
17 April 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Joseph O'Brien chasing Aintree compensation in Scottish National
“Drying ground might suit Kim Roque and he’s going to win a big race somewhere along the line"
16 April 2026 Previews
BELLEWSTOWN SATURDAY: Local connections hold strong hand in maidens and bumper
A seven-race National Hunt card at the Co Meath track is the sole meeting in Ireland on Saturday
16 April 2026 Previews
BELLEWSTOWN SATURDAY: Drop in trip on easy ground can help this smart maiden
Ireland hosts one meeting on Grand National day, an all-flat card at Bellewstown
10 April 2026 Previews