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VINCENT O'BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES: All set for a star to emerge
Mark Boylan
Which two-year-old colt represents value in this year's Goffs-backed prize? Mark Boylan gives his runner-by-runner preview
10 September 2026 Previews
IRISH ST LEGER: Can anything stop Scandinavia as he bids for a perfect season?
Aidan O'Brien bids to capture the final Group 1 of the season in Ireland with his superstar stayer
10 September 2026 Previews
REST OF CURRAGH SUNDAY: Group 1 fillies hard to separate in red-hot Blandford
There is a strong supporting card behind the Group 1 races on day two of the Irish Champions Festival, previewed by Amy Lynam and Mark Boylan
MOYGLARE STAKES: Expect this improving filly to make life tough for Sun Goddess
Ireland's premier contest for two-year-old fillies features another strong cast, all of which are assessed by Mark Boylan
10 September 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Three storylines to watch at the Irish Champions Festival
Mark Boylan looks ahead to two cracking days of action at Leopardstown and the Curragh
10 September 2026 Previews
GOLDEN FLEECE STAKES: Aidan & Joseph O'Brien supply seven smart colts in Group 1
This juvenile contest has been upgraded to the highest level for the first time and raised in distance to nine furlongs
10 September 2026 Previews
MATRON STAKES: Banker or bust? Blue Bolt and Keane face stern Ballydoyle test
One of three Group 1s on the opening day of the Irish Champions Festival, the Coolmore-backed prize has assembled a smart field of fillies
10 September 2026 Previews
REST OF LEOPARDSTOWN SATURDAY: Can this filly get top yard off to flying start?
Amy Lynam and Mark Boylan give their selections for the undercard races on day one at the Irish Champions Festival
10 September 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Prix du Moulin-bound Gstaad is 'in a way better place than ever'
Aidan O'Brien is looking forward to seeing his top-class miler line-up in Group 1 class at ParisLongchamp on Sunday
4 September 2026 Previews
NAVAN SATURDAY: Improving two-year-old looks capable of overcoming handicap rise
There is only one meeting in Ireland this weekend, a competitive flat card at Navan
3 September 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Four things to watch out for at the Curragh on Saturday
Mark Boylan looks at some of the talking points ahead of this weekend's Pat Smullen Raceday at the Curragh, featuring a pair of Group 3s and a €100,000 premier handicap
27 August 2026 Previews
CURRAGH SATURDAY: This improving course winner might be ahead of the handicapper
It's Pat Smullen Raceday at the Curragh, featuring some quality handicaps and blacktype events
27 August 2026 Previews