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Donnacha O'Brien turns to Oisin Murphy for first Eclipse bid
Mark Boylan
The pair fought out the finish of the 2018 edition with Roaring Lion and Saxon Warrior, but are teaming up with A Boy Named Susie this year
1 July 2026 Previews
BELLEWSTOWN SATURDAY: Course winner can bounce back in €60,000 feature hurdle
There is excellent prize money up for grabs in the Street Sweep Handicap Hurdle at 6.18pm
25 June 2026 Previews
CURRAGH SATURDAY: High-class filly can gain compensation for Royal Ascot defeat
There is a quality undercard on Pretty Polly Stakes day at Irish flat racing headquarters, all of which is previewed by Mark Boylan
RACING CENTRAL: David O'Meara out to notch first Irish Group 1 with star filly
Thundering On, the brilliant Betfred Oaks winner from Epsom, sets a high standard in Saturday's Group 1 Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes
25 June 2026 Previews
IRISH DERBY: Is Benvenuto Cellini set for classic redemption at the Curragh?
Mark Boylan gives his runner-by-runner guide to the €1.25 million classic on Sunday
24 June 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Can Fozzy Stack end a dream week on a high note at Royal Ascot?
'If everything goes to plan, I think he’ll run a big race," says the Co Tipperary-based trainer of Jersey Stakes hope Thesecretadversary
17 June 2026 Previews
DOWNPATRICK SATURDAY: Drop in class and champion amateur booking look appealing
The first of a two-day meeting at Downpatrick kicks off on Saturday, and Mark Boylan has previewed all eight races
11 June 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Ryan Moore poised to complete full set of French classics
'We always thought a mile and a quarter shouldn't be a problem to her," O'Brien says of odds-on favourite Diamond Necklace
11 June 2026 Previews
PUNCHESTOWN SUNDAY: Step up in trip looks ideal for smart novice chaser
The second of a two-day meeting at Punchestown gets underway at 1.22pm on Sunday
7 June 2026 News
RACING CENTRAL: Browne McMonagle out to join rare company with Oaks-Derby double
"He's got the same kind of profile as Thundering On," says Ireland's champion jockey ahead of one of racing's most historic prizes
4 June 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Calandagan camp keen to avoid Epsom rain for Brueghel rematch
"They [the Ballydoyle horses] will make it a true test, that is what they did last year"
4 June 2026 Previews
PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY: Good opportunity for high-class mare to double up
There are some competitive maiden hurdles and chases on an eight-race Punchestown card this Saturday
4 June 2026 Previews