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BIG INTERVIEW: STEPHEN THORNE - In search of brighter days at Royal Ascot
Mark Boylan
With a lively handicap contender on his hands for the Royal Meeting, the capable young handler speaks to Mark Boylan about his early journey in the training ranks
15 May 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: CIARAN MURPHY - 'It put a fire in my belly, it's all that I want'
After a career-best tally of winners in 2025, the in-form trainer talks to Mark Boylan about plans for his growing operation and competing in Irish racing
17 April 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: DONAGH MEYLER: 'It kills me but I wouldn't let it define my year'
The Irish Grand National-winning jockey talks to Mark Boylan about bouncing back from lean years to have his best season yet
BIG INTERVIEW: CONNOR KING - "Unbelievable" family horse chasing Aintree joy
The two-horse trainer is chasing a National dream, and tells Mark Boylan about his journey through a memorable season so far
28 March 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: SEAN BOWEN - 'Davy Russell was my idol as a kid, he was a genius'
With a remarkable 200 winners for the season in his sights, Britain's unstoppable champion jockey tells Mark Boylan he's hungry for Gold Cup success
13 February 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: KEITH DONOGHUE: 'I didn't study the Cross Country, it's instinct'
In a wide-ranging interview, the leading National Hunt rider chats to Mark Boylan about his relationship with Gavin Cromwell, racecourse sauna closures and harsh handicapping
3 February 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: DARYL JACOB: 'They've helped produce the man I am today'
A year on from his retirement from the saddle, Mark Boylan catches up with the Grand National-winning rider, who is working closely with top owners
16 January 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: TOM COOPER - 'There were a few hungry years, but we kept going'
After a superbly-executed bumper double at Cheltenham last weekend, the Co Kerry trainer speaks to Mark Boylan about how he is rebuilding his string
23 November 2025 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: MICHAEL O'LEARY: 'The Cheltenham Festival should go to five days'
The Ryanair boss and Gigginstown owner shares strong views on a range of industry topics with Mark Boylan
14 November 2025 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: GORDON ELLIOTT - ‘I’m hungrier than ever - I’m going nowhere’
Mark Boylan spends a morning with the leading trainer after a momentous weekend in America
24 October 2025 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: DARRAGH O'KEEFFE - 'Every jockey's goal is to be champion'
The Cheltenham Festival and multiple Grade 1-winning jockey speaks to Mark Boylan about his life in the saddle and flying start to the season
11 October 2025 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: DAVID EGAN - 'Amo are passionate, not afraid of a challenge'
The talented young rider catches up with Mark Boylan after riding his first Group 1 winner in the Amo Racing silks last weekend
15 August 2025 Features