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RACING CENTRAL: 'If it's on, we'll run' - Connell says Marine will take beating
Mark Boylan
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'
31 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
30 January 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
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
LEOPARDSTOWN SATURDAY: Best bets for the day-one handicaps and Grade 2 bumper
Mark Boylan casts his eye over some of the most competitive contests on day one of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival
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
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
THURLES SUNDAY: Cheltenham winner could have big say off lower hurdles mark
There's a quality card, featuring Grade 2 action, at Thurles on Sunday - all of which is previewed by Mark Boylan
15 January 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Big challenge for Cobden to make winning start on Jonbon
Il Etait Temps sets a high standard in Saturday's Grade 1 Clarence House Chase at Ascot
15 January 2026 Previews
FAIRYHOUSE WEDNESDAY: All eyes on Cheltenham-winning mare in maiden hurdle
It's Tote Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase day at Fairyhouse, and Mark Boylan has previewed each race on the card
13 January 2026 Previews
RACING CENTRAL: Mullins bids to notch unusual Royal Ascot-Moscow Flyer double
Just four were declared for the Grade 2 Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle on Sunday, and that could likely even deplete to three
8 January 2026 Previews