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TONY KEENAN: Galopin v Fastorslow - roll on round seven
Tony Keenan
Tony looks back at some of the highlights of the Punchestown meeting and a few names to note
10 May 2024 Racing columns
MARK BOYLAN: Five takeaways from the 2024 Punchestown Festival
An action-packed five days at Punchestown last week brought the curtain down on the 2023/'24 National Hunt season
10 May 2024 Racing columns
RORY DELARGY: A shift in thinking regarding preparing for the Guineas?
The chance of another Notable Speech rocking up unannounced in next year’s Guineas has now increased
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Troy and try again
What now for the champion two-year-old? Can he be supported for the Derby?
10 May 2024 Racing columns
Newmarket Saturday Notable Speech wins battle of Troy
Rory Delargy reports on the defeat of City Of Troy in the Qipco 2000 Guineas and a shock victory in the William Hill Palace House Stakes at Saturday's Newmarket epic
10 May 2024 Racing columns
FLYING START: Back in Kildare for the final furlong
Alex Sausville from New York is back in Ireland for the final leg of the Godolphin Flying Start programme
10 May 2024 Racing columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: X marks the spot
Irish racing lost a popular horse last week while the Kentucky Derby gained a lot of positive attention
10 May 2024 Racing columns
PARROT MOUTH: Racing backs Irish Injured Jockeys
The charity received a number of big donations during the Punchestown Festival
10 May 2024 Racing columns
PARROT MOUTH: Tickets for Graham's Galway Races Ball selling fast
A great night is promised on Saturday, August 3rd
10 May 2024 Racing columns
PARROT MOUTH: Mimi signing up new racing fans
The Tipperary woman is fronting a campaign to get more young people through the gates for the major flat meetings in Britain
10 May 2024 Racing columns
PARROT MOUTH: Charity race proves a big winner on two fronts
The Punchestown finale raised funds for a good cause and also raised the profile of organ donation
10 May 2024 Racing columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Lavery and Ewing pack a Punch
Two locally-born riders were celebrating wins at the Punchestown Festival
10 May 2024 Racing columns