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MARK BOYLAN: How will spring hopes fare after running on 'good' at Cheltenham?
Mark Boylan
Times suggested the going for Wednesday and Thursday at Prestbury Park were 'good' - contributing to some fast times
3 April 2026 Columns
THE OWNER: Dave Cunning - 'If you’re not in it for the love, there’s no point'
Dave Cunning tells Amy Corrado about his first winner on the track, which came at Limerick courtesy of Dolly Watkins
3 April 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Time Will Tell - One bad experiment won't define Einstein
Last week's racing data posed some interesting questions, and Angus does his best to find the answers
TONY KEENAN: Follow these trainers at Fairyhouse
Tony also picks out some eyecatchers from last Saturday's Curagh meeting
3 April 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: James Kenny: 'I couldn't have wished for a better first winner'
Since taking over the training licence from his father, James Kenny has gone from strength to strength, saddling his first winner last month at Kelso
3 April 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Going, going, gone?
There was much ado about an awful lot over the racing world this week
3 April 2026 Columns
Beyond the Finish Line: Merlyn's Monty
Even at 28, this former racecourse winner continues to enjoy his hacking
3 April 2026 Columns
HARNESS RACING: Kane team are primed for more
Dan Carlin continues his preview of the new season catching up with last year's leading driver Patrick Kane Jnr
3 April 2026 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Miss Master's big moment
A round-up of the racing and events on the northern scene over last week
3 April 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: McCoy takes on London Marathon
"There’s a bunch of us pushing Matt in the wheelchair so there is not a target, but it’s still a lot of running.”
3 April 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Auteuil winner for Harry Swan
The amateur rider has recently branched into the bloodstock insurance business
3 April 2026 Columns
SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER: Ballydoyle's Curragh event can only help flat engagement
In our latest subscriber-only newsletter, Mark Boylan is hoping Coolmore's initiative can be built on as HRI pledges to promote flat racing in 2026
1 April 2026 Columns