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RACING CENTRAL: Charles Byrnes taking aim at Ascot Grade 1 with Shoot First
Mark Boylan
There is plenty of Irish representation in Saturday's Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot
19 December 2024 Racing previews
THURLES SATURDAY: Expect a bold bid from this recent course winner
The final meeting in Ireland before Christmas takes place at Thurles on Saturday, a seven-race National Hunt card
5 December 2024 Racing previews
RACING CENTRAL: A perfect five? Jonbon puts unbeaten Sandown record on the line
With Jonbon taking centre stage at Sandown and Energumene returning from a long absence at Cork, it's a big weekend for the two-mile chasing division
CORK SUNDAY: Can Energumene defy a 593-day layoff to notch his third Hilly Way?
It's Hilly Way Chase day at Cork, with four races from the track also set to be shown live on RTÉ2
5 December 2024 Racing previews
FAIRYHOUSE SUNDAY: Exciting youngster can claim Royal Bond on path to Cheltenham
There is a strong undercard to day two of the Fairyhouse Winter Festival, headlined by the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle
28 November 2024 Racing previews
RACING CENTRAL: Champion Hurdle clues as Mystical Power sets sights on Sir Gino
The Grade 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle sees two rising stars of the hurdling division do battle
28 November 2024 Racing previews
FAIRYHOUSE SATURDAY: Decent ground should suit this Listowel Festival winner
Mark Boylan gives his race-by-race verdicts and selections for day one of the Fairyhouse Winter Festival
28 November 2024 Racing previews
PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY: Could Ballyburn follow Gaelic Warrior's path to Arkle?
There are plenty of significant names in action on day one of the Punchestown Premiere Weekend
22 November 2024 Racing previews
MORGIANA HURDLE: Your guide to State Man's clash with Brighterdaysahead
Mark Boylan runs the rule over the eight runners declared for the 2024 Unibet Morgiana Hurdle
22 November 2024 Racing previews
RACING CENTRAL: Stars out in force for exceptional John Durkan Memorial Chase
Martin Brassil is looking forward to a big test with Fastorslow on Sunday at Punchestown
22 November 2024 Racing previews
RACING CENTRAL: Is this mare a match for State Man today?
The highly-exciting Grade 1 winner Brighterdaysahead is a new opponent for State Man on day one of the Punchestown Premiere Weekend
22 November 2024 Racing previews
JOHN DURKAN CHASE: Runner-by-runner preview as top Gold Cup hopes do battle
Mark Boylan gives his verdict on what looks a cracking renewal of the 2024 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase
22 November 2024 Racing previews