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THE OWNER: Michael Geoghegan - 'He blew them away'
Amy Corrado
Bunyola Bay won last Monday's Gowran Classic for owner Michael Geoghegan, he tells Amy Corrado about his promising colt and his National Hunt string
5 June 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Time Will Tell - Talk Of New York can walk the walk
Angus delves into the data of a Sandown performance that hasn't gotten the credit it deserves, and "pure brilliance" from the Prix du Jockey Club winner
5 June 2026 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Finding O'Brien clues in barrier trials
Tony takes us through some interesting barrier trial runners recently, Monday's Gowran Classic, and a classy winner at Down Royal
RACE iQ: iCatcher - Take note of The Austrian
It was one of Jessica Harrington's also-rans that caught Andy Stephens' eye at Gowran Park on Monday
5 June 2026 Columns
MARGIE McLOONE: Christies take centre stage
A round up of the news and events on the northern scene over the last week
5 June 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Fairyhouse salutes doctor's contribution
Dr Michael Fay has stepped down from his racecourse medic role but the family connection continues
5 June 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Adam Ryan enjoys day trip to Paris
Not long back from injury, the Tipperary amateur rider is making up for lost time
5 June 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Can Soumi steal the show?
The Derby is the focus of the weekend and offers a few fascinating possibilities
4 June 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: The Derby hope who could finally prove his trainer right at Epsom
After a 1-2-3 for team Ballydoyle in the French Derby last week, Mark Boylan reckons the Epsom finish will be dominated by O'Brien-trained colts too
4 June 2026 Columns
ANGUS McNAE: Let’s be Precise for the Oaks
Angus looks at the two Curragh Guineas data but it was another O'Brien horse who also caught his eye
1 June 2026 Columns
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Curragh check-ups cause conflict
How much scrutiny are world-wide vets putting in pre-race checks? Are the opinions of connections being ignored?
1 June 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: A closed shop on the flat? Curragh results tell a different story
There have been a number of winners at Irish flat racing headquarters bought for modest sums
31 May 2026 Columns