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24 Feb 2021
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17 Feb 2021
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10 Feb 2021
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Johnny Ward: A popular treble falls short in Scotland and more Mullins greatness at Leopardstown
7 Feb 2021
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Johnny Ward: Few things bring emotion out like a sporting personality rolling back the years
6 Feb 2021
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Johnny Ward: Many bookmakers are afraid that the game is up
3 Feb 2021
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Johnny Ward: Sport of kings and rogues Hoarding the headlines
27 Jan 2021
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Johnny Ward: Racing's need for a fitness app like Strava and who to back at Cheltenham
21 Jan 2021
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Johnny Ward: 'At Tramore, an unknown human being did a despicable thing to an innocent animal'
Updated 20 Jan 2021
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Preview
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham without the Irish is a dispiriting thought
13 Jan 2021
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Johnny Ward: The Dundalk controversy that has Irish horse racing talking
27 Mar 2020
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Horse Racing
'Racing people should not be treated as pariahs. Like everyone else, they're just trying to survive'
20 Mar 2020
24
emotion
'I have tears in my eyes' - Elliott rejoices after Samcro's heroic photo-finish win
12 Mar 2020
10
Winner alright
'The lady on her back is just as special, she was amazing' - praise for Cheltenham winner Blackmore
Updated 10 Mar 2020
15
On The Mend
Another bad break for 'tough bugger' Jack Kennedy won't dim desire to get back in the saddle
21 Feb 2020
3
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The disarming genius Mullins, chats about Faugheen over pints and the change from Ruby to Townend
19 Feb 2020
2
His Own Man
Faith in Samcro, phonecalls from The Boss, and why 'forgotten horse' Delta Work is made for the Gold Cup
18 Feb 2020
2
High praise
'Freak' Faugheen sparks tears of joy on magical day at Leopardstown
2 Feb 2020
2
Dublin Racing Festival
Faugheen steals the show at Leopardstown while Delta Work lands Gold Cup success for Elliott
Updated 2 Feb 2020
5
Fairyhouse
Johnny Ward: Sunshine, gales and Honeysuckle's reign on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival
1 Feb 2020
4
Leopardstown
A 'magic' day - Blackmore celebrates again as Honeysuckle takes Irish Champion Hurdle
1 Feb 2020
4
Winning
Notebook wins brilliant renewal of the Arkle at Leopardstown and joy for Chacun Pour Soi
Updated 1 Feb 2020
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Horse Racing
Five at 25: Long-shots that might keep you from entering a Cheltenham world of pain
24 Jan 2020
8
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One of his first memories is holding a football, another is being sent to a foster home
17 Jan 2020
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Horse Racing
Johnny Ward: Latest Exhibition's Cheltenham chance is a story to be savoured
17 Jan 2020
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Johnny Ward: Mullins has the hunger and the hand to continue championship dominance
10 Jan 2020
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Johnny Ward: Cheltenham should be careful what it wishes for with five-day debate
3 Jan 2020
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Excitement and caution in equal measure as Ireland's next manager embraces green shoots
3 Jan 2020
8
Horse Racing
Sharjah triumphs and Klassical Dream flops on final day at Leopardstown
29 Dec 2019
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Reinvigorated
Elliott lost for words after Apple's Jade turns back the clock at Leopardstown
28 Dec 2019
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Johnny Ward: Bull roars to dramatic victory in festive Leopardstown test
27 Dec 2019
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Horse Racing
Johnny Ward: Time may be a great healer for those who love Samcro
27 Dec 2019
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Johnny Ward: Racing in Limerick, Faugheen captures hearts at Leopardstown
26 Dec 2019
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Johnny Ward: All-weather track in Tipperary could see Dundalk suffer greatly
20 Dec 2019
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What impact will Brexit have on horse racing?
13 Dec 2019
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Talent
'People are noticing me as opposed to the boys, there's a long way to go but we are a bit more on a par with them'
5 Dec 2019
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Johnny Ward: Gordon Elliott remains one of Irish racing's most glaring enigmas
29 Nov 2019
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Kevin Doyle's €155,000 purchase of Altior's half-brother has grabbed headlines
15 Nov 2019
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Horse Racing
'There's no panic for me to make the decision': O'Brien weighing up his options for one more year
8 Nov 2019
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