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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Racing Correspondent

Brian O'Connor is an award winning journalist and author. He is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times, and also contributes the "Tipping Point " column.

Thousand Stars runs in the Prix la Barka.
Mullins turns his attention to some of France’s top hurdle races

Thousand Stars will warm up for a hat-trick attempt on next month’s French Champion Hurdle in tomorrow’s Prix La Barka

Johnny Murtagh riding Sole Power to win The Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket at the beginning of the month. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Murtagh granted trainers’ licence by Turf Club

Talented jockey intends to remain in the saddle also

Eddie Lynam: “The only question mark is whether he will handle the grass”
Eddie Lynam targets lucrative KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore with Balmont Mast

All-weather performer must improve for return to turf

Ryan Moore will partner Gordon Lord Byron in the Duke of York Stakes.
Gordon Lord Byron and Maarek all set for Duke of York Stakes

Irish duo looking to bridge 34-year gap

Princess Highway and Pat Smullen: Trainer Dermot Weld’s ultimate objective with this high-class filly will be to pick up a Group One prize this season. Getty Images
Princess Highway primed to start her busy upcoming campaign in style at Naas

Dermot Weld’s high-class filly can complete back-to-back wins in Blue Wind Stakes

Aidan O’Brien: bids for Group One honours at Newbury.
Declaration Of War looks to have the right credentials in Lockinge Stakes

Aidan O’Brien’s last win in Newbury’s Group one was 10 years ago

Ruby Walsh: will aim to work the oracle on Kandinski in the opener at Killarney this evening. Photograph: Inpho
Walsh set to take Kandinski in hand for first of three rides at Killarney

Trainer turns to champion jockey in bid to get perennial runner-up’s head in front

Serbian David Savic: was banned for life on match-fixing charges.
Betting on gambling firms’ sponsorship of sport a tricky business

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