Monday 26 October 2020
Donn McClean runs the rule over the Knockeen trainer’s festival prospects.
Donn McClean runs the rule over Altior, Paisley Park, A Plus Tard, Champ and Envoi Allen as race week approaches.
Donn McClean chats with jockey Robbie Power on his big hopes for the 2020 Cheltenham Festival next month.
It would be like the 1978 Grand National without Red Rum, or Grandstand without Des Lynam.
The Gordon Elliott-trained horse stormed to victory at the Dublin Racing Festival.
Will it be Chacun Pour Soi or A Plus Tard?
Donn McClean lamented the mare’s absence from Cheltenham, but expects to see it shine again next week.
Having claimed a first win for his father in 2018, Conor has had sustained success with Gavin Cromwell of late, writes Donn McClean.
After Sunday’s win in Naas, Donn McClean reviews connections’ Cheltenham options.
‘History tells you that it’s not easy to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup more than once,’ writes Donn McClean.
Nicky Henderson’s horse would have brought an extra dimension to the race, writes Donn McClean.
Gordon Elliott’s double Grand National winner was recognised at the HRI Awards this week.
It will gradually come into focus as the season rolls along, writes Donn McClean.
The highly-rated steeplechasers will face off in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday.
One of Ireland’s top racing journalists picks out the horses worth following after Road To Respect’s victory at Down Royal.
Prepare for the seasonal debuts of Clan Des Obeaux, Road To Respect, Bristol De Mai, Envoi Allen, Delta Work and Samcro.
The 24-year-old Kerry native joined a long list of racing’s greats at Ascot on Saturday, writes Donn McClean.
The talented apprentice jockey had a landmark win on the Willie Mullins-trained Royal Illusion, writes Donn McClean.
Khalid Abdullah’s mare will look to claim the race for a record third time this Sunday, writes Donn McClean.
Pinatubo has been rated higher than Frankel by the BHA, but there’s plenty of contemporary competition racing this weekend.
We’re in for a top-class two days of racing across the Longines Irish Champions Weekend.
Having finished fourth in the race 12 months ago, Mustajeer claimed victory in York on Saturday, writes Donn McClean.
Donn McClean runs down the best moments of a fantastic week of racing in Ballybrit.
The Cork jockey was the star of the show on Monday.
The Italian’s incredible career continues, writes Donn McClean.
Donn McClean maps out the next destination for the Ballydoyle sprint star.
With Frankie Dettori on board, the John Gosden-trained five-year-old impressed in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes on Saturday.
Donn McClean reflects on the surprise winner’s performance at The Curragh on Saturday.
Lots to digest, and lots to whet the appetite, writes Donn McClean in this week’s column.
You don’t ease your way in at Royal Ascot, writes Donn McClean. You don’t have the chance.
Hermosa and Ten Sovereigns top of the list for the Ballydoyle maestro.
Aidan O’Brien joined an elite group with Anthony van Dyck’s win on Saturday.
Donn McClean reflects on a busy weekend of racing action at The Curragh.
Etoile’s Group 3 win leaves her primed for the Albany Stakes, writes Donn McClean.
Derby trials are popping up all over to present a changing picture of prospects at Epsom.
Donn McClean reflects on all the action from Newmarket.
Klassical Dream and Delta Work impressed – but it was an old favourite who stole the show.
He may be only six, but the sky is the limit after Easter Monday’s success for Willie Mullins, writes Donn McClean.
The filly was very impressive at Naas, Donn McClean writes.
The Gordon Elliott-trained horse proved he has the Aintree track figured out.
