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British stables beware: Ireland’s green tide is ready to roll into Cheltenham

The first four Grade One favourites at the festival are British horses but the Irish battalions are ready for battle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

The French Navy Just Built An Unmanned Kamikaze PWC, Because Of Course They Did

Personal watercrafts—those loud, zippy machines that scream summer fun—are normally all about carving waves, pulling off questionable stunts, and annoying everyone at the beach. But now? They’re also about blowing stuff up. Yes, we’ve officially reached the point where something you’d usually see at a resort is being turned into…

RideApart · May 7, 2025

The emotional 40 minutes that gave Michael O’Sullivan a fitting Cheltenham farewell

O’Sullivan’s two previous winners at Cheltenham, Marine Nationale and Jazzy Matty, won in consecutive races on a poignant day

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Irish Grand National meeting Day Two: Our expert tips for Fairyhouse

Our expert gives his top tips for Easter Sunday.

Irish Mirror · Apr 9, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023: "I told the whole of Ireland to back the two horses. And we're coming back for a double with Good Land tomorrow!"

Barry Connell rules Supreme with "superstar" jockey and Marine Nationale in Cheltenham Festival opener

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Marine Nationale wins the Supreme Novices' Hurdle

Trainer Barry Connell and jockey Michael O'Sullivan land Cheltenham Festival first in the opener while El Fabiolo gives Willie Mullins his 89th winner at the meeting

Liverpool Echo · Mar 14, 2023

Marine Nationale downs Facile Vega in Novices' Hurdle

Michael O'Sullivan picked up the big win for owner/trainer Barry Connell.

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Back Byrnes to send the bookies on their 'Bykes' in the Boodles

Brian Flanagan's race by race guide to the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2023