Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 02/02/25

RONAN GROOME: Day 2 of the Dublin Racing Festival – previews and tips

What a day it was at Leopardstown yesterday. A boisterous crowd provided the base for…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 01/02/25

RONAN GROOME: Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival Preview – 7/2 and 15/2 tips

Imagine being the connections of any horse bar the J.P. McManus-owned pair Perceval Legallois and…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 23/01/25

RONAN GROOME: Attack the Thyestes with this Elliott duo

It’s a tad embarrassing to admit that today will be my first trip down to…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 24/11/24

JOHN DURKAN: Horse-by-horse guide to Grade 1 feature at Punchestown

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Blue Lord: A forgotten horse to an extent…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 16/11/24

TROYTOWN CHASE: Take on Elliott bandwagon with this 16/1 shot

Tell me it’s the Troytown Chase without telling me it’s the Troytown Chase. Gordon Elliott…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 24/09/24

KERRY NATIONAL: Elliott’s second string can bring the Energy in the Kingdom

When does the jumps season proper begin? A traditionalist Ireland-based jumps fan will say it…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 08/08/24

RONAN GROOME: Lyons filly can put it right up to favourite in Phoenix Stakes

If you were to use a race to illustrate the dominance of Aidan O’Brien, the…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 13/07/24

JULY CUP: Can Inisherin conquer his elders at Newmarket?

AK Bets betting for the July Cup Art Power: Seven-year-old scored elusive first Group 1…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 27/06/24

Friendly fire spells danger for Team Ballydoyle in Irish Derby

There are two types of Irish Derby. The Irish Derby with the double-seeking champion from…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 20/06/24

ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY: “At 7/1, she looks a little bit underrated and it won’t be a surprise if she can hit the frame at the very least.”

Another day at Royal Ascot, another feature race where it seems punters will have to…

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