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Colm Greaves

Features writer

Colm’s articles

'It's the stuff of dreams' - how a veteran jumps trainer conquered Royal Ascot with the help of some powerful friends

'It's the stuff of dreams' - how a veteran jumps trainer conquered Royal Ascot with the help of some powerful friends

Tinder for thoroughbreds: meet the trainer with a growing sideline in matching ex-racehorses with the perfect new owner

Tinder for thoroughbreds: meet the trainer with a growing sideline in matching ex-racehorses with the perfect new owner

'Suddenly he stood up and I was crying even more' - a loving groom and the horse who brought cheers and tears at Cheltenham

'Suddenly he stood up and I was crying even more' - a loving groom and the horse who brought cheers and tears at Cheltenham

Ted Walsh: 'I know I say things people disagree with and I know I say things off the cuff - but I don't say too much wrong'

Ted Walsh: 'I know I say things people disagree with and I know I say things off the cuff - but I don't say too much wrong'

Barry Connell: 'I'm not normally one to bang the drum but I think we have the best horse'

Barry Connell: 'I'm not normally one to bang the drum but I think we have the best horse'

Shark Hanlon: 'I'm a nice, gentle shark - but I don't think the bookies like to see me coming!'

Shark Hanlon: 'I'm a nice, gentle shark - but I don't think the bookies like to see me coming!'

'It just took off with Willie - now the dream is Appreciate It winning the Gold Cup'

'It just took off with Willie - now the dream is Appreciate It winning the Gold Cup'

'I had 60 horses, then the recession hit and I had eight - but we've been lucky'

'I had 60 horses, then the recession hit and I had eight - but we've been lucky'