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Derek O'Connor

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Is the debate about new series academic or could the reputation of four-year-old maidens be at risk?

Is the debate about new series academic or could the reputation of four-year-old maidens be at risk?

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

Sam Curling fires in double to stretch lead over champion Colin Bowe in trainers' title tussle - but now the race hots up

Sam Curling fires in double to stretch lead over champion Colin Bowe in trainers' title tussle - but now the race hots up

Even the weather can't stop pointers making their mark at the highest level

Even the weather can't stop pointers making their mark at the highest level

All eyes will be on expensive pointing sales recruits in the new year to see if they become stars of the future

All eyes will be on expensive pointing sales recruits in the new year to see if they become stars of the future

Pointers everywhere as Gordon Elliott enjoys a weekend winning spree at Navan and Cork

Pointers everywhere as Gordon Elliott enjoys a weekend winning spree at Navan and Cork

I rode in Romeo Coolio's maiden point - he looked top-class then and it's fascinating to see how the form has worked out

I rode in Romeo Coolio's maiden point - he looked top-class then and it's fascinating to see how the form has worked out

Impressive weekend winner lays down a big early marker for Cheltenham hunter chase honours

Impressive weekend winner lays down a big early marker for Cheltenham hunter chase honours

Major yards may have Graded races sewn up but small stables given morale-booster after three wins in big handicaps

Major yards may have Graded races sewn up but small stables given morale-booster after three wins in big handicaps

Irish point-to-point

Runaway winner Dawn Of Light impresses as final weeks run out for four-year-old talent

Runaway winner Dawn Of Light impresses as final weeks run out for four-year-old talent

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