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Derek O'Connor

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All hail this point-to-point record breaker - and I have particular reason to be thankful after an unexpected riders' championship win
All hail this point-to-point record breaker - and I have particular reason to be thankful after an unexpected riders' championship win
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There's one weekend to go in the Irish point-to-point season - and still some ammo to fire from big guns
There's one weekend to go in the Irish point-to-point season - and still some ammo to fire from big guns
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No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high
No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high
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Top hunter chasers Wonderwall and Its On The Line battle it out in tight finish that thrills massive Punchestown crowd
Top hunter chasers Wonderwall and Its On The Line battle it out in tight finish that thrills massive Punchestown crowd
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Why recent history gives me hope for my Punchestown Champion Bumper mount reversing Cheltenham form with the hot favourite
Why recent history gives me hope for my Punchestown Champion Bumper mount reversing Cheltenham form with the hot favourite
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Sam's the man for putting riders into title contention but drying ground puts my slender lead in jeopardy
Sam's the man for putting riders into title contention but drying ground puts my slender lead in jeopardy
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Exciting weekend winner looks ready to make her mark at Cheltenham sale
Exciting weekend winner looks ready to make her mark at Cheltenham sale
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Rooting out future stars: Emmet Mullins has found the smart route from point-to-points to the biggest stage but he's not alone
Rooting out future stars: Emmet Mullins has found the smart route from point-to-points to the biggest stage but he's not alone
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Former pointers look set to play a big part in this year's Irish Grand National - and one rider has the inside line on the race
Former pointers look set to play a big part in this year's Irish Grand National - and one rider has the inside line on the race
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Sam Curling stays on course for first title but plenty of trainers to note as winners are spread around again
Sam Curling stays on course for first title but plenty of trainers to note as winners are spread around again
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