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Derek O'Connor

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Wexford stables dominate to show why they are the powerhouse in Irish pointing

Wexford stables dominate to show why they are the powerhouse in Irish pointing

A weekend to savour for young riders as Gordon Elliott heavyweights adjust to a new life point-to-pointing

A weekend to savour for young riders as Gordon Elliott heavyweights adjust to a new life point-to-pointing

'You never know what you're going to see at a point-to-point' - how Stumptown's humble origins led to Pardubicka glory

'You never know what you're going to see at a point-to-point' - how Stumptown's humble origins led to Pardubicka glory

Point-to-pointing is back and this is my main wish for the new campaign

Point-to-pointing is back and this is my main wish for the new campaign

My one wish for next season: to see a deeper pool of young riders given the chance to make a name for themselves

My one wish for next season: to see a deeper pool of young riders given the chance to make a name for themselves

Godolphin cast-off looks to be an inspired purchase at 25,000gns for Cormac Doyle

Godolphin cast-off looks to be an inspired purchase at 25,000gns for Cormac Doyle

It might not be how you see it, Rachael, but you're a role model for every young girl with ambition in any sport

It might not be how you see it, Rachael, but you're a role model for every young girl with ambition in any sport

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

The joy of six: ‘It was right up there with my best days in point-to-points’

The joy of six: ‘It was right up there with my best days in point-to-points’

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