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Oliver Barnard

Reporter

Oliver Barnard joined the Racing Post as an intern through the Racing Media Academy in 2025 and has since continued work as a reporter.

Oliver’s articles

Last year's winner Nick Rockett and Pied Piper ruled out of Saturday's Grand National - Wodhooh to miss Aintree assignment
Last year's winner Nick Rockett and Pied Piper ruled out of Saturday's Grand National - Wodhooh to miss Aintree assignment
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Grand National festival
Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle: 'It was a great decision to come here fresh' - skipping Cheltenham pays off as Mange Tout lands Aintree opener
Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle: 'It was a great decision to come here fresh' - skipping Cheltenham pays off as Mange Tout lands Aintree opener
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Reports
Professional punters Johnny Dineen and Matty Williams give their best bets on day one of the Grand National meeting
Professional punters Johnny Dineen and Matty Williams give their best bets on day one of the Grand National meeting
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Horse racing tips
Fontwell: Kielan Woods taken to hospital after fall ahead of Grand National ride on Saturday
Fontwell: Kielan Woods taken to hospital after fall ahead of Grand National ride on Saturday
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Reports
Cheat sheet: all the key quotes, formlines and analysis you need for the novice races on day one of the National meeting
Cheat sheet: all the key quotes, formlines and analysis you need for the novice races on day one of the National meeting
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Raceday Intel
Jonbon a surprise omission from Melling line-up as team opts for alternative Grade 1 target
Jonbon a surprise omission from Melling line-up as team opts for alternative Grade 1 target
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Grand National festival
'We’re going there full of confidence' - Olly Murphy bullish about Strong Leader's bid to reclaim Liverpool Hurdle
'We’re going there full of confidence' - Olly Murphy bullish about Strong Leader's bid to reclaim Liverpool Hurdle
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Grand National festival
‘It’s like the FA Cup when people want to see a lower league team beat Man City’ - Minella Study out to down Aintree big guns
‘It’s like the FA Cup when people want to see a lower league team beat Man City’ - Minella Study out to down Aintree big guns
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Grand National festival
Rachael Blackmore to be inducted as a Grand National Legend with Aintree unveiling new facility in her name
Rachael Blackmore to be inducted as a Grand National Legend with Aintree unveiling new facility in her name
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Grand National festival
Exciting Australian mare set for Royal Ascot raid and bidding to emulate Black Caviar in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Exciting Australian mare set for Royal Ascot raid and bidding to emulate Black Caviar in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
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