Columns - Irish Examiner

Pat Keane

There’s only one way this HRI saga can end

It’s the story that runs and runs, and continues to project an unfavourable image of Irish racing.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Easy to get carried away with Sub Lieutenant

On Monday morning, a trifle unexpectedly, a great old pal rang. He was literally bursting with enthusiasm.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Matt Chapman proves his value

Matt Chapman emerged with a good deal of credit from the television coverage of the Prix de I’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly last Sunday.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Faugheen investigation likely to come to nothing

So, the British Horseracing Authority is investigating betting patterns regarding the withdrawal of Willie Mullins’ Faugheen from the Champion Hurdle in March.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Hoping for the best, but fearing the worst for the jump season

In the so-called good old days, Listowel was always regarded as the real start of the National Hunt season.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Three horses to note in the paying for Christmas list

When high-class fillies hit a rich vein of form they can be irresistible and there are three we must have on our side over the closing weeks of the season.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2016

Almela a good example of Dermot Weld’s patient handling policy

Monday night at Galway was a real indicator as to why the Dermot Weld-Pat Smullen combination continues to be so successful.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

David Wachman departure evokes memories of David O’Brien

David Wachman’s announcement this week that he is to retire from training at the end of the season, after some 20 years, encouraged one to reflect on various aspects of this great game.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Churchill developing into a bit of a puzzle

Isn’t Aidan O’Brien’s clearly well regarded Churchill developing into a bit of a puzzle?

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Richard Hannon does Irish racing a favour by opening up entry system debate

That was a rather interesting little spat between trainer, Richard Hannon, and Horse Racing Ireland chief Executive, Brian Kavanagh, regarding the recent Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016