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Person: Madhmoon

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Not even Alastair Campbell could spin this one

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Not even Alastair Campbell could spin this one

In television interviews Aidan O’Brien strove manfully to explain how it could happen, but not even PR guru Alastair Campbell could spin this one!

Kevin Prendergast: Madhmoon can shine at Irish Derby

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Kevin Prendergast: Madhmoon can shine at Irish Derby
Aidan O'Brien's Anthony Van Dyck paints winning picture in Epsom Derby

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Aidan O'Brien's Anthony Van Dyck paints winning picture in Epsom Derby
Could Madhmoon spoil Ballydoyle’s Derby party?

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Could Madhmoon spoil Ballydoyle’s Derby party?
Bank on Benie in champion hurdle

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Bank on Benie in champion hurdle
Hermosa tests our patience

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Hermosa tests our patience
Too Darn Hot just too darn short
Too Darn Hot just too darn short

When it comes to taking the piddle out of punters no one can quite manage it as well as off-course bookmakers, says Pat Keane.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2018

PAT KEANE: Aidan O’Brien facing problems on two fronts
PAT KEANE: Aidan O’Brien facing problems on two fronts

We know there has been something of a cloud hanging over the Ballydoyle horses for a while now, with Aidan O’Brien reporting that the bug was “the worst we’ve had.’’

Sat, 25 Aug, 2018

Aidan O’Brien facing problems on two fronts
Aidan O’Brien facing problems on two fronts

We know there has been something of a cloud hanging over the Ballydoyle horses for a while now, with Aidan O’Brien reporting that the bug was “the worst we’ve had.’’

Sat, 25 Aug, 2018

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