When RTÉ began compiling a quarterly register of external activities documenting requests by staff to engage in side hustles, it was assumed the most eager moonlighters would be young influencers with large Instagram followings. On the contrary, it turns out there’s no party like a Marty party when it comes to sideline gigs. The list … Read more
There is nothing abstract about classic ambitions for either Henri Matisse or Delacroix after both Aidan O’Brien-trained colts landed Group Three victories at Leopardstown on Sunday. Delacroix was cut to 10/1 for June’s Epsom Derby following the colt’s dominant front-running performance in the BPW McGrath Ballysax Stakes. Physically last season’s Futurity runner-up looks to have … Read more
Given the Grand National is a week away the emerging flat season has an inevitable element of shadow boxing about it. But Aidan O’Brien rarely spars when it comes to the serious business of Group One colts, and he brings a pair of them back into action this weekend. Camille Pissarro, winner of last season’s … Read more