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Articles By Enda McElhinney

Enda McElhinney

Donegal born and bred, Enda has more than 10 years' experience covering Irish and UK racing with the Racing Post, Spotlight Sports Group and previously Sporting Life and The Telegraph. Jumps racing is his premier passion, though he is a year-round follower of horses. He also covers other sports, including GAA, and when not studying the formbook, he can often be found on some of Donegal's world class Links golf courses attempting to lower his handicap.

Mon 19th Jan 2026

Now Where Or When

William Hill Handicap Chase at Down Royal on Tuesday - 'Well treated on his best hurdles form'

2.37PM

Timesareachanging and Philip Donovan

Irish horses to follow from the weekend: A Champion Bumper prospect emerges

10.04AM

Nicky Henderson

“I've discussed it with JP”: Henderson targets Ryanair for Jonbon as Old Park Star's Haydock demolition impresses

9.55AM

Fri 16th Jan 2026

Jade De Grugy

Sunday's Grade 2's at Thurles: 'That piece of form alone is enough to be brimming with confidence'

4.38PM

Il Etait Temps and Paul Townend

Irish runners abroad on Saturday: Quality over Quantity

4.12PM

He Can't Dance

Key connections to follow this weekend in Ireland - 'Badly in need of the run'

4.19PM

The scene at the county Meath venue

Saturday's Irish Lucky15 racing tips: 'Clearly represents the best value'

1.08PM

Il Etait Temps

What to look out for this weekend with a view to Cheltenham - 'New pilot taking the ride'

10.11AM

Wed 14th Jan 2026

Fairyhouse

Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle NAP and NB: Sound Judgement Can Deliver

10.28PM

Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle Race

Fairyhouse NAP and NB for Thursday - 'Hanlon's gelding would have gone into a few notebooks'

2.53PM

'He's the one to beat' - Willie Mullins & Mark Walsh lead tomorrow's Fairyhouse chances

3.21PM

Four Cheltenham Festival Betting Angles

2.46PM

Tue 13th Jan 2026

Three horses with points to prove ahead of the Cheltenham Festival - 'At his very best, he wins this at a canter'

4.25PM

'Key dates' for your diary in crucial Cheltenham countdown

3.12PM

Mon 12th Jan 2026

Future Prospect and Paul Townend

Horses to follow: 'Townend travelled well and merely pushed out to go and win'

3.28PM

Three Irish Trainers with a good January record: 'He boasts his strongest strike-rate at 18.52 per cent'

3.19PM

'He's a hell of a horse': Baron Noir and Sober tank through the freeze to ignite Supreme dreams

1.48PM

Fri 9th Jan 2026

Road Exile and Jack Kennedy

Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle Tips: 'Gordon Elliott can do no wrong at the moment'

3.42PM

Two horses to follow this weekend including a 22-1 Fairyhouse fancy

12.03PM

Connections to watch: 'Mullins has two interesting juvenile hurdlers entered'

11.44AM

Weekend Lucky 15: 'Massive chance' for Henry de Bromhead's Inthepocket

11.24AM

Thu 8th Jan 2026

Friday's Ballymore Novice Hurdle: Mullins and Elliott lock horns once again

2.11PM

Elliott and Kennedy spearhead Clonmel Lucky 15 as Speculateur makes hurdles debut

11.20AM

Stayers' Hurdle Picture after Christmas: 'He looks the one to beat'

11.14AM

Wed 7th Jan 2026

Five JP McManus Horses to Follow after Christmas Performances

2.28PM

Three Must-Watch January Racedays To Mark In Your Calendar

2.24PM

Gold Cup Wide Open after Christmas racing - 'Odds of around 6/1 look very tempting'

2.14PM

Lazare De Star and Jack Kennedy win for trainer Gordon Elliott

Four Robcour horses to add to your Cheltenham Festival portfolio

9.51AM

Marine Nationale

How is the Champion Chase picture looking after the Christmas action?

9.27AM

Mon 5th Jan 2026

“I'm not saying he's Denman” — Paul Nicholls on No Drama This End's Challow dominance amidst freezing Grade 1 clues

2.16PM

Fri 2nd Jan 2026

Connections to follow this weekend: 'Cork has been a happy hunting ground for Robcour'

5.04PM

Leopardstown 1 February 2025 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup Grade 1 Galopin Des Champs

What racing are we looking forward to in January?

4.24PM

Saturday Lucky 15 at Cork: 'The yard's exceptional form can continue'

11.01AM

Wed 31st Dec 2025

Fairyhouse New Year's Day Tips: Four strong fancies for a confident accumulator

12.59PM

'A big opportunity': Irish Raiders at Cheltenham on New Year's Day

12.23PM

Tue 30th Dec 2025

Naas Ballymore Hurdle Preview: Mullins to test Sortudo Grade 1 potential

1.50PM

Punchestown New Year's Eve Lucky 15: 'The return to hurdles could be a smart move'

10.30AM

'He spoiled the party' - Idaho Sun and Mambonumberfive added to our notebooks

10.19AM

Mon 29th Dec 2025

'It's what you dream about' - Three jockeys on fire

1.15PM

'It'd be daft not to go for the Gold Cup' - Cheltenham Festival Ante-post market movers

12.23PM

Four in-form trainers this festive season: 'He's averaging a winner a day'

11.25AM

Wed 24th Dec 2025

'Champions League stuff' - King George Runner-by-runner guide

12.23PM

'Plenty of scope' - Irish Lucky15 St Stephen's Day

12.09PM

'Star in the making' - Who to watch on St Stephen's Day

11.54AM

'He won't be out of form for too long' - Henry de Bromhead's festive five-horse raid on Grade 1 glory

11.42AM

Limerick

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott spearhead festive Grade 1 raid at Leopardstown

11.24AM

Tue 23rd Dec 2025

'King of Kempton' - Key stats to look out for over Christmas

4.32PM

“She'll get that next season” as Elliott shifts Brighterdaysahead to hurdle title defence

10.59AM

“Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File ready to trade blows” as Mullins targets King George glory

10.47AM

'Natural over fences' - Christmas treats in store at Leopardstown and Limerick

10.40AM

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