Brendan Duke

RTÉ Sport contributor

Tudor City won the Galway Hurdle in 2019

Galway Races: Preview and tips for Day 4

The Galway Hurdle is the feature on Thursday at the Galway Races. Brendan Duke previews the day four action.

Racing • 28 Jul 21

An eight-race card gets under way at 4.35pm

Galway Races: Preview and tips for Day 3

The Galway Plate is the feature on Wednesday at the Galway Races. Brendan Duke previews the day three action.

Racing • 28 Jul 21

Njord (far side) was just touched off by Saltonstall in last season's Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap

Galway Races: Preview and tips for Day 2

Rain is forecast for day two of the Galway Races and the conditions throw a spanner in the works when it comes to predicting the winners, writes Brendan Duke.

Racing • 27 Jul 21

Run For Mary chased home handicap snip Princess Zoe in last season's Connacht Hotel Handicap

Galway Races: Preview and tips for Day 1

The racing at Ballybrit gets under way at 4.10pm pm on Monday. We've a selection for each of the seven races on the card.

Racing • 25 Jul 21

Irish Oaks Day: Preview and tips for the Curragh

The Juddmonte Irish Oaks is the highlight of an eight-race card in the Curragh on Saturday.

Racing • 17 Jul 21

Epona Plays won the Lanwades Stud Stakes earlier this year

Irish Derby Festival Day 3 preview and tips

Brendan Duke previews and shares tips ahead of Sunday's action at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.

Racing • 26 Jun 21

Irish Derby day preview and tips

Brendan Duke previews the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby day card at the Curragh, where he has a selection for each of the eight races.

Racing • 25 Jun 21

Will Broome take Gold Cup glory at the Curragh?

Irish Guineas weekend: Curragh Day Two preview and tips

Brendan Duke runs the rule over the second day of the Irish Guineas weekend, where the Tattersalls Gold Cup and 1,000 Guineas will take centre stage

Racing • 22 May 21

Poetic Flare can bounce back to form in the feature

Curragh preview and tips

Brendan Duke previews the Irish 2,000 Guineas card at the Curragh, where he has a selection for each of the eight races.

Racing • 22 May 21

Concertista looks good for the Coolmore Mares Champion Hurdle

Punchestown Festival: Day 5 Preview and Tips

Ahead of day five of the Punchestown Festival, Brendan Duke casts his eye over the runners and riders.

Racing • 30 Apr 21