Brendan Duke

RTÉ Sport contributor

Conditions look set to favour Antonia De Vega

Preview: De Vega looks good for Irish Oaks

The Irish Oaks is the highlight of a quality two-day fixture at the Curragh. Brendan Duke takes you through all the races.

Racing • 20 Jul 19

A first Irish Derby in front of the new stand at the Curragh

Preview: Can anyone upset Anthony van Dyck in Derby?

Brendan Duke thinks favourite Anthony van Dyck might be beaten in the 154th running of the Irish Derby this evening at the Curragh - his full preview is here.

Racing • 29 Jun 19

Happen will look to defy huge odds in the Pretty Polly Stakes

Preview: Happen can shine at sun-soaked Curragh

Soaring temperatures and clear blue skies will greet the Curragh faithful later this afternoon for day two of the Irish Derby Festival. Brendan Duke marks your card.

Racing • 28 Jun 19

Hermosa can achieve the 1000 Guineas double

Tips and previews: Sunday at the Curragh

The final day of the Irish Guineas festival boasts a strong renewal for the feature, with Hermosa seeking to confirm Newmarket form with a number of rivals. Brendan Duke marks your card.

Racing • 25 May 19

Tips and previews: Saturday at the Curragh

Brendan Duke looks ahead to Saturday's racecard at the Curragh, where Too Darn Hot is the bookies' favourite for the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

Racing • 24 May 19

Benie Des Dieux is the big favourite for the Annie Power

Punchestown Day 5 preview: Benie looks set to jet

The end is in sight. After four days of top class fare, the curtain will come down on the Punchestown festival today and they have left the trickiest card until last.

Racing • 04 May 19

Has Buveur D'Air lost form ahead of the Champion Hurdle?

Punchestown Day 4 preview: Champion Hurdle is wide open

The Champion Hurdle is the big race to look forward to on day four of 2019 Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 03 May 19

The sun promises to make an appearance today

Punchestown Day 3 preview: Chacun set to make a mark

Day three at Punchestown and Brendan Duke has made his selections for what should be a decent day's racing, including a 16/1 shot in the day's opener.

Racing • 02 May 19

Can Paul Townend and Al Boum Photo follow up on their Cheltenham Festival sucecss?

Punchestown Day 2 preview: Bellshill worth a shout

Brendan Duke picks his fancies for the Wednesday of Punchestown where Cheltenhham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo goes in the featured event.

Racing • 30 Apr 19

Un De Sceaux was impressive when landing the opening day feature in 2018

Punchestown Day 1 preview: Un De Sceaux worth the risk

Brendan Duke takes a look at the race card coming up on Day 1 of the festival.

Racing • 30 Apr 19