'Finished article' Marine Nationale ready for showdown Barry Connell believes Marine Nationale is closing in on being the finished article ahead of his blockbuster clash with Fact To File in the William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. Racing • 28 Apr
'Finished article' Marine Nationale ready for showdown Barry Connell believes Marine Nationale is closing in on being the finished article ahead of his blockbuster clash with Fact To File in the William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. Racing • 28 Apr
Updated Racing world mourns 'bright, rising star' O'Sullivan Barry Connell described Michael O'Sullivan as a "bright, rising star" who leaves a lasting legacy following news of his death on Sunday at the age of 24. Racing • 16 Feb
Updated Racing world mourns 'bright, rising star' O'Sullivan Barry Connell described Michael O'Sullivan as a "bright, rising star" who leaves a lasting legacy following news of his death on Sunday at the age of 24. Racing • 16 Feb
Connell hopes Marine Nationale 'perfect' for Cheltenham Barry Connell believes he is heading to Cheltenham with the best Irish-trained prospect of toppling Jonbon in the Queen Mother Champion Chase - despite Marine Nationale's defeat behind Solness on Sunday. Racing • 03 Feb
Connell hopes Marine Nationale 'perfect' for Cheltenham Barry Connell believes he is heading to Cheltenham with the best Irish-trained prospect of toppling Jonbon in the Queen Mother Champion Chase - despite Marine Nationale's defeat behind Solness on Sunday. Racing • 03 Feb
Marine Nationale 'in great order' for Naas comeback Marine Nationale is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Grade Three Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas on Sunday. Racing • 06 Nov 24
Marine Nationale 'in great order' for Naas comeback Marine Nationale is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the Grade Three Barberstown Castle Chase at Naas on Sunday. Racing • 06 Nov 24
Arkle favourite Marine Nationale to miss Cheltenham Marine Nationale will miss next week's Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival due to a suspensory strain. Racing • 05 Mar 24
Arkle favourite Marine Nationale to miss Cheltenham Marine Nationale will miss next week's Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival due to a suspensory strain. Racing • 05 Mar 24
Connell eyes Cheltenham for off colour Marine Nationale Barry Connell remains at a loss to explain Marine Nationale's disappointing performance in the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown on Saturday. Racing • 04 Feb 24
Connell eyes Cheltenham for off colour Marine Nationale Barry Connell remains at a loss to explain Marine Nationale's disappointing performance in the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown on Saturday. Racing • 04 Feb 24
Connell plots clear plan for Marine Nationale Barry Connell's Marine Nationale has the rest of his season mapped out after a perfect start to his chasing career. Racing • 02 Jan 24
Connell plots clear plan for Marine Nationale Barry Connell's Marine Nationale has the rest of his season mapped out after a perfect start to his chasing career. Racing • 02 Jan 24
Marine Nationale set to begin chasing career Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Marine Nationale will finally get his chasing career under way at Leopardstown over Christmas. Racing • 13 Dec 23
Marine Nationale set to begin chasing career Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Marine Nationale will finally get his chasing career under way at Leopardstown over Christmas. Racing • 13 Dec 23
Connell confident on Marine Nationale and Good Land Barry Connell has yet to train a Cheltenham winner, however, the Dublin-born former amateur jockey believes that he knows the formula for Festival success. Racing • 13 Mar 23
Connell confident on Marine Nationale and Good Land Barry Connell has yet to train a Cheltenham winner, however, the Dublin-born former amateur jockey believes that he knows the formula for Festival success. Racing • 13 Mar 23
Good Land set for Grade One Leopardstown return Barry Connell's Good Land has a Grade One return to Leopardstown in store after his taking victory at the track last week. Racing • 02 Jan 23
Good Land set for Grade One Leopardstown return Barry Connell's Good Land has a Grade One return to Leopardstown in store after his taking victory at the track last week. Racing • 02 Jan 23
Connell has sights firmly fixed on Irish National Barry Connell is aiming to win the BoyleSports Irish National at Fairyhouse in his first season as a trainer with Espanito Bello. Racing • 29 Mar 21
Connell has sights firmly fixed on Irish National Barry Connell is aiming to win the BoyleSports Irish National at Fairyhouse in his first season as a trainer with Espanito Bello. Racing • 29 Mar 21
Foxrock National run to be decided by ground Ground conditions could hold the key as to which Grand National, the English or the Irish, will be the target for Foxrock in the spring. Racing • 15 Feb 17
Foxrock National run to be decided by ground Ground conditions could hold the key as to which Grand National, the English or the Irish, will be the target for Foxrock in the spring. Racing • 15 Feb 17
Foxrock still in Gold Cup picture Owner Barry Connell is still "actively considering" whether to stump up £27,500 to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 26 Feb 15
Foxrock still in Gold Cup picture Owner Barry Connell is still "actively considering" whether to stump up £27,500 to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 26 Feb 15
Barry Connell mulling over Foxrock decision Owner Barry Connell will decide whether to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the next fortnight. Racing • 09 Feb 15
Barry Connell mulling over Foxrock decision Owner Barry Connell will decide whether to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the next fortnight. Racing • 09 Feb 15
Big things expected from Golantilla Golantilla is set to step up in class for the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on 27 December. Racing • 04 Dec 14
Big things expected from Golantilla Golantilla is set to step up in class for the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown on 27 December. Racing • 04 Dec 14
Connell turns to Heskin as retained jockey Leading Irish owner Barry Connell has replaced Danny Mullins with Adrian Heskin as his retained jockey. Racing • 21 Oct 14
Connell turns to Heskin as retained jockey Leading Irish owner Barry Connell has replaced Danny Mullins with Adrian Heskin as his retained jockey. Racing • 21 Oct 14
