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Boylesports Irish Grand National Preview

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It’s Easter Monday, and the headline act is the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. ITV Racing will broadcast the big race live, alongside action from Kempton and Plumpton, making up a nine-race programme. Fairyhouse hosts a strong supporting card, including two Grade 2 contests and a competitive handicap hurdle.​

Inside today's main piece are my thoughts on some of the day's big races.

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Musselburgh Easter Saturday Preview

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Musselburgh’s Easter Saturday Queen’s Cup card is a highlight of Saturday’s racing. The feature race, the £100,000 Virgin Bet Queen’s Cup (3:35), attracts a strong field of stayers, while the £50,000 Scottish Sprint Cup (3:00) showcases some useful sprint handicappers. With increased prize money and a vibrant crowd, it promises a thrilling day of racing.​

ITV Racing are covering for race from Musselburgh this afternoon.

Here’s my thoughts on three of the Musselburgh races.

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Good Friday: All-Weather Finals Day

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It's Good Friday, which means it's All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle. With over £1 million in prize money, the racing is competitive and high-quality. ITV Racing will broadcast six of the seven races live from Newcastle, along with four from Lingfield's All-Weather Vase card and one from Chelmsford.​

I'm away for a couple of days over Easter, but I've prepared short previews for Good Friday and Saturday.

Here's my Good Friday preview, focusing on four key races at Newcastle:​

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