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<p> Trainer Barry Connell celebrates winning The William Hill Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1) with Marine Nationale Photo: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

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Connell and Walsh among the winners on Day 1 of Punchestown Festival

Two of the three Grade 1 Races on offer on Day 1 of the 2025 Punchestown Festival on Tuesday went to the “home” team courtesy of Nurney based owner/trainer, Barry Connell and Clane jockey Mark Walsh.

Connell delight at glorious opening day of Punchestown

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Connell delight at glorious opening day of Punchestown

Social racegoers basked in the glorious sunshine and soaked up the electric atmosphere

Double Cheltenham Festival winner receives hero's welcome at Nurney GAA

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Double Cheltenham Festival winner receives hero's welcome at Nurney GAA

Marine Nationale was paraded around his local GAA club by Barry Connell

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Emotional scenes at Cheltenham as stars align to pay tribute to O'Sullivan

Emotional scenes at Cheltenham as stars align to pay tribute to O'Sullivan

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Connell thrilled with second place in Cheltenham Festival opener

Connell thrilled with second place in Cheltenham Festival opener

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Kildare trainer pays tribute to Michael O'Sullivan

Kildare trainer pays tribute to Michael O'Sullivan

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Marine Nationale the standout Christmas star for Connell

Marine Nationale the standout Christmas star for Connell

Connell pleased with Marine Nationale's reappearance despite defeat at Naas

Connell pleased with Marine Nationale's reappearance despite defeat at Naas

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Marine Nationale had to settle for second place behind Quilixios at Naas Racecourse but trainer Barry Connell was happy with the performance

Preview of Sunday's action at Naas Racecourse

Preview of Sunday's action at Naas Racecourse

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Marine Nationale is the star attraction as jumps racing returns to Naas on Sunday but after a nine month absence, can the Barry Connell trained Cheltenham be back somewhere near his best?

Marine Nationale to make first appearance of the season at Naas on Sunday

Marine Nationale to make first appearance of the season at Naas on Sunday

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

There will be much intrigue surrounding Barry Connell's 2023 Cheltenham winner when he takes to the track at Naas on Sunday for a hotly contested Grade 3 race