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Michael O'Sullivan celebrates winning The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle with Marine Nationale during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Michael O'Sullivan celebrates winning The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle with Marine Nationale during day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2023. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column