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Donn McClean

Irishman McClean is chief racing writer with The Sunday Times in Ireland and a columnist with The Irish Field. He has ghost-written four racing autobiographies, most recently that of 18-time British champion jump jockey AP McCoy. He is a regular TV contributor on racing.

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  • ‘It’s a jumps thing’ – Donn McClean reflects on an unforgettable edition of the Dublin Racing Festival
    View From The Rail

    ‘It’s a jumps thing’ – Donn McClean reflects on an unforgettable edition of the Dublin Racing Festival

    Donn McClean  |  Feb 6, 2025  | 
  • All Skitter Scatter needed to do was win one little race. She’s done a fair bit better than that
    Breeding and Sales

    All Skitter Scatter needed to do was win one little race. She’s done a fair bit better than that

    Donn McClean  |  Nov 11, 2018  | 
  • How Irish Champions Weekend has quickly become embedded into racing’s psyche
    Commentary

    How Irish Champions Weekend has quickly become embedded into racing’s psyche

    Donn McClean  |  Sep 14, 2018  | 
  • What They’re Thinking: the thoughts of master trainer John Oxx
    What They’re Thinking

    What They’re Thinking: the thoughts of master trainer John Oxx

    Donn McClean  |  Jun 26, 2018  | 
  • Now Naas begins the next phase of its move towards a seat at racing’s top table
    Racing

    Now Naas begins the next phase of its move towards a seat at racing’s top table

    Donn McClean  |  Nov 8, 2017  | 
  • Can the young pretender hold off the champ’s mighty title drive? It’s just too close to call
    Racing

    Can the young pretender hold off the champ’s mighty title drive? It’s just too close to call

    Donn McClean  |  Oct 11, 2017  | 
  • Even by his standards, Aidan O’Brien could be set for a wonder weekend
    Racing

    Even by his standards, Aidan O’Brien could be set for a wonder weekend

    Donn McClean  |  Sep 8, 2017  | 
  • O’Callaghan seeks his big breakthrough on Ireland’s grandest stage
    Racing

    O’Callaghan seeks his big breakthrough on Ireland’s grandest stage

    Donn McClean  |  Sep 7, 2016  | 
  • How Godolphin's new approach has put them on the verge of Derby glory
    Racing

    How Godolphin's new approach has put them on the verge of Derby glory

    Donn McClean  |  May 30, 2016  | 
  • War Front's best yet is all set for what could be a monstrous season
    Racing

    War Front's best yet is all set for what could be a monstrous season

    Donn McClean  |  Apr 28, 2016  | 
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