james mcquillan

Retired from local hospital and previously ICI-Catholic
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[james mcquillan @ljmacq]

'You never expect to win a Classic like that' - Thundering On wows Epsom with 'unbelievable' Oaks performance https://t.co/P0gmX7Gikl

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'The stars aligned for me' - red-letter day for Ronan Whelan as well-backed Christmas Day seals Classic milestone for Aidan O'Brien https://t.co/VZC3O2DyIw

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The market and Ryan Moore get it wrong as 'serious filly' Precise proves too good in Irish 1,000 Guineas - and it looks like Epsom next https://t.co/LxtUdH92it

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Precise roars back to her best for Wayne Lordan in Ballydoyle one-two ahead of Ryan Moore on True Love https://t.co/LxtUdH92it

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Kieran Shoemark and Ed Walker enjoy Group 1 glory in the Tattersalls Gold Cup with Almaqam as Minnie Hauk well beaten https://t.co/GCU7HIhnDU

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Gstaad outguns Curragh rivals in Irish 2,000 Guineas to set up thrilling Royal Ascot rematch with Bow Echo https://t.co/DTWFjMdWl9

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'She deserves a crack at a big one' - Havana Anna enters Commonwealth Cup picture as red-hot Ballydoyle favourite disappoints https://t.co/Rli1tyG7D3

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Willie Mullins, Paul Townend and Rich Ricci combine for yet another Grade 1 victory - this time in the French Triumph Hurdle https://t.co/jNn7NHqKm4

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Olive Nicholls determined to bring 'change' to Ditcheat as she moves up dad Paul's pecking order after retiring from riding https://t.co/8kEkR7wVWp

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Cameo takes starring role with another runaway trial success for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore https://t.co/hwkLBz2i27

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Derby hopeful Pierre Bonnard beaten again as Joseph O'Brien runner nabs odds-on favourite late in photo-finish thriller https://t.co/cOvsDt6aKB

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'Very exciting' Diamond Necklace sparkles in French 1,000 Guineas as Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore bounce back https://t.co/yO6OJaXP9y

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Coolmore hail 'a special day' as Derby hero Lambourn completes full set at May meeting under inspired Ryan Moore https://t.co/2ivmEz0FfQ

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Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore turn it up to 11 at Chester as Jan Brueghel bounces back in Ormonde https://t.co/LgEEcNBxnK

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'He's a gorgeous horse' - Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore enjoy yet another Epsom trial success with Constitution River https://t.co/npXdIc4psq

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'Beautiful specimen' Amelia Earhart usurps I'm The One as Oaks favourite after passing Epsom audition with flying colours https://t.co/fsmbJXqKUP

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'He's ticked a box to go to Epsom' - all systems go for Derby with Benvenuto Cellini following dominant Vase victory https://t.co/9PMsB01xoh

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'I think there are a few more lengths under the bonnet' - Hawk Mountain set for French Derby after winning return https://t.co/lNkA3lpqMs

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'That was lovely' - Minnie Hauk delights Aidan O'Brien with smooth return and sets up huge campaign https://t.co/maqvdN0Drs

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Aidan O'Brien claims eighth 1,000 Guineas as 'monster' True Love proves too good under Wayne Lordan https://t.co/gyYUwfjiE5