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IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM

17 March 2024 0 comments

Nick Townsend consults the turf’s top doc, Dr Richard Newland, about the ills afflicting British jumps racing It’s nigh on […]

IT’S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

17 March 2024 0 comments

Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter WINCANTON, MARCH 7 I WASN’T expecting a massive […]

KALIF’S ALL SET FOR NEXT LEAP FORWARD

17 March 2024 0 comments

Andy Ayres takes a fresh look at how the hottest prospects are shaping up Jubile Express LINGFIELD February 13 (soft) […]

BOLD SOLDIER MARCHES ON

17 March 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson look backs at the top action from the last month Love Envoi HEREFORD, 9 March (Good to soft, […]

KITTY’S GOLD TOUCH BUCKED THE TREND

17 March 2024 0 comments

Andy Newton warns that recent form is not usually the key to unlock Sandown highlight Kitty’s Light As we move […]

FIRE’S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT

18 February 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan is backing Gordon Elliott’s charge to beat Ballyburn again The market for this year’s Supreme Novices Hurdle was […]

ILE BE SAILING PAST SOME BIG FANCIES

18 February 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan reckons Ile Atlantique can avenge his Naas defeat for Willie Mullins Baring Bingham Novices Hurdle Ballyburn seems to […]

BEN HAS ENGINEERED A WINNING OPERATION

18 February 2024 0 comments

Nick Townsend talks to trainer Ben Pauling who traded his spanner for a lunging rein and another way to succeed […]

WILLIE’S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP

18 February 2024 0 comments

FERGIE’S FESTIVAL FOUR (One tip per day) Paul Ferguson says Mullins’ star can reign Supreme BALLYBURN (Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ […]

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH IRISH TRACK

18 February 2024 0 comments

Simon Nott sends a Valentine’s message to Leopardstown I absolutely love going to work in Irish betting rings. The atmosphere, […]

RUBY’S ON SIDE

18 February 2024 0 comments

Festival legend shares his thoughts on the hot prospects this year NO-ONE knows the ups and downs of Cheltenham better […]

FANNING IS STILL JOE-ING STRONG

25 January 2024 0 comments

Nick Townsend meets a veteran jockey not yet ready for his final finish line Here is a question Clive Myrie […]

KALIF’S IN TOP NIC TO SPRING BIG WIN

25 January 2024 0 comments

Andy Ayres highlights this month’s selections after a weather-battered festive racing schedule LINGFIELD December 11 (good-soft) 2m mares’ novice hurdle […]

HAPPY EASTER!

25 January 2024 0 comments

Graham Buddry looks back at the career of one of the sport’s first big superstars Born in 1920 in Ireland, […]

PUT YOUR HATS INTO THE RING!

25 January 2024 0 comments

As the build-up to Cheltenham gathers pace, Andy Newton looks at the traits required to make a mark at Newbury […]

Cheltenham Festival novice chase entries include Iroko

17 January 2024 0 comments

Iroko, who had initially been ruled out for the season following a flawless novice chase debut at Warwick, has been […]

Southwell passes morning inspection

17 January 2024 0 comments

Today`s meeting at Southwell goes ahead as planned after the track passed a precautionary inspection. The course was raceable under […]

SKELTON SET FOR FRUITFUL JANUARY

21 December 2023 0 comments

Paul Ferguson is backing the brothers to clean up early in 2024 As we enter 2024, focus will soon start […]

WHAT A WEEKEND IN THE WEST!

21 December 2023 0 comments

Simon Nott got stuck into the action at Exeter and Wincanton Exeter, the first leg of the Westcountry Weekend was […]

I’VE GOT FESTIVAL FEVER

21 December 2023 0 comments

Karl Hedley is looking forward to a brilliant week of Irish racing in the capital With the new year upon […]

BURKE TO THE MANOR BORN

21 December 2023 0 comments

Nick Townsend speaks to Jonathan Burke who was bred to be a top jockey and is quickly making his mark […]

HITTING THE CHELTENHAM TRAIL IN STYLE

23 November 2023 0 comments

BOOK REVIEW Andy Gibson’s ‘50 Eyecatchers’ is the perfect Christmas gift for any Jumps’ enthusiasts I’VE been reviewing horses to […]

SUNNY STREET HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE

23 November 2023 0 comments

PICKS FROM THE PADDOCK Andrew Ayres mixes Flat and jumps to bring us his latest horses to follow KEMPTON October […]

A GIFT FROM THE GREYS

26 October 2023 0 comments

Andrew Newton reveals an unusual recent trend of the popular Haydock Park contest Jump racing fans will be getting super-excited […]

Star Sports names Harry Skelton second National Hunt ambassador

13 October 2023 0 comments

Harry Skelton has formed a partnership with Star Sports to become a National Hunt brand ambassador. The deal will see […]

Nothing quite beats Newton Abbot

29 June 2023 0 comments

Simon Nott enjoyed his day in Devon where there were plenty of punters Where better to be on a glorious […]

Willmount to bypass Aintree and go novice hurdling next year

23 March 2023 0 comments

Neil Mulholland’s five-year-old looks an exciting prospect for connections.Download Neil Mulholland’s Willmount will be saved for next season after a […]