Stories By The Racing Ahead Team
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoElectric performance sees Kopek Des Bordes crowned at Cheltenham Festival
Kopek Des Bordes did all that was asked of him to land the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sporting...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoCheltenham Festival: D-day for Brighterdaysahead in Champion Hurdle
Gordon Elliott is confident Brighterdaysahead has what it takes to serve it up to Constitution Hill in the Unibet Champion Hurdle...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoNicky Henderson backing Constitution Hill to make Champion point at Cheltenham Festival
Nicky Henderson is pleased it is time for the talking to stop and the action to unfold as Constitution Hill looks...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoCheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins keen to keep Kopek Des Bordes cool in what will be an emotionally-charged Supreme test
Emotions will be running high ahead of the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, but Willie Mullins is looking to keep a...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Racing tips – Cheltenham Festival Day 2 – Home comforts seem unlikely on second day
Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on an intriguing second day Festival racecard at Cheltenham. Check out Betway’s latest Cheltenham...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoSir Anthony McCoy backing Jonbon to give McManus first taste of Champion Chase glory at Cheltenham Festival
Sir Anthony McCoy is backing Jonbon to deliver a knockout blow to his BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase rivals and break...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Nicholls: No stopping Galopin Des Champs lifting third Gold Cup at Cheltenham Festival
Paul Nicholls believes Galopin Des Champs is “basically a certainty” to win a third Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Racing tips: Cheltenham Festival Day 1 – Nico De Boinville holds the touchpaper on opening day
Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on a sparkling first day Festival racecard at Cheltenham. Check out Betway’s latest Cheltenham...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoCheltenham Festival likely to be quieter again for Paul Nicholls, but past glories still fire future ambitions
Paul Nicholls is well aware he has enjoyed more than his fair share of magnificent Cheltenham Festival moments over the years....
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoExclusive: Former Jockey Daryl Jacob Predicts More Irish Dominance at Cheltenham Festival
Former jockey Daryl Jacob expects Ireland to once again dominate this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Irish handlers won 18 of the 27...
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Tips
/ 4 weeks agoBen’s Racing tips for Sandown – Ginge set for a Big day
Aviation set for take off The EBF final at Sandown is always a race I enjoy watching and then following as...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoGordon Elliott hoping Cheltenham Festival luck will be on his side this year
Gordon Elliott is counting down the days until the Cheltenham Festival as he prepares to send another formidable squad from Cullentra...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoTom Dascombe eyeing Cheltenham Festival first with Hot Fuss
Tom Dascombe has saddled big-race winners around the world, but on Tuesday he could break new ground and have a runner...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoCheltenham Festival: ‘Spectacular’ Brighterdaysahead can do an Annie Power in Champion Hurdle, says Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh is backing Gordon Elliott‘s “spectacular” mare Brighterdaysahead to give Constitution Hill a real run for his money in the...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoGordon Elliott: Brighterdaysahead Champion Hurdle bid at Cheltenham Festival ‘good for racing’
Brighterdaysahead is firmly on course for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at next week’s Cheltenham Festival after delighting trainer Gordon Elliott in...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoCheltenham Festival: Weather could be pointing Banbridge towards Gold Cup tilt
A tantalising Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup bid for King George hero Banbridge appears “more likely at this stage”, with Joseph O’Brien...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoA true family affair as Olive Nicholls eyes Cheltenham Festival strike with Shearer
Olive Nicholls is gearing up for what would be a momentous occasion for her family if Shearer was to score in...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoCheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill heads eight-strong Champion Hurdle confirmation list
Constitution Hill will face a maximum of seven rivals when he bids to regain his crown in the Unibet Champion Hurdle...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month ago‘He Was Flying!’ – Constitution Hill Back to His Best as Nicky Henderson Targets Cheltenham Festival Glory
Nicky Henderson‘s Champion Hurdle star Constitution Hill erased any doubts surrounding his fitness with a sparkling gallop at Kempton Park last...
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News
/ 1 month agoActs for Three Friday Nights presented by Degen Distillery announced
● Groove Armada, Hot Chip and Artful Dodger – supported by Woody Cook● After an evening of horseracing at Goodwood Racecourse,...
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News
/ 1 month agoKelso & Newbury Racing Tips – King chases Scottish Fortune
By Ben Morgan Richards should Nab some Kelso prize money I think it’s fair to say NAB WOOD has more to offer...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoCheltenham Festival news: Kopeck De Mee an “Irish banker” after weights announced
By Callum Close Kopeck De Mee has tumbled in price for three Cheltenham Festival races after handicap weights were revealed. The...
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News
/ 1 month agoFive Star Luxury at Jackdaws Castle
By Sean Trivass My final stable tour pre-Cheltenham was one of the more interesting, though be warned at the start –...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoA Morning Well Spent At The Paul Nicholls Yard ahead of Cheltenham Festival
By Sean Trivass Even an hour of more sat in the car park better known as the M25 this morning didn’t...
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News
/ 1 month agoGoodwood Racecourse announces key Group race fixture change ahead of the 2025 flat season
Goodwood Racecourse today announce an alteration to their 2025 flat season schedule which will see two of their highlight Group races...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoDan Skelton’s Cheltenham Festival Fancies
By Sean Trivass In what has become part two of my stable tours before the Cheltenham Festival, I got up at...
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Tips
/ 1 month agoBen Morgan’s Racing Tips for Kempton and Newcastle – Power to the Punters
Kempton stage is set for Derham masterplan The opening handicap hurdle at Kempton on Saturday is a fine way to kick...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 1 month agoBuckfastleigh Races Review
It was nice to be back at Buckfastleigh on Sunday the 16th of February after the weather curtailed both meetings last...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month agoCheltenham Festival 2025 focus: Ryanair Chase & Arkle Challenge Trophy
By Callum Close It is now less than three weeks until the national-hunt season reaches its climax, when the 2025 Cheltenham...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months agoA Nicky Henderson Lucky 15 for Cheltenham Festival 2025
Sean Trivass was lucky enough to be at Nicky Henderson's open day in Lambourn ahead of the Cheltenham Festival and has...