Ben’s Christmas Crackers

Hold The Note – An unfortunate non-finisher in this race last year, Mick Channon’s horse looked certain to go close when...

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM RACING AHEAD

Hello Just a message to wish you and your Family a Happy Christmas and Safe and Healthy New Year!! The team...

Festive Racing Preview with Charlie

There was the prospect of heavy showers for Kempton on Wednesday, but the forecast was dry over Christmas and the ground...

Elliott confirms Envoi Allen absence

Gordon Elliott will deploy several of his charges over the festive period but has confirmed Envoi Allen won’t be one of...

Chepstow officials confident over Welsh National

Officials at Chepstow are confident that Sunday’s Coral Welsh Grand National will go ahead despite concerns over heavy rain. Chepstow’s showpiece...

sue sizzles in January cold snaps

PETER MARSH CHASE Andy Newton with trends for the Grand National trial Unless you have a birthday in January, this month...

on the trail of betting success

BOOK REVIEW The Cheltenham Trail by Andy Gibson Andy Gibson is a familiar name thanks to many years work as a...

SANTINI SHOWS THE DOUBLE IS POSSIBLE

COTSWOLD CHASE TRENDS Andy Newton gives trends for ‘Gold Cup trial’ Trials day at Cheltenham is certainly one of the January...

I’M STICKING WITH SAINT

MID-SEASON 10 TO FOLLOW Paul Ferguson with ten horses to watch into 2021 Willie Mullins ALFA MIX (Gavin Cromwell) Alfa Mix...

IT’S ALL ABOUT CHELTENHAM

TALKING RACING Ben Morgan thinks the flak thrown at Nicky Henderson over Altior was misplaced The racing world was shaken to...

CHAMPIONS CHASE POINTERS

CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE Andy Newton with trends for the great Ascot race This month we’ve got the Grade One Clarence House...

Jefferson ready for Waiting Patiently acid test

Ruth Jefferson is eager to see if Waiting Patiently stays three miles in Kempton‘s Ladbrokes King George VI Chase. The nine-year-old,...

Twiston-Davies talks up Clan Des Obeaux progress

Sam Twiston-Davies feels Clan Des Obeaux is a more “complete” horse now as he gets set for the Ladbrokes King George...

Blackmore relishing Monalee outing

Jockey Rachael Blackmore is excited to see what Monalee can do in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton. With...

Altior on track for Kempton comeback

Altior is on course to make a belated return to action in the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton, according to...

Today`s Daily Racing Preview with Charlie

Racing takes a short Christmas break following today’s three meetings but will reconvene on Boxing Day with the feature event the...

Song For Someone set for Champion Hurdle trial

Trainer Tom Symonds says he will take Song For Someone to a Champion Hurdle trial ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. The...

Morrison ready for Cheltenham return with Not So Sleepy

Trainer Hughie Morrison looks set for a Cheltenham return with Not So Sleepy after his win at Ascot on Saturday. The...

Ben`s Weekend Tips

THE CONDITIONAL is probably short enough in a race like the Silver Trophy at Ascot but I do make him the...

Johnson targeting Long Walk glory

Jockey Richard Johnson is hoping to steer Thyme Hill to glory at Ascot on Saturday but is expecting a stern test...

Champ to skip Leopardstown trip

Trainer Nicky Henderson says Cheltenham Festival winner Champ won’t be heading to Leopardstown on December 28. The eight-year-old hasn’t been seen...

WEEKEND Racing Preview with Charlie

There were further showers – some heavy – forecast to hit Ascot overnight ahead of today’s feature meeting. It seems safe...

Ideal Christmas Gift for The Horse Racing Fan!!

With Christmas coming and thoughts turning towards the Christmas festival at Kempton and the great King George VI chase, now is...

Clan Des Obeaux Primed for King George Hat-Trick

Clan Des Obeaux will go into the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day this year looking to become only the...

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Henderson happy with Altior’s Kempton bid

Nicky Henderson has dismissed concerns over the potential going at Kempton on December 27 with Altior set to run in the...

Today`s Daily Racing Preview with Charlie

Four races on ITV4 this afternoon from Ascot but the good news is that reruns of Dempsey & Makepiece are aired...

Elliott considering Savills Samcro run

Gordon Elliott is considering sending Samcro over three miles in Leopardstown‘s Savills Chase over the festive period. Elliott already appears well...

Ben`s Tips of The Day 18.12.20

CASTLE ROBIN was a good winner for this column 5 weeks ago and I’m not deserting him now. A 7lb rise...

Today`s Daily Racing Preview with Charlie

There was a precautionary inspection planned for Exeter at 3pm on Wednesday ahead of today’s seven-race card. If the meeting gets...