The Real Whacker to be kept fresh for Gold Cup bid at Cheltenham

The Real Whacker will head straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup following a weather interrupted start to the new year at...

Constitution Hill could face Champion Hurdle challenge from Japan at Cheltenham Festival

Japan’s All The World was a shock name among 16 put forward for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, with 2023 hero Constitution...

Ahoy Senor ‘seems in great form’ for Fleur De Lys test

Lucinda Russell is optimistic Ahoy Senor can get his season back on track in the Fitzdares Fleur De Lys Chase at...

Soul Icon camp eyeing Sandown spin for their ‘little superstar’

Desert Orchid hero Soul Icon could be seen showcasing his spring-heeled jumping at Sandown early next month. Keiran Burke’s likeable stable...

Noel George: Straight to Cheltenham Festival with Il Est Francais

Noel George is planning to send Il Est Francais straight to the Cheltenham Festival, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase and...

Newbury target for talented Tellherthename

Tellherthename will return to action at Newbury next month in the race formally known as the Betfair Hurdle. Currently listed as...

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

Coral Gold Cup winner Kandoo Kid will not run before the Randox Grand National weights are revealed on February 11. Trainer...

Tom Clover sets sights on Red Sea riches with Al Nayyir

Tom Clover’s Al Nayyir has a Red Sea return on his agenda after a successful spell in the Middle East last...

Gordon Elliott: No Windsor bid from Gerri Colombe

Gordon Elliott has ruled Gerri Colombe out of Sunday’s Fitzdares Fleur De Lys Chase at Windsor. Elliott had made no secret...

Libberty Hunter in Clarence House contention at Ascot against the big two

Evan Williams feels Saturday’s mouthwatering BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot might offer the right sort of opportunity for Libberty Hunter...

Billy Loughnane straight back to winning ways at Lingfield

Billy Loughnane wasted no time in getting back among the winners on his return from Australia and is looking forward to...

‘All systems go’ – Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster clash at Ascot

Jonbon and Energumene are on course to meet in what Nicky Henderson anticipates will be a “big battle” for the BetMGM...

Mirabad backed to make presence felt at Cheltenham Festival

Dr Richard Newland expects Mirabad to have his next outing in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The former smart...

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

Henrietta Knight marked a triumphant return to Cheltenham with a New Year’s Day success, as Precious Metal stormed to victory in...

Exclusive: Nicky Henderson’s Stars Shine after Lucky Place Wins the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham

In-form trainer Nicky Henderson described Lucky Place as “the most charming horse” after his grade two Relkeel Hurdle victory at Cheltenham’s...

Val Dancer targeting Haydock’s Grand National Trial after triumph at Chepstow

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock...

Take high five: Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller in Tokyo

Helen Edwards was in Tokyo to see Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller.

Ben’s Saturday Tips of the Day

Saturday I am surprised to see GUARD YOUR DREAMS at such a big price in the December Gold Cup on Saturday...

Jonjo Jr targets Challow with Mister Meggit

Jonjo O'Neill Jr eyes Newbury races as the next destination for Mister Meggit and Roadlesstravelled

CAUGHT U LOOKING tops opening day of Tattersalls December Mares Sale

CAUGHT U LOOKING was the star turn on the opening day of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, selling to the Willingham...

Haldon Gold Day: A view from the betting ring

Simon Nott brings a birdseye view from the betting ring on the ever-popular Haldon Gold Cup card at Exeter.

Down Royal Review: Envoi Allen back on top

Karl Hedley reports on Down Royal's major jumps meeting as Envoi Allen and Brighterdaysahead star

EYECATCHERS – Andy Ayres’ horses for your tracker

Racing Ahead columnist Andy Ayres picks out some horses that have caught his eye in recent times and may be worth...

Story so far: Paul Ferguson assesses the early jumps action

The National Hunt season is now in full cry with graded action aplenty and our columnist Paul Ferguson has assessed some...

Mr Popular: Recalling the career of Cue Card

Over the last 20 years or so there has hardly been a more popular horse than Cue Card for the Tizzard...

WELSH GRAND NATIONAL TRENDS: Wins, wind and power are key

Expert Andy Newton examines stats vital to unlocking the Welsh Grand National, one of the key festive races in Britain.

Christmas Fancies: Hewick to retain King George crown

Paul Jacobs casts a close eye over leading picks for some of the major jumps races in the UK this Christmas.

Frankel x Suelita ‘probably the best foal Whistbury Manor will ever produce’

The Tattersalls December Foal Sale returns to Park Paddocks from Tuesday, 26th November. A highly anticipated headline lot will no doubt...

Ralph Beckett confident the best is yet to come from Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me

The Ralph Beckett trained Irish Oaks winner YOU GOT TO ME is set to be offered at the Tattersalls December Mares...

Mister Meggit impresses on Aintree hurdles bow

Mister Meggit made an impressive start to his jumping career in the BoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’...