By Charlie McCann Before we have a look at today’s’ cards a couple of observations from Saturday’s meetings at […]
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Bridgwater eyes Gold Cup glory
Trainer David Bridgwater is eyeing a fourth chance at the Cheltenham Gold Cup with The Giant Bolster. The 10-year-old returned […]
Sorry a little late today Form Reading Vs The Statistical Approach (Part 6).
I hope you have enjoyed our weekly articles — today I would like to talk about ‘mini’ systems
Coleman Thinking a Year Ahead
Aidan Coleman is already looking forward to the 2016 Grand National when he hopes he will be on a live […]
Holywell to skip Cheltenham run
Trainer Jonjo O’Neill will not run Gold Cup hopeful Holywell at Cheltenham on Saturday as he wants to wait for […]
This Weekend’s Racing
By Charlie McCann A wonderful days racing from Cheltenham (Festival Trials Day) and Doncaster and we begin in south Yorkshire […]
Djakadam seals Gold Cup spot
Djakadam handed Willie Mullins a record sixth win in the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park to seal a Gold Cup place.
No Cleeve for At Fishers Cross
Trainer Rebecca Curtis has announced she has decided against running At Fishers Cross in Saturday’s Cleeve Hurdle.
Grand National hope Teaforthree to feature at Warwick
Warwick passed an 8am inspection and we have a cracking card to look forward to including the Hunter Chase debut of Teaforthree (3.50) who is currently 25/1 for the Grand National at Aintree in the spring. The horse finished third behind Aurora’s Encore in the 2013 National but was not at his best in the 2014 renewal when he unseated at the Chair.
Teaforthree begins National Campaign
Amateur pilot Jamie Codd is looking forward to his first ride on Grand National hope Teaforthree at Warwick on Thursday.
Moore makes Sire De Grugy admission
Trainer Gary Moore admits Sire De Grugy is still short of full fitness ahead of his return at Newbury on February 7.
Carole’s Spirit ’50-50′ for Cheltenham
Trainer Robert Walford remains unsure as to whether Carole’s Spirit will compete at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Trust Thomas tipped to go one better at Ayr
Today’s BetVictor sponsored card from Ayr survived an 8am inspection. There is a cracking handicap chase over the minimum trip to open the card and Trust Thomas (12.40) can go one better than when runner up at Newcastle last time from a 3lb lower mark.
Gold Cup duo to step up training
Cheltenham Gold Cup hopefuls Silviniaco Conti and Sam Winner are set to step up their preparations, Paul Nicholls has confirmed.
Mulllins reveals Irish Champion Hurdle plans
Willie Mullins has revealed that Arctic Fire and Diakali will join Hurricane Fly in Sunday’s Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Value Rater Weekend Review #12
WELCOME to the latest edition of the Value Rater Weekend Review here on RacingAhead.net, where Matt Mitter, the Value Rater, reviews the weekend’s racing.
Leicester and Wetherby up against the weather
Leicester and Wetherby both need to pass morning inspections before racing this afternoon and fingers crossed they do with an excellent card at the latter and thirteen runners declared for the feature handicap chase over an extended three miles.
Un De Sceaux ready to step up
Willie Mullins feels Un De Sceaux is now ready to take on top-class opposition over fences with the approach of […]
More to come from Dodging Bullets
Connections feel they have yet to see the best of Dodging Bullets despite Saturday’s victory over Sprinter Sacre at Ascot. […]
Four-day Ban for Coleman
The British Horseracing Authority have handed Aidan Coleman a four-day ban for over using his whip on Emperor’s Choice last […]
Henderson allays Sprinter Sacre fears
Trainer Nicky Henderson is hopeful that Sprinter Sacre will be fit and ready for Cheltenham, despite finding blood in his […]
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Saturdays Racing viewed by Charlie
The Clarence House Chase (formerly known as the Victor Chandler Chase) and the eagerly-awaited return of Sprinter Sacre (3.00) is the Grade 1 highlight from Ascot this afternoon. The former Champion Chaser ………
Form Reading Vs The Statistical Approach (Part 5).
Form Reading Vs The Statistical Approach (Part 5).
This week I would like to move away from ‘trends’ and take a look at another way of making profits from horse racing…..
Saphir Du Rheu aims to follow in the footsteps of Big Buck’s
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls and owner Andy Stewart are hoping lightning will strike twice after novice chaser Saphir Du Rheu was pointed back down the hurdle route.
The New One ready for Haydock Trial
Nigel Twiston-Davies is confident The New One will have the chance to prove himself in Saturday’s Champion Hurdle Trial. The […]
Skelton Considering Risk
Dan Skelton says Value At Risk will run on Trials day at Cheltenham as connections look to decide on his […]
This Afternoon at Ascot
The Clarence House Chase (formerly known as the Victor Chandler Chase) and the eagerly-awaited return of Sprinter Sacre (3.00) is […]
Hefty fine for Bridgwater
Trainer David Bridgwater has been slapped with a £2,000 fine for recent comments made regarding jockey Jake Launchbury.
Four National Hunt meetings make for fantastic Thursday
Wednesday saw Newcastle lose its battle with the elements however all four National Hunt meetings look to be given the green light for an excellent day of jump racing action. The afternoon’s feature comes from Thurles with Don Cossack and Champagne Fever meeting in an excellent renewal of the G2 Kinlock Brae Chase over two and a half miles.