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Kempton Park take centre stage after cold snap
No turf racing today because of the frost which has claimed both Sedgefield and Market Rasen but Kempton Park envisage no problems, despite the cold snap, for their all-weather card this afternoon and they stage a competitive six-race card.
Some Plans set for Festival outing
Connections are set to decide on the future of Some Plans with a trip to Cheltenham in March now on […]
Gimme Five expected to shine on Deadline Day
Some competitive racing at Lingfield to start the week and Gimme Five (2.15) beat Deadline Day, indeed it is, at Wolverhampton off a 7lbs lower mark when last seen back in October and might be up to defying the rise.
Racing Ahead February 2015 Issue Out Now!
THE February 2015 issue of Racing Ahead is in your shops now!
Ellison holds Catterick hope
Trainer Brian Ellison is hoping Catterick will pass its inspection so he can see Definitly Red in action on Friday.
Massey expects Open Eagle to soar
Supreme Horse Racing Club owner Steve Massey believes Open Eagle will have no problems on his hurdles debut.
Gold Cup next for Sam Winner
Owner Angela Yeoman says Sam Winner will not run again until the Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13.
Fascino Rustico preferred for Novice Hurdles opener at Newcastle
A terrific Novices’ Hurdle to open the card at Newcastle with last time out winners Zip Top and Fascino Rustico (1.50) in opposition and marginal preference goes to the latter who wore a hood and a tongue-tie on his first start for Dan Skelton when bolting up at Bangor.
Mullins admits Hurricane Fly concern
Willie Mullins admits Hurricane Fly could struggle in Sunday’s Irish Champion Hurdle due to the conditions at Leopardstown.
Dynaste set for Ryanair defence
Dynaste will look to bounce back from his Prestbury Park outing on Saturday by defending his Ryanair Chase crown at Cheltenham.
My Murphy set for Uttoxeter outing
Liam Burke has confirmed that Thyestes Chase runner-up My Murphy has been lined up to run in the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter.
Fred Winter next for Zarib
Connections feel Zarib would be better suited to the Old Course at Cheltenham after an encouraging run at the venue […]
Un De Sceaux has Mullins purring
Willie Mullins is buzzing at the prospect of Un De Sceaux running at Cheltenham after Sunday’s superb victory at Leopardstown. […]
Taunton Meeting
By Charlie McCann Lingfield’s turf meeting fell foul to the elements yesterday and our jumps racing comes from Taunton […]
Monday’s Racing
By Charlie McCann Before we have a look at today’s’ cards a couple of observations from Saturday’s meetings at […]
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.
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