Heavy ground key to Mr Vango’s Haydock hopes in Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase 16 January 2025 0 comments Sara Bradstock is eyeing typically attritional Haydock ground ahead of Mr Vango’s return to action in Saturday’s Sky Bet Peter […]
Ben Clarke expects Ascot conditions to suit Ooh Betty 15 January 2025 0 comments Ben Clarke is backing Ooh Betty to be up to the task when she flies the flag for his Dorset […]
Windsor and Ascot in good shape for Winter Million festival 15 January 2025 0 comments After a challenging spell for racecourses, conditions look to be kinder ahead of the inaugural Berkshire Winter Million meeting. The […]
Constitution Hill could face Champion Hurdle challenge from Japan at Cheltenham Festival 14 January 2025 0 comments Japan’s All The World was a shock name among 16 put forward for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, with 2023 hero […]
Noel George: Straight to Cheltenham Festival with Il Est Francais 14 January 2025 0 comments Noel George is planning to send Il Est Francais straight to the Cheltenham Festival, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase […]
Tom Clover sets sights on Red Sea riches with Al Nayyir 14 January 2025 0 comments Tom Clover’s Al Nayyir has a Red Sea return on his agenda after a successful spell in the Middle East […]
Libberty Hunter in Clarence House contention at Ascot against the big two 14 January 2025 0 comments Evan Williams feels Saturday’s mouthwatering BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot might offer the right sort of opportunity for Libberty […]
Billy Loughnane straight back to winning ways at Lingfield 14 January 2025 0 comments Billy Loughnane wasted no time in getting back among the winners on his return from Australia and is looking forward […]
‘All systems go’ – Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster clash at Ascot 14 January 2025 0 comments Jonbon and Energumene are on course to meet in what Nicky Henderson anticipates will be a “big battle” for the […]
Exclusive: Nicky Henderson’s Stars Shine after Lucky Place Wins the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham 7 January 2025 0 comments In-form trainer Nicky Henderson described Lucky Place as “the most charming horse” after his grade two Relkeel Hurdle victory at […]
Hidden Ace can come up trumps 23 December 2024 0 comments Andy Ayres casts an eye over the paddocks after last month’s track action.
A ‘check’ that bounced back: Raising a toast to racing 23 December 2024 0 comments Robert Cooper raises a toast to happy days racing in the year ahead.
Billy’s line in the sand: All-Weather contenders brace for battle 23 December 2024 0 comments Ian Heitman surveys the All-Weather scene as contenders brace for battle.
Jump-back to future: Xander Brett reports on jumps return at Windsor 23 December 2024 0 comments Xander Brett reports on jumps return at Windsor after almost two decades.
Take high five: Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller in Tokyo 23 December 2024 0 comments Helen Edwards was in Tokyo to see Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller.
Rocking the Cots: Betting and trends ahead of the Cotswold Chase 23 December 2024 0 comments Andy Newton reviews the betting and trends ahead of the Cotswold Chase.
Hoping for Clar skies: Crunching the numbers ahead of Clarence House Chase 23 December 2024 0 comments Andy Newton crunches the numbers ahead of the Clarence House Chase.
G-Men are on march: Nick Townsend talks to Oliver Greenall 23 December 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend talks to Oliver Greenall about link-up with Josh Guerriero.
Bens Friday & Sat Tips of The Day 20 December 2024 0 comments Friday I was very sweet on the chances of HEROS DE ROMAY last time out and was disappointed he could […]
Japan Cup Review – Do Deuce wins it by a neck 9 December 2024 0 comments By Helen Edwards Do Deuce swept past the star-packed field in the home straight to win the Japan Cup by […]
Longines Hong Kong International Racing 2024 Review 9 December 2024 0 comments As regular readers will know by now, when I review any international meeting it isn’t all about the action – […]
Hong Kong International Races Preview 2024 5 December 2024 0 comments The last stop of my World racing tour for 2024 is in Hong Kong this week, starting at Happy Valley […]
EYECATCHERS – Andy Ayres’ horses for your tracker 25 November 2024 0 comments Racing Ahead columnist Andy Ayres picks out some horses that have caught his eye in recent times and may be worth following.
THE TIME TO DECLARE IS APPROACHING 25 November 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Sir Michael Stoute Sir Michael Stoute with Queen Elizabeth If time is relative, then the […]
TWISTER RUNS MASTER CLASS 25 November 2024 0 comments John Anthony watches Nigel Twiston-Davies’ star catch time judges’ eye Master Chewy CHASERS MASTER CHEWY (139) was a real eyecatcher […]
EXPECTATIONS SOAR AT RIDGE 25 November 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend talks to rising Newmarket training star James Owen Burdett Road with trainer James Owen (second right) and jockey […]
Japan Cup 2024 Preview 21 November 2024 0 comments This time last year I headed off to Toyko to see the final race of the great Equinox, and this […]
Ben’s Friday & Saturday Tips 1 November 2024 0 comments I will undoubtedly be playing for luck again today with JOHNNY RINGO at Newcastle.
GO COSMIC NEXT YEAR 28 October 2024 0 comments Andy Ayres shares his pick of punting prospects from the autumn action Gardener and Kielan Woods, centre. Inset: Cosmic year, […]
STOCKING UP ON WINNERS 28 October 2024 0 comments But French legend Sea Bird is an unrivalled Arc great, says Rolf Johnson I couldn’t remember the last time I […]