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Incentivise: An Ante-Post Favourite with Some Big Question Marks

16 March 2022 0 comments

There are few things as disappointing to racing fans as seeing a great horse not fulfilling its potential. We can […]

Berry unsure on Jonbon trainer

14 November 2020 0 comments

JP McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry has been tight-lipped on who will train the owner’s new acquisition Jonbon. Jonbon burst […]

Douvan lined up for Champion Chase at Cheltenham

21 January 2020 0 comments

Douvan is likely to target the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, connections have confirmed. The 10-year-old had […]

O’Connell looking forward to Sandown

6 December 2018 0 comments

Colm O’Connell says he is excited to see Un De Sceaux in Saturday’s Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown. Un De […]

ALTIOR IS KING OF THE HILL

22 March 2018 0 comments

’He’s just electric,” says Nicky Henderson as his brilliant chaser thrills Chelte PHOTO SPECIAL Altior and Nico de Boinville win […]

Walsh waiting to learn injury fate

18 March 2018 0 comments

Ruby Walsh says he should find out on Wednesday how serious his latest injury setback is following his fall at […]

NEW ISSUE! January 2018 Racing Ahead is available now!

28 December 2017 0 comments

Get your 2018 off to a winning start!

Welcome

28 December 2017 0 comments

It’s the lull before the storm! January is a time to take stock and decide on your betting strategy for […]

Douvan out for the season

18 December 2017 0 comments

Trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed Douvan will not race again this season because of recent issues. Douvan was last seen […]

Mullins delighted about Douvan comeback

7 September 2017 0 comments

Trainer Willie Mullins has provided a positive update on Douvan and insists he will be back in the next few […]

Special Tiara set for Sandown run

31 March 2017 0 comments

Owner Sally Rowley-Williams has confirmed Special Tiara could feature in the Celebration Chase at Sandown after his Cheltenham win. The […]

Richards sets sights on Douvan

6 March 2017 0 comments

Nicky Richards has confirmed Simply Ned will take on Douvan in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham. Simply Ned […]

Un De Sceaux tipped for Tingle after Sprinter Sacre retirement

16 November 2016 0 comments

Connections are pondering a possible run for Un De Sceaux in next month’s Tingle Creek Chase. The two-mile division appears […]

Douvan to step up in trip?

9 November 2016 0 comments

Owner Rich Ricci feels Douvan might now be stepped up in trip this season after the death of Vautour at […]

Douvan destroys Arkle opposition

15 March 2016 0 comments

Douvan was an emphatic winner at the Cheltenham Festival for the second year in a row after running away with […]

Douvan learns Arkle rivals

10 March 2016 0 comments

Odds-on favourite Douvan has 13 rivals at this stage for the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday. […]

Douvan delivers on debut

23 November 2015 0 comments

Douvan made a successful start over fences when justifying 2/11 favouritism in a beginners chase at Navan, won last year […]

Trading out: Strategic hedge or gambler’s folly?

15 March 2015 0 comments

It’s the first day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival, and all was well in the world. My good mood wasn’t […]

Ruby shines on opening day

10 March 2015 0 comments

Ruby Walsh shone bright on the opening day of Cheltenham as he claimed three victories, including the Champion Hurdle. The […]