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Broadway Boy team plotting Grand National route

20 January 2025 0 comments

All roads lead to the Randox Grand National with Broadway Boy after his team found valid excuses for his below-par […]

James Gate open for return to Cheltenham Festival after Navan success

20 January 2025 0 comments

James’s Gate could have another Cheltenham Festival trip on his agenda after he overcame a final hurdle mistake to claim […]

DAVY JUMPING FOR JOY . . . AND RESULTS

20 January 2025 0 comments

Saddle legend Russell relives his glory days in the world’s greatest races Davy Russell celebrates with the Cheltenham Gold Cup […]

GLASS OF RED TO CELEBRATE

20 January 2025 0 comments

Richard Eagle raises a toast to Lydia Richards . . . most Certainly Horse racing has a habit of giving […]

BIG RACE FOR YOUNGSTERS

20 January 2025 0 comments

Andy Newton finds youth has shone through in Kempton highlight The old Racing Post Chase has had many new sponsors […]

BRIGHT FORM LIFTS KNIGHT

20 January 2025 0 comments

Paul Jacobs shines a light on some shadowy contenders Elysian Knight ridden by Conor O’Farrell (left) The second month of […]

LADY STRIKES GOLD -FINALLY

20 January 2025 0 comments

Graham Buddry charts the sensational track career of Glencaraig Lady Dawn Run wins Cheltenham Gold Cup under Jonjo O’Neill Racing […]

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 […]

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

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Newbury target for talented Tellherthename

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Ben Pauling hopeful Diva Luna will be on song at Cheltenham

14 January 2025 0 comments

Ben Pauling is confident there is still plenty more to come from Diva Luna over hurdles. Top class in bumpers […]

Henrietta Knight was back in the Cheltenham winner’s enclosure (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

7 January 2025 0 comments

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

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 […]

Welsh National hero Val Dancer (David Davies/PA)

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

7 January 2025 0 comments

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock following his emphatic victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

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.

Prospects look grand for 2025

23 December 2024 0 comments

Paul Ferguson is excited about the outlook all round in the new year.

Jonjo Jr targets Challow with Mister Meggit

4 December 2024 0 comments

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

Welcome

25 November 2024 0 comments

CHRISTMAS is coming and the horses keeping fit. We cannot promise gifts but we do have an issue packed with […]

Norma’s colours are flying proud

25 November 2024 0 comments

Robert Cooper sees Percy Willis and Kaadam grace white and green spots and red cap.

Story so far: Paul Ferguson assesses the early jumps action

25 November 2024 0 comments

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