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TIZZ CHANCE, BY THUNDER!

20 January 2025 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson scours the country tracks for the less heralded rising stars FFOS LAS, January 11 (Soft, heavy in places) […]

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 […]

BRIGHT FORM LIFTS KNIGHT: Paul Jacobs shines a light on some shadowy contenders

20 January 2025 0 comments

The second month of the year is normally the weakest for top-class racing and with no entries for the Dublin Racing Festival available at the time of writing and with the Cheltenham Festival around the corner you have to delve deep to find any racing of substance to preview. The Newbury Handicap Hurdle (formerly the Betfair and way before that the Schweppes) stands out.

Connections expecting to learn plenty about Indiana Dream this weekend at Windsor

16 January 2025 0 comments

Connections are unsure what to expect from exciting new recruit Indiana Dream in the Fitzdares Fleur De Lys Chase at […]

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.

Ben’s Boxing Day Tips

24 December 2024 0 comments

With an 11 month old at home I suspect I may struggle to see the television through the amount of wrapping paper likely to be in my living room on Boxing day however I have managed to put up what I hope will be a few Christmas crackers for you readers.

High Five could be in the offing

23 December 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson has been out and about in the hunt for jumps progressives.

Noting El in family

23 December 2024 0 comments

Richard Eagle shines a spotlight on point-to-point success dynasties.

Parol heads up Ben’s ten

23 December 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan casts a shrewd eye over his key punting hopes for the month.

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

Haldon Gold Day: A view from the betting ring

25 November 2024 0 comments

Simon Nott brings a birdseye view from the betting ring on the ever-popular Haldon Gold Cup card at Exeter.

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.

Ben’s Saturday Tips of The Day

8 November 2024 0 comments

HARBOUR LAKE certainly deserves to get his head in front in a race like the 1.30 at Aintree tomorrow, I just hope he’s fit enough to do so as it looks like a great opportunity.

DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS

28 October 2024 0 comments

The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes – and clothing Now that another […]

ACTION REPLAY

28 October 2024 0 comments

Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action Large Action, right We all know about the legendary “Golden […]

DAN’S GRAND BID DAWNING

28 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree The National Hunt season steps up again in November […]

PRINCE LETS HIS CROWN WOBBLE

27 June 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson focuses on the ups and downs of the summer jumps learning curve Pop The Champagne,right MARKET RASEN, June […]

NEIL’S HOPING SUCCESS CAN EMANATE AS TURF DRIES UP

30 May 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson keeps his nose to the ground around the jumps tracks FONTWELL, May 16 (Good to soft, good in […]

IT’S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

17 March 2024 0 comments

Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter WINCANTON, MARCH 7 I WASN’T expecting a massive […]

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

17 March 2024 0 comments

Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1 MANIFESTO NOVICES CHASE I would […]

BOLD SOLDIER MARCHES ON

17 March 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson look backs at the top action from the last month Love Envoi HEREFORD, 9 March (Good to soft, […]

PROPER PRIDWELL BEAT ALL THE ODDS

17 March 2024 0 comments

Graham Buddry plots the career of a horse who defied expectations If an incredible champion loses it can sometimes be […]

ALL IN THE BLOOD FOR THIS COWBOY

25 January 2024 0 comments

Jeremy Grayson keeps a sharp eye on the best of the weather-battered jumps action CATTERICK, 11 January, (Soft) 3m1f54yds (+54yds) […]

MONEYMEN LEFT OUT IN THE COLD

25 January 2024 0 comments

Simon Nott weathers the joys and woes of the betting ring on both sides of the water This tale of […]

Southwell passes morning inspection

17 January 2024 0 comments

Today`s meeting at Southwell goes ahead as planned after the track passed a precautionary inspection. The course was raceable under […]

BURKE TO THE MANOR BORN

21 December 2023 0 comments

Nick Townsend speaks to Jonathan Burke who was bred to be a top jockey and is quickly making his mark […]

WHAT A WEEKEND IN THE WEST!

21 December 2023 0 comments

Simon Nott got stuck into the action at Exeter and Wincanton Exeter, the first leg of the Westcountry Weekend was […]

A REAL DUAL PURPOSE TRAINER!

21 December 2023 0 comments

Simon Nott speaks to Nigel Hawke who can train your horse – and even arrange your wedding! Nigel Hawke and […]

IS IT TIME TO MAKE THE BREKAWAY?

23 November 2023 0 comments

Paul Jacobs reveals the horse to look out for during the December meetings The final month of the year, from […]

NICHOLLS SETS HIS SIGHTS ON ANOTHER FEAT

23 November 2023 0 comments

STABLE TOUR The 14-times champion trainer is keyed up to land a record 15th title After setting a new personal […]

Tag: Wincanton

TIZZ CHANCE, BY THUNDER!

GLASS OF RED TO CELEBRATE

BRIGHT FORM LIFTS KNIGHT: Paul Jacobs shines a light on some shadowy contenders

Connections expecting to learn plenty about Indiana Dream this weekend at Windsor

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

Ben’s Boxing Day Tips

High Five could be in the offing

Noting El in family

Parol heads up Ben’s ten

Story so far: Paul Ferguson assesses the early jumps action

Haldon Gold Day: A view from the betting ring

EYECATCHERS – Andy Ayres’ horses for your tracker

Ben’s Saturday Tips of The Day

DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS

ACTION REPLAY

DAN’S GRAND BID DAWNING

PRINCE LETS HIS CROWN WOBBLE

NEIL’S HOPING SUCCESS CAN EMANATE AS TURF DRIES UP

IT’S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

BOLD SOLDIER MARCHES ON

PROPER PRIDWELL BEAT ALL THE ODDS

ALL IN THE BLOOD FOR THIS COWBOY

MONEYMEN LEFT OUT IN THE COLD

Southwell passes morning inspection

BURKE TO THE MANOR BORN

WHAT A WEEKEND IN THE WEST!

A REAL DUAL PURPOSE TRAINER!

IS IT TIME TO MAKE THE BREKAWAY?

NICHOLLS SETS HIS SIGHTS ON ANOTHER FEAT

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