Paul Ferguson

Paul has been with Racing Ahead since the early days and is now a recognised name within the industry, mainly thanks to his annual publication Jumpers To Follow, which in 2025-2026 will be in its 19th edition.

Whilst Paul covers both codes, he is a connoisseur of National Hunt racing and focuses predominantly on young, unexposed and improving horses.

Now employed by leading industry player Weatherbys, he also writes (and edits) the popular annual Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide as well as representing the company on course when they sponsor.

Paul also appears on various shows and podcasts throughout the jumps season and in particular, in the build-up to the Cheltenham Festival itself.

Brought up in Liverpool, Paul now lives on the doorstep of Aintree racecourse and away from work, follows his beloved Everton home and away.

News By Paul Ferguson

Columnists
/ 4 days ago

Paul Ferguson: Burrito to wrap up the hat-trick in York after Newbury win

Paul Ferguson glances back over horses to note after the late spring action For this month’s column, I wanted to look...

By Paul Ferguson
Columnists
/ 4 weeks ago

Paul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation

Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied...

By Paul Ferguson
Columnists
/ 3 months ago

Rok Til Dawn: Paul Ferguson sticking with Iroko for Grand National Glory

Paul Ferguson keeps faith with his early season hopes for Aintree prizes I nailed my Grand National colours to Iroko in...

By Paul Ferguson
Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 months ago

Caldwell Potter provides Paul Nicholls with landmark 50th Cheltenham Festival win

Caldwell Potter was a poignant winner of the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, as Paul Nicholls brought up his 50th...

By Paul Ferguson
Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 months ago

Cheltenham Festival likely to be quieter again for Paul Nicholls, but past glories still fire future ambitions

Paul Nicholls is well aware he has enjoyed more than his fair share of magnificent Cheltenham Festival moments over the years....

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 4 months ago

Paul Ferguson’s Fabulous Four for the Cheltenham Festival

Paul Ferguson has four aces to play when he hears that Festival roar Kopek Des Bordes Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Starting with...

By Paul Ferguson
Cheltenham Festival
/ 5 months ago

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Paul Ferguson looks ahead to Foxrock racing feast

February gets underway with the fantastic two-day Dublin Racing Festival fixture at Leopardstown, in which there will be countless Cheltenham Festival...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Jacobs
/ 5 months ago

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

The second month of the year is normally the weakest for top-class racing and with no entries for the Dublin Racing...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 6 months ago

Prospects look grand for 2025

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

By Paul Ferguson
Columnists
/ 7 months ago

Story so far: Paul Ferguson assesses the early jumps action

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

By Paul Ferguson
News
/ 9 months ago

JUMPERS TO FOLLOW: Paul Ferguson’s 10 jumps horses to watch

Paul Ferguson offers his stars to follow as the National Hunt season warms up

By Paul Ferguson
Andy Newton
/ 9 months ago

2024/25 Jumpers To Follow by Paul Ferguson *£3 Discount* With Promo Code ‘tpjtf2425’

Now in its 18th year of publication and once again sponsored by Hollywood Bets, Jumpers To Follow is an essential tool...

By Paul Ferguson
Columnists
/ 10 months ago

JUMPING INTO A NEW SEASON with Jumpers To Follow’s Paul Ferguson

Paul Ferguson, author of the Jumpers To Follow series, picks out 10 National Hunt horses to follow this season,

By Paul Ferguson
News
/ 1 year ago

TEN TO FOLLOW AS WE HIT A NEW LEVEL

Paul Ferguson offers his selection of Flat stars to follow this season DOLCE COURAGE John & Thady Gosden 4yo Siyouni gelding...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 1 year ago

MISSION IS READY TO LEAP INTO THE LIMELIGHT

Paul Ferguson looks at stars who stayed fresh to jump straight into the top action at Aintree Mahler Mission, ridden by...

By Paul Ferguson
Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 year ago

WILLIE’S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP

FERGIE’S FESTIVAL FOUR (One tip per day) Paul Ferguson says Mullins’ star can reign Supreme BALLYBURN (Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle)...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 1 year ago

NICKY’S GINO EYES A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

Paul Ferguson looks over Cheltenham’s trials day, Sandown, Newbury, Kempton and Dublin Racing Festival In the hope that this month’s edition...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 2 years ago

Tahiyra to land the coronation

Paul Ferguson fancies the 1,000 Guineas second to come good at Royal Ascot Dermot Weld, trainer of Derby winner Harzand All...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 2 years ago

16 of the best for the summer

Paul Ferguson with his list of runners that can pay their way on the Flat BLUESTOCKING Ralph Beckett Trainer Ralph Beckett...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 2 years ago

ALL EYES ARE ON AINTREE

Paul Ferguson hopes to see some familiar faces line up at the Grand National Festival this month Writing a preview piece...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 3 years ago

A five-star performance is in the reckoning

Paul Ferguson fancies Christian Williams’ gelding for the Becher Chase at Aintree to kick off a busy month Following a highly-encouraging...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 3 years ago

EXPECT ANOTHER A-PLUS PERFORMANCE

Paul Ferguson looks at Cheltenham's Open meeting Sonigino With a lack of rain throughout the most of Britain, the National Hunt...

By Paul Ferguson
News
/ 3 years ago

TRAIL CAN ECLIPSE HIS ELDERS

Paul Ferguson looks at the major action this month and likes the look of Godolphin’s star Emily Upjohn Irish 2,000 Guineas...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 3 years ago

STOUTE TO BE CROWNED AT EPSOM

Paul Ferguson says Classic success is long overdue for Sir Michael Sir Michael Stoute has only won one Derby in the...

By Paul Ferguson
Racing Ahead
/ 3 years ago

PAUL’S TEN THAT CAN PAY

Paul Ferguson has come up with his list for the summer – and looks at the best Ireland has to offer...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 3 years ago

NICHOLLS CAN CATCH THEM NAPPING!

Paul Ferguson with his Betfair Hurdle fancies The entries for Newbury’s valuable Betfair Hurdle were released shortly before this month’s magazine...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 4 years ago

A NEW STORM’S COMING AT CHELTENHAM

Paul Ferguson with his selections for January Having put up a career-best when running out an impressive 9-length winner at Aintree...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 4 years ago

ARE WE SET FOR A SANDOWN SHOWDOWN?

Paul Ferguson relishes the prospect of a Tingle Creek classic Last year’s unbeaten novice chaser SHISHKIN is set to reappear at...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 4 years ago

WATCH FOR MULLINS’ BUMPERS

Paul Ferguson with some early thoughts about National Hunt While the Flat season might not be over, I have been fully...

By Paul Ferguson
Paul Ferguson
/ 4 years ago

THE MARK OF BRILLIANCE

Paul Ferguson looks at the month’s big races SST MARK’S BASILICA was last month’s headline horse and following his imperious performance...

By Paul Ferguson