MY PICKS FOUR THE NOTEBOOK: Paul Jacobs tips his selections to follow as the spring Festivals approach

Following the rush hour racing action through Christmas, January is traditionally a month for trainers and owners to reflect on where...

GINO OUT OF THE BOTTLE: Paul Ferguson with horses to follow as jumps racing action heats up

Nicky Henderson was in winning form on the opening day of Cheltenham’s newly named ‘Christmas’ meeting – not sure what was...

THIS YEAR I’LL BE ON THE POT: Robert Cooper aims to reignite an old betting passion

Here’s to a proactive 2026! I’ve run out things to give up so my aim this year is to reignite a...

FESTIVE TREAT’S RIGHT ON TREND: Andy Newton sifts through the numbers ahead of punters’ Welsh highlight

Just a day after the King George VI Chase is another of the big festive horse racing feasts – the Coral...

BOXING CLEVER: Andy Newton gives stats lowdown on Kempton’s festive season highlight

It’s that time of the year again folks when we try and get the Christmas expenses paid for by finding the...

SOBER FOR A FESTIVE LEAP: Paul Ferguson sees Starz aligning for a seasonal treat as Christmas looms

Due to a lack of rain, the National Hunt season was a little slow to get going during late October and...

POOR VALUE IN SHORT DEMAND

Paul Jacobs sees punters voting with their feet on miserly ante-post prices Git Maker ridden by Gavin Sheehan Iunderstand that over...

PIGS IN BLANKETS lining up a dinner coup

Robert Cooper eyes grim prospects for turkeys, sprouts and betting shops Constitution Hill ridden by Nico de Boinville As Bing Crosby...

RACE FOR A BIG RETURN: Andy Newton weighs up the chances of Chasing a comeback at Haydock

As we head into November, despite the Breeders’ Cup in the US and a sprinkling of domestic Flat meetings left –...

BOB WAS A BIG BOOST: Robert Cooper finds a Way to follow up this season on last year’s jumps money-spinners

We have arrived at the time of year when I go delving for some horses to follow through the approaching winter...

BEAUTY LOOKS IN GREAT NICH: Paul Jacobs picks out four shooting stars to follow over the jumps ahead

BEAUTY IN THE PARK – Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls will be champing at the bit to have another go at the...

LOW DRAW FOR SHOES TO SHINE: Andy Newton on raiders’ best chances in Race That Stops a Nation

As we hot-foot into November, as we all know the Flat action starts to wind down in the UK and the...

CUAL-ITY CAN TELL: Paul Jacobs runs a shrewd eye over the month’s big-race betting prospects

For most pundits and punters alike October may be a make or break month for punting at the back end of...

FERGIE’S TOP TEN: Paul Ferguson sets us up ready to pick up sticks for the winter code

Following last month’s ‘Maidens To Follow’ feature, October sees a more traditional Ten To Follow with the 2025-2026 season (proper) now...

EYES FIXED FOR THE LATE SHOW: Robert Cooper focuses on track action with help from his optician

One Monday a month I dedicate a fair chunk of the day to composing this column; you will already be aware...

CLASS AND A LUCKY DRAW: Andy Newton looks for the key factors in winning Europe’s richest race

Europe’s richest Flat race on the turf also takes place this month – as it’s off to France for the Prix...

WEIGHT FOR THE CHANCE: Andy Newton picks out key stats ahead of Newmarket’s autumn treat

Wow – it’s October folks, which means the new jumps season proper is almost here and it also won’t be long...

2025/26 Jumpers To Follow by Paul Ferguson *£3 Discount* With Promo Code ‘TPJTF2526’

Now in its 19th year of publication Jumpers To Follow is an essential tool to guide you through the entire National...

History Makers: Andy Newton picks out key facts of the Ayr Gold Cup

Andy Newton picks out key facts and stats around the Scottish showpiece Away from the Scottish Grand National, one of the...

Can’t wait to jump in: Paul Ferguson on the new National Hunt season

Paul Ferguson is champing at the bit to share his thoughts on new National Hunt season As it is now September,...

Youth is Key to Old Race: Andy Newton examines betting facts for Cambridgeshire Handicap

Andy Newton examines the crucial betting facts for Newmarket highlight One of the big Flat racing handicaps each season is the...

Grounds for real caution: Paul Jacobs looks ahead to autumn thrills – but with an eye on the weather

With the summer festivals now behind us, the autumn countdown is on with the major yards turning their attention to the...

Jungle Drums: Robert Cooper races off without laptop – but with eye on the track thrills

Can the long hot summer of 2025 really be drawing to a close? More than likely, although mine is still going...

FRENCH AIMS TO SEE OFF RAIDERS: Paul Jacobs backs Roger Varian’s Duke to bag the Ebor riches

The eighth month of the year is always a jewel in the crown in British horse racing with the back end...

Robert Cooper: It’s a man actually, Derek Thompson…

Robert Cooper welcomes Derek ‘Big Fella’ Thompson to the ‘quiet’ life Time flies when you’re having a good time, and since...

Jeremy Grayson – Keeping an eye on the track action out of the spotlight

UTTOXETER, July 16 (Good) 3m2f13yds (+68yds) 0-100 Novices’ Handicap Chase (class 5) MINI FORTUNE hasn’t yet enjoyed the same success under...

Xander Brett: Swede dreams across bridge

Xander Brett follows young trainers taking their chances in Denmark It isn’t only Britain that has been awarding licences to a...

Graham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best

Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and...

John Anthony on July’s quickest: Grey Cuban shows clean heels

John Anthony puts stop watch on July’s leading quickies GREY CUBAN is a mile clear of any other horse this month...

Xander Brett: Gerald Geisler on the German racing campaign

Xander Brett meets Austrian trainer who carved a career in Germany For many years, Gerald Geisler was something of a nomad....