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...

A ‘check’ that bounced back: Raising a toast to racing

Robert Cooper raises a toast to happy days racing in the year ahead.

Prospects look grand for 2025

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

Deserving so much better: Thoughts turning to Cheltenham Festival

With the turn of the year ahead, all thoughts quite unnaturally will turn to the Cheltenham Festival, mind you that has...

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...

WELSH GRAND NATIONAL TRENDS: Wins, wind and power are key

Expert Andy Newton examines stats vital to unlocking the Welsh Grand National, one of the key festive races in Britain.

Christmas Fancies: Hewick to retain King George crown

Paul Jacobs casts a close eye over leading picks for some of the major jumps races in the UK this Christmas.

Norma’s colours are flying proud

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

MY SIX OF THE BEST: Racing Post Naps Champion Tipster Paul Jacobs

Paul Jacobs is a six-time winner of the Racing Post Naps Champion Tipster competition and here he marks out six jumpers...

DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS

The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes - and clothing Now that another Flat...

DAN’S GRAND BID DAWNING

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

FROM BOOK TO BOOKIES

The former Sky frontman turns detective in hunt for Arc clues One of the drawbacks of not working so frequently –...

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

JUST STAY IT AGAIN SAM!

Paul Jacobs relishes a grand October climax with final Flat season flourish October is probably my favourite month of the racing...

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,

GIFT HORSES AND FRENCH LESSONS

Robert Cooper finds ‘retirement’ is keeping him busy The old adage about looking a gift horse in the mouth springs to...

IT’S TIME TO TAKE STOCK

Paul Jacobs looks forward to seeing some big on-track questions answered PAUL JACOBS Jan Brueghel Following the numerous mid-summer festivals September...

ROSALLION SET FOR SUSSEX STAKES JOY

Paul Ferguson looks at way ahead for Royal Ascot’s star turns Three-year-olds have won 10 of the past 16 runnings of...

MY TIME FOR A WARM DOWN

Robert Cooper reflects on tragedy and triumph during his 50+ years in racing Just now the mundane seems such an attractive...

GLORIOUS DAYS FOR PUR MAGIC

Paul Jacobs looks to Goodwood and beyond for some summer joy Purosangue The eighth month of the year is all about...

OUR SKY MAN IS FLYING THE COOP

Robert Cooper may be bidding farewell to Sky Sports but, never fear, will still be landing his gems in Racing Ahead...

DERBY WINNER SET TO ECLIPSE AND DESTROY

Paul Ferguson says the Sandown highlight is ideal for City bid City of Troy Although he has the option of running...

AIDAN CALLING IN TO BOOST EPSOM TALLY

But Robert Cooper is won over by James Fanshawe’s Ambiente Friendly touch Toppers and Tails suggest the serious stuff is about...

MULLINS LEAPS UP FOR MAX REWARD

Paul Ferguson takes a cool look back over the highs and lows of the 2023-2024 jumps season The 2023-2024 National Hunt...

ROYAL JOY RISES ON THE HORIZON

Paul Jacobs offers his five to follow at Royal Ascot this month Horizon Dore and Mickael Barzalona With the Betfred Epsom...

BLOOMING LOVELY AND THE BEE IS BUZZING BACK

Sky Racing’s frontman welcomes spring, the Flat and Charlton’s returning Okeechobee If there’s ever a time to be optimistic, it’s spring...

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...

HENRY’S A REALLY GOOD FELLOW!

Paul Jacobs backs Aidan O’Brien’s silver starlet to shine this summer Henry Longfellow ridden by Ryan Moore With a change of...

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...

FOLLOW THE VAN

Paul Jacobs is keeping faith with Gavin Cromwell and last year’s Grand National runner-up Although the Lincoln Handicap and the start...