Sir Gino: Henderson star looks the real deal

John Anthony runs the rule over some standout recent jumps performances and ponders their Cheltenham Festival aspirations

The Real Whacker to be kept fresh for Gold Cup bid at Cheltenham

The Real Whacker will head straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup following a weather interrupted start to the new year at...

Constitution Hill could face Champion Hurdle challenge from Japan at Cheltenham Festival

Japan’s All The World was a shock name among 16 put forward for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, with 2023 hero Constitution...

Noel George: Straight to Cheltenham Festival with Il Est Francais

Noel George is planning to send Il Est Francais straight to the Cheltenham Festival, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase and...

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

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

Libberty Hunter in Clarence House contention at Ascot against the big two

Evan Williams feels Saturday’s mouthwatering BetMGM Clarence House Chase at Ascot might offer the right sort of opportunity for Libberty Hunter...

‘All systems go’ – Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster clash at Ascot

Jonbon and Energumene are on course to meet in what Nicky Henderson anticipates will be a “big battle” for the BetMGM...

Mirabad backed to make presence felt at Cheltenham Festival

Dr Richard Newland expects Mirabad to have his next outing in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The former smart...

Ben Pauling hopeful Diva Luna will be on song at Cheltenham

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

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

By Callum Close The 2025 national-hunt season will reach its climax when the Cheltenham Festival commences in six weeks’ time.   Headlining...

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

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

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

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock...

Jonjo Jr targets Challow with Mister Meggit

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

Haldon Gold Day: A view from the betting ring

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

Down Royal Review: Envoi Allen back on top

Karl Hedley reports on Down Royal's major jumps meeting as Envoi Allen and Brighterdaysahead star

Mr Popular: Recalling the career of Cue Card

Over the last 20 years or so there has hardly been a more popular horse than Cue Card for the Tizzard...

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.

SLADE STEEL: More Cheltenham Festival glory beckons

Ben Morgan lists his top ten horses to follow into the new jumps season

NICO DE BOINVILLE: Racing must move with the times

Nick Townsend talks to Nico de Boinville about life in the saddle and riding top horses

Funding for Racing to School

Racing to School is delighted to welcome innovative fundraising racing club The Good Racing Co and childcare specialists Care Love Learn...

Cheltenham 2025: Harry Skelton on the Cotswolds changes

Former Champion Jockey Harry Skelton has been giving his thoughts on the changes to the Cheltenham Festival programme for 2025.

VALUE OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT

Ben Morgan shares his September shortlist of track hopefuls City Of Troy sealed his triumphant British season with the Derby hero...

IT’S COMING HOME FOR ED

Nick Townsend talks to Ed Walker, loving life in his beloved Lambourn Ed Walker Drive through Upper Lambourn’s twists and turns...

GOLD AGE IS CUP CUT OFF

Andy Newton looks at form and trends for the Glorious Goodwood classic We’ve a Glorious Goodwood this year that runs in...

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...

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Advertise in the October 2024 issue of Racing Ahead Magazine Actual Magazine on sale  26th  September Advert required by 18th September....

CITY BANKER

The Epsom king heads Andy Ayres’ top-20 list of in-form stars to follow Ryan Moore and City of Troy WINDSOR May...

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...

NO REGRETS, NO SECRETS – AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Nick Townsend talks to jockey Kieran Shoemark about his winning battles on the track and off it… When Kieran Shoemark –...

BANBOU TAKES A BOW

Frero can top ‘em in the Topham for Venetia Williams MILDMAY NOVICES CHASE A lot of these will be hoping that...