Cheltenham Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

The 2026 National Hunt season will reach its climax when the Cheltenham Festival commences in five weeks’ time.  

Paul Townend reunites with Galopin Des Champs in bid to land record-equalling fourth Irish Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs is the top billing for this year’s Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, as he bids to equal Florida...

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Musselburgh & Leopardstown – Maximus to be Star of the show?

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Musselburgh & Leopardstown.

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Irish Gold Cup race analysis and preview 

2026 is well underway and to round off January, Leopardstown racecourse stages another one of its premier meetings - the Dublin...

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Dublin Chase race analysis and preview  

Leopardstown racecourse plays host to the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with two days of elite racing set to take place. 

Ben Pauling excited to see Handstands on Grand National service

Ben Pauling is eyeing a shot at the Grand National with Handstands after being thrilled with his run in Winsor’s Fleur...

Love Sign d’Aunou powers to the top of Cheltenham Bumper reckoning

Love Sign d’Aunou is the new favourite for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper following a sparkling debut under rules at Naas.

Paul Townend bidding for fourth-straight Limestone Lad success with Willie Mullins-trained Karbau

Paul Townend is bidding for his fourth-straight victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas, having won it a record seven...

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter – Tornado to blow them away

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter.

Paul Townend seeking Thyestes treble with Willie Mullins-trained Captain Cody

Paul Townend is looking forward to attempting to land his third Thyestes Handicap Chase in four years, as he partners the...

NICKY AIMING FOR MORE JOY: Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight

Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight Joyeuse and insets from left: Gary Moore and Jonjo O’Neill With...

TROPHY FOR THE KEMPTON STARS: Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature

Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature Katate Dori and inset: Trainer Philip Hobbs Older racing fans...

JAMIE MARCHES ON TOP TARGETS: Nick Townsend gets down to earth with high-flying Jamie Snowden

Nick Townsend gets down to earth with high-flying trainer Jamie Snowden You can’t help but contemplate, as you head down into...

Paul Townend relishing ride on “impressive” Il Etait Temps in the Clarence House

Paul Townend is looking forward to rekindling his partnership with Willie Mullins’ new star two-miler, Il Etait Temps.

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ascot & Haydock – Shrewd Scott to land the spoils

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot & Haydock.

Cornish Point To Point 2026 review – races galore at Wadebridge

Wadebridge staged the first Cornish Point To Point of 2026 on Sunday, with six races taking place under dismal grey skies.

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Irish Champion Hurdle race analysis and preview 

The 2026 Dublin Racing Festival gets underway in just under three weeks, with Leopardstown racecourse set to stage two days of...

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

2026 is well underway and with it comes the running of one of Ireland’s biggest National Hunt meetings – the Dublin...

Harry Derham on December highlights and what’s next in National Hunt racing

Speaking exclusively to his yard sponsor OLBG.com, on Wednesday, 7th January, National Hunt trainer Harry Derham looks back on a busy...

Cheltenham news: Will The Jukebox Man win the Gold Cup? 

The Jukebox Man will look to win his third Grade One contest when the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway in March. 

Pegasus World Cup 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

2026 is now upon us and with it comes Florida’s day in American horse racing’s spotlight, as the Pegasus World Cup...

Welsh Grand National 2025 race analysis and preview: Jubilee Express heads the field

Chepstow racecourse stages its premier race this weekend, as the 2025 Welsh Grand National takes place. 

Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2025: Paddy Rewards’ Club Chase 

The festive season is upon us and with it comes Leopardstown racecourse’s Christmas Festival, beginning on Boxing Day. 

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ascot – Georgie to bring you Joy

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot.

Paul Townend: Korinthia leads my trio of rides at Thurles

Paul Townsend previews Saturday’s action at Thurles and Ascot.

Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2025: Savills Chase race analysis and preview

Leopardstown racecourse will take centre stage for four days, with its festive meeting back for 2025. 

Christmas Festival 2025: Christmas Hurdle race analysis and preview

Kempton racecourse will stage its showpiece meeting of the 2025/26 National Hunt season next week, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets...

Hong Kong International 2025 review: Sosie shines and Romantic Warrior dominates

My intentions today were the same this year as every other year – go to the races, talk about the surroundings,...

Hong Kong International races preview: Romantic Warrior headlines world-class card

As some of you will know, I am lucky enough to head East most years to take in both the Japan...

Christmas Festival 2025: King George VI Chase race analysis and preview

National Hunt racing’s winter climax is almost upon us, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets underway on Boxing Day.