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This is where you will find all of Racing Ahead’s Racing Festivals news, tips, exclusive interviews, analysis and columns for Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National, the Epsom Derby Meeting, Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot.

Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth possible for Cheltenham rematch

22 January 2025 0 comments

Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth could clash again after both appeared among six entries for the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham on […]

Ifiwerearichman taking direct route to Cheltenham

22 January 2025 0 comments

Ifiwerearichman will be heading straight to the Cheltenham Festival for the novices’ handicap chase, trainer Paul Nolan has confirmed. The […]

Yeah Man could be right in Grand National contention if Thyestes run goes well

22 January 2025 0 comments

Yeah Man could set up a shot at the Randox Grand National when poised for a starring role in the […]

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Cheltenham News: Will Jonbon gain first Festival win at the 2025 event?

20 January 2025 0 comments

By Callum Close Jonbon has won nine grade ones and will look to win his first Cheltenham Festival race to […]

Broadway Boy team plotting Grand National route

20 January 2025 0 comments

All roads lead to the Randox Grand National with Broadway Boy after his team found valid excuses for his below-par […]

Jubilee Alpha sets up Cheltenham bid with Windsor victory

20 January 2025 0 comments

There are bigger things in store for Jubilee Alpha after winning the Fitzdares Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Windsor. Paul Nicholls’ […]

Nicky Henderson relieved ‘brave’ early call on Constitution Hill proved right one at Cheltenham trials day

20 January 2025 0 comments

Nicky Henderson felt he was “a bit brave” stating his plan to run Constitution Hill at Cheltenham on Trials day […]

James Gate open for return to Cheltenham Festival after Navan success

20 January 2025 0 comments

James’s Gate could have another Cheltenham Festival trip on his agenda after he overcame a final hurdle mistake to claim […]

HARRY DERHAM: I’LL PLAY MY JOKER AT AINTREE

20 January 2025 0 comments

Jumps trainer Harry Derham spoke exclusively to online tips centre OLBG with plans in place to target the Foxhunters at Aintree.

New Year’s Festival Clues in Ireland

20 January 2025 0 comments

Karl Hedley takes a look at some New Year’s winner from Ireland and how their Cheltenham Festival aspirations might have been impacted.

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

20 January 2025 0 comments

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

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

14 January 2025 0 comments

The Real Whacker will head straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup following a weather interrupted start to the new year […]

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

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Noel George: Straight to Cheltenham Festival with Il Est Francais

14 January 2025 0 comments

Noel George is planning to send Il Est Francais straight to the Cheltenham Festival, with the Queen Mother Champion Chase […]

Paul Nicholls to wait for Grand National weights with Kandoo Kid

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

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

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

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

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Mirabad backed to make presence felt at Cheltenham Festival

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Ben Pauling hopeful Diva Luna will be on song at Cheltenham

14 January 2025 0 comments

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

Henrietta Knight was back in the Cheltenham winner’s enclosure (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

7 January 2025 0 comments

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

Welsh National hero Val Dancer (David Davies/PA)

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

7 January 2025 0 comments

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock following his emphatic victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.