Glencaraig Lady and the quest for Gold Cup glory

Glencaraig Lady was amongst the most talented of mares but her quest for glory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup required enormous...

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

HARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree

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

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

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...

SLADE STEEL: More Cheltenham Festival glory beckons

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

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...

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...

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...

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1 MANIFESTO NOVICES CHASE I would say...

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...

IT’S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE’S MY WINNER

Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals - but he’s fixed on Yeats Noble Yeats,...

WILLIE’S DANCING IN FULL FESTIVAL MOOD

Mullins is red-hot in Dublin as he parades Ireland’s powerhouse Festival charge, says Karl Hedley DUBLIN Racing Festival offered some great...

RUBY’S ON SIDE

Festival legend shares his thoughts on the hot prospects this year NO-ONE knows the ups and downs of Cheltenham better than...

FIRE’S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT

Ben Morgan is backing Gordon Elliott’s charge to beat Ballyburn again The market for this year’s Supreme Novices Hurdle was blown...

ILE BE SAILING PAST SOME BIG FANCIES

Ben Morgan reckons Ile Atlantique can avenge his Naas defeat for Willie Mullins Baring Bingham Novices Hurdle Ballyburn seems to be...

VEGA IS MEGA AT THIS PRICE

Ben Morgan is tipping Facile to stun his favourited stablemate Turners Novices Chase This looks the most likely destination for the...