Full focus on Champion Hurdle for Laurina

Willie Mullins says Laurina may not race again before bidding for Champion Hurdle glory at the Cheltenham Festival. Laurina has won...

Mullins plans Cheltenham warm-up for Chesterfield

Seamus Mullins says Chesterfield will return to action in February before contesting the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham. Mullins had...

Laurina camp confident of ‘ideal’ start

Connections of Laurina hope their patience with her will paid dividends when she lines up against three rivals at Sandown on...

Cheltenham return on Coneygree radar

Coneygree could line up in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham later this month if he can overcome the injury he suffered...

Might Bite has breathing room for Gold Cup return

Nicky Henderson says Might Bite is unlikely to race before the Cheltenham Gold Cup after undergoing a procedure to help his...

Samcro set to swerve Cheltenham

Connections say Samcro is unlikely to head to the Cheltenham Festival after disappointing in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown. The Gordon...

Dettori determined to break Melbourne duck

Jockey Frankie Dettori says he would love to break his duck in the Melbourne Cup before he decides to retire from...

Paisley Park aimed at Cleeve Hurdle

Barry Fenton says connections are hoping to run Paisley Park at the Cleeve Hurdle on Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham on...

LIFE AT THE SHARP END

TALKING TRAINERS Andy Morris speaks to Mark and Becky Brisbourne on the battle smaller trainers face to stay afloat It's known...

RENAME THE ‘WHIP’ THE PERSUADER’

OPINION Graham Buddry says a change of terms would save the sport Ive been involved in horse racing for most of...

FRANKIE THE WORLD’S BEST

JOCKEY AWARD Dettori hailed John Gosden as he was named the planet's top jockey for the second time FRANKIE DETTORI was...

CUTTING THE REST TO SIZE

PHOTO SPECIAL The ten-year-old Sizing Tennessee won the Ladbrokes Hurdle in sensational style to surprise even trainer Colin Tizzard. The 12/1...

BRYOY’S BIG SMILE LIGHT UPM CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL MEETING 2018 Tom Williams reports on the success of Bryony Walsh and Frodon in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup...

STREET RACING IS A BAD IDEA

HORSE RACING MATTERS Keith Knight deplores The Jockey Club's plans I I fear for the future of our sport, I truly...

CHELTENHAM CLUES IN JANUARY

TRENDS Andy Newton looks at the Cotswold Chase During this month we will have some more fixtures that provide us with...

EYE OF A TOKYO TIGER

JAPAN CUP Helen Edwards reports that Japan Cup heroine Almond Eye could take on Enable in 2019 Christophe Lemaire salutes the...

EARN FROM THE TURN

SYSTEM BETTING geegeez.co.uk offers advice about stall numbers In a 200m track and field sprint, the runners start from staggered positions...

Boxing Day speed figures from Racing Ahead and The Racing Paper

BOXING DAY SPEED FIGURES These figures are for the five-day entries at UK meetings on December 26. Time permitting, they will...

Havlin reveals Wissahickon plans

Jockey Rab Havlin says Wissahickon is likely to go for the Easter Classic or Winter Derby next after Saturday’s Lingfield success....

Coleman delighted to break Grade One duck

Jockey Aidan Coleman says it is a big “relief” to have ridden his first Grade One winner in the JLT Hurdle...

Walsh opens up over retirement

Recently-retired jockey Katie Walsh admits she sometimes misses the thrill of racing but insists she will not reverse her decision. Walsh,...

Percy needs presentable Christmas run

Presenting Percy owner Phillip Reynolds prefers Leopardstown over Kempton for his Gold Cup favourite as he searches for soft ground. The...

THE 5 BEST ANNUAL HORSE RACING EVENTS

The horse racing calendar is full of a long list great annual festivals, in the UK and around the World. Here...

Arab Horse Racing Beginners Guide

Horse racing is a sport that is loved by many due to the excitement and the opportunity to place bets and...

Disko set for long-awaited return

Trainer Noel Meade has revealed that Disko is closing in on a return to race action after over a year on...

Piggott discharged from hospital

Renowned jockey Lester Piggott has returned home following a two-week stay in hospital where he was fitted with a pacemaker. The...

One For Arthur stays on course for Grand National

Grand National hero One For Arthur was back in full work today, with trainer Lucinda Russell eyeing two potential options for...

Laurina on target for International Hurdle at Cheltenham

Star mare Laurina (Willie Mullins IRE) could have her first start outside of novice company in the £140,000 G2 Unibet International...

No distance worries for Kemboy camp

Connections of Kemboy do not feel the step up in trip will be an issue in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown....

Henderson hails Buveur D’Air’s Christmas Hurdle prep

Nicky Henderson is happy with Buveur D’Air’s preparations as he looks to defend the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day....