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...

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...

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....

Trivass travels at the World Turf Racing Championships in Hong Kong

Part racing article part travelogue again today as I attempt to put in to words the noises, colours and smells from...

Henderson confirms My Tent Or Yours’ retirement

Nicky Henderson has confirmed that My Tent Or Yours has been retired with immediate effect. The JP McManus-owned 11-year-old enjoyed a...

Henderson rules out Kempton run for Altior

Trainer Nicky Henderson has all but ruled Altior out of running in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing...

Tiger Roll on course for repeat Grand National bid

Trainer Gordon Elliott opened the doors to his stables in Cullentra, County Meath, Ireland, to talk about his hopes for the...

Blackmore dreaming of Cheltenham win

Rachael Blackmore says she would “love” to pick up a winner at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Tipperary jockey Blackmore has enjoyed...

O’Connell looking forward to Sandown

Colm O’Connell says he is excited to see Un De Sceaux in Saturday’s Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown. Un De Sceaux...

Why horse racing isn’t cruel

Over 600 million watch the Grand National each year and it’s one of the most popular horse racing events in the...

Summerville Boy looking sharp – George

Trainer Tom George insists Summerville Boy is looking sharp ahead of Saturday’s BetVictor Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. The six-year-old makes...

King optimistic ahead of Ladbrokes Trophy

Trainer Alan King is hoping Dingo Dollar can spring a surprise in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on Saturday. The six-year-old...

HOW TO RULE IN THE KING GEORGE

TRENDS Andy Newton highlights the vital statistics to help place your bet for the big Christmas race at Kempton Andy Newton...

DOING FINE COULD DO EVEN BETTER

RACING NOTEBOOK PicksfromthePaddock.co.uk select some horses that have caught their eye in October and November Doing Fine Prairie Town (7yo) Trainer:...

LION TO ROAR AGAIN

AINTREE PREVIEW John Anthony looks at the two races over the Grand National fences at Aintree on December 8 John Anthony...

SUPER SEVEN FOR 2019

MAIDENS TO FOLLOW David Cormack with his shortlist of maidens that caught his eye this season David Cormack The pecking order...

HE’S BARON BIG HEART

PHOTO SPECIAL TRAINER Gary Moore had to be talked into running Baron Alco in the BetVictor Gold Cup — but it...