Cheltenham Festival 2026 news: Harry Skelton names his favourite “banker of the week”

Jockey Harry Skelton has named The New Lion as his banker for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with the meeting now just...

Paul Townend hoping Grangeclare West can provide Grand National clues in the Bobbyjo Chase

Paul Townend has sided with Grangeclare West in Saturday’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, a race won by I Am Maximus and...

PRINCE PUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots

Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots...

SNIFFING OUT THE WINNERS

GREYHOUND RACING Francis Fitzgerald says punters in the know keep their nose on the market For many people, a night at...

SPOTLIGHT ON IRISH RAIDERS: Karl Hedley is our man with his eye on Ireland’s Cheltenham contenders

Karl Hedley is our man with his eye on Ireland’s Cheltenham contenders...

YOUNG PERSON’S GAME AFTER ALL: Johnathan Hobbs – crowds are voting with their feet

So if Friday Night Live tells us anything, it’s that people want to come racing -especially young people. The success of the...

OSCAR WINNER TOPS THE BILL: Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival

Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival...

IT’S MAX VALUE FOR MY MONEY: TOP TIPSTER’S FAB FOUR

Paul Jacobs is sticking his neck out in look through Gold Cup crystal ball. I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townsend...

LION TO ROAR AS CHAMPION: Cheltenham Day One – Ben Morgan relishes the prospect of drama on opening day at Prestbury Park

Ben Morgan relishes the prospect of drama on opening day at Prestbury Park...

SUD GOOD FOR BATTLE ROYAL: Cheltenham Day Two – Ben Morgan checks out Wednesday and an epic Champion Chase line up

Ben Morgan checks out Wednesday and an epic Champion Chase line-up...

LOSSIE CAN COME HOME

CHELTENHAM DAY THREE Ben Morgan sees Mullins superstar back on top in the mares’ highlight Lossiemouth ridden by Paul Townend Mares...

Welcome to Racing Ahead – March 2026 Bumper Cheltenham Edition

It is time to smile off the troubles and woes of winter and jump to the joys of Festival spring.

JANGO IS THE GOLDEN SHOT: Cheltenham Day Four – Ben Morgan is backing the Baie for the Blue Riband

Ben Morgan looks at all the races on day four of the Cheltenham Festival, featuring the Gold Cup and the Triumph...

PRACTICE WINS THE BIG MONEY: Pro punter, pundit and comedian Ross Brierley on work ethic

Simon Nott interviewed Ross Brierley for Star Sports Betting People and with the kind permission of the bookmaking company Racing Ahead...

BEN’S JUKEBOX HIT FOR HARRY: Nick Townsend talks Gold Cup hopes to King George winner Ben Jones

Stride into Kempton Park on a quiet Monday of relatively modest racing fare, and you can’t help but contrast the atmosphere...

NO COMMENT? THAT’S DUMB: Rolf Johnson asks – Can racing find its voice again?

Hackneyed “Ten (or more, if the editor is short of inspiration) Best” Derby winners, jockeys, gambles, divot treaders, jobsworths (the last...

AISLING ROUTE TO CLOUD NINE FOR FLAT WINTER PRIZES

Ian Heitman sees Aisling Oscar leading the charge for winter’s top Flat prizes. Diligent Harry ridden by Saffie Osborne (left) wins...

JENNY NEEDED ALL HER SAVVY

Graham Buddry recalls legend and training miracle Garrison Savannah Jenny Pitman with her father George Harvey and 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup...

CHELTENHAM SPECIAL: DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES – Graham Buddry shares his views on The Festival… and the jockeys

The 2025 Cheltenham Festival was probably the strangest mix of Fairytale and Nightmare that any of us have ever experienced. Racegoers...

NOT SO OLD, HE’S A STAR: Paul Ferguson shares his top four Cheltenham selections

Paul Ferguson shares his top four Cheltenham selections...

TUTTI FRUITY: Andy Ayres brings positive news from around the paddocks

Andy Ayres brings positive news from around the paddocks...

CHANCES WIN THE SHADOWS: ANDY NEWTON’S 2026 IMPERIAL CUP BETTING TRENDS

With the 2026 Cheltenham Festival now firmly in our sights there’s a lot to get excited about this month, but with...

2026 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide – Get Your £4 DISCOUNT!

LOVE THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL?  Then you will love the 2026 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide in association with Hollywood Bets. A...

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The March 2026 bumper Cheltenham edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 19th February 2026, packed with all the latest news, features and insight from across...

DAN’S MAESTRO LOOKS THE PART: Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through

Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through Klimt Madrik and Kevin Brogan (right, purple banded cap)...

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...

OUT AND ABOUT: Richard Eagle keeps tabs as trainers shift focus in the winter conditions

At this time of the year it is bordering on “all quiet on the Epsom front”. These days none of the...

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...

IT’S A BATTLE ON AND OFF TRACK: Simon Nott’s notes

Racing Ahead's Simon Nott gets heated in the car park, bookies catch a chill on course. EXETER January 9 It was...