Curtain call for jumpers: Andy Newton points up betting clues from Sandown’s spring highlight

As well as the Grand National in the first weekend of April we have the Scottish version less than a fortnight...

Champion in every sense: Aintree legend Bob recalls Grand National triumph that beat all odds in fight against cancer

Some sporting events hold a special place in the hearts of the public stretching far beyond the regular fans. The Aintree...

Jag power to open up: Ben Morgan’s Grand National tips for opening day at Aintree

Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan expects a storming opening day to set the tone of the 2025 Grand National Festival at...

So Darn Hot scorches in: Ian Heitman watches the All-Weather action simmer up to boiling point

The start of the 2025 Flat turf season is only a week away but the All-Weather Championships continue until Good Friday,...

This Dutchman is still flying: Xander Brett talks to Adrie de Vries, the saddle star from the Netherlands

With just four thoroughbred tracks between them, the Low Countries may seem an insignificant corner of the racing world. But what...

Olly’s big lad aims to please: Andy Ayres offers his pick of the paddock as spring gets in full swing

PLEASINGTON (Olly Murphy) is built like Arnie’s big brother and powered through the mud to win this pulling a couple of...

Telly puts bins in bin: Rolf Johnson sees Festival skip to Eurovision – other things don’t change

Cheltenham runners invariably knock your eye out – as the Festival mutates from Olympics to Eurovision. Cheltenham’s all singing and dancing...

Grand National win tops it all: Saddle legend Mick Fitzgerald opens up to Nick Townsend

It’s one of the curious realities of National Hunt racing. For all the Cheltenham Festival summits scaled last month, with the...

Harry’s game: Ben Hastie talks to owner and horse racing fan Harry Redknapp

Q: HARRY, you are one of the most well-known figures in the football world. You have a passion for horse racing...

Burn-ing Question: Ben Morgan’s Grand National Festival 2025 Tips for Ladies Day

Ben Morgan fancies Willie Mullins ace to turn up heat or it’s looking Blue on Ladies day at the Grand National...

Max Factor: Ben Morgan’s Grand National 2025 Racing Tips

Ben Morgan is keeping faith in I Am Maximus for repeat Grand National glory William Hill Handicap Hurdle (3M) There weren’t...

Cheltenham Festival: Myretown victory ensures Lucinda Russell continues Ultima domination

Myretown produced a brilliant front-running performance at Cheltenham to earn trainer Lucinda Russell her third victory in the Ultima Handicap Chase...

Andy Ayres’ Paddock Picks: Paddy’s got a future

Andy Ayres offers his pick from the paddocks, coiled and ready to spring in the near future, including Derryhassen Paddy for...

Ben Morgan’s Cheltenham Festival Tips: Workahead to go strong in the Supreme Novices Hurdle

Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on a sparkling first day Festival racecard Workahead Supreme Novices Hurdle Eleven out of the last...

Battle Plan on the Hoof: Paddy Mullins on Cheltenham Festival Plan

Ben Hastie puts 10 questions to Paddy Mullins about family Festival plan Paddy Mullins is crossing the Irish Sea with Closutton’s...

Jack Jones ready to think big with Chestnut Tree Stables

Xander Brett meets Jack Jones, new owner of Chestnut Tree Stables Jack Jones, 29, is a young trainer with bold ambitions....

Cash Wrapped up in the cold: Simon Nott’s tales from Kempton, Newbury and Exeter

Simon Nott shares his latest ring tales from Kempton, Newbury and Exeter Kempton Insets: Exeter, top, and Newbury, bottom I always...

Weight for the Chance: Key Bettting Trends in the Midlands Grand National

Andy Newton narrows down key trends in the Midlands stamina test Beauport Midlands Grand National Betting Trends  This race always gets...

Gold Cup Memories: Native River refuses to bend to Might Bite’s will

Graham Buddry recalls Native River’s legendary battle with Might Bite in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018.

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Turning back the clock: News from Southern yards, tracks and gallops

Richard Eagle tracks down news from southern yards, tracks and gallops Ede’iffs Rock ridden by Shaun Greene and inset, Trainers Bill...

Rolf Johnson: A Passage to Indian Racing

Rolf Johnson with a panoramic view from the expanse of the sub-continent Before heading off to Mumbai I put “Indian Derby”...

Cheltenham Festival Tips: The New Lion set to roar home in Turners Novices Hurdle

Ben Morgan offers his choices from a star-studded second day line up Turners Novices Hurdle Much like the Supreme, this race...

Paul Nicholls may run all five Randox Grand National Contenders

By Nick Seddon Paul Nicholls has said he could end up running all five of his Randox Grand National contenders after...

Pearl Secret standing proud in Japan

Helen Edwards brings news of Secret bloodstock stars' welcome overseas Pearl Secret parading at Arrow Stud, Japan Pearl Secret travelled well...

All in Order: Willie Mullins eyeing more Cheltenham Festival Success

John Anthony reports as the Closutton Cotswolds raiding party limbers up Willie Mullins and Guy Lavender Willie Mullins, the most successful...

Cheltenham Festival Hopefuls: Kopek Des Bordes speed off the clock

John Anthony keeps up with the pace of Festival hopefuls Supreme Novices' Hurdle  KOPEK DES BORDES is a hot favourite but...

Jonathan Burke: Joy away from Cheltenham Festival

Nick Townsend speaks to Johnny Burke about hope and cool ambition While, for the majority of the National Hunt fraternity the...

Welcome: Cheltenhan Festival Special Edition

The season, if not the weather, has been warming up and we’re ready to boil into the frenzied Festival action. The...

Interview with National Hunt Trainer Harry Derham

Speaking exclusively to his yard sponsor OLBG, National Hunt Trainer Harry Derham reveals the upcoming targets and plans for some of...