All posts tagged "Aintree"
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoCHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest
Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoGRAND NATIONAL FACT FILE: WE’LL BE GRAND FOR THE BIG ONE – Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race
Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race Patrick Mullins and Nick Rockett take massive cheer from the crowd...
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Featured
/ 3 months agoGrand National Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
One of Britain’s most-highly anticipated events of the year gets underway next month, as the 2026 Grand National Festival begins.
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Featured
/ 3 months agoGrand National 2026: Haiti Couleurs could line up in the race, claims trainer
Dual-National-winner Haiti Couleurs could be set to tackle the 2026 Grand National next month, claims trainer Rebecca Curtis.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Apolon De Charnie stuns crowd with 50-1 shock in Triumph Hurdle
Apolon De Charnie shocked the crowd with a 50-1 victory in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival tips – Day 3 – Jonbon to bring the house down
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Day 3 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Kargese foils Kopek and Lulamba in Arkle surprise
Kargese sprang a minor surprise as she made all for victory in the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Gold Cup race analysis and preview
British racing’s showpiece event will take place this week, as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Stayers’ Hurdle race analysis and preview
The 2026 National Hunt season reaches its climax as the Cheltenham Festival gets underway this week.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival tips – Day 2 – L’Eau Du Sud can strike in the Champion Chase
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Day 2 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
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News
/ 4 months agoPaul 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...
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News
/ 4 months agoEider Chase 2026 preview: Aworkinprogress heads a wide open market at Gosforth Park
Gosforth Park will stage one of its premier jump meetings of the season this weekend, as the 2026 Eider Chase takes...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoCHELTENHAM 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoIT’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...
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News
/ 4 months agoPRINCE 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoLOSSIE CAN COME HOME
CHELTENHAM DAY THREE Ben Morgan sees Mullins superstar back on top in the mares’ highlight Lossiemouth ridden by Paul Townend Mares...
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Big Interview
/ 4 months agoBEN’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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoJENNY 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...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months ago2026 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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News
/ 4 months agoPaul Townend reunites with Galopin Des Champs in bid to land record-equalling fourth Irish Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs is the top billing for this year’s Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, as he bids to equal Florida...
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Grand National
/ 4 months agoBen Pauling excited to see Handstands on Grand National service
Ben Pauling is eyeing a shot at the Grand National with Handstands after being thrilled with his run in Winsor’s Fleur...
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News
/ 5 months agoPaul Townend bidding for fourth-straight Limestone Lad success with Willie Mullins-trained Karbau
Paul Townend is bidding for his fourth-straight victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas, having won it a record seven...
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News
/ 5 months agoPaul Townend seeking Thyestes treble with Willie Mullins-trained Captain Cody
Paul Townend is looking forward to attempting to land his third Thyestes Handicap Chase in four years, as he partners the...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 5 months agoDAN’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)...
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Racing Ahead
/ 5 months agoTROPHY 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 5 months agoEARLY SPRING IN IRISH STEP: Paul Jacobs pinpoints the star challengers for Ireland’s big spring prizes
February always used to be a bit of a low key month in the world of National Hunt racing leading up...
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Big Interview
/ 5 months agoJAMIE 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...
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Form Guide
/ 5 months agoCHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FESTIVAL BID: John Anthony finds Gold Cup clues in impressive King George efforts
THE King George VI Chase on Boxing Day was one of the best for a long time and the speed figures...
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Racing Ahead
/ 5 months agoSOUND CLAIM: Graham Buddry demands hall of fame place for two-mile ace Sound Man
In racing, hard-core fans often postulate on the greatest of all time and those results are usually tempered by the age...
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News
/ 5 months agoHarry Derham on December highlights and what’s next in National Hunt racing
Speaking exclusively to his yard sponsor OLBG.com, on Wednesday, 7th January, National Hunt trainer Harry Derham looks back on a busy...







