All posts tagged "Cheltenham"
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 1 month agoLINGER LONGER ON CASA LUNGA: Ben Morgan offers his top ten to follow into the new year campaign
Della Casa Lunga: The boat may have sailed on this one by the time this mag hits your hands but I...
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From this month’s Racing Ahead magazine
/ 1 month agoALD FELLOW BROKE RULE: Graham Buddry recalls Alberbrook’s leap from zero to hero
It is said that all rules have an exception and that applies to racing too. Fans of the jumping game love...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoMYSTIC LOOKS A DARK HORSE: Karl Hedley shines spotlight on rising stars from across the Irish Sea
With the new year upon us, many horses will be heading towards their prep races for upcoming festivals including the Dublin...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 1 month agoNO ROCKET YET BUT MOON UP: Jeremy Grayson keeps on track with the action around the countryside
DONCASTER, December 12 (Good to soft, soft in places) 2m7f214yds Novices’ Chase (class 3) The “Chasing Excellence” series of novice chases...
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Paul Ferguson
/ 1 month agoGINO OUT OF THE BOTTLE: Paul Ferguson with horses to follow as jumps racing action heats up
Nicky Henderson was in winning form on the opening day of Cheltenham’s newly named ‘Christmas’ meeting – not sure what was...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoTASTE BEFORE THE FESTIVAL: Andy Newton on Trials Day highlight betting and trends at Prestbury Park
Happy New Year people, I hope 2026 brings you peace, joy, happiness - and, of course, stacks of winners! L’Homme Presse...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoFAMILY IS FORTUNE: Nick Townsend raises glass to success with Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies
“Any trainer will tell you that it’s quite lonely at the top when you have to make all the decisions yourself’....
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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 month agoMY PICKS FOUR THE NOTEBOOK: Paul Jacobs tips his selections to follow as the spring Festivals approach
Following the rush hour racing action through Christmas, January is traditionally a month for trainers and owners to reflect on where...
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News
/ 1 month agoLeopardstown Christmas Festival 2025: Savills Chase race analysis and preview
Leopardstown racecourse will take centre stage for four days, with its festive meeting back for 2025.
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News
/ 1 month agoChristmas Festival 2025: Christmas Hurdle race analysis and preview
Kempton racecourse will stage its showpiece meeting of the 2025/26 National Hunt season next week, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets...
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News
/ 2 months agoChristmas Festival 2025: King George VI Chase race analysis and preview
National Hunt racing’s winter climax is almost upon us, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets underway on Boxing Day.
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News
/ 2 months agoChristmas Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Winter jumps racing will reach its climax at the end of December, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets underway at Kempton.
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Racing Festivals
/ 2 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Tingle Creek Day – Sud’s Law if Skelton improver wins
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Sandown.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months ago2025 Tingle Creek Festival: Tingle Creek Chase race analysis and preview
The highlight of Sandown racecourse’s jump racing season is almost upon us, with the 2025 Tingle Creek Chase due to run...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoJapan Cup 2025 Review: Calandagan digs deep to land thrilling Tokyo victory
The day has come and I have now arrived at Tokyo racecourse, booted and suited, ahead of the 45th running of...
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News
/ 2 months ago2025 Fighting Fifth Hurdle: Race analysis and preview
The 2025/26 national hunt season is now well underway, with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle soon to welcome the presence of racing’s...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoFESTIVE TREAT’S RIGHT ON TREND: Andy Newton sifts through the numbers ahead of punters’ Welsh highlight
Just a day after the King George VI Chase is another of the big festive horse racing feasts – the Coral...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoBOXING CLEVER: Andy Newton gives stats lowdown on Kempton’s festive season highlight
It’s that time of the year again folks when we try and get the Christmas expenses paid for by finding the...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 months agoFACT IS SURE TO WIN … IF HE’S IN: Ben Morgan shares his Christmas crackers
Ben Morgan shares his Christmas crackers
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – December 2025 Edition
So Soldier Reeves winning at Cheltenham’s November meeting might have been an omen.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoSIZING UP THE TRACK AHEAD
Nick Townsend talks to Johnny Burke about his love of ALL racing Crambo and Johnny Burke fall in at Cheltenham in...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoSOBER FOR A FESTIVE LEAP: Paul Ferguson sees Starz aligning for a seasonal treat as Christmas looms
Due to a lack of rain, the National Hunt season was a little slow to get going during late October and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoOWNING UP: Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving
Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving Rupert Fowler at Newbury with Sport4Causess owners for a day How...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoMUCH MOORE TO COME NOW: Richard Eagle sees young Toby flying the family flag high at Kempton races
On a quiet evening at Kempton I was looking forward to see 17 year old Toby Moore have his first ride...
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Robert Cooper
/ 2 months agoPIGS IN BLANKETS lining up a dinner coup
Robert Cooper eyes grim prospects for turkeys, sprouts and betting shops Constitution Hill ridden by Nico de Boinville As Bing Crosby...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 2 months agoPOOR VALUE IN SHORT DEMAND
Paul Jacobs sees punters voting with their feet on miserly ante-post prices Git Maker ridden by Gavin Sheehan Iunderstand that over...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoSHISH UP AND SHISH DOWN: Graham Buddry charts the rollercoaster career of Hendo’s enigmatic star Shishkin
It was always an impossible double act to follow. Nicky Henderson first had the incomparable Sprinter Sacre and then the incredibly...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 months agoBACK ON THE TICTAC SCENE
Simon Nott in nostalgic mood - but ‘the game’s still great, just different’ Business was brisk for the bookies on Haldon...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoALL BETS ARE OFF
Rolf Johnson cites Aintree legend Manifesto as omen for racing’s battle Horses and riders leap over the water jump on the...
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Form Guide
/ 2 months agoDJELO STEPS UP FOR THE CREAM
John Anthony keeps up with the pace as Venetia’s star gets his foot down ready for a major prize bid Djelo...





