All posts tagged "Gold Cup"
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoJONBON CAN RAISE AINTREE CHEER IN MELLING CHASE: Ben Morgan keeps faith in much-loved old stager to put on another big show
Ben Morgan keeps faith in much-loved old stager to put on another big show. William Hill Handicap Hurdle Kateira won this...
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoKEEP THE LECKY ON: Ben Morgan looks for the best value in a classy field chasing biggest prize
Ben Morgan looks for the best value in a classy field chasing the biggest prize...
-
Picks from the Paddock
/ 3 months agoKEEP EYE ON LOOKAWAY: Andy Ayres’ hot prospects from last month
ASCOT February 14 (good-soft) 2m3f110y novices’ hurdle (Class 2) Impressive winner MONDOUI’BOY (Ben Pauling) looked a million dollars and landed some...
-
Big Interview
/ 3 months agoSARA BRADSTOCK: RACING’S HEART OF OAKS – Nick Townsend talks to the trainer about loving memory and hope
Nick Townsend talks to Sara Bradstock about loving memory and hope In over three decades, Sara Bradstock’s compact yard, adjacent to...
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoCROWNING GLORY ON LILY AND DAD’S BIG DAY AT PLUMPTON: Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration
Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration at Plumpton When my mobile rang recently with an invitation to go...
-
Robert Cooper
/ 3 months agoFESTIVAL IN A FLASH: WHOOSH – AND THEY’RE GONE!
Sir Bob Cooper muses on the ups and downs of racing, festivals – and life Racing can sometimes mimic a microcosm...
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoGOLDEN DAYS KEEP COMING: ANDY NEWTON’S GOLD CUP TRENDS
Andy Newton picks through the trends and stats for Sandown highlight As well as the Grand National on the first weekend...
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoMULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid
Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid
-
Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoJANGO JINGLES: Ben Morgan eyes Bowl as another big chance for Nicky Henderson star
Ben Morgan eyes Bowl as another big chance for the Nicky Henderson star
-
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.
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior unstoppable in Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Gold Cup at...
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoHistory beckons for Paul Townend and Gaelic Warrior in Cheltenham Gold Cup on final day of the Cheltenham Festival
Gaelic Warrior is Paul Townend’s charge as he bids to become the winning-most jockey in the history of the Cheltenham Gold...
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival tips – Day 4 – Jango Baie to strike Gold Cup glory
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Day 4, and the final day, of the 2026 Cheltenham...
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival: Paul Townend hoping for luck of the Irish on day three as Impaire Et Passe looks to down Fact To File in Ryanair classic
Paul Townend takes four rides on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, with two of those coming in the Stayers Hurdle...
-
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.
-
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.
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Triumph Hurdle race analysis and preview
British National Hunt racing will stage its showpiece event this week, as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway.
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
The 2026 National Hunt season will reach its climax when the Cheltenham Festival commences this week.
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Richard Johnson – Constitution Hill’s absence from Champion Hurdle is ‘right decision for racing’
Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Richard Johnson says the decision not to run Constitution Hill in next Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle is...
-
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...
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 months agoJANGO 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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
Form Guide
/ 4 months agoJAG MAKES IT A SPEED FEST: John Anthony’s speed figures on Cheltenham bound tearaways
JAGWAR looks set for another bold bid at the Cheltenham Festival after his fine weight-carrying second in the Premier Handicap at...
-
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...
-
Irish Racing
/ 4 months agoSPOTLIGHT 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...
-
Columnists
/ 4 months agoOSCAR WINNER TOPS THE BILL: Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival
Robert Cooper cheers handicap ace before tuning into Cheltenham Festival...
-
Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 months agoLION 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...







