Tag: Grand National

Grand National hope Teaforthree to feature at Warwick

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Warwick passed an 8am inspection and we have a cracking card to look forward to including the Hunter Chase debut of Teaforthree (3.50) who is currently 25/1 for the Grand National at Aintree in the spring. The horse finished third behind Aurora’s Encore in the 2013 National but was not at his best in the 2014 renewal when he unseated at the Chair.

Four-day Ban for Coleman

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The British Horseracing Authority have handed Aidan Coleman a four-day ban for over using his whip on Emperor’s Choice last […]

Minellahalfcentury can continue Paul Nicholls’ top form

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The Champion trainer Paul Nicholls’ is beginning to fire on all cylinders after a slow start and Minellahalfcentury (2.10) can make a winning reappearance for the yard on his chase debut at Exeter this afternoon having looked a decent prospect over timber last year.

Cheltenham Opens Its Gates For Another Season Over The Jumps

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Future Champions Day may grab most of the column inches on Friday as the elite juveniles head to Newmarket to compete in array of Group races, but National Hunt fans will be waiting with bated breath for the start of Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting, as the Gloucestershire venue opens its gates for the first time this season.

Cirrus Des Aigles Looking For Second Win At Ascot’s Champions’ Day

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The rain is due to clear towards the end of the week but the ground is sure to be soft at best at Ascot on Saturday for Champions’ Day for which Gallic raider Cirrus Des Aigles, looking for a second win in the race, is 6/4 favourite for the feature Champions’ Stakes with Free Eagle 5/2 and Noble Mission 9/2.

Martin Keighley Backed To Follow Up Success At Chepstow

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A cracking midweek jumps card at Chepstow and a confident selection at Sedgefield this afternoon to boot. We begin in South Wales and Creepy won the opener 12-months ago for Martin Keighley and the trainer is taken to follow up in the corresponding race with Primo Capitano (2.00).

Winners To Battle It Out At Kempton Park

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It is rare to have a race where all in the field won their previous race but that is what we have in the BetVictor sponsored 12f Handicap at Kempton Park this evening and all four have a realistic chance.

Narrow The Odds For Grand National Success!

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This month’s Aintree Grand National is a race that always grabs the nation, with seasoned racing fans and the ‘once a year’ punters heading down the bookies for a stab at finding the winner in the world’s greatest steeplechase.

Big National Names Remain As Eight Come Out

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At Monday’s forfeit stage, eight horses came out of the Crabbie’s Grand National 2014 meet, but favourite Teaforthree and all the other leading contenders stood their ground for Saturday’s race.

The Grand National – A great day out

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The most famous and historic event in the horse-racing calendar takes place over three days. The Grand National begins on Thursday 3 April with the Grand Opening day, followed by Ladies’ Day on Friday 4 April and finally the Grand National Event on Saturday 5 April.

April Issue Out Now!

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THE April 2014 issue of Racing Ahead is in your shops now! You’ll be able to find us in most WHSmith’s, Martin McColl’s, Morrison’s Eason’s and TESCO Ireland, along with numerous independent retailers across the country.

Superb Weekend Of Racing Ahead

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Image courtesy of RaceHorsePhotos.co.uk By Charlie McCann WITH only ten days to the Cheltenham Festival the racing, almost by definition, is […]

Grand National latest

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GRAND NATIONAL winning trainer Donald McCain is aiming for another victory with 2011 winner Ballabriggs who is among his four […]

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