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FOLLOW THE VAN
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FOLLOW THE VAN

Paul Jacobs is keeping faith with Gavin Cromwell and last year's Grand National runner-up

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4 mins  |
April 2024
IT'S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE'S MY WINNER
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IT'S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE'S MY WINNER

Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals - but he's fixed on Yeats

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7 mins  |
April 2024
GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!
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GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!

Karl Hedley picks out runners and riders who can shine in the aftermath of Cheltenham

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6 mins  |
April 2024
COR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX
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COR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX

Ben Morgan looks to Cheltenham stars Slade Steel and Corach Rambler to star on Aintree's biggest day

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10 mins  |
April 2024
BANBOU TAKES A BOW
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BANBOU TAKES A BOW

Frero can top 'em in the Topham for Venetia Williams

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10 mins  |
April 2024
DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN
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DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1

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10 mins  |
April 2024
IT'S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE
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IT'S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter

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7 mins  |
April 2024
IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM
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IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM

Nick Townsend consults the turf's top doc, Dr Richard Newland, about the ills afflicting British jumps racing

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8 mins  |
April 2024
MISSION IS READY TO LEAP INTO THE LIMELIGHT
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MISSION IS READY TO LEAP INTO THE LIMELIGHT

Paul Ferguson looks at stars who stayed fresh to jump straight into the top action at Aintree

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5 mins  |
April 2024
MAESTROS OF THE MIDLANDS
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MAESTROS OF THE MIDLANDS

Hot on the heels of Cheltenham, it's a trip to Uttoxeter for the Midlands National

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5 mins  |
March 2024
RUBY'S ON SIDE
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RUBY'S ON SIDE

Festival legend shares his thoughts on the hot prospects this year

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7 mins  |
March 2024
VENETIA CAN BRING HOMME THE GOLD
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VENETIA CAN BRING HOMME THE GOLD

Andy Ayres has been out and about to scour the courses for the up and coming in-form stars

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4 mins  |
March 2024
CHANT PUT ME IN TUNE AT FESTIVAL
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CHANT PUT ME IN TUNE AT FESTIVAL

Paul Jacobs shares his ante-post thoughts on the Festival I always come into Cheltenham Festival month with a mix of interpretation and excitement.

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4 mins  |
March 2024
MULLIN IT OVER ON WILLIE'S GLORY TRAIL
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MULLIN IT OVER ON WILLIE'S GLORY TRAIL

Rolf Johnson ponders the brilliance of jump racing's legendary star trainer

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6 mins  |
March 2024
SHREWD SHARK EYES STRIKE WITH HEWICK
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SHREWD SHARK EYES STRIKE WITH HEWICK

Ben Cox believes John Hanlon's bargain buy is fit and ready to join the Cheltenham Gold rush

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3 mins  |
March 2024
WILLIE'S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP
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WILLIE'S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP

Paul Ferguson says Mullins’ star can reign Supreme

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3 mins  |
March 2024
BEN HAS ENGINEERED A WINNING OPERATION
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BEN HAS ENGINEERED A WINNING OPERATION

Nick Townsend talks to trainer Ben Pauling who traded his spanner for a lunging rein and another way to succeed

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9 mins  |
March 2024
TOP TRIO GO FLAT OUT FOR ALL-WEATHER SUCCESS
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TOP TRIO GO FLAT OUT FOR ALL-WEATHER SUCCESS

Five from five Bonito Cavalo can hit 'em for six on Finals Day

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10+ mins  |
March 2024
FLAT RANKS OUT ON THE MARCH
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FLAT RANKS OUT ON THE MARCH

Dave Youngman wakes up to the joys of spring at HQ

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3 mins  |
March 2024
RIDERS UP FOR THE COTSWOLDS DREAM
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RIDERS UP FOR THE COTSWOLDS DREAM

Graham Buddry takes a look at the jockeys chasing glory at the Festival this month

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10+ mins  |
March 2024
GINO LOOKING LIKE SIR THING
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GINO LOOKING LIKE SIR THING

Ben Morgan is backing Henderson's charge to finish the Festival in style

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10 mins  |
March 2024
VEGA IS MEGA
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VEGA IS MEGA

Ben Morgan is tipping Facile to stun his favourited stablemate

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10 mins  |
March 2024
ILE BE SAILING PAST SOME BIG FANCIES
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ILE BE SAILING PAST SOME BIG FANCIES

Ben Morgan reckons Ile Atlantique can gain avenge his Naas defeat for Willie Mullins

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March 2024
IRELAND'S CALL ONCE MORE...TO BE SURE!
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IRELAND'S CALL ONCE MORE...TO BE SURE!

Robert Cooper recommends whacking a few quid on The Real Whacker at Cheltenham

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7 mins  |
March 2024
FIRE'S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT
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FIRE'S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT

Ben Morgan is backing Gordon Elliott's charge to beat Ballyburn again

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10 mins  |
March 2024
WHO'LL BE THE KING OF ASCOT?
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WHO'LL BE THE KING OF ASCOT?

Andrew Newton looks at a meet where big winners have prevailed

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4 mins  |
January 2024
FESTIVAL FEVER STARTS RIGHT HERE
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FESTIVAL FEVER STARTS RIGHT HERE

Andrew Newton looks at the trends for the race billed as a Cheltenham Gold Cup trial

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4 mins  |
January 2024
INTERNATIONAL RACING AT ITS BEST
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INTERNATIONAL RACING AT ITS BEST

Sean Trivass finally gets to enjoy Hong Kong’s delights a year late!

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7 mins  |
January 2024
BOYS IN BLUE READY TO GO
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BOYS IN BLUE READY TO GO

David Youngman has plenty to report from Flat racing's headquarters

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3 mins  |
January 2024
A SAD END TO THE LIFE OF 'PERCY'
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A SAD END TO THE LIFE OF 'PERCY'

Graham Buddry reflects on the highs and lows of O'Sullivan favourite Attivo

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7 mins  |
January 2024