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AIDAN CALLING IN TO BOOST EPSOM TALLY

But Robert Cooper is won over by James Fanshawe's Ambiente Friendly touch

CITY OF TROY HAS MOORE TO OFFER

Dave Youngman surveys the scene, including the upcoming Derby

FLAT IS SIMMERING AT IRISH TRACKS

Karl Hedley casts an eye over the up and coming stars of the summer action over on the Emerald Isle

MY PLACE ON RAILS WITH HERO BARNEY

Simon Nott is back behind the scenes at some of his old stomping grounds

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON IT'S A RICH DYNASTY

An intriguing part of racing is to observe whether a titan of the Turf can bestow seamlessly, and successfully, his genius for training racehorses upon the next generation.

MULLINS LEAPS UP FOR MAX REWARD

Paul Ferguson takes a cool look back over the highs and lows of the 2023-2024 jumps season

TWENTY UP AND PLENTY AHEAD

OVER by Christmas was the general attitude when Racing Ahead was launched in June 2004.

BUBBLING UP ON THE DOWNS

Andy Newton looks at the form and trends for the Epsom Classics

SHARK'S GOT A BIT BETWEEN HIS TEETH

Alex Gifford reckons Hewick will be ready and refreshed for the National after his Gold Cup absence

THEY'RE BACKING LOSERS AND WE'LL PAY THE PRICE

Rolf Johnson blasts unelected officials meddling with gambling regulations while the 'impotent' BHA stand aside

THERE'S BOUNTI IN IT FOR BOUGHEY

Dave Youngman does the rounds on the gallops at headquarters and spotlights a promising new crop

SUMMER DAYS FOR ALL WEATHER TRIO

It's cash bonuses all round for the stars of rubber and sand, writes Ian Heitman

FOLLOW THE VAN

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

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

GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!

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

COR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX

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

BANBOU TAKES A BOW

Frero can top 'em in the Topham for Venetia Williams

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

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

IT'S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

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

IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM

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

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

MAESTROS OF THE MIDLANDS

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

RUBY'S ON SIDE

Festival legend shares his thoughts on the hot prospects this year

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

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.

MULLIN IT OVER ON WILLIE'S GLORY TRAIL

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

SHREWD SHARK EYES STRIKE WITH HEWICK

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

WILLIE'S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP

Paul Ferguson says Mullins’ star can reign Supreme

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

TOP TRIO GO FLAT OUT FOR ALL-WEATHER SUCCESS

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