Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase BARLOVENTO is proving to be largely consistent and was a game winner at Kempton when last seen. He is only 4lb higher with more to come, so he should go well.

Virgin Bet EBF ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle A wide-open opener with the narrow vote going to HARDLY SURPRISING. Harry Fry’s youngster improved from his debut fifth to finish third at Bangor and ...

Welcome back to part 2, where the focus is on the chasers, recognising their chances and putting them in either the boom or bust category. Enjoy! LULAMBA (Arkle Novices’ Chase) Has only tested defeat ...

The Africa Cup of Nations came at the right time for Mohamed Salah, and for Liverpool. The Egyptian has had some time to cool off after the inflammatory comments made before leaving for the tournament ...

Pertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase TOUQUET has done well in this sphere so far and won with plenty in hand over C&D last month. The handicapper has only raised his mark by 5lb, so with ...

In this two-part series, I will be taking a look at a few of the key favourites at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival and discuss whether I think they will win (BOOM) or not (BUST). I hope you enjoy reading ...

Racing To School Conditional Jockeys’ Veterans’ Handicap Chase TIGER ORCHID is 5lb lower than when winning a stronger race at Worcester in June of 2024 and is dangerous to rule out if he can recapture ...

Next Meeting At leicesterraces Wednesday 28th January Novices’ Hurdle  Starzand ran well under a penalty when second last time out but I fear he might bump into another promising type in the shape of ...

It was telling that when Oliver Glasner made his way over to the visiting Crystal Palace fans after defeat to Sunderland on Saturday, the reception he received was far from positive. Eight months ago, ...

Thorn Plant Hire Novices’ Hurdle MONEYGARROW appreciated a positive ride when scoring at Warwick when last seen and could be hard to beat. THEY CALL ME HUGO came within a short-head of Grade 2 victory ...

Harry Cobden confirmed as the new retained number one rider for JP McManus in Britain and Ireland next season New beginnings The 2023/24 champion jockey, who has been associated with Paul Nicholls for ...