Horse racing tips
Galopin Des Champs claims Irish Gold Cup and heads to Cheltenham on high
Paul Townend piloted the 30-100 favourite to an eight-length success at Leopardstown to underline his credentials for next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup
Greg Wood at Leopardstown
04, Feb, 2023 @4:06 PM
Talking Horses: Nelson can whip up a storm for Thomson at Sandown
Scottish trainer Sandy Thomson’s string is in excellent form with a 23% strike rate and a big level-stakes profit this season
Greg Wood
03, Feb, 2023 @1:47 PM
Jockey Club throws off dress code to attract more racegoers to its big tracks
The Jockey Club, which owns 15 of the biggest courses in Britain, has scrapped its ‘outdated’ formal dress code
Sean Ingle
02, Feb, 2023 @2:55 PM
Talking Horses: Racing awaits impact of white paper on gambling reform
Some form of ‘affordability’ checks likely but reports suggest some gambling firms have jumped the gun
Greg Wood
30, Jan, 2023 @5:31 PM
Ahoy Senor holds on to hand Lucinda Russell emotional Cotswold Chase win
Trainer Lucinda Russell scored a poignant victory in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham thanks to Ahoy Senor
Greg Wood at Cheltenham
28, Jan, 2023 @6:17 PM
Talking Horses: Fugitif can steal big prize on Cheltenham Trials day
Energumene, Noble Yeats and Paisley Park all fancied to pass their Festival rehearsals on a bumper card at the home of jumps racing
Greg Wood
27, Jan, 2023 @12:29 PM
Talking Horses: Online punters should beware devil in the detail
Level of protection for money – or lack of it – is often hidden in the T&Cs when signing up for new accounts
Greg Wood
23, Jan, 2023 @3:30 PM
Talking Horses: Haydock called off but Morgan Fairy can star at Lingfield
Haydock’s cancellation means it will be a fifth day in Britain with no jumps action but there is all-weather action
Greg Wood
21, Jan, 2023 @8:17 AM
Former jockey Danny Brock faces long ban from racing for betting conspiracy
A BHA panel has found that Danny Brock, a jockey on the Flat from 2009 to 2021, deliberately stopped three horses to profit from betting on their races
Greg Wood
17, Jan, 2023 @7:13 PM
Talking Horses: US riches may prove far too tempting for British jockeys
Young rider says ‘racing is withering away’ after earning more for riding one US winner than in any month the previous year here
Greg Wood
16, Jan, 2023 @3:05 PM
Talking Horses: Scarface can ensure bookies pay out in the Lanzarote
The selection showed up well at Cheltenham in March and his opening handicap mark could well prove generous
Greg Wood
13, Jan, 2023 @1:42 PM
Talking Horses: sorry saga of unpaid £20m bill will resonate in racing world
Derby-winning owner is yet to pay up after autumn spending spree at the four major prestigious horse-racing auctions
Greg Wood
09, Jan, 2023 @3:23 PM
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