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TODAYS TIPS (TUESDAY)

Sam King focuses on Tuesday’s action at Wincanton as he pinpoints two runners worth following. 1.30 Wincanton Paul Nicholls saddles two in the two and a half mile novice hurdle at Wincanton and it could prove worth taking a chance on the apparent second string Lancelot d’Alene. He was incredibly disappointing when a tailed off last of eight at Chepstow on his hurdling debut 65 days ago, but he was sent off just 15/8 there and surely better was expected. A runner-up in an Engl

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TODAYS TIPS (MONDAY)

Matt Polley focuses on Monday’s action from Wolverhampton as he aims to kick start the week with a few winners. 19:30 WOLVERHAMPTON Monty Beau is rising five, and this will be his handicap debut. Interesting connections are giving him time. Serious Look is a course winner, and there’s no obvious reason why he won’t be thereabouts, however, King Of Charm has the look of a well handicapped individual. Some of his back form is above this level, and he was well supported in the

16 hours ago

RACE DAY INTERNATIONAL

It’s all about Hong Kong as Sha Tin hosts some of the best action in the early hours of Sunday morning and Toby Darby covers the biggest and best races on the card. 06:10 SHA TIN The first of the big four group ones is a proper international affair, a few from the UK, a couple from France, throw in a Japanese and an Aussie and we have a thriller. Al Riffa was ruled out of the Melbourne Cup when a short favourite due to vet checks, whether this is quite enough of a stamina tes

3 days ago

TV TIPS (SATURDAY)

It’s all about Cheltenham and Doncaster this Saturday as we preview all eight live races shown on ITV. 13:15 CHELTENHAM This mares handicap chase kickstarts action on ITV racing this Saturday. A competitive looking affair, where a case can be made for at least half of the field. The current favourite She Is For Me Boys aims to make it four wins in a row. A convincing winner at Kempton last time out, looked an impressive victory and one that she can build upon entering this ra

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NEWS AND MORE

THE SPECTATOR - CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Katie Gibson takes a glance across the biggest Christmas presents and provides inspiration for the horse racing fans in your family. Whether you are a spectator or participant, the next few months are the busiest time of the year for jump racing. Up and down the country, race courses are gearing up for their biggest days of the season from the Coral Gold Cup to the King George VI Chase. Before you know it, the C word will be upon us and for once I’m not talking about Chelte

Nov 26

THE ANTEPOST ANGLE - TINGLE CREEK CHASE

John Arnold looks to one of Sandown's showpiece races of the year as the illustrious Tingle Creek Chase sets to take place. Here's John's race analysis as he hopes to pinpoint some antepost punts. History: The Tingle Creek Chase, named after the famed Tingle Creek area in Devon, has become one of the premier events in the National Hunt racing calendar since its inaugural run in 1979. Established at Sandown Park, the race was introduced to honour the outstanding steeplechaser

Nov 21

THE ANTEPOST ANGLE - CORAL GOLD CUP

John Arnold turns his attention to the upcoming Coral Gold Cup as he gives you all the facts, all the stats and pinpoints a pair of antepost bets not to ignore. History: The Coral Gold Cup, staged at Newbury Racecourse, has a rich history that dates back to its inception in 1993. Originally known as the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup, the race is one of the most prestigious events in the National Hunt calendar. Over the years, the event has been instrumental in shaping the careers

Nov 18

GROUP 1 GLORY FOR EVER PROMISING SIRE

Powerful Glory joined the likes of Ruling Court, Perfect Power and Sands of Mali at the weekend, becoming the latest breeze-up expat to score at the highest level. The Bansha House homebred chinned Lazzat in the Champion Stakes At Ascot, proving himself in a Group 1 field. The Richard Fahey-trained three-year-old is by Cotai Glory, out of the Kodiac mare Wouldntitbelovely – the same cross has already produced Prix de l’Abbaye heroine The Platinum Queen. The colt was consigned

Oct 29

THE SPECTATOR - AUTUMN UPDATE

With the National Hunt season now kicking off Katie Gibson looks through our wardrobes and gives them an autumn update with a refresh to remember. Just as the trees shed their leaves in Autumn, perhaps now is the time for you to discard some items from your own wardrobe. As the old saying goes, ‘out with the old and in with the new’...after all we do have a whole season of jump racing ahead of us to dress up for! From top to toe, we have selected the most exciting new items

Oct 28