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It's the first classic of the season as all eyes turn to Newmarket and the 2,000 Guineas with the ITV action coming from 'Flat HQ', Goodwood and Thirsk this Saturday. 13:30 GOODWOOD A drop back in trip looks a sensible move for Fitzella, who shaped as though failing to stay seven furlongs in the Nell Gwyn earlier this season. She travelled well for much of the race before weakening late on, so this return to six furlongs could see her in a better light. However, with just on

It's the fifth and final day and a fine way to bring the Irish National Hunt season to a close. We preview all the biggest and best action from Puncheston this Saturday. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Fountain House and Busselton have both enjoyed success at the Festival already this week and now look to add another victory in this cross-country contest. Both have the ability to go well again, though there is always a slight concern as to how much those recent efforts may have taken out

Toby Darby heads to the USA and Churchill Downs as he previews both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. 01:40 CHURCHILL DOWNS – KENTUCKY OAKS Zany was impressive on her first three outings before losing her unbeaten streak last time out in the Ashland Stakes to the reopposing Percy’s Bar. The winner stuck to the rail the whole way round, got a split turning for home, and wasn’t for catching, whereas Zany had to go three wide and was caught out in a slowly run race. As alwa

Live ITV action from Newmarket, Ascot and Goodwood to wet the appetite before what is set to be an action packed weekend at 'Flat HQ'. Pundit Rory Paddock previews all of the live racing this Friday. 14:20 NEWMARKET Both Poseidon’s Warrior and My Love Is King filled the runner-up spot on their respective seasonal returns, finishing behind rivals who are currently well fancied for the Dante. That form sets a solid standard in what looks a modest five-runner contest. The Gosde

The penultimate day of this prestigious Irish jumps meeting and with superstars on display we run through all of Friday's action. 15:40 PUNCHESTOWN Trainer Ian McCarthy and jockey Robert James combined to land the opening hunter chase earlier in the week and team up again here with Hearts And Spades. The seven-year-old has been admirably consistent all season and sets the standard, but as an odds-on favourite, he offers limited appeal from a value perspective. Gordon Elliott

Pundit Liam Hall takes a look at Friday's racing from Ascot and Warwick as he pinpoints three horses he expects to go well to round off the working week. 16:30 WARWICK Three runner hunter chase where Great Valley, winner of his last six should make it seven in a row here. Won impressively under this rider last time beating a smart horse of Dan Skeltons. Frangiane chased home Cheltenham and Aintree festival winner Barton Snow last time, hasn't been seen sinced and this may be

We enter the halfway point of this action packed festival with another day of top-class Grade 1 racing. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Leader D’Allier may be viewed as the Mullins first string, but it’s unbeaten stablemate Nadia’s Boy who makes greater appeal. His victory over a rival who subsequently performed well in a Grade 1 at Aintree reads strongly, and while further improvement is needed, he looks capable of making the frame. Of those outside the Mullins camp, Colcannon, Gameball

We head into the second day of action from Punchestown's premier meeting and Rory Paddock previews every race. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN Thanksforthehelp returns to defend his crown after landing this contest last year and, despite carrying 4lb more, the nine-year-old commands respect. However, in what looks a typically open renewal, others make greater each-way appeal. Better Times arrives in solid form, having won two starts ago and followed up with a respectable effort when last

There's an action-packed day of racing in South Africa with plenty of Group 1 races on Champions Finale Day. Pundit Dean Kilbryde previews every race right here. 10:15 TURFFONTEIN Without Remorse has raced seven times all-told, however is yet to visit the winners’ enclosure. That said, of those that have prior experience his form looks stronger than the others and his best race to date came when second here at Turffontein on penultimate run so he looks a solid option in the

Sam King pinpoints selections from Epsom worth following this Tuesday. 15:15 EPSOM Aurel hasn’t been seen for 311 days but there’s every chance that break will have allowed him to mature both physically and mentally. A narrow winner of a Leicester novice event last season, he went on to finish a fairly eye-catching seventh in the Golden Gate Stakes at Royal Ascot. A mark of 93 ought to prove workable and he can show improvement for the subsequent gelding operation. He’s prefe

It's the opening day of Punchestown's five-day jumps meeting with an abundance of top-grade action to get stuck into. 14:30 PUNCHESTOWN The market suggests this revolves around two runners, with Fountain Hope and Willitgoahead dominating the betting. Of the pair, Fountain Hope makes the stronger appeal despite carrying extra weight. He arrives seeking a four-timer and, while this represents a step up in class, the overall depth of the race does not appear particularly strong

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Matt Polley focuses his attention on Bath to kick start the week with a pair of selections he's following. 14.00 BATH A lot of exposed handicappers in here, and a couple that have some form on this track, notably, Bohemian Breeze and Endofastorm. Both are infrequent winners, but should go well. This step up in trip is an unknown for Qaaeadd, and on pedigree it’s not a guarantee, however, he’s certainly been running like he needs it, and is unexposed. QAAEADD (WIN) 15.30 BATH

Racing Daily has officially been crowned the 2025–2026 Racing Post Champion Press Tipsters, marking a landmark achievement for a platform built entirely on passion and dedication. From Personal Blog to Racing Voice MD Rory Paddock The story of Racing Daily begins in 2012, when Managing Director Rory launched a personal racing blog. At the time, it was more than just a hobby—it was a way to cope with personal health challenges, providing focus, structure, and an outlet through

Alan Morris adds to the Racing Daily Hotlist as he looks at two recent runners you need to add to your trackers. LINDORO (S HANLON) 4yo gelding Lindoro’s unplaced reappearance in a fair maiden at Newcastle this week was only his third run and a first for Stephen Hanlon, after two promising outings for Ann Duffield last summer. He led and battled on til very late in a reasonable maiden over 7f at Redcar at 3 to confirm with the right mark there is potential to develop over 6/

Kieran McHugh gives his best two bets of the day this Sunday. 15:35 WETHERBY Sanaam won well at Southwell in December, on the All-Weather, and that form has been franked since. He arrives here off a break. So does Hasbro Market, who was second to a nice sort at Ayr in September. It could pay to side with Gold Queen Kindly, who comes into this race fit. He ran well at Southwell behind a smart one and come on for that performance. Pierre-Louis Jamin is in fine form also. GOLD Q

Ka Ying Rising returns, seeking his 20th consecutive win and I have no doubt he will put on a dazzling show again but there are two other Group 1s with betting propositions. 08:45 SHA TIN - Champions Mile A world class field goes to post headed by Japans Jantar Mantar, he has 4 Group 1 wins to his name but disappointed on his only prior visit to this venue, although there was excuses the locals definitely hold an advantage. Voyage Bubble has been a fine servant over the years

With six live races across three different meetings this Saturday we round off the jumps season as we preview all the action. 13:45 SANDOWN A typically competitive contest gets Saturday’s ITV action underway, and with a field of 18 declared it makes sense to focus on each-way value. Last Round shed his maiden tag in good style at Fontwell and, while this represents a clear rise in class, further improvement looks likely from an unexposed profile. That said, it’s difficult to

/Former jockey and now Racing Daily pundit Liam Hall pinpoints three runners not to ignore to round off the working week. 15:00 SANDOWN Field Of Gold promised the world but ultimately finished the season off disappointingly. Will be looking to get back on track here. Never So Brave has looked quite brilliant over 7f but found a mile in Group 1 company too much. Down in grade but this looks a Group 1 on paper just not in name. Zeus Olympios remains unbeaten and looks very tal

Alan Morris heads to Beverley for his best bets this Thursday. 14.52 BEVERLEY Despite I’m Next’s excellent but apparently unexpected second here eight days ago he looks a short price from a wider draw in eight here, against two strong course and distance winners in Ventura Express and Tees Aggregates with the inside draws. Ventura Express is flexible in regards to tactics and has been ridden prominently to exploit a low draw here at Beverley before and may be able to just sit