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Toby Darby heads to Australia with Group 1 action from Moone Valley and Randwick. 6:30 RANDWICK - SPRING CHAMPION STAKES Shangri La Boy was not for catching in a Group 3 two weeks back and sets the standard here with not the most impressive field in behind. One of his strongest challengers will be Attica, who I think will be suited to this big field and strong pace, he will be closing late on the favourite. His draw is not ideal, but I can’t see him trying to make the front

Former jockey Liam Hall gives his best bets of the day for Friday. 14:08 DONCASTER A five runner class 2 maiden which includes three newcomers. Likely favourite Infraad is a son of Ghaiyyath, doesn't jump off the paper as one who would be in love with the likely heavy going. Affettuoso however is bred to relish under these conditions, his sire & dam won on heavy so this son of New Bay is the selection. Don't rule out likely outsider EL Loco who was too green on debut to show

Alan Morris goes for selections over jumps and on the all-weather this Thursday with tips from Ludlow and Southwell. 16:07 LUDLOW The rain forecast overnight and prior to racing should help a few of these and Olivia Kate’s connections will be hoping it gets into the ground. The 6yo mare looks primed for this after a respectable 2m pipe-opener and should be more at home over the 2m 5f as a course and distance winner. Hopefully we can keep the eight in to be an each-way ‘bet t

Dean Kilbryde previews Wednesday's action and gives his best bets of the day from Kempton. 18:10 KEMPTON Previous finished almost ten lengths behind the super impressive Allegresse when second over course and distance on stable debut in August (finishing six lengths clear of third) and followed up with a convincing success at Southwell when last seen. She’s sure to have her supporters but for me preference is for Wild Dahlia who was a ready winner on first run over a mile at

Alan Morris returns with his weekly additions to the Racing Daily Hotlist where he pinpoints recent runners you need to be following. PRAIRIE QUEEN (S Gardner) The free-going Prairie Queen ran well for a long way over 2m4f at Hereford last week despite her usual exuberance and as a filly rated only 74 she should be able to realise her potential soon, most likely over a shorter trip. It’s a quick turnaround but she is entered over just over 2m at Exeter on Tuesday. The stable

Sam King looks tot Yarmouth for his best bets of the day this Tuesday with his top two selections. 15:10 YARMOUTH Eminency’s record over seven furlongs is by no means compelling having found the frame only once from seven starts over it, but it might just be that he’s now in need of the trip at the age of five. He ran on the last two furlongs quicker than anybody else in the race when keeping on to finish fourth from an uncompromising position at Epsom last time out and Stua

Matt Polley heads to Bath for his two selections this Monday as he previews the action and gives his top tips. 15:55 BATH Money Pockets is progressive, however if the forecast rain arrives, it could blunt her finishing kick. Jacquelina could be the first leg of a sprint double for the trainer Phil Mcentee. When the yards horses start running into form, they’re usually worth following, and this mare showed plenty last time in a competitive heat. JACQUELINA (WIN) 16:25 BATH A

It's the closing curtain on the 2025 flat season and we've got the prestigious Champions Day from Ascot. Will all seven races shown live on ITV we cover them all right here. 12:55 ASCOT With just the five runners set to go to post it's tricky to look for an each-way alternative and it's hard to envisage anything but former course and distance victor Trawlerman finishing in front. On a three-race winning streak, he finished ahead of stablemate Sweet William last time out, and

Alan Morris heads to Brighton and Southwell this Thursday to preview the best of the days action and give his top tips. 13:45 BRIGHTON State of Madness is a worthy warm favourite after a 3.5l win over course and distance last week and only a 5lb penalty so opposing him seems the folly his name suggests. However at large prices Liricist is a possible each-way alternative to an average bunch with some bookmakers paying out on four places. The drop in trip from his belated seas

Dean Kilbryde previews the best of the action from Punchestown this Wednesday as he pinpoints his top tips. 15:35 PUNCHESTOWN This looks to be a match between the two at the head of the market, Birdie Or Bust and King Of Kingsfield. The former kept on well for victory at Listowel when last seen in September but had to step down in class to rediscover her winning form and as such preference is for the latter who won his first two over fences before finding himself outpaced wh

Liam Hall picks his best two races of the day as he aims to make some profit this Tuesday. 16:55 MARKET RASEN As per usual for junior bumpers, it looks wide open. Bebop comes from a new stand out stallion that is making waves with the youngsters, looks tailor made for juvenile hurdles so may be best watched on debut in the bumper. Cracks Speed is rare bumper runner for the Richard Hughes team, this son of cracksman has plenty of speed on its dams side, if settling on debut

It's time for Alan Morris's weekly additions to The Hotlist! Here's three horses you need to follow! MINNIEMUM (H Daly) Minniemum has proved a bit tricky in the lead-up in the past but really came in to her own over fences and three miles last season after a couple of pipe openers and made a very reasonable return at Chepstow this week over 2m 3f. The 8yo mare drifted badly on the day but ran well for a long way before getting outpaced on fastish ground before staying on aga

Matt Polley heads to Yarmouth this Monday to preview the best of the action and give his top two tips. 15:30 YARMOUTH Speed Of Maajid can be forgiven his latest run, no chance from his position. He’s won here and has a chance. Sergeant Mayer will be thereabouts, however, he’s probably in the handicappers grip. Jungle Run is a speculative selection. He does run well here, and is not badly handicapped, especially with Jack Callans claim. In a wide open contest, he may represe

Live action from Newmarket and York this Saturday as the ITV camera’s bring you eight contests and we preview every one. 13:15 NEWMARKET...

Alan Morris heads to Bath and Newcastle for his best bets of the day this Thursday. 16:12 BATH Croeso Cymraeg is one of my favourite...

Former jockey Liam Hall gives his best bets of the day for Tuesday. 17:07 HUNTINGDON Junior bumpers can often throw up a huge suprise...

Alan Morris gives his weekly thoughts as he pinpoints aa duo of recent runners you need to keep an eye on. EDWARD SEXTON (G & J Moore) Edward Sexton has had three quick flat runs over a 7f and a mile to give the handicapper a Prescott-like headache in pinning him down to a mark as further will undoubtedly suit better. They will also have to ignore some good bumper form for last season in measuring his achievements and potential so far. It’s likely his season will be tailored

Matt Polley hopes to kick-start the week with some winners as he heads to Pontefract to preview Monday's action. 14.33. PONTEFRACT With...

One of the biggest meetings in the world of flat racing we see a total of 8 Group 1 races take place at Longchamp this weekend. We...

With nine races shown live on ITV this Saturday we preview every single one from Ascot, Newmarket and Redcar. 13:15 ASCOT It's great to...