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Sam King heads to Newmarket this Tuesday as he likes the look of two runners. 14:25 NEWMARKET Talk Of New York created a mammoth impression on his debut at Kempton but looks short enough in the market given he pulled ferociously when beaten at Meydan last time. The obvious alternative is Richie’s Rocket, who with course form to boot, can take another step forward following his eye-catching fourth place finish in the Listed Spring Cup at Lingfield. He clocked an impressive tim

Alan Morris looks back at the past seven days and pinpoints a pair of recent runners worth following. STIRRUP CUP (T EASTERBY) Stirrup Cup is looking a bargain at 1000gns and ran well on seasonal debut in finishing second at Thirsk this week, travelling well but a long way from the winner drawn on the opposite side. The 4yo gelding won over 6f as a 3yo at Hamilton and he looks ready to strike as his form has been on ground no faster than good so far, alongside Newcastle form

Matt Polley heads to Newcastle with his best bets of the day coming on the all-weather. 17:30 NEWCASTLE Pantile’s Gift will be popular in the market. There’s mixed messages in his pedigree that this stiff mile and a quarter is what he needs. Sovereign Bright is quite exposed, but is fit and ready to go. It might be worth taking a chance with Raven’s View. He’s clearly been trained with handicaps in mind, and the seven furlongs handicap debut looked sharp enough. Will be suit

Kieran McHugh gives his two best bets of the day this Sunday. 15:50 FFOS LASS Manigold won last time out, after a hat-trick of second placed finishes. That was on his handicap debut, and he will not mind the going. A seven-pound rise is steep though. Thewoodcorner stated on well for third at Newbury and this could be more in his favour. The vote goes for Mossy Fen Coolio, who improved for his debut and could be unexposed going into handicaps. MOSSY FEN COOLIO (WIN) 16:30 WINC

Despite the showpiece Grand National taking place yesterday the ITV cameras take in more action this time on the level with live racing from Musselburgh and Leopardstown and Rory Paddock previews every race. 15:45 MUSSELBURGH A Karl Burke debutant always warrants respect and Penny Arcade is no exception, but it’s hard to ignore the visual impression Adonius made on debut. A dominant 7-length success over this course and distance marked him out as a useful prospect. He conced

Rory Paddock looks away from Aintree and pinpoints a handful of runners worth following this Saturday. 13:30 NEWCASTLE Hawkseye View was unable to land a blow in stronger company last time, but this represents a marked drop in grade and he returns to a venue where he has an excellent record. With proven course-and-distance form, he looks well placed to bounce back and add to his tally. Empty Nest, another previous winner over this track and trip, appeals as the most obvious

It's the biggest day of racing in the world with the most-watched horse race, the Grand National, taking centre stage. 12:45 AINTREE As the only previous course winner in the field, Salvator Mundi commands plenty of respect, particularly given he represents the powerful Willie Mullins yard. While not overly prolific this season, he returned to form with a convincing success at Thurles last time and, despite this rise in class, looks the one they all have to beat. Kola Conti

Liam Hall avoids Aintree this Friday and finds a few selections worth following. 14:32 SEDGEFIELD Dartmouth Castle has achieved a rating of 116 and should make it fourth time lucky over hurdles here. Whenthemusicstops has run ok so far in his hurdling career but it looks too steep of a task to improve last Dartmouth Castle but should fill the second spot. DARTMOUTH CASTLE (WIN) DARTMOUTH CASTLE - WHENTHEMUSICSTOPS (ST FCAST) 15:38 SEDGEFIELD The Grey Man has won his last

Alan Morris looks back at the past weeks recent runners and pinpoints a duo you need to pay close attention to. MEHMAS ENGINE (J TATE) 3yo filly Mehmas Engine has had two promising thirds in her two runs this season after being unraced at two and can improve further as she learns on the job. She was made favourite on debut over 5f at Southwell and it was a pleasing educational introduction for a keen horse. This week’s third at Kempton was a similar positive experience, runn

It's the halfway stage of Aintree's Grand National Meeting and we preview all of Friday's action from Liverpool. 13:45 AINTREE The opener on day two of the Grand National meeting is a fiercely competitive handicap with a maximum field declared. Plenty arrive with chances, but former course-and-distance winner Indeevar Bleu and the well-handicapped Joyeuse understandably head the market. Both look to have been targeted at this race and, despite the large field, make plenty of

Alan Morris pinpoints two runners worth backing this Thursday, away from the action at Aintree. 15:07 TAUNTON The Woollacott and Newman combination do well with their crossovers from the pointing scene and Noble Blue looks to have scope to improve further over hurdles after two promising seconds recently. The 8yo gelding had won six of her seven points prior to that and a mark of 104 looks to underestimate him. Saint Polo showed his first form last time with a second at Sedg

It's the opening day of the 2026 Grand National Festival from Aintree and pundit Rory Paddock previews all the action in Liverpool. 13:45 AINTREE Both Maestro Conti and Winston Junior arrive on the back of solid runner-up efforts at Cheltenham and command obvious respect on bare form. However, Selma De Vary shaped much better than the result suggests when finishing fourth, just behind Maestro Conti, and was arguably an unlucky loser that day. The switch to Aintree’s flatter

It's an action-packed Bank Holiday Monday, and the showpiece event of the day is the Irish Grand National. With 10 live races, from three different meetings, shown on ITV, Rory Paddock covers them all. 14:35 PLUMPTON Secret Des Dieux steps into open handicap company on the back of consecutive novice handicap wins and a 9lb rise may not be enough to halt his progress. The six-year-old remains open to improvement and should be firmly in the mix. Kotmask is feared most. A previ

Kieran McHugh heads to Ireland for the best of the action on Easter Sunday. 15:35 CORK Ishan was pretty good at Limerick over fences last time out and reverts back to hurdles. He would like some rain. Onlymammycanloveme won here last time out but has been upped 7lbs for that performance. He can go well again but he will not want the ground to dry anymore. One And Only was formerly quite smart and has won here before. His victory at Limerick, when last seen, was good and he ca

A mix of flat and jumps action with live racing from Musselburgh and Haydock shown on ITV this Saturday. 13:25 MUSSELBURGH Although still winless on turf, Comic Hero arrives here on the back of a determined all-weather success where he showed a willing attitude to get on top late. That effort suggested this step up in trip will suit, and with Oisin Murphy booked, he looks capable of following up under a penalty. Strength Of Spirit rates the main danger for the in-form Karl B

It's all about the all-weather on ITV this Friday and we preview all the live action from Lingfield and Newcastle. 13:30 LINGFIELD Previous course and distance scorers Lady Manzor and Party Bear both catch the eye, returning to a track where they’ve enjoyed success. Each now finds themselves on workable marks and look well treated back in Class 4 company. Lady Dora Mae remains an unexposed type and, with a hat-trick on the line, the progressive three-year-old looks destined

Alan Morris gives his regular Thursday tips as he finds a trio to back to bash the bookies. 16.07 CHEPSTOW So You Know looked ready for a step up in trip,, even in winning over two miles so it was understandable he was running on again under a 10lb claimer last time in finishing second. The yard are in good form and the 5yo gelding can progress again here. Marlacoo and Beau Quali ran well last time and can go well too. SO YOU KNOW (WIN) 16.15 KELSO Dedicated Hero has been w

Alan Morris returns with his weekly horses you need to add to your trackers. KELLY BURN (J FANSHAWE) Kelly Burn is a well-bred 3yo filly as a full sister to Allmankind and half-sister to other winning stayers and hurdlers. Three quick all-weather runs afforded her a mark of 65 and she ran a promising race at Doncaster Sunday in a strong 10f 0-75 that looks to have a few future winners in it. She was held up and ran on well enough to suggest success awaits over 10f+ and 12f l

Sam King heads to Wolverhampton for his best bets this Tuesday. 17:30 WOLVERHAMPTON Skip To Victory has shown enough to suggest she can win a maiden of this nature, plus she has recent match practise on her side over stablemate Overbudget. She showed plenty of speed when third over the minimum trip at Southwell last time out and ought to prove difficult to peg back if similar tactics are applied. SKIP TO VICTORY (WIN) 19:30 WOLVERHAMPTON The drop back to five furlongs looks l

Matt Polley kicks off the week with two all-weather selections across Kempton and Wolverhampton. 17:10 KEMPTON Montu has been crying out for this trip, and he’s sure to run well, but the application of cheek pieces is a slight concern. Salkadan from the Dan Skelton yard is an interesting runner on handicap debut, however, the vote goes to Darn Hot Dame. She was well supported on handicap debut, finishing just behind Montu. This track will suit her much better. DARN HOT DAME