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Alan Morris gives his weekly hotlist roundup as he picks out two recent runners who you should keep a close eye on in the coming weeks and months. NEO KING (E WILLIAMS) Neo King looks to be another dour stayer for Evan Williams to target regional Nationals with at least as a lightly-raced 7yo with point-to-point wins behind him. He hit a flat spot in Fontwell’s Southern National before finishing strongly in to second on Sunday. Adam Wedge excels in staying handicaps and shou

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

Sam King heads to the North East as both of his best bets of the day come from Tuesday's card at Newcastle. 16:15 NEWCASTLE It’s no surprise to see horses take a sizeable step forward when they enter nurseries these days, which is exactly what happened when The Tunguska Event routed his rivals three and a quarter lengths earlier in the month. Trained by John and Sean Quinn, he showed plenty of early pace before drawing clear in fine style over this same course and distance,

Matt Polley tackles a top-class contest at Exeter and hopes to bag another winner at Newcastle. 14:00 EXETER  Lulamba will be all the rage on his chasing debut. He’s a fine horse with a big reputation, along with a helpful four year old allowance. but is he one to take a very short price about? It’s not impossible to pick holes in his form, and combine that with his yard having a relatively slow start to the season, it’s not a ridiculous notion to take him on. Salver is only

It’s the third and final day of Cheltenham’s November Meeting and with five live races, plus a bonus race from Fontwell shown on ITV we cover them all. 13:15 CHELTENHAM Based on their form on the flat Ambiente Friendly could demolish this field but that’s only if he can convert that form to hurdling. That’s an almighty question to answer but he’s likely to make the frame. The Spanish-bred Gaelic Pride looks set to go off favourite after finishing second on yard debut but in a

The Paddy Power Chase takes centre stage at Cheltenham this Saturday with action from day two of the November meeting, plus an additional two races from Wetherby grace the ITV screens. 13:45 CHELTENHAM Be Aware and July Flower both won on their chasing debuts and aim to remain unbeaten over the larger obstacles. Both of their recent victories came over a longer trip than today, and with the mud-soaked ground set to make this a gruelling test, their proven stamina should cert

Liam Hall leaves Cheltenham's November Meeting alone this Friday and turns his attention to Southwell and Newcastle for his trio of bets this Friday. 14:07 SOUTHWELL A bumper that could be a dual between the two Fergal O Brien horses and Dan Skeltons. Vango Can Go was a pleasing second in an Irish point before joining the Skelton team, that form looks rock solid and is sure to be in the frame.  Colins Legacy has bumper winners in the family as well as 2 mile hurdle winners b

Cheltenham's November Meeting gets underway and ITV are showing four live races this Friday, we preview them all right here. 13:45 CHELTENHAM Mister Coffey has gone mightily close on numerous occasions here at 'Jumps HQ' and deserves to finally get rid of his Cheltenham hex. In a race like this, despite a 247-day absence he's more than capable. Likely to go close once again and looks the obvious each way option. Former course winner Eldorado Allen is another who deserves ano

Alan Morris heads to Market Rasen for his best bets this Thursday. 13;48 MARKET RASEN Pescatorius sets a poser here as after a long and frustrating avoision of the winner’s enclosure he has been finding his feet for new trainer Olly Murphy and won last time in a small field over 3m 2f on good to firm. Up 7lb to only 88 for beating a subsequent dual winner it seems churlish to oppose him but he was given an easy time up front and these are different conditions. Against some ex

Sam King hopes his two tips for Tuesday land as he picks out selections from Lingfield and Huntingdon. 14:27 LINGFIELD In an open handicap hurdle, there should be more to come from the lightly raced Harry Junior. Trained by David Pipe in the colours of Brocade Racing, he struggled to feature in maiden and novice hurdles before instantly taking a sizeable step forward when switched to handicap company, keeping on at the one-pace to finish a creditable runner-up at Worcester la

The Betfair Chase takes centre stage at Haydock Park on the 22nd of November and John Arnold takes us through the history, prestige and likely contenders of this magnificent race. History: The Betfair Chase, inaugurated in 2005, is run over a distance of 3 miles attracting some of the best steeplechasers in the sport, but also for its role as a key preparatory event for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Over the years, the Betfair Chase has seen some remarkable equine talents grace i

Alan Morris looks back at last weeks racing and finds two recent runners you simply cannot ignore going forward. Here's who's made our hotlist. IMPERIAL RULE (L QUINLAN) Imperial Rule made a pleasing comeback for new connections at Sedgefield after nearly a year off this week and the lightly-raced 8yo gelding has scope for improving further from a mark of 98 despite being a triple winner. Imperial Rule had every chance coming to the last despite a huge drift in the market an

Matt Polley pinpoints a pair of runners to kick start the working week with a few winners. 14:15 CARLISLE  Classic Maestro and Hombre De Guerra are both nice young chasing prospects going forward, however the form the Sam Thomas yard are in currently, it’s impossible to look past Steel Ally,  This will be his chasing debut, but this professional outfit will have him well schooled for this, and his hurdles form suggests he could be a really classy operator over a fence. STEEL

With eleven races across ITV this Saturday there's a whole host of competitive action to get stuck into both over jumps and on the flat. We preview all the races from Doncaster, Wincanton and Aintree right here. 12:55 AINTREE Impose Toi has put up some stellar performances over the past 12 months, including a strong second in a hot handicap at Punchestown last time out. He's certainly got the best form on offer but he's climbed up the weights which ensures victory becomes an

Toby Darby looks to Flemington in Australia as he previews two Group 1 races in the early hours of Saturday morning. 04:50 FLEMINGTON The Champions Sprint sees new sensation Tentyris take on some of the star older sprinters. This will be a test for him but it would be no surprise were he to overcome it.  Joliestar was not far behind Ka Ying Rising in The Everest, being a Mare she doesn’t have to give as much weight away and I think she is the one to be with in this contest.

Alan Morris focuses his attention on Thursday’s card from Newcastle where he picks out his best bets of the day. 15:20 NEWCASTLE Antony Brittain does well with his cheap cast-offs from other yards and sales and picked up Without Compromise for 22,000 gunsafter the initial 1.3m guns purchase failed to reach the racecourse for Charlie Appleby. The 4yo full brother to Without Parole and half-brother to Tamarkuz amongst others only started racing in December 2024 but has two stro

Liam Hall gives his best bets for Friday night's all-weather action from Dundalk. 1 7:45 DUNDALK  This maiden looks set up for the likely favourite Astronomicllally after finishing fourth, if she finds improvement from that debut performance she'd be hard to beat, that said it only came 9 days ago. Indomiknow is stoutly bred being a half sister to a Group 3 winner but the trainers runners often run green on debut. Gimme Energy looks certain to improve for the step up in trip

Alan Morris gives his weekly pointers as he steers us in the right direction of two recent runners we have to follow. FAR TOO FIZZY (D LOUGHNANE) Far Too Fizzy did Racing-Daily.com followers a favour on Thursday being backed in from 13-2 to 10-3 for a comfortable victory off a lowly mark of 51 on handicap debut. A pleasing debut had been followed by 2 7f defeats but the son of the admirable multiple all-weather winner Fizzy Feet looked more at home here over 6f and could run

Matt Polley takes in some all-weather action to kick start the week. 19:15 SOUTHWELL  Relocal looks like he needs every yard of this trip and should go well, along with handicap debutant Shumus. Charlie’s Choice is a pound lower than winning over course and distance just under a year ago, and his taken to run well at a price. CHARLIE’S CHOICE (E/W) 19:30 WOLVERHAMPTON  Al Rufaa is the class dropper here, but is notoriously difficult to win with. The same applies to Orbaan, ho

Kieran McHugh gives his weekly thoughts on Sunday’s action and picks out his best bets of the day. 14:30 CURRAGH Chally Chute was unlcuky in the Irish Cesarewitch and will certainly be a factor if she can repeat that performance. Enfranchise was narrowly denied in Germany, over this distance, so commands respect. A three pounds swing in her favour against some of the princples aids her claim. Uxmal won the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot and maybe shouldve done a tad better ag