Jets has Some Scope to land Nicholls tenth Greatwood gold Sport AS WE march relentlessly towards the Cheltenham Festival there are only a couple of weekends left to fill the coffers before the greatest four days on turf. With jumps action from Newbury, Doncaster and Kelso, there’s plenty to get our teeth into this Saturday and I think I’ve spotted a few nice ante-post propositions. Trainers [...]
Poniros can cause Cheltenham shock once again Sport CONSTITUTION Hill’s win on Flat debut at Southwell last Friday has really shaken up the Champion Hurdle betting. While you couldn’t help but be impressed by his performance, which saw him cut for Tuesday’s showpiece, there is still the glaring concern over his jumping. The difficult decision rests with connections, who may well choose to [...]
Sky looks to have no limits for Valley King Sport BETTORS need to tread warily when racing in Hong Kong resumes with a nine-race programme at Happy Valley today. Many of the handicaps on the card look like fiendishly difficult puzzles to solve, although there are one or two recent strong performances by gallopers that point to winning chances. When in doubt, it is always [...]
Rainbow now ready to Win gold with Guyon aboard February 24, 2026 CHAMPION jockey Zac Purton was back at his imperious best at Sha Tin last Sunday, riding a handful of winners, and will be seeking to further improve on his present tally of 79 winners with seven booked rides at the Valley. Bits Superstar in the Kennedy Handicap (11.10am) over six furlongs, and last-start winner Greater [...]
Heaving to do the heavy lifting for Eustace at Sha Tin February 20, 2026 HISTORY beckons the world’s fastest racehorse, Ka Ying Rising, when he steps on to the turf at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. The David Hayes-trained superstar seeks to smash the record of 17 consecutive victories held by Silent Witness in the city over 20 years ago when he goes for his 18th [...]
Wukong to Blaze a trail for in-form McMonagle February 20, 2026 REIGNING champion jockey Zac Purton drew a blank at the Chinese New Year meeting at Sha Tin on Thursday, to the despair and empty pockets of his many thousands of supporters. The Zac-Man would not have been a happy man arriving back home on Thursday evening, and you can guarantee he will arrive at the [...]
King’s Doyen can be Chief at Kempton once again February 17, 2026 KEMPTON is the main port of call this Saturday with a competitive card featuring three Grade Twos as well as the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (3.35pm). Last year’s winner Katate Dori returns to defend his crown in the feature handicap and is worthy of the utmost respect for trainer Sam Thomas, who has won this [...]
Silence may Echo successes of recent years for De Bromhead February 17, 2026 WITH under three weeks until we hear the famous roar, the Cheltenham Festival is growing ever closer. This week, I’m dipping into a race that we have had relative success in in recent years, the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. Bambino Fever and Oldschool Outlaw head the betting for the Irish powerhouses of Willie Mullins and Gordon [...]
Back Dragon to rise to the Top in Year of the Horse Cup February 17, 2026 EXPECT a huge crowd at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Thursday as the Chinese New Year race day gets underway with an 11-race programme, featuring the Year of the Horse Cup (7.00am) over a mile. This is the day when horse racing fans arrive at the track armed with all their lucky pens, keyrings, [...]
Maestro and Aurio ready to provide Sha Tin Delight February 17, 2026 ALL EYES will be drawn to the David Eustace-trained Helene Supafeeling, who seeks to reconfirm his lofty reputation in division one of the Yue Yee Handicap (9.15am) over six furlongs. The former UK-trained galloper disappointed recently when seeking to follow up on his debut victory over the course and distance in December. Obviously better than [...]