Numbers can Slam rivals in Classic Cup February 27, 2026 MANY pundits in Hong Kong believe the £1.2m Hong Kong Classic Cup over nine furlongs (8.45am) is Little Paradise’s to lose. The son of Toronado produced a phenomenal performance when blitzing his rivals in the closing stages of the Hong Kong Classic Mile last month. In a genuinely fast-run contest, Little Paradise was buried in [...]
Jets has Some Scope to land Nicholls tenth Greatwood gold February 24, 2026 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 February 24, 2026 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 [...]
Nicky Henderson: It’s 50-50, everyday I change my mind on Constitution Hill February 24, 2026 NICKY Henderson is no closer to making a decision on the next step for stable star Constitution Hill following his brilliant Flat debut win at Southwell last Friday. With Constitution Hill set to school over hurdles tomorrow, Henderson said: “I promise you, it is 50-50. Every day, I change my mind, but I think we’ve [...]
Sky looks to have no limits for Valley King February 24, 2026 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 [...]
Paul Nicholls: British trainers in “better place” heading into Cheltenham February 24, 2026 PAUL Nicholls is confident that British trainers can challenge Ireland’s dominance at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, with the Ditcheat-based trainer suggesting Britain are going into Cheltenham “in a better place than we’ve been for the last few years”. Ireland won the Prestbury Cup by a huge 20-8 margin last year, but Nicholls believes the likes [...]
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 [...]