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Progressive youngster is developing into a proper Stayers' Hurdle horse - and he's a strong selection at Ascot

Progressive youngster is developing into a proper Stayers' Hurdle horse - and he's a strong selection at Ascot

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

'I can see him going off shorter' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post selections for Saturday

'I can see him going off shorter' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post selections for Saturday

All hail JP McManus - without him jump racing would be much poorer, and so would an extraordinary number of trainers

All hail JP McManus - without him jump racing would be much poorer, and so would an extraordinary number of trainers

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

Racegoers spoilt for choice on a day that always provides festive cheer

Racegoers spoilt for choice on a day that always provides festive cheer

British racing's problems are not all of its own making but recent call to action must be heeded

British racing's problems are not all of its own making but recent call to action must be heeded

Saturday wonder woman Venetia Williams shows the value of living in the present

Saturday wonder woman Venetia Williams shows the value of living in the present

Showcase for ex-racehorses brings Christmas cheer - but excellent Treo Eile needs to be part of a systematic approach

Showcase for ex-racehorses brings Christmas cheer - but excellent Treo Eile needs to be part of a systematic approach

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

This 13-2 shot at Cheltenham under a jockey I love backing will be the key to my Saturday punting

This 13-2 shot at Cheltenham under a jockey I love backing will be the key to my Saturday punting

Cash injection for top riders is all well and good but it's still a real struggle for the rest

Cash injection for top riders is all well and good but it's still a real struggle for the rest

Winners identifying as maidens? Ireland's bizarre new academy hurdles initiative is impossible to fathom

Winners identifying as maidens? Ireland's bizarre new academy hurdles initiative is impossible to fathom

Richard Forristal

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

Progressive youngster is developing into a proper Stayers' Hurdle horse - and he's a strong selection at Ascot

Progressive youngster is developing into a proper Stayers' Hurdle horse - and he's a strong selection at Ascot

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

I've finally stopped imagining Andrew Rhodes as Ebenezer Scrooge to focus on finding winners - it's the true meaning of Christmas

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

The Long Walk is an underappreciated festive gem - it almost always delivers

My five highlights of 2024 - including a golden era for the division that is jump racing's beating heart

Richard Forristal

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

Punters should always try to find the front-runner in chases - but this hold-up horse could be Champion Chase class

'I can see him going off shorter' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post selections for Saturday

'I can see him going off shorter' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post selections for Saturday

All hail JP McManus - without him jump racing would be much poorer, and so would an extraordinary number of trainers

All hail JP McManus - without him jump racing would be much poorer, and so would an extraordinary number of trainers

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

This chase debutant was seriously eyecatching - and he looks a major contender for Cheltenham Festival honours

Racegoers spoilt for choice on a day that always provides festive cheer

Racegoers spoilt for choice on a day that always provides festive cheer

British racing's problems are not all of its own making but recent call to action must be heeded

British racing's problems are not all of its own making but recent call to action must be heeded

Saturday wonder woman Venetia Williams shows the value of living in the present

Saturday wonder woman Venetia Williams shows the value of living in the present

Showcase for ex-racehorses brings Christmas cheer - but excellent Treo Eile needs to be part of a systematic approach

Showcase for ex-racehorses brings Christmas cheer - but excellent Treo Eile needs to be part of a systematic approach

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

This 13-2 shot at Cheltenham under a jockey I love backing will be the key to my Saturday punting

This 13-2 shot at Cheltenham under a jockey I love backing will be the key to my Saturday punting

Cash injection for top riders is all well and good but it's still a real struggle for the rest

Cash injection for top riders is all well and good but it's still a real struggle for the rest

Winners identifying as maidens? Ireland's bizarre new academy hurdles initiative is impossible to fathom

Winners identifying as maidens? Ireland's bizarre new academy hurdles initiative is impossible to fathom

Richard Forristal

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

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