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Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

This is what sets Willie Mullins apart - and it could prove key to Sober's Supreme Novices' Hurdle challenge

This is what sets Willie Mullins apart - and it could prove key to Sober's Supreme Novices' Hurdle challenge

Is it time racing took the big freeze into its own hands and imposed an enforced break in the season?

Is it time racing took the big freeze into its own hands and imposed an enforced break in the season?

Dan Skelton can never be discounted in big races - and here are three of his runners worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival

Dan Skelton can never be discounted in big races - and here are three of his runners worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival

How I'd try to solve the Constitution Hill conundrum - plus a 50-1 Champion Hurdle dark horse to keep on side

How I'd try to solve the Constitution Hill conundrum - plus a 50-1 Champion Hurdle dark horse to keep on side

This is the jumps season that just keeps on giving - and it's not even Christmas yet

This is the jumps season that just keeps on giving - and it's not even Christmas yet

From the Breeders' Cup to Melbourne, vet scratchings are becoming a major issue in big international events

From the Breeders' Cup to Melbourne, vet scratchings are becoming a major issue in big international events

Match fitness was key at Cheltenham last weekend - and here are two beaten horses I expect to take a big step forward next time

Match fitness was key at Cheltenham last weekend - and here are two beaten horses I expect to take a big step forward next time

Ayr triumph a deserved reward for all involved - plus my horse to follow for the jumps season

Ayr triumph a deserved reward for all involved - plus my horse to follow for the jumps season

An unbeaten filly makes 1,000 Guineas appeal - plus my Arc fancy finally emerges in 25-1 shot for world-class trainer

An unbeaten filly makes 1,000 Guineas appeal - plus my Arc fancy finally emerges in 25-1 shot for world-class trainer

Bizarre Juddmonte International will probably lose its crown as Flat race of the year, so which contest is in line to take its place?

Bizarre Juddmonte International will probably lose its crown as Flat race of the year, so which contest is in line to take its place?

It's one of the finest tracks in Britain - so why are some of the fields at York's Ebor meeting so poor?

It's one of the finest tracks in Britain - so why are some of the fields at York's Ebor meeting so poor?

Karl Burke's juveniles are sizzling and this under-the-radar colt is not to be underestimated going forward

Karl Burke's juveniles are sizzling and this under-the-radar colt is not to be underestimated going forward

This international raider's form looks red-hot and he rates a cracking ante-post play for York's Ebor meeting

This international raider's form looks red-hot and he rates a cracking ante-post play for York's Ebor meeting

The King George showed how pacemaking doesn't always go to plan - and William Buick should be aware on Field Of Gold

The King George showed how pacemaking doesn't always go to plan - and William Buick should be aware on Field Of Gold

Brighton is a fantastic city - but where are the initiatives to promote its Festival of Racing?

Brighton is a fantastic city - but where are the initiatives to promote its Festival of Racing?

Search continues for top-class sprinters in Britain - but this three-year-old Newmarket runner could be the answer

Search continues for top-class sprinters in Britain - but this three-year-old Newmarket runner could be the answer

Why a frustrating Royal Ascot can pave the way for an excellent autumn for this top trainer

Why a frustrating Royal Ascot can pave the way for an excellent autumn for this top trainer

Shades of Serpentine as Lambourn's Derby procession left me feeling deflated - plus an international raider who represents value at Royal Ascot

Shades of Serpentine as Lambourn's Derby procession left me feeling deflated - plus an international raider who represents value at Royal Ascot

Prepare for a French invasion with nation's stars primed for Epsom and Royal Ascot raids

Prepare for a French invasion with nation's stars primed for Epsom and Royal Ascot raids

I'm firmly in Flat mode after a Willie Mullins-dominated Grand National - and this 66-1 hope in the 2,000 Guineas is on my radar

I'm firmly in Flat mode after a Willie Mullins-dominated Grand National - and this 66-1 hope in the 2,000 Guineas is on my radar

Aidan O'Brien has cast doubt on his main Guineas candidates - so here are two to back in the Classics at 25-1 and 100-1

Aidan O'Brien has cast doubt on his main Guineas candidates - so here are two to back in the Classics at 25-1 and 100-1

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

This is what sets Willie Mullins apart - and it could prove key to Sober's Supreme Novices' Hurdle challenge

This is what sets Willie Mullins apart - and it could prove key to Sober's Supreme Novices' Hurdle challenge

Is it time racing took the big freeze into its own hands and imposed an enforced break in the season?

Dan Skelton can never be discounted in big races - and here are three of his runners worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival

Is it time racing took the big freeze into its own hands and imposed an enforced break in the season?

Dan Skelton can never be discounted in big races - and here are three of his runners worth backing for the Cheltenham Festival

How I'd try to solve the Constitution Hill conundrum - plus a 50-1 Champion Hurdle dark horse to keep on side

How I'd try to solve the Constitution Hill conundrum - plus a 50-1 Champion Hurdle dark horse to keep on side

This is the jumps season that just keeps on giving - and it's not even Christmas yet

This is the jumps season that just keeps on giving - and it's not even Christmas yet

From the Breeders' Cup to Melbourne, vet scratchings are becoming a major issue in big international events

From the Breeders' Cup to Melbourne, vet scratchings are becoming a major issue in big international events

Match fitness was key at Cheltenham last weekend - and here are two beaten horses I expect to take a big step forward next time

Match fitness was key at Cheltenham last weekend - and here are two beaten horses I expect to take a big step forward next time

Ayr triumph a deserved reward for all involved - plus my horse to follow for the jumps season

Ayr triumph a deserved reward for all involved - plus my horse to follow for the jumps season

An unbeaten filly makes 1,000 Guineas appeal - plus my Arc fancy finally emerges in 25-1 shot for world-class trainer

An unbeaten filly makes 1,000 Guineas appeal - plus my Arc fancy finally emerges in 25-1 shot for world-class trainer

Bizarre Juddmonte International will probably lose its crown as Flat race of the year, so which contest is in line to take its place?

Bizarre Juddmonte International will probably lose its crown as Flat race of the year, so which contest is in line to take its place?

It's one of the finest tracks in Britain - so why are some of the fields at York's Ebor meeting so poor?

It's one of the finest tracks in Britain - so why are some of the fields at York's Ebor meeting so poor?

Karl Burke's juveniles are sizzling and this under-the-radar colt is not to be underestimated going forward

Karl Burke's juveniles are sizzling and this under-the-radar colt is not to be underestimated going forward

This international raider's form looks red-hot and he rates a cracking ante-post play for York's Ebor meeting

This international raider's form looks red-hot and he rates a cracking ante-post play for York's Ebor meeting

The King George showed how pacemaking doesn't always go to plan - and William Buick should be aware on Field Of Gold

The King George showed how pacemaking doesn't always go to plan - and William Buick should be aware on Field Of Gold

Brighton is a fantastic city - but where are the initiatives to promote its Festival of Racing?

Brighton is a fantastic city - but where are the initiatives to promote its Festival of Racing?

Search continues for top-class sprinters in Britain - but this three-year-old Newmarket runner could be the answer

Search continues for top-class sprinters in Britain - but this three-year-old Newmarket runner could be the answer

Why a frustrating Royal Ascot can pave the way for an excellent autumn for this top trainer

Why a frustrating Royal Ascot can pave the way for an excellent autumn for this top trainer

Shades of Serpentine as Lambourn's Derby procession left me feeling deflated - plus an international raider who represents value at Royal Ascot

Shades of Serpentine as Lambourn's Derby procession left me feeling deflated - plus an international raider who represents value at Royal Ascot

Prepare for a French invasion with nation's stars primed for Epsom and Royal Ascot raids

Prepare for a French invasion with nation's stars primed for Epsom and Royal Ascot raids

I'm firmly in Flat mode after a Willie Mullins-dominated Grand National - and this 66-1 hope in the 2,000 Guineas is on my radar

I'm firmly in Flat mode after a Willie Mullins-dominated Grand National - and this 66-1 hope in the 2,000 Guineas is on my radar

Aidan O'Brien has cast doubt on his main Guineas candidates - so here are two to back in the Classics at 25-1 and 100-1

Aidan O'Brien has cast doubt on his main Guineas candidates - so here are two to back in the Classics at 25-1 and 100-1

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Bryony Frost shouldn't be forgotten when asking why so few professional female riders were in action at Cheltenham Festival

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

Maddy Playle gives her tips for day two at Cheltenham - including a 'really strong fancy' at 16-1

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