The turf season in the UK kicks off at Doncaster today while the richest card in the world takes place over at Meydan...
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A field of 16 runners go to post for the Cheltenham Gold Cup and it promises to be a fascinating finish to another extraordinary week in the Cotswolds. ..
The Ryanair Chase is undoubtedly one of the most competitive races of the week and it would be a surprise if the race isn’t for export for a fourth year in a row...
It says a lot for the Pertemps Final at this meeting when for the second year in a row the previous winner is a likely favourite for the RSA Chase...
The Coral Cup this year looks a classy renewal. The weights are topped by the veteran Wicklow Brave who is a Grade 1 winner over jumps and a Group 1 Classic winner on the Flat...
The make up of the Supreme Novices’ and Arkle combined with the Ultima and the Close Brothers Handicap Chase suggest that the bookmakers could be leading the way going into day two of the Cheltenham Festival...
It’s a rare Leopardstown card that doesn’t attract 50 runners but the ground has just been so quick this year that connections are waiting for more rain and that is a pity with a €50,000 handicap chase to be decided at the Foxrock venue...
It really is a waiting game for us now as Cheltenham approaches but there are still some decent prizes down for decision this afternoon on both sides of the Irish Sea...
Naas stage an action-packed eight race card with a couple of decent graded races that might throw up a Cheltenham contender or two...
Some horses will try and book a final place on the ticket to Cheltenham this weekend with some decent prizes on offer across both days and in the feature race at Kempton it is hoped that a baron spell might be ended...
Robbie PowerRetired National Hunt jockey with wins including the Grand National, BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Diarmuid ConnollyFormer Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly is a 6 time All-Ireland Senior Football champion who currently plays with club side St. Vincent's.
