The Cheltenham Festival may build towards the Gold Cup on Friday but there is no better day in National Hunt racing than the Tuesday of the meeting. ..
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A market wrapped up between three, Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins who had 12 winners between them last week and Nicky Henderson who is the winning most trainer of all time at the festival and his team of horses speak for themselves...
Ruby Walsh is set to return to action at Thurles on Thursday with a view to continuing his record of never missing a Cheltenham Festival since he began riding. There’s no surprise that Walsh is the odds-on favourite to be Champion Jockey next week, but maybe there’s value elsewhere. ..
Naas was unfortunately found to be still feeling the hardship of the recent weather but the action in England on Sunday is better than usual and after suffering the blow of losing his best chance of a Cheltenham Festival winner in his maiden season, Olly Murphy could be the man to follow today...
It would be lovely to find a few winners this weekend before getting stuck into the Cheltenham Festival next week and there’s plenty of action to look forward to this afternoon. ..
The Beast from the East has caused absolute havoc but those struggling with cabin fever and a lack of jump racing at the busiest time of the year can get some salvage from all three All-Weather meetings going ahead today and ITV showcasing the Lingfield card which does feature a listed race...
Gordon Elliott took home both graded races from Navan last week and there’s every chance he could repeat that feat at Naas this afternoon. ..
A few final places at the Cheltenham Festival could be booked this weekend with some decent action but it is an old timer that gets the nod in the big betting heat of the day at Kempton. ..
BoyleSports Racing Ambassador Robbie Power had another day to remember at Gowran Park yesterday and he may be able to bag a winner at Navan today to cap off the weekend. ..
There’s Grade 1 action at Ascot and a few Grade 1 performers turning up to Gowran Park so it’s a busy Saturday and some Cheltenham Festival markets are likely to be reshaped after all the action this afternoon. The big honours on the day could be heading for a veteran and a novice. ..
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.
