National Hunt Racing
Trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon has confessed he’d “travel the world” for a horse like his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup contender, Hewick, found in a local sale “five minutes down the road.” Hewick: The Tough Contender Describing the nine-year-old Hewick as “tough as nails,” Hanlon marvels at the horse’s resilience, having earned over £600,000 despite costing […]
The French Takeover: Is Irish Racing Breeding Falling Behind? In the recent Dublin Racing Festival, a worrying trend emerged that raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the Irish racing community. Out of the eight Grade One winners at the festival, an astounding seven were born in France. This dominance, coupled with the fact that the […]
Here are all the entries trained by W. P. Mullins for the 2024 Aintre Grand National: 1. Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 2. Asterion Forlonge (FR) 3. Bronn (IRE) 4. Capodanno (FR) 5. Classic Getaway (IRE) 6. Glengouly (FR) 7. I Am Maximus (FR) 8. Its On The Line (IRE) 9. James du Berlais (FR) 10. Janidil […]
Flat Racing
Witch Hunter and Lord Of The Lodge are the headline acts in the seven-furlong Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (2.10pm), the class two feature at Southwell on Thursday, January 26. Witch Hunter has twice finished second at Listed level for Richard Hannon, including behind subsequent G2 scorer El Caballo in last season’s Spring […]
Forest Of Dean came from last to first under South African jockey Collen Storey to win the Huge Daily Boosts Only At BetUK Conditions Stakes at Newcastle this afternoon. The 10-furlong feature was a Fast-Track Qualifier, with Forest Of Dean now guaranteed a start in the £200,000 Easter Classic over the same course and distance […]
Looking for a late Christmas present for a sports fan? How about membership of a racing club? Seven Worlds Racing Club is currently accepting new members and might be an option worth considering. The Club has two horses, Seven Worlds, a four-year-old gelded son of No Nay Never and Brokers Tip, a three-year-old gelded son […]
