Do you know what the French for "doors closing" is? Until a couple of weeks ago I'd have struggled to tell you, but I now know that "porte à fermeture" is the correct French phrasing, writes David ...

This Friday the ITV Racing cameras will be at Cheltenham for their first raceday of the new jumps season (2025/26). They will be taking in four races LIVE - including the Sky Bet Novices' Hurdle (3pm) ...

On a day when Ascot’s Champions Day supplied winners at 200/1 and 100/1 for home stables, two of Ireland’s biggest yards were at it elsewhere, writes Tony Stafford. It came as little surprise when Aid ...

Preparing for the Jumps - Part 3, Handicap Chases In this third article in a series looking forward to the National Hunt ...

Run over 2m4f at Aintree racecourse the Old Roan Chase is a Grade Two Limited Handicap contest that gives National Hunt fans a few early-season pointers on how some old favourites will fair over the ...

The William Hill Futurity Trophy Stakes is staged each year at Doncaster racecourse and is for 2 year-olds only. The Group One race is run over a distance of 1m and is an excellent guide and trial to ...

Trainer Charlie Appleby has a 33% SR with his 2 year-olds at Ascot Trainer Aidan O’Brien has a 26% SR with his 2 year-olds at Ascot Trainer George Boughey is just 1 from 23 with his 2 year-olds at ...

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