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Cheltenham Festival 2026 news: Harry Skelton names his favourite “banker of the week”

Jockey Harry Skelton has named The New Lion as his banker for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with the meeting now just eight days away.  The post Cheltenham …

2026 Saudi Cup day review: From early desks to Forever Young’s $20m masterclass

With so much racing to look forward to, I arrived at the track bright and early to avoid a scrum for the best desks to be able to get in and out of the media …

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IT’S BACK AND FLAT’S A FACT

LINCOLN HANDICAP BETTING TRENDS Andy Newton digs out clues to the race that heralds spring’s march toward summer Godwinson under Cieren Fallon (right, red …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Stayers’ Hurdle race analysis and preview

The 2026 National Hunt season will soon reach its climax, when the Cheltenham Festival gets underway in just over four weeks’ time.  The post Cheltenham …

Abu Dhabi Gold Cup review: Strauss hits the button and goes “whoosh” to glory

Personally, I felt my preview was a bit drier than normal, but that’s what happens when you have so many European challengers to cover – all horses and no …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Knight looks to have a Tale to tell at Newbury 

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Newbury. The post Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Knight looks …

Abu Dhabi Gold Cup preview: It’s a hell of a race to second guess!

I have been championing international racing for more years that I care to admit, but this week was a whole new experience as I travelled out to Abu Dhabi for …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Champion Hurdle race analysis and preview 

In just over five weeks’ time the 2026 National Hunt season will stage its showpiece event, as the Cheltenham Festival gets underway.  The post Cheltenham …

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Dublin Chase race analysis and preview  

Leopardstown racecourse plays host to the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with two days of elite racing set to take place.  The post Dublin Racing …

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