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From the Canvas to the Championship – Sean Bowen

Published: 24th April 2025

Bygones are Banished He finished just seven winners behind Harry Cobden 12 months ago despite spending six weeks on the sidelines following a fall in the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle at...
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Born To Be a Champion – Freddie Gingell

Published: 23rd April 2025

Born to be a Jockey The young rider is the latest member of one of jump racing’s most prominent families to make his mark on the sport. The 19-year-old will be officially...
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Willie Mullins’ Route To Second Consecutive Trainers Title

Published: 11th April 2025

It seemed like the Irish champion needed a near-miracle to retain the British crown he won for the first time 12 months ago. But miracles are Willie’s stock-in-trade. He won the meeting’s...
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Skelton Leads as Finale to Titanic Trainers Title Tussle Nears

Published: 1st April 2025

With more than £3.4m in prize money up for grabs, the three-day meeting at the iconic Liverpool course will be pivotal and there are sure to be significant swings in the title...
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What’s on in April?

Published: 31st March 2025

With Aintree’s three-day Randox Grand National meeting dominating the early days and Flat racing’s future stars testing their Group 1 credentials, this month’s racing is not to be missed. Here’s a look...
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Critical Week In David Power Jockeys’ Cup Race

Published: 10th March 2025

With 24 of the Festival’s races qualifying for the £1.5million competition, jump racing’s biggest meeting will be crucial in the race for the £500,000 first prize. Can trailblazing Skelton fend off Irish...
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History Makers and Record Breakers – Cheltenham Festival Edition

Published: 5th March 2025

A winner at jump racing’s greatest meeting is always reason to celebrate but here’s a look at the people – and horses – who might have double cause for a party. Horses...
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Conditional Championship Begins To Take Shape

Published: 5th February 2025

With less than three months left in the season, the cream of the young jumps riders will battle it out for the prestigious title before the winner is crowned at Sandown’s glittering...
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What’s on in February?

Published: 28th January 2025

As the Cheltenham Festival begins to loom ever closer, the next month contains several key trials meetings. Those races are excellent contests in their own right and are likely to feature some...
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Race For Supremacy in David Power Jockeys’ Cup

Published: 21st January 2025

After an eventful three-day Berkshire Winter Millions Festival over the weekend, a clear frontrunner for the £500,000 first prize in the inaugural David Power Jockeys’ Cup has been established.  Another ‘Skelton Spring’ could assure...