Category: UK Racing
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Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion set to meet again in Aintree Hurdle
Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion are poised for a rematch at Aintree on Thursday.The William Hill Aintree Hurdle is one of four Grade Ones on the opening afternoon of the Grand National meeting, and plenty of attention will be on Brighterdaysahead (Gordon Elliott) and The New Lion (Dan Skelton) after they were second and third…
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AL QAREEM CAN RISE TO THE TOP AT MUSSELBURGH
Fine FormAl Qareem MU – 2.30will rely on his big-race experience to get his 2026 season under way with victory in the Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes at Musselburgh.Karl Burke’s seven-year-old embarks on his 29th stakes start when he travels to Scotland, aiming to claim his 10th success during a busy career to date.The son…
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Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap 2026 –Runner-by-Runner Preview
Democracy DilemmaA high-class sprinter carrying top weight in this handicap. Has strong sprint form and plenty of experience in big-field races. If handling the weight, he sets a solid standard.Against The WindA consistent performer in sprint handicaps who usually runs well in competitive fields.Should be competitive again and could be involved in the finish.Tropical StormA…
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STAT ATTACK SHOULD PAY DIVIDENDS AT NEWCASTLE
Fine FormDual course winnerStateira NC – 2.25is expected to play a starring role on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle.Andrew Balding’s four-year-old has been hugely impressive twice at Gosforth Park this winter, bolting up over a mile in November and over this seven-furlong distance on her most recent visit in mid-January.An odds-on defeat at Southwell…
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Five eye-catching entries chasing a shareof £1 million on All-Weather finals day
BeylerbeyiThe Ian Williams-trained six-year-old has won nine of his 42 starts on the Flat, but his biggest success by some way came when winning the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October under a superb ride from Billy Loughnane, who is set to on board once again.Three subsequent runs have seen the Invincible Spirit gelding finish third…
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Willie Mullins runner adding spice toAll-Weather Finals Day
Closutton powerhouse Willie Mullins will enjoy a rare runner at Newcastle when Gaucher lines up under Billy Loughnane on All-Weather Championships Finals Day.Mullins – who has never had a winner on the Flat at Gosforth Park – will have high hopes as the Grade Three-winning hurdler bids to continue his burgeoning all-weather career with top-weight…
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Mark Walsh to ride well-fanciedJagwar in Grand National
Mark Walsh is set to partner Jagwar in the Randox Grand National.The 40-year-old faced a difficult choice given the quality and quantity among owner JP McManus’ ranks, but has opted for the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero-trained gelding.Walsh rode the seven-year-old to finish second to Johnnywho, also owned by McManus, in the Ultima at the…
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PLANTERS PUNCH EXPECTED TO PRODUCE KNOCKOUT BLOW AT BANGOR
Fine FormPlanters Punch BN – 2.15is expected to double his tally for Nicky Henderson in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk EBF Junior “National Hunt’’ Hurdle at Bangor.The four-year-old has not been seen in competitive action since making a successful start to his career at Hereford in November, but his reputation has only been enhanced in his absence.The…
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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU IN THE LINCOLN
Fine FormEternal Force DO – 3.32can launch his season in the best possible way as the Flat gets under way in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster.The son of Dubawi broke his maiden at the fifth time of asking in his first race after being gelded in a novice at Redcar in August.That saw the…
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Clover hopeful of better luck with Al Nayyir at Meydan this weekend
Tom Clover expects Al Nayyir to give a good account of himself when he tackles the Dubai Gold Cup for the second time today.The high-class stayer finished down the field in a slowly-run renewal of the Group Two contest 12 months ago, but Clover feels his charge is in better form ahead of World Cup…