Category: UK Racing

Adam Nicol is relishing another crack at the sport’s heavyweights with Minella Study, who bids for Grade 1 glory at Aintree in today’s Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle.The three-time hurdle winner finished third in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, which was won by 50-1 shot Apolon De Charnie for Willie Mullins, and lines…

Now Is The Hour, a general 33/1 shot for the Randox Grand National, has been ruled out of the Aintree marathon on Saturday.The nine-year-old narrowly won Gowran’s Thyestes Handicap Chase from Better Times Ahead in January, opening his chase account at the 10th time of asking in the process, before finishing fifth in last month’s…

Fine FormAtomic Force PO – 3.57can complete a hat-trick as he switches to the turf for Ed Bethell in the Ponte Premiership New For 2026 Handicap at Pontefract.The Cotai Glory gelding won twice at Group-race level in France for Kevin Ryan before moving to Hong Kong, where he won on a few occasions.He returned to…

Jonbon could bid to gain revenge over Heart Wood in the JCB Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday.Nicky Henderson’s 10-year-old could not keep up with Henry De Bromhead’s charge as Heart Wood ran away to a 10 length win in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, but Jonbon will bid to reverse that form…

The remarkable Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising claimed his 19th straight success at Sha Tin on Easter Monday.Trained by Australian David Hayes, the freakish five-year-old – named Timeform Horse of the Year 2025 – was sent off the 1/20 favourite under Zac Purton for the Group 2 Sprint Cup and, despite not appearing to…

Fine FormHavaila PL – 4.25has youth on his side against some fairly exposed rivals in the BetGoodwin Sussex National Handicap Chase at Plumpton.Trained by Gary and Josh Moore, he hails from a yard who have an exceptional record in races of this nature. They won last year’s race with a seven-year-old in Invincible Nao and…

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…

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…

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…

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…