Shishkin, trained by Nicky Henderson, will face five rivals in the Betfair Ascot Chase on Saturday as he steps up in distance to two miles and five furlongs. Shishkin, who was previously unbeaten in his first seven starts over fences, has not been in top form lately and underwent wind surgery. Last year’s winner, Fakir…

Trainer Henry de Bromhead achieved a notable one-two in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel with Monty’s Star claiming his first win and securing a place at the Cheltenham festival, ahead of his more favoured stablemate Hiddenvalley Lake. Despite Hiddenvalley Lake leading for much of the race, Monty’s Star stayed close behind until the…

Trainer Willie Mullins, who had lost hope of winning the Gold Cup, is optimistic about his chances this year with two strong contenders, Galopin Des Champs and Stattler. While Stattler’s stamina has been proven, Galopin Des Champs has raised questions about his ability to handle the Gold Cup distance. However, Mullins is confident that he…

Tom Scudamore, who has had a 25-year career as a jockey, announced his retirement on Friday, effective immediately. Despite being scheduled to ride four horses on Saturday, the 40-year-old made the decision to retire after being thrown from Ya Know Yaseff, a horse trained by his longtime associate David Pipe, during a race at Leicester…

Trainers expressed anger towards the Newcastle ground as 31 runners were withdrawn, citing safety concerns for their horses. Trainers who were responsible for the large number of non-runners on Thursday’s jumps card at Newcastle described the conditions as hazardous and rough. They are calling for more transparency surrounding going descriptions, as there was uncertainty about…

Jockey Oisin Murphy returned to horse racing with a successful ride on Jupiter Express at Chelmsford yesterday, winning the 6f handicap on the 15-8 favourite. This was his first ride after serving a 14-month ban for alcohol and Covid-related rule violations. Murphy, a three-time champion jockey, had a strong position throughout the race and secured…

You Wear It Well, a six-year-old mare trained by Jamie Snowden, displayed her class in the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown, and is now set to head to Cheltenham. The horse had already impressed with two clear-cut victories in novice contests early in the season and came into…

The mare’s hurdle race at Cheltenham is a highly competitive race between some of the most talented female racehorses around. This race is an important part of the Cheltenham Festival, and its purpose is to showcase the magnificent mares that find their homes in the UK and Ireland. In addition to being a showcase for…

The Cheltenham horse racing festival is one of the most exciting events of the year, and for many, weighing up the form for the races is as thrilling as watching the horses run themselves. With so many horses, jockeys and different levels of race experience, it can be a daunting prospect trying to find a…