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The bet365 Gold Cup brings the curtain down on the jumps season in style, and this year’s renewal has attracted a typically deep and competitive field of twenty. With a history of rewarding strong stayers and those racing handily, this race demands both grit and tactical nous. 🥇 Strongest Contender: High Class Hero (TFR 177p)…
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Preview The feature event at Sandown on Saturday brings together a select but high-class field for the Celebration Chase, traditionally a farewell stage for some of the season’s top two-milers. A strong renewal is in prospect despite the small field, and there is plenty to consider before placing a bet. Strongest Contender Jonbon (TFR 184)…
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Saturday 26 April 2025 | 2m 5f 110y | Good ground | 6 runners A small but select field lines up for this season’s renewal of the BET365 Select Hurdle, a Grade 2 contest that often throws up a talented type on the upgrade. With the going described as good and the pace forecast likely…
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A small but talented field lines up for this year’s renewal of the BET365 Oaksey Chase at Sandown, run over 2m6f164y. The race often favours horses with tactical speed and proven Grade 1 ability, and once again the quality looks high despite only nine runners being declared. Notably, Paul Nicholls has trained four of the…
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Bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’ Handicap Chase (Class 2, 2m4f10y, Good) A competitive renewal with nine runners declared and a handful arriving in excellent form. Conditions are good, and a weak early pace is forecast, which could have a bearing on how the race unfolds. Strongest Contender Classic Anthem (Timeform Adjusted Rating: 152)Trainer: Jim Boyle |…
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A competitive renewal of this 0–140 staying handicap chase, contested over nearly 3 miles on good to soft ground (good in places). A mix of lightly-raced chasers, course specialists, and seasoned handicappers line up. Several arrive in decent nick, while one or two are making their seasonal reappearances and may need the outing. — Strongest…
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A competitive renewal of the Highland National, run over a stamina-sapping 3m6f121y on good to soft ground. With no guaranteed strong pace on paper (Timeform pace forecast: Very Weak), this may turn tactical, favouring those who race handily and stay every yard. Historically, the race has gone the way of battle-hardened stayers, with 6 of…
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15:52 Perth – Campbell & Son Roofing Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) – Race Preview A competitive renewal of the Campbell & Son Roofing Handicap Hurdle over a demanding three miles and two furlongs, with a good-sized field and an even-looking pace forecast suggesting tactical speed and stamina will both be at a premium. The going…
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Going: Good (Good to Soft in places) | Pace Forecast: Very Strong A competitive and informative 3yo handicap where a strong early gallop is expected to shape proceedings, placing the emphasis firmly on stamina and race positioning. The round course at this trip typically favours those ridden patiently, and Timeform’s pace map supports the idea…