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Friday, 16 November, 2018

A Hare Breath (right): course winner is back over fences

1.50 CHELTENHAM

Punting pointers: trainers give their view on a competitive BetVictor Handicap

Mr Whipped: Grade 2-winning hurdler makes his chasing debut at Cheltenham

2.25 CHELTENHAM

Henderson unleashes Mr Whipped over fences in historically hot novice chase

Tiger Roll and Keith Donoghue clear the last to win the Glenfarcas Cross Country Chase

3.00 CHELTENHAM

Cheltenham ready to roar as Grand National hero Tiger Roll returns to action

FONTWELL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Richard Johnson riding Darlac win The Andy Thesaurus Musselwhite Maiden Hurdle Race at Fontwell Park Racecourse on October 24, 2018 in Fontwell, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

3.35 CHELTENHAM

Fontwell winner Darlac deserves to take his chance says in-form Tizzard

Cheltenham clerk of the course and director of racing Simon Claisse

GROUND AND WEATHER

Going good, good to soft in places for first day of Cheltenham meeting

Faugheen: is now just a 2-1 shot for Sunday's Morgiana Hurdle

Faugheen, Samcro and Supasundae ready to rumble in Morgiana Hurdle

Muscled up: Franny Norton almost chose boxing over a career in the saddle

MILESTONE REACHED

Franny Norton notches 100 winners in a year for the first time

Ffos Las: deserves more support from English trainers, says Neil Fraser

BOLD INITIATIVE

Arena open to Galway-style summer jumping fixture for Britain

Ralph Beckett: second with Chemical Charge at Toulouse

TIME TO GET TOUGH

Beckett whip proposal calls for erring jockeys to miss out on biggest meetings

Davy Russell: one of Mick Winters' favourite jockeys

Davy Russell bags Samcro Morgiana ride – but Elliott wants ground to ease

Kemboy and Paul Townend go long at the last in the Clonmel Oil

Kemboy cut for Ladbrokes Trophy after Clonmel Oil Chase success

Nicola Currie: rode out her claim on Hold Still at Kempton on Wednesday evening

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

Power failure puts paid to Nicola Currie celebrations – but not for long

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Kemboy and Paul Townend lead over the last in the Clonmel Oil Chase

CLONMEL THURSDAY

Mullins eyes Ladbrokes Trophy with Kemboy after impressive Clonmel Oil strike

Harry Fry, a former point-to-point rider, enjoyed a flying start to 2017 at Exeter

LUDLOW THURSDAY

Harry Fry rises to the challenge with well-regarded Samarquand

Jeremy Scott - one of many locals to prosper

TAUNTON THURSDAY

Fast ground prevailed at the Somerset course but Scott on a high after Demon win

Chris Dwyer who won with Rock On Baileys

SOUTHWELL THURSDAY

Arzaak comes out on top for retiring Dwyer in four-way finish to feature

Colin Tizzard: the top jumps trainer is 62

EXETER WEDNESDAY

Kimber strikes again as Tizzard enjoys fantastic four-timer

Henry Brooke: suffered multiple injuries in a fall at Hexham in October

Valuable Carlisle prize next for Moffatt's chic winner

Charlie Deutsch goes out fr his comeback ride at Huntingdon (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

BANGOR WEDNESDAY

Charlie Deutsch delight as Yala Enki provides comeback winner

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Woodbine racecourse: exercise rider died of injuries

Jockey protest leads to cancellation of race at Woodbine

Rather Be lands in second over the last in the Close Brothers Handicap Chase at Cheltenham with winner Mister Whitaker (green with red cap) chasing him

HORSE RACING TIPS

Our picks for the BetVictor Gold Cup

Wayne Rooney attends an England press conference

FOOTBALL POSTCAST

Our tipsters look ahead to the International action this weekend

Dundalk: stages racing on Friday evening

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Thom Malone, Johnny Ward and Brendan Duke discuss Friday's action at Dundalk

Sandown Park 1965The Gallagher Gold CupArkle & Milhouse at the last jump.

This year is decent but which was the best one to be a racing fan?

RICHARD FORRISTAL

Alternative angles for the jumps season - and not including the big guns

Prospects brighter for Towcester but issues still need to be addressed

Public perception a closed door on racing's attempts to influence whip debate

Former jump jockey John Allen making a big impact on the Flat in Australia

Make it rain . . . better stationery and snacks in dream FOBT-free bookmakers

Going descriptions have got to be more accurate

Passionate Godolphin team deserve to celebrate historic Melbourne Cup success

PYMAN'S THEORIES

It could be a happy weekend for Lee if Diva makes the expected improvement

James Pyman predicts whose horses will improve second time out

Colin Tizzard: learned the ropes between the flags before turning professional

POINT-TO-POINT FOCUS

A new season approaches as old faces make their mark in the professional game

Steve Harman: BHA chairman received letter from culture secretary Matt Hancock

POLITICAL ANIMAL

A look back on Steve Harman's time at the BHA

Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber with Sheikh Fahad and Shiekha Melissa, celebrating the Cartier awards of Too Darn Hot and Roaring Lion

Lion the pride and joy as he outpoints stablemate Enable for main prize

Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur issued a call to action to operators

BETTING BUSINESS NEWS

Gambling Commission tells operators to join a race to the top

Mick Winters: shares his top five favourite jockeys

'JT McNamara was no ordinary man - he was as hard as nails'

Aye Aye Charlie: looks the type to come into his own over fences

Trust O’Brien the younger to get best out of well-related Gigginstown recruit

Champions together: champion trainer Nicky Henderson salutes his Champion Chase winner Altior at Cheltenham

BRITISH SCENE SETTER

Talking horses and rising forces ready for the return of the winter game

Faugheen: may try record back-to-back successes in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown

IRISH SCENE SETTER

Mullins in the process of re-establishing remarkable supremacy on Irish scene

Crusing clear: Tom George’s Black Op, the mount of Noel Fehily, breezes to victory in division one of the 2m5f maiden hurdle

Eleven improvers looking to scale the heights this season

Frankie Dettori and Enable land the Breeders' Cup Turf: the jockey said: "She's amazing. She's very special"

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

Enable, Roaring Lion and more: our experts give their best Flat season moments

Champion trainer John Gosden celebrates Roaring Lion's QEII success with Her Majesty

CHAMPION TRAINERS

Patience pays off for Gosden as gems of all ages are polished to perfection

Saxon Warrior justified winter favouritism for the Guineas but failed to score again in 2018

CLASSIC CLASSICS?

Warrior fails to battle on but Lion roars loudest for class of 2018

David Pipe, fighting back after worst season of his career

Un Temps Pour Tout back in the fold with Grand National ambitions

Bruce Jackson on the latest new from Pond House

Alan King on the gallops at Barbury Castle

Sceau Royal backed up by 'lovely team of younger horses'

Nicky Henderson: champion trainer has some enviable firepower this term

NICKY HENDERSON

Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever

Nicky Henderson watches first lot at Seven Barrows

NICKY HENDERSON PART 2

'Handsome Gold Present is going to win a major handicap chase any day now'

Santini at Nicky Hendersonâs owners daySeven Barrows, Lambourn 23.9.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

NICKY HENDERSON PART 3

Handsome and talented: well-regarded Santini set to be a force over fences

Tom George: has two live chances in the bumper

Grade 1 novice hurdle aces Summerville Boy and Black Op promise plenty

Harry Fry: getting ready for the new season

Exciting juveniles and older horses ready to lead the way

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John Gosden at Churchill DownsLouisville, Kentucky, 31.10.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Big Read: JOHN GOSDEN

'Frankie would be the greatest jockey I've ever put on a horse'

MY LIFE IN HORSES

Mill Reef, Lochsong et al: Ian Balding on the horses who made his career

Millionaire status on hold as Haotong hell makes for savage Sunday

ON LOCATION: BALLARAT

Welcome to The Rat: the growing training facility is a little corner of Britain

Q&A: Lee Newman

'I'd love to meet Leonardo da Vinci, the most talented man who ever lived'

Claret a reminder of the China days – at a time of more poignant remembrance

MY FAVOURITE HORSE

'He was a horse who would pull out fresh, well and look forward to his job'

IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK

Marathon effort from ex-footballer Don Shanks to raise funds for old teammate

Longhouse Music completes Derek O'Connor's treble at Lisronagh

Kaletto the highlight as six-timer equals best weekend of the season

Jamie Codd became only the second rider to reach 900 point-to-point winners with victory on Pegase Amour

Codd reaches 900-winner milestone on Pegase Amour at Loughanmore

Coastal Tiep and Ben Crawford take the last on their way to victory in the open at Loughanmore

Stand Up And Fight's victory sets the benchmark in the open division

Mister Tickle and Harley Dunne win the four-year-old maiden at Lisronagh

Mister Tickle brings a smile to Shark's face as he defies fitness doubts

Angelic Moon and Lar O'Carroll jump the last to land the mares' maiden at Loughanmore

Exciting prospect Bold Conduct makes a big impression on his way to the sales

Fearless Fracas and Garry Murphy on their way to victory in the four-year-old maiden at Ballinaboola

Red letter day for Redbridge team starts with almighty Fracas

Wherewouldugetit and Derek O'Connor (left), with Word Has It alongside,on their way to victory at Dromahane

Queally is the headline news as Whatsdastory delivers for Hartnett

Rooster Booster and Richard Johnson claim Champion Hurdle glory in March 2003

Rooster Booster: A moment of glory wanted by all but expected by none

Cheltenham Festival: latest race introduced was a novice hurdle for fillies and mares

FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN

Ten things David Ashforth loves about Cheltenham

GAY FUTURE winning at Cartmel 1974

The fascinating tale behind the infamous Gay Future coup

A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings of General Jack Seely on Warrior

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armistice centenary: the war horse the Germans could not kill

Michael Dickinson had the first five in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Obsessed by properties of waxes and polymers

1951, Mr, William Hill, the famous bookmaker in his Piccadilly office (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)

'He began at the bottom, rose to the top and lifted the whole industry with him'

CLASSIC WRITING

David Ashforth: hole in one gets me in the mood for return to Brighton

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