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'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

The stats clearly reveal why Irish handicappers look well treated when they travel over to Britain

The stats clearly reveal why Irish handicappers look well treated when they travel over to Britain

We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms

We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms

I won't be punting Jonbon or L'Eau Du Sud - but there is a 7-1 shot begging to be backed on Sandown's Tingle Creek card

I won't be punting Jonbon or L'Eau Du Sud - but there is a 7-1 shot begging to be backed on Sandown's Tingle Creek card

I'm convinced Britain is set for a much better Cheltenham Festival - but this weekend will tell us a lot more

I'm convinced Britain is set for a much better Cheltenham Festival - but this weekend will tell us a lot more

What's been your highlight of the year? It's a good question – and the answers can be very personal

What's been your highlight of the year? It's a good question – and the answers can be very personal

The great names just roll off the tongue - but who's your favourite Tingle Creek hero?

The great names just roll off the tongue - but who's your favourite Tingle Creek hero?

I've got a bad case of the Tommie bug - and I expect you'll all soon have it too

I've got a bad case of the Tommie bug - and I expect you'll all soon have it too

Rachel Venniker symbolises South Africa's resurgence - and she would also be a big asset in Britain

Rachel Venniker symbolises South Africa's resurgence - and she would also be a big asset in Britain

Jack Kennedy's latest grim misfortune is a massive blow to Gordon Elliott - and there's no Davy Russell to call upon this time

Jack Kennedy's latest grim misfortune is a massive blow to Gordon Elliott - and there's no Davy Russell to call upon this time

Richard Forristal

Last season's novice hurdlers weren't a great bunch - and this Cheltenham winner is no value for a March repeat

Last season's novice hurdlers weren't a great bunch - and this Cheltenham winner is no value for a March repeat

The budget has heaped even more trouble on racing - and I fear many trainers will now decide the numbers just don't add up

The budget has heaped even more trouble on racing - and I fear many trainers will now decide the numbers just don't add up

Overdue first winner for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith could just open the floodgates

Overdue first winner for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith could just open the floodgates

Bookmakers might have blundered by going 16-1 about Willie Mullins' exciting French import for Cheltenham

Bookmakers might have blundered by going 16-1 about Willie Mullins' exciting French import for Cheltenham

Labour government starts making progress on gambling reform - but tone of announcement gives cause for concern

Labour government starts making progress on gambling reform - but tone of announcement gives cause for concern

Lack of quality in Coral Gold Cup a reminder jumps Pattern needs a radical rethink

Lack of quality in Coral Gold Cup a reminder jumps Pattern needs a radical rethink

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

'He has had this race mapped out for him' - Paul Kealy with some big-priced plays for Saturday's racing

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

The domination of Ireland's big three is no good for jump racing - and the Christmas entries suggest things are getting worse

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Ireland's racing fortunes have never ridden higher - what a pity so few people are actually watching

Working 15-hour days, sleeping in the office and landing a Group 1 - and it still wasn't enough for poor Adam West

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

Lots of novices are blotting their copybook - but this 33-1 shot for the Supreme is a happy exception

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

There is no misunderstanding - the Gambling Commission is responsible for the confusion caused by affordability checks

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

'I couldn't give a toss about who will win the Gold Cup' - it's time we took a leaf out of Ted Walsh's book and lived in the moment

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

All I want for Christmas is Mr Vango to win the Welsh Grand National for Sara Bradstock

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

Our sport is facing a daunting task - but here are three crucial steps to arrest the spiralling decline in betting activity

The stats clearly reveal why Irish handicappers look well treated when they travel over to Britain

The stats clearly reveal why Irish handicappers look well treated when they travel over to Britain

We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms

We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms

I won't be punting Jonbon or L'Eau Du Sud - but there is a 7-1 shot begging to be backed on Sandown's Tingle Creek card

I won't be punting Jonbon or L'Eau Du Sud - but there is a 7-1 shot begging to be backed on Sandown's Tingle Creek card

I'm convinced Britain is set for a much better Cheltenham Festival - but this weekend will tell us a lot more

I'm convinced Britain is set for a much better Cheltenham Festival - but this weekend will tell us a lot more

What's been your highlight of the year? It's a good question – and the answers can be very personal

What's been your highlight of the year? It's a good question – and the answers can be very personal

The great names just roll off the tongue - but who's your favourite Tingle Creek hero?

The great names just roll off the tongue - but who's your favourite Tingle Creek hero?

I've got a bad case of the Tommie bug - and I expect you'll all soon have it too

I've got a bad case of the Tommie bug - and I expect you'll all soon have it too

Rachel Venniker symbolises South Africa's resurgence - and she would also be a big asset in Britain

Rachel Venniker symbolises South Africa's resurgence - and she would also be a big asset in Britain

Jack Kennedy's latest grim misfortune is a massive blow to Gordon Elliott - and there's no Davy Russell to call upon this time

Jack Kennedy's latest grim misfortune is a massive blow to Gordon Elliott - and there's no Davy Russell to call upon this time

Richard Forristal

Last season's novice hurdlers weren't a great bunch - and this Cheltenham winner is no value for a March repeat

Last season's novice hurdlers weren't a great bunch - and this Cheltenham winner is no value for a March repeat

The budget has heaped even more trouble on racing - and I fear many trainers will now decide the numbers just don't add up

The budget has heaped even more trouble on racing - and I fear many trainers will now decide the numbers just don't add up

Overdue first winner for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith could just open the floodgates

Overdue first winner for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith could just open the floodgates

Bookmakers might have blundered by going 16-1 about Willie Mullins' exciting French import for Cheltenham

Bookmakers might have blundered by going 16-1 about Willie Mullins' exciting French import for Cheltenham

Labour government starts making progress on gambling reform - but tone of announcement gives cause for concern

Labour government starts making progress on gambling reform - but tone of announcement gives cause for concern

Lack of quality in Coral Gold Cup a reminder jumps Pattern needs a radical rethink

Lack of quality in Coral Gold Cup a reminder jumps Pattern needs a radical rethink

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