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We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms

We know that times are tight - but racecourses really do need to step up and improve outdated weighing rooms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

Is it any wonder that many of us squirm on our sofa, wondering if the latest British-trained winner is the one to stop the rot?

Is it any wonder that many of us squirm on our sofa, wondering if the latest British-trained winner is the one to stop the rot?

The Gerry Feilden has been won by Buck House, Barnbrook Again and Kribensis - it's sad to see how far it has slipped down the pecking order

The Gerry Feilden has been won by Buck House, Barnbrook Again and Kribensis - it's sad to see how far it has slipped down the pecking order

Johnny Dineen tipped the 8-1 Coral Gold Cup winner - and his bet of the weekend runs on Sunday

Johnny Dineen tipped the 8-1 Coral Gold Cup winner - and his bet of the weekend runs on Sunday

The stewards' decision must be final - it's time we abolished appeals against race results

The stewards' decision must be final - it's time we abolished appeals against race results

A share in a syndicate horse is the perfect Christmas gift - as my mum can vouch

A share in a syndicate horse is the perfect Christmas gift - as my mum can vouch

Last season's novices look a stellar bunch - the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup now has all the hallmarks of a potential classic

Last season's novices look a stellar bunch - the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup now has all the hallmarks of a potential classic

Outstanding weekend highlights prove that change is good - even if it wasn't quite a revolution

Outstanding weekend highlights prove that change is good - even if it wasn't quite a revolution

Richard Forristal

'I'm mightily tempted each-way at 40-1' - Paul Kealy with five selections for Saturday's racing

'I'm mightily tempted each-way at 40-1' - Paul Kealy with five selections for Saturday's racing

Cheltenham Festival handicaps should all have qualifiers - that's how you fix the rest of the jumps season

Cheltenham Festival handicaps should all have qualifiers - that's how you fix the rest of the jumps season

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

Is it any wonder that many of us squirm on our sofa, wondering if the latest British-trained winner is the one to stop the rot?

Is it any wonder that many of us squirm on our sofa, wondering if the latest British-trained winner is the one to stop the rot?

The Gerry Feilden has been won by Buck House, Barnbrook Again and Kribensis - it's sad to see how far it has slipped down the pecking order

The Gerry Feilden has been won by Buck House, Barnbrook Again and Kribensis - it's sad to see how far it has slipped down the pecking order

Johnny Dineen tipped the 8-1 Coral Gold Cup winner - and his bet of the weekend runs on Sunday

Johnny Dineen tipped the 8-1 Coral Gold Cup winner - and his bet of the weekend runs on Sunday

The stewards' decision must be final - it's time we abolished appeals against race results

The stewards' decision must be final - it's time we abolished appeals against race results

A share in a syndicate horse is the perfect Christmas gift - as my mum can vouch

A share in a syndicate horse is the perfect Christmas gift - as my mum can vouch

Last season's novices look a stellar bunch - the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup now has all the hallmarks of a potential classic

Last season's novices look a stellar bunch - the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup now has all the hallmarks of a potential classic

Outstanding weekend highlights prove that change is good - even if it wasn't quite a revolution

Outstanding weekend highlights prove that change is good - even if it wasn't quite a revolution

Richard Forristal

'I'm mightily tempted each-way at 40-1' - Paul Kealy with five selections for Saturday's racing

'I'm mightily tempted each-way at 40-1' - Paul Kealy with five selections for Saturday's racing

Cheltenham Festival handicaps should all have qualifiers - that's how you fix the rest of the jumps season

Cheltenham Festival handicaps should all have qualifiers - that's how you fix the rest of the jumps season

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