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Why Sam Thomas is Britain's most effective trainer - and the milestone that would cap his ascent

Why Sam Thomas is Britain's most effective trainer - and the milestone that would cap his ascent

Catherine Macrae

This exciting youngster could be a Supreme hotpot after the DRF - and can even kick off a Cheltenham double for the bold-hearted

This exciting youngster could be a Supreme hotpot after the DRF - and can even kick off a Cheltenham double for the bold-hearted

Willie Mullins is going so badly he might yet have the favourite for all eight of the DRF Grade 1s

Willie Mullins is going so badly he might yet have the favourite for all eight of the DRF Grade 1s

Richard Forristal

Experience is overrated - here's why trainers should not be afraid to run their novices in the races that suit best

Experience is overrated - here's why trainers should not be afraid to run their novices in the races that suit best

Weekender columnists

The Scilly Isles looks a potential humdinger - and it will take a good one to beat my fancy

The Scilly Isles looks a potential humdinger - and it will take a good one to beat my fancy

There were festival pointers and eyecatchers on Trials day - but it was this elite rider who shone brightest

There were festival pointers and eyecatchers on Trials day - but it was this elite rider who shone brightest

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

The benefits of working in the field - and the five tracks where the market undervalues course form

The benefits of working in the field - and the five tracks where the market undervalues course form

The Form Hacker

Irish horses are battle-hardened and better equipped for the demands of Cheltenham - and the DRF has only increased their dominance

Irish horses are battle-hardened and better equipped for the demands of Cheltenham - and the DRF has only increased their dominance

Government funding to tackle illegal gambling looks insufficient as evidence of black market growth mounts up

Government funding to tackle illegal gambling looks insufficient as evidence of black market growth mounts up

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Lee Mottershead

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

I'll be backing this novice chaser to take down a hotpot - and I feel I've nabbed the value after the latest political twist

I'll be backing this novice chaser to take down a hotpot - and I feel I've nabbed the value after the latest political twist

Quintessential Kealy

Sad to see so few Arkle contenders - but at least there's a better chance of spotting the winner, as this 20-1 shot will hopefully prove

Sad to see so few Arkle contenders - but at least there's a better chance of spotting the winner, as this 20-1 shot will hopefully prove

In defence of Jonbon - the true warrior who remains a real star, whatever Barry Connell might say

In defence of Jonbon - the true warrior who remains a real star, whatever Barry Connell might say

'You work your whole career to try to win Group 1s - to miss that opportunity was hard to take'

'You work your whole career to try to win Group 1s - to miss that opportunity was hard to take'

Kudos to Rebecca Curtis for pitching Haiti Couleurs into the lion's den - especially with Willie Mullins looking as predatory as ever

Kudos to Rebecca Curtis for pitching Haiti Couleurs into the lion's den - especially with Willie Mullins looking as predatory as ever

Richard Forristal

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

'If there's a festival winner in the field, it's him' - Paul Kealy eyes a strong bet on Trials day among his four Saturday fancies

'If there's a festival winner in the field, it's him' - Paul Kealy eyes a strong bet on Trials day among his four Saturday fancies

Why Sam Thomas is Britain's most effective trainer - and the milestone that would cap his ascent

Why Sam Thomas is Britain's most effective trainer - and the milestone that would cap his ascent

Catherine Macrae

This exciting youngster could be a Supreme hotpot after the DRF - and can even kick off a Cheltenham double for the bold-hearted

This exciting youngster could be a Supreme hotpot after the DRF - and can even kick off a Cheltenham double for the bold-hearted

Willie Mullins is going so badly he might yet have the favourite for all eight of the DRF Grade 1s

Willie Mullins is going so badly he might yet have the favourite for all eight of the DRF Grade 1s

Richard Forristal

Experience is overrated - here's why trainers should not be afraid to run their novices in the races that suit best

Experience is overrated - here's why trainers should not be afraid to run their novices in the races that suit best

Weekender columnists

The Scilly Isles looks a potential humdinger - and it will take a good one to beat my fancy

The Scilly Isles looks a potential humdinger - and it will take a good one to beat my fancy

There were festival pointers and eyecatchers on Trials day - but it was this elite rider who shone brightest

There were festival pointers and eyecatchers on Trials day - but it was this elite rider who shone brightest

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

This belated winner would have every chance in the National Hunt Chase if the ground was suitable

The benefits of working in the field - and the five tracks where the market undervalues course form

The benefits of working in the field - and the five tracks where the market undervalues course form

The Form Hacker

Irish horses are battle-hardened and better equipped for the demands of Cheltenham - and the DRF has only increased their dominance

Irish horses are battle-hardened and better equipped for the demands of Cheltenham - and the DRF has only increased their dominance

Government funding to tackle illegal gambling looks insufficient as evidence of black market growth mounts up

Government funding to tackle illegal gambling looks insufficient as evidence of black market growth mounts up

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Dan Skelton has already equalled a Cheltenham record - now he stands on the brink of joining two legends

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Cheltenham took an unnecessary risk - could a defence have been mounted had it gone horribly wrong?

Lee Mottershead

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

Starve, sleep, win, repeat - the former champ who's riding out of his skin

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

'God, I felt for Nicky. I desperately hope Sir Gino is all right' - superstar's serious injury mars a day of drama at Cheltenham

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

Harry Cobden, JP McManus and the case against retained riders - as told by Ruby Walsh

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

How has Nicky Henderson stood the test of time? Let's hear some secrets from Geraghty, Fitzgerald and McGrath about the evergreen trainer

I'll be backing this novice chaser to take down a hotpot - and I feel I've nabbed the value after the latest political twist

I'll be backing this novice chaser to take down a hotpot - and I feel I've nabbed the value after the latest political twist

Quintessential Kealy

Sad to see so few Arkle contenders - but at least there's a better chance of spotting the winner, as this 20-1 shot will hopefully prove

Sad to see so few Arkle contenders - but at least there's a better chance of spotting the winner, as this 20-1 shot will hopefully prove

In defence of Jonbon - the true warrior who remains a real star, whatever Barry Connell might say

In defence of Jonbon - the true warrior who remains a real star, whatever Barry Connell might say

'You work your whole career to try to win Group 1s - to miss that opportunity was hard to take'

'You work your whole career to try to win Group 1s - to miss that opportunity was hard to take'

Kudos to Rebecca Curtis for pitching Haiti Couleurs into the lion's den - especially with Willie Mullins looking as predatory as ever

Kudos to Rebecca Curtis for pitching Haiti Couleurs into the lion's den - especially with Willie Mullins looking as predatory as ever

Richard Forristal

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Why blind faith in trends is a losing bet - and other golden rules for picking winners at Cheltenham

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

Barry Connell's good old-fashioned trash talk adds a welcome dimension to racing's festival narrative

'If there's a festival winner in the field, it's him' - Paul Kealy eyes a strong bet on Trials day among his four Saturday fancies

'If there's a festival winner in the field, it's him' - Paul Kealy eyes a strong bet on Trials day among his four Saturday fancies

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