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Tired, unlovely and unloved: work needed to bring back missing thousands to Kempton

Tired, unlovely and unloved: work needed to bring back missing thousands to Kempton

Lee Mottershead

Equinox may be retired but 2024 could signal another ground-breaking year for Japan

Equinox may be retired but 2024 could signal another ground-breaking year for Japan

My best bet of the weekend is a strong stayer and will relish conditions - he looks bombproof

My best bet of the weekend is a strong stayer and will relish conditions - he looks bombproof

Which Leopardstown winner does Graeme Rodway think is an awful price for Cheltenham?

Which Leopardstown winner does Graeme Rodway think is an awful price for Cheltenham?

Hewick won a King George for the ages - I just wish more people were there to see it

Hewick won a King George for the ages - I just wish more people were there to see it

I pigged out on Boxing Day and now I'm worrying about racing's strict new Premier diet

I pigged out on Boxing Day and now I'm worrying about racing's strict new Premier diet

I'm very keen on this 10-1 shot in the Long Walk Hurdle and fancy him to beat the old and the new

I'm very keen on this 10-1 shot in the Long Walk Hurdle and fancy him to beat the old and the new

Axing Grade 1s in Ireland and taking horses out of their comfort zone is a bold but brilliant move

Axing Grade 1s in Ireland and taking horses out of their comfort zone is a bold but brilliant move

Here's a Christmas wish that's essential for the sport's future: full commitment to Premier racing

Here's a Christmas wish that's essential for the sport's future: full commitment to Premier racing

Sick of the relentless Cheltenham Festival build-up? Sorry, but I think we should give it even more

Sick of the relentless Cheltenham Festival build-up? Sorry, but I think we should give it even more

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

Richard Forristal

This trainer could be in for a resurgent 2024 - and his stable star eyes a big prize next week

This trainer could be in for a resurgent 2024 - and his stable star eyes a big prize next week

Weekender columnists

Small grenade does not create much of a bang - but transparency comments will not have gone unnoticed

Small grenade does not create much of a bang - but transparency comments will not have gone unnoticed

Horses do not belong to trainers - the BHA's kite-flying over handicap limits is nonsensical

Horses do not belong to trainers - the BHA's kite-flying over handicap limits is nonsensical

Racing is unsustainable in its current form - we need decisions that are good for the sport, not just racecourse shareholders

Racing is unsustainable in its current form - we need decisions that are good for the sport, not just racecourse shareholders

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The freak is becoming frequent so let's consider a change to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

The freak is becoming frequent so let's consider a change to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Racing's positive response to some disturbing news indicates the sport has learned a vital lesson

Racing's positive response to some disturbing news indicates the sport has learned a vital lesson

Lee Mottershead

It could be Fun Fun Fun for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Thurles - she's my wager of the weekend

It could be Fun Fun Fun for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Thurles - she's my wager of the weekend

Transparency and trust are the only known cure for 'Henderson Syndrome'

Transparency and trust are the only known cure for 'Henderson Syndrome'

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

Seconditis: the record-holder who was runner-up 34 times - and the current star who could take his 'crown'

Seconditis: the record-holder who was runner-up 34 times - and the current star who could take his 'crown'

This isn't about Britain v Ireland - it's about fairness, giving chances to more people and protecting racing's future

This isn't about Britain v Ireland - it's about fairness, giving chances to more people and protecting racing's future

Still plenty of questions to answer for Entain following chief executive's departure

Still plenty of questions to answer for Entain following chief executive's departure

Tired, unlovely and unloved: work needed to bring back missing thousands to Kempton

Tired, unlovely and unloved: work needed to bring back missing thousands to Kempton

Lee Mottershead

Equinox may be retired but 2024 could signal another ground-breaking year for Japan

Equinox may be retired but 2024 could signal another ground-breaking year for Japan

My best bet of the weekend is a strong stayer and will relish conditions - he looks bombproof

My best bet of the weekend is a strong stayer and will relish conditions - he looks bombproof

Which Leopardstown winner does Graeme Rodway think is an awful price for Cheltenham?

Which Leopardstown winner does Graeme Rodway think is an awful price for Cheltenham?

Hewick won a King George for the ages - I just wish more people were there to see it

Hewick won a King George for the ages - I just wish more people were there to see it

I pigged out on Boxing Day and now I'm worrying about racing's strict new Premier diet

I pigged out on Boxing Day and now I'm worrying about racing's strict new Premier diet

I'm very keen on this 10-1 shot in the Long Walk Hurdle and fancy him to beat the old and the new

I'm very keen on this 10-1 shot in the Long Walk Hurdle and fancy him to beat the old and the new

Axing Grade 1s in Ireland and taking horses out of their comfort zone is a bold but brilliant move

Axing Grade 1s in Ireland and taking horses out of their comfort zone is a bold but brilliant move

Here's a Christmas wish that's essential for the sport's future: full commitment to Premier racing

Here's a Christmas wish that's essential for the sport's future: full commitment to Premier racing

Sick of the relentless Cheltenham Festival build-up? Sorry, but I think we should give it even more

Sick of the relentless Cheltenham Festival build-up? Sorry, but I think we should give it even more

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

The IHRB is judged on deeds not words - and 2023 has been a shambles

Richard Forristal

This trainer could be in for a resurgent 2024 - and his stable star eyes a big prize next week

This trainer could be in for a resurgent 2024 - and his stable star eyes a big prize next week

Weekender columnists

Small grenade does not create much of a bang - but transparency comments will not have gone unnoticed

Small grenade does not create much of a bang - but transparency comments will not have gone unnoticed

Horses do not belong to trainers - the BHA's kite-flying over handicap limits is nonsensical

Horses do not belong to trainers - the BHA's kite-flying over handicap limits is nonsensical

Racing is unsustainable in its current form - we need decisions that are good for the sport, not just racecourse shareholders

Racing is unsustainable in its current form - we need decisions that are good for the sport, not just racecourse shareholders

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The secret of success: Aidan O'Brien's rare insight into the mind of this 'very weird' genius

The freak is becoming frequent so let's consider a change to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

The freak is becoming frequent so let's consider a change to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Racing's positive response to some disturbing news indicates the sport has learned a vital lesson

Racing's positive response to some disturbing news indicates the sport has learned a vital lesson

Lee Mottershead

It could be Fun Fun Fun for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Thurles - she's my wager of the weekend

It could be Fun Fun Fun for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend at Thurles - she's my wager of the weekend

Transparency and trust are the only known cure for 'Henderson Syndrome'

Transparency and trust are the only known cure for 'Henderson Syndrome'

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

Seconditis: the record-holder who was runner-up 34 times - and the current star who could take his 'crown'

Seconditis: the record-holder who was runner-up 34 times - and the current star who could take his 'crown'

This isn't about Britain v Ireland - it's about fairness, giving chances to more people and protecting racing's future

This isn't about Britain v Ireland - it's about fairness, giving chances to more people and protecting racing's future

Still plenty of questions to answer for Entain following chief executive's departure

Still plenty of questions to answer for Entain following chief executive's departure

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