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David Jennings

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

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

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

From Nick Luck's Lee Mack act to Lydia Hislop getting down and dirty, racing is so blessed when it comes to presenters

From Nick Luck's Lee Mack act to Lydia Hislop getting down and dirty, racing is so blessed when it comes to presenters

It's a struggle for now - but small fields and short-priced favourites could soon be a thing of the past

It's a struggle for now - but small fields and short-priced favourites could soon be a thing of the past

Ballyburn could easily be your 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner – so there's no way he should be staying over hurdles

Ballyburn could easily be your 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner – so there's no way he should be staying over hurdles

How Alastair Down, the epitome of sports writing sublimity, got me hooked on racing

How Alastair Down, the epitome of sports writing sublimity, got me hooked on racing

It's the Grade 1 nobody wants to win - but why on earth don't trainers want to emulate Kauto Star and Florida Pearl?

It's the Grade 1 nobody wants to win - but why on earth don't trainers want to emulate Kauto Star and Florida Pearl?

'Is Colin Keane actually any good?' He certainly is – but it's taking Britain far too long to realise it

'Is Colin Keane actually any good?' He certainly is – but it's taking Britain far too long to realise it

How the Cheltenham Festival changes will play out in practice - including a 33-1 tip for March

How the Cheltenham Festival changes will play out in practice - including a 33-1 tip for March

Is the Cheltenham Festival still the be-all and end-all? I'm pretty sure it is – but the definite answer will come in March

Is the Cheltenham Festival still the be-all and end-all? I'm pretty sure it is – but the definite answer will come in March

The Irish Champions Festival needs life-saving surgery - and only bundles of cash and energy can save it

The Irish Champions Festival needs life-saving surgery - and only bundles of cash and energy can save it

We could have had Vautour v Un De Sceaux in an Arkle so I'm all for turning the Turners into a handicap

We could have had Vautour v Un De Sceaux in an Arkle so I'm all for turning the Turners into a handicap

Cheltenham Festival

I've said 'wow' four times this Flat season - and I fully expect Economics to make that five at Leopardstown

I've said 'wow' four times this Flat season - and I fully expect Economics to make that five at Leopardstown

There is something seriously wrong when Mouse Morris is going 14 months without a winner in Ireland

There is something seriously wrong when Mouse Morris is going 14 months without a winner in Ireland

Constitution Hill is Pele at his peak playing in Saudi Arabia, that's where the real frustration lies

Constitution Hill is Pele at his peak playing in Saudi Arabia, that's where the real frustration lies

Doylegate has opened up a colossal can of worms and closing that can isn't going to be easy - we need to act fast and firmly

Doylegate has opened up a colossal can of worms and closing that can isn't going to be easy - we need to act fast and firmly

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

Destined for stardom: the trainer (and seriously nice guy) who is showing a stunning level-stakes profit in both codes this year

Destined for stardom: the trainer (and seriously nice guy) who is showing a stunning level-stakes profit in both codes this year

I'm sure Moore and O'Brien have got it horribly wrong in the Irish Oaks - but these incredible stats are against me

I'm sure Moore and O'Brien have got it horribly wrong in the Irish Oaks - but these incredible stats are against me

Galway v Goodwood: racegoers are voting with their feet and bonkers Ballybrit has definitely still got it

Galway v Goodwood: racegoers are voting with their feet and bonkers Ballybrit has definitely still got it

David Jennings: At least we know City Of Troy can win ugly - because this wasn't pretty at all

David Jennings: At least we know City Of Troy can win ugly - because this wasn't pretty at all

It can feel like racing is on its knees right now - but City Of Troy is the one horse who could give us an escape from reality

It can feel like racing is on its knees right now - but City Of Troy is the one horse who could give us an escape from reality

It's a far cry from Cheltenham as Royal Ascot's top contests expose sorry state of Irish Flat racing

It's a far cry from Cheltenham as Royal Ascot's top contests expose sorry state of Irish Flat racing

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

It’s about time we jazzed up a day at the races - and here’s how

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

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

From Nick Luck's Lee Mack act to Lydia Hislop getting down and dirty, racing is so blessed when it comes to presenters

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

From Nick Luck's Lee Mack act to Lydia Hislop getting down and dirty, racing is so blessed when it comes to presenters

It's a struggle for now - but small fields and short-priced favourites could soon be a thing of the past

It's a struggle for now - but small fields and short-priced favourites could soon be a thing of the past

Ballyburn could easily be your 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner – so there's no way he should be staying over hurdles

Ballyburn could easily be your 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner – so there's no way he should be staying over hurdles

How Alastair Down, the epitome of sports writing sublimity, got me hooked on racing

How Alastair Down, the epitome of sports writing sublimity, got me hooked on racing

It's the Grade 1 nobody wants to win - but why on earth don't trainers want to emulate Kauto Star and Florida Pearl?

It's the Grade 1 nobody wants to win - but why on earth don't trainers want to emulate Kauto Star and Florida Pearl?

'Is Colin Keane actually any good?' He certainly is – but it's taking Britain far too long to realise it

'Is Colin Keane actually any good?' He certainly is – but it's taking Britain far too long to realise it

How the Cheltenham Festival changes will play out in practice - including a 33-1 tip for March

How the Cheltenham Festival changes will play out in practice - including a 33-1 tip for March

Is the Cheltenham Festival still the be-all and end-all? I'm pretty sure it is – but the definite answer will come in March

Is the Cheltenham Festival still the be-all and end-all? I'm pretty sure it is – but the definite answer will come in March

The Irish Champions Festival needs life-saving surgery - and only bundles of cash and energy can save it

The Irish Champions Festival needs life-saving surgery - and only bundles of cash and energy can save it

We could have had Vautour v Un De Sceaux in an Arkle so I'm all for turning the Turners into a handicap

We could have had Vautour v Un De Sceaux in an Arkle so I'm all for turning the Turners into a handicap

Cheltenham Festival

I've said 'wow' four times this Flat season - and I fully expect Economics to make that five at Leopardstown

I've said 'wow' four times this Flat season - and I fully expect Economics to make that five at Leopardstown

There is something seriously wrong when Mouse Morris is going 14 months without a winner in Ireland

There is something seriously wrong when Mouse Morris is going 14 months without a winner in Ireland

Constitution Hill is Pele at his peak playing in Saudi Arabia, that's where the real frustration lies

Constitution Hill is Pele at his peak playing in Saudi Arabia, that's where the real frustration lies

Doylegate has opened up a colossal can of worms and closing that can isn't going to be easy - we need to act fast and firmly

Doylegate has opened up a colossal can of worms and closing that can isn't going to be easy - we need to act fast and firmly

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

When it comes to jockeys there's a world of difference between abuse and analysis and it's not a crime to be critical

Destined for stardom: the trainer (and seriously nice guy) who is showing a stunning level-stakes profit in both codes this year

Destined for stardom: the trainer (and seriously nice guy) who is showing a stunning level-stakes profit in both codes this year

I'm sure Moore and O'Brien have got it horribly wrong in the Irish Oaks - but these incredible stats are against me

I'm sure Moore and O'Brien have got it horribly wrong in the Irish Oaks - but these incredible stats are against me

Galway v Goodwood: racegoers are voting with their feet and bonkers Ballybrit has definitely still got it

Galway v Goodwood: racegoers are voting with their feet and bonkers Ballybrit has definitely still got it

David Jennings: At least we know City Of Troy can win ugly - because this wasn't pretty at all

David Jennings: At least we know City Of Troy can win ugly - because this wasn't pretty at all

It can feel like racing is on its knees right now - but City Of Troy is the one horse who could give us an escape from reality

It can feel like racing is on its knees right now - but City Of Troy is the one horse who could give us an escape from reality

It's a far cry from Cheltenham as Royal Ascot's top contests expose sorry state of Irish Flat racing

It's a far cry from Cheltenham as Royal Ascot's top contests expose sorry state of Irish Flat racing

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