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'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

'He was an aeroplane - I felt like I was in second gear the whole way'

'He was an aeroplane - I felt like I was in second gear the whole way'

Sandown going eases on Friday evening with showers expected overnight before Tingle Creek day

Sandown going eases on Friday evening with showers expected overnight before Tingle Creek day

'She's well handicapped and I really fancy her' - Coral Gold Cup-winning jockey Tristan Durrell joins our panel on a cracking weekend of racing

'She's well handicapped and I really fancy her' - Coral Gold Cup-winning jockey Tristan Durrell joins our panel on a cracking weekend of racing

The Punting Panel

Il Etait Temps is Mullins' best Tingle Creek runner since the 2016 version of Un De Sceaux - prepare for the Closutton juggernaut

Il Etait Temps is Mullins' best Tingle Creek runner since the 2016 version of Un De Sceaux - prepare for the Closutton juggernaut

The Big-Race Breakdown

Raceday Intel & TipsAll Raceday Intel

3.00 Sandown: Can Jonbon rise to the Sandown occasion again and turn the tables on his two conquerors? Nicky Henderson thinks so

3.00 Sandown: Can Jonbon rise to the Sandown occasion again and turn the tables on his two conquerors? Nicky Henderson thinks so

1.50 Sandown: 'All's well' with Lulamba - but there are reasons to think this Grade 1 test may find him out

1.50 Sandown: 'All's well' with Lulamba - but there are reasons to think this Grade 1 test may find him out

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson with three fancies from Sandown and Wolverhampton on Saturday

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson with three fancies from Sandown and Wolverhampton on Saturday

Graeme Rodway's play of the day at Sandown

Graeme Rodway's play of the day at Sandown

Play of the day

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'I will be on my toes and ready to get stuck in once the market opens' - Johnny Dineen has a confident banker on Saturday

'I will be on my toes and ready to get stuck in once the market opens' - Johnny Dineen has a confident banker on Saturday

Steve Palmer's alternative Christmas message: It's time to treat your loved ones to something more exciting than socks

Steve Palmer's alternative Christmas message: It's time to treat your loved ones to something more exciting than socks

Golden Ace and the secret joy of finding a horse who knows how to outperform the market

Golden Ace and the secret joy of finding a horse who knows how to outperform the market

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

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Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

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'I'd be so delighted for his family' - Ged Mason hoping for poignant L'Eau Du Sud win to honour John Hales in Tingle Creek epic

'I'd be so delighted for his family' - Ged Mason hoping for poignant L'Eau Du Sud win to honour John Hales in Tingle Creek epic

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

Market Rasen: 'He appears to have a big engine' - Challow Hurdle likely next stop for exciting four-year-old Montemares

Market Rasen: 'He appears to have a big engine' - Challow Hurdle likely next stop for exciting four-year-old Montemares

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

Stable Tours

Jumps Stable Tours

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

Top Stories

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'We're full of hope' says Dan Skelton - but title rival Willie Mullins means business in an epic Tingle Creek tussle

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

'I have absolutely no doubt that her mark is well within her compass' - Tom Segal on why you should chance a trainer out of form in the Becher Chase

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

2026 World Cup draw as it happened: England's opponents revealed as Scotland to play Brazil

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

WATCH: Tom Segal and Robbie Wilders give their tips for the Tingle Creek, Becher Chase and much more

'He was an aeroplane - I felt like I was in second gear the whole way'

'He was an aeroplane - I felt like I was in second gear the whole way'

Sandown going eases on Friday evening with showers expected overnight before Tingle Creek day

Sandown going eases on Friday evening with showers expected overnight before Tingle Creek day

'She's well handicapped and I really fancy her' - Coral Gold Cup-winning jockey Tristan Durrell joins our panel on a cracking weekend of racing

'She's well handicapped and I really fancy her' - Coral Gold Cup-winning jockey Tristan Durrell joins our panel on a cracking weekend of racing

The Punting Panel

Il Etait Temps is Mullins' best Tingle Creek runner since the 2016 version of Un De Sceaux - prepare for the Closutton juggernaut

Il Etait Temps is Mullins' best Tingle Creek runner since the 2016 version of Un De Sceaux - prepare for the Closutton juggernaut

The Big-Race Breakdown

Raceday Intel & TipsAll Raceday Intel

3.00 Sandown: Can Jonbon rise to the Sandown occasion again and turn the tables on his two conquerors? Nicky Henderson thinks so

3.00 Sandown: Can Jonbon rise to the Sandown occasion again and turn the tables on his two conquerors? Nicky Henderson thinks so

1.50 Sandown: 'All's well' with Lulamba - but there are reasons to think this Grade 1 test may find him out

1.50 Sandown: 'All's well' with Lulamba - but there are reasons to think this Grade 1 test may find him out

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson with three fancies from Sandown and Wolverhampton on Saturday

The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson with three fancies from Sandown and Wolverhampton on Saturday

Graeme Rodway's play of the day at Sandown

Graeme Rodway's play of the day at Sandown

Play of the day

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'I will be on my toes and ready to get stuck in once the market opens' - Johnny Dineen has a confident banker on Saturday

'I will be on my toes and ready to get stuck in once the market opens' - Johnny Dineen has a confident banker on Saturday

Steve Palmer's alternative Christmas message: It's time to treat your loved ones to something more exciting than socks

Steve Palmer's alternative Christmas message: It's time to treat your loved ones to something more exciting than socks

Golden Ace and the secret joy of finding a horse who knows how to outperform the market

Golden Ace and the secret joy of finding a horse who knows how to outperform the market

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

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Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

'I've never had one potentially this good' - Max McNeill ecstatic as No Drama This End made Cheltenham Festival favourite after dazzling at Sandown

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

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'I'd be so delighted for his family' - Ged Mason hoping for poignant L'Eau Du Sud win to honour John Hales in Tingle Creek epic

'I'd be so delighted for his family' - Ged Mason hoping for poignant L'Eau Du Sud win to honour John Hales in Tingle Creek epic

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

Market Rasen: 'He appears to have a big engine' - Challow Hurdle likely next stop for exciting four-year-old Montemares

Market Rasen: 'He appears to have a big engine' - Challow Hurdle likely next stop for exciting four-year-old Montemares

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

Stable Tours

Jumps Stable Tours

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'I think he's more than good enough to go down the Champion Hurdle route' - Willie Mullins' exclusive horse-by-horse guide to his all-star team

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He's getting better with age and all roads could lead to the Grand National'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

'He'll go back to Cheltenham next in what we hope will be an exciting season - the plan is to work back from the County Hurdle'

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

‘He’s improved immensely and the sky’s the limit for him - in terms of potential, he’s up there with the best two-milers I’ve trained’

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

'He's been schooled over fences and was excellent - he looks fantastic and I couldn't be happier'

Race reports More reports

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sedgefield: 'It's nice to have one we can run locally' - Uncle Al gives Jessica Bedi her first winner at Sedgefield

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Sandown: 'We didn't know if he'd stay - I'd say we know now' - Kempton target singled out for Salver after impressive Graded success

Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

Exeter: Outsider Mirabad beats talented opposition on chasing debut for Dan Skelton

Wincanton: Owner-jockey Lt Cdr Vicki Sollitt enjoys second win in Military Forces race

Wincanton: Owner-jockey Lt Cdr Vicki Sollitt enjoys second win in Military Forces race

BritainMore British racing news

Calandagan and JP McManus take the honours as the year's standout performers are celebrated at ROA Awards

Calandagan and JP McManus take the honours as the year's standout performers are celebrated at ROA Awards

Henrietta Knight retains Cheltenham Festival goal - and just wants a big-spending owner to help her get there

Henrietta Knight retains Cheltenham Festival goal - and just wants a big-spending owner to help her get there

Lowther winner Royal Fixation to join Karl Burke after being bought by fast-growing superpower

Lowther winner Royal Fixation to join Karl Burke after being bought by fast-growing superpower

Alice Haynes has final runners as she announces 'incredibly painful' decision to stop training

Alice Haynes has final runners as she announces 'incredibly painful' decision to stop training

IrelandMore Irish racing news

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

'I love his attitude' - owner Ed Ware purring at formidable jumps team headed by impressive Fairyhouse winner Jimmy Du Seuil

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

'Hopefully he can start his season in a positive manner' - Joseph O'Brien hoping Banbridge hits the ground running at Cork

'Marvellous servant' Energumene set for showdown with stablemate Majborough as master meets apprentice in Hilly Way

'Marvellous servant' Energumene set for showdown with stablemate Majborough as master meets apprentice in Hilly Way

'It's a race I'd love to win and there are no negatives with him' - Paul Townend out to break Tingle Creek duck on Il Etait Temps

'It's a race I'd love to win and there are no negatives with him' - Paul Townend out to break Tingle Creek duck on Il Etait Temps

InternationalMore international news

‘The most fraught position in 150 years’ – black-type downgrade threat sparks outrage across Australian racing industry

‘The most fraught position in 150 years’ – black-type downgrade threat sparks outrage across Australian racing industry

James McDonald named the Longines World's Best Jockey for third time after stunning year

James McDonald named the Longines World's Best Jockey for third time after stunning year

Exceptional 2003 Lockinge winner Hawk Wing dies of colic in Korea aged 26

Exceptional 2003 Lockinge winner Hawk Wing dies of colic in Korea aged 26

Japan Cup: 'I felt an enormous weight on my shoulders' - relief for Francis Graffard as Calandagan defies the odds

Japan Cup: 'I felt an enormous weight on my shoulders' - relief for Francis Graffard as Calandagan defies the odds

InterviewsMore interviews

'I've invested quite a lot of money and I'm going to give it a proper go' - meet the drinks tycoon determined to make his mark

'I've invested quite a lot of money and I'm going to give it a proper go' - meet the drinks tycoon determined to make his mark

'It was the lowest I've ever been, struggling to see the light - and within a few months we've won the Champion Hurdle!'

'It was the lowest I've ever been, struggling to see the light - and within a few months we've won the Champion Hurdle!'

'The numbers went in the wrong direction and you're an idiot if you don't think about it - but you back what you're doing'

'The numbers went in the wrong direction and you're an idiot if you don't think about it - but you back what you're doing'

'I obsess over all the little details and it does make life hard at times - but in a sick sort of way, I enjoy that'

'I obsess over all the little details and it does make life hard at times - but in a sick sort of way, I enjoy that'

OpinionMore opinion

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

David Jennings

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

The best thing Nicky Henderson can do for Constitution Hill right now? Stop talking about him

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Peter ThomasGolden Ace and the secret joy of finding a horse who knows how to outperform the market

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Chris CookJames McDonald the world's best? Nico de Boinville being chiselled off Constitution Hill? I fear we're pretty clueless when it comes to judging jockeys

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Moray SmithBookies must have made up each-way terms on the back of a fag packet - here’s how you scrunch it up and throw it back in their faces

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On The MoneyMore industry news

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

British racing may have won a battle at the budget but the war is still to be won

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much

Gambling taxes are set to rise in the budget - it's now a question of where and by how much

The Five Great Myths of the betting tax debate and the One Great Truth - the very real dangers to racing are laid bare

The Five Great Myths of the betting tax debate and the One Great Truth - the very real dangers to racing are laid bare

Treasury's gamble risks driving players underground as committee's flawed report ignores key evidence

Treasury's gamble risks driving players underground as committee's flawed report ignores key evidence