Horse Racing Tips

Hereford racecourse: stages meeting on Monday

PIETRO INNOCENZI

Quirky sort shapes as though marathon test will suit

Headman: made a very impressive debut at Newcastle

TIPS BOX

Exciting Headman can rule the roost at Kempton

Runners stream over a flight of hurdles at Sandown on this day last year

FAVOURITES TO FOCUS ON

Promising bumper horse can make winning hurdling debut

An eight race card is once again down for decision at Dundalk this evening

VIEW FROM IRELAND

Progressive handicapper likely to relish step up in trip at Dundalk

SIGNPOSTS SWEETSPOTS

Sweetspots: Fortia looks one to follow in handicaps for Lavelle

Due recognition: Silvestre De Sousa receives the appreciation of his fellow jockeys as he celebrates last season's title success

HONG KONG VIEW

De Sousa can have the last laugh aboard Har Har Heart

TEN-SECOND TIP

Maddy Playle reveals her best bet at Kempton

LADBROKES TROPHY

Strong stayer from top-class yard looks tailor-made for Newbury

BIG-RACE TRENDS

Look for previous course winners carrying at least 11st 1lb

Flying Angel: the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained runner tops the RPR table

RACING POST RATINGS

Angel top of the table but Thistlecrack hot on his heels

TOPSPEED

Clan Des Obeaux top of the pops when it comes to Newbury's big day

Good Luck Hope (left) looks a very promising young novice hurdler for James Nash

DARK HORSES

Promising novice may not need too much luck for Nash

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Elliott bumper winner to star in festival opener

Cheltenham racecourse: recorded rainfall of 12mm over the weekend to leave the ground good to soft

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Gigginstown may hold the National Hunt Chase key with previous festival hero

Cheltenham: could welcome an Australian raider next year

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Gordon Elliott speed machine could be the one to focus on in Arkle market

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Forgotten star could shine over sprinting trips next season

Leopardstown: HRI to appeal local council decision on vacant land

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Never too early: well-bred O'Brien filly can underline Classic potential

ANTE-POST FOCUS

Quirky sort shapes as though marathon test will suit

Exciting Headman can rule the roost at Kempton

Promising bumper horse can make winning hurdling debut

Progressive handicapper likely to relish step up in trip at Dundalk

Sweetspots: Fortia looks one to follow in handicaps for Lavelle

De Sousa can have the last laugh aboard Har Har Heart

Maddy Playle reveals her best bet at Kempton

Ante-Post Pricewise

Strong stayer from top-class yard looks tailor-made for Newbury

Look for previous course winners carrying at least 11st 1lb

Angel top of the table but Thistlecrack hot on his heels

Clan Des Obeaux top of the pops when it comes to Newbury's big day

The Specialists

Promising novice may not need too much luck for Nash

Elliott bumper winner to star in festival opener

Gigginstown may hold the National Hunt Chase key with previous festival hero

Gordon Elliott speed machine could be the one to focus on in Arkle market

Forgotten star could shine over sprinting trips next season

Never too early: well-bred O'Brien filly can underline Classic potential

Un De Sceaux on the wane and festival specialist the best option for Ryanair