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TEMPLEGATE tackles a busy Saturday of racing confident of banging in a few winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. SIOG GEAL (3.15 Newbury, nap) She showed plenty in bumpers before striking on her hurdles debut at Catterick at Christmas. She has built on that twice in stronger company since and was a… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘She’s very progressive with huge potential’ – Templegate’s 7-2 NAP can blow this field apart

SUN Racing’s Saturday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT ROCKSTOWN GIRL (3.15 Newbury)  She will enjoy these conditions and has some decent form on the other side of the Irish Sea. She can figure at each-way odds. EACH WAY THIEF THE JEWELLER’S PET (2.25 Kelso)  He has been in flying… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 14-1 pick has been in flying form and deserves a move up to stronger company

AINTREE is off the agenda for jumps star Constitution Hill and owner Michael Buckley believes his pride and joy would receive a “very, very special” reception if successful at Punchestown. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Constitution Hill remains unbeaten in ten completed starts Under Rules, although of course he fell behind Golden Ace when trying to… Continue reading Constitution Hill ‘doing plenty of schooling’ after Cheltenham fall as Michael Buckley aims for Punchestown revenge

A horse dubbed ‘the new Tiger Roll’ is proving to be the ‘most popular’ Grand National bet – after his record-breaking Cheltenham Festival win. Gavin Cromwell’s Stumptown defied a massive weights rise to land a drama-packed Cross Country Chase. There were two false starts, several jockeys were banned and eventual third Vanillier almost took the… Continue reading ‘The next Tiger Roll’ proving ‘most popular’ Grand National bet after record-breaking Cheltenham Festival win

A LEGENDARY jockey who swung from the rafters at Aintree after winning the Grand National has revealed he has been told which horse is a ‘certainty’ to win this year’s race. Paul Carberry certainly knew how to party and his victory in the world’s most famous race in 1999 sparked the mother of all parties.… Continue reading I’m a legendary jockey who won the Grand National – I’ve been told this horse is a ‘certainty’ for this year’s race

A HORSE removed from Willie Mullins’ yard and sold to a trainer with NO winners over jumps is in the £1million Grand National. Horantzau D’Airy was previously owned by Rich Ricci and won three times under his former trainer. A proven stayer with a touch of class, he also finished second to multiple Grade 1… Continue reading Horse removed from Willie Mullins and sent to trainer with NO winners to run in £1million Grand National

TEMPLEGATE takes on Friday’s racing confident of banging in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. GLORY AND FORTUNE (3.00 Newbury, nap) He has a Grade 3 Betfair Hurdle on his CV over this course and distance with 13lb more lead in the saddle. The tip, trained by Tom Lacey, may be… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘Decent ground is right up his street’ – Templegate’s 7-1 NAP

SUN Racing’s Friday tips are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT AUCUNRISQUE (3.00 Newbury) He is taking a fair drop in class here and some good form over this course and distance. His best form would take him very close. EACH WAY THIEF THOR DE CERISY (4.02 Newbury) He didn’t fire last… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This outsider drops in class and loves track and trip

A GRAND National-winning jockey has been rushed to hospital – forcing racing to be delayed at Sedgefield. Derek Fox, who has won the world’s most famous race twice, suffered a crushing fall from Ballydisco in the 3.10. He was said to be conscious and moving but was stretchered into an ambulance and driven away from… Continue reading Grand National-winning jockey rushed to hospital as racing delayed at Sedgefield

A ‘very, very exciting’ Willie Mullins horse is being tipped for more glory – after his shock 100-1 Cheltenham upset. Brighton supremo Tony Bloom was in clover after seeing his £200,000 hurdling debutant Poniros somehow win the Triumph Hurdle last Friday. Given next to no chance by bookies, Poniros powered home up the hill to… Continue reading ‘Very, very exciting’ Willie Mullins horse tipped for more glory after 100-1 Cheltenham upset