Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

WILLIE MULLINS has entered a simply staggering number of superstars for his Sandown showdown with Dan Skelton. The legendary Irish trainer is going all out in his bid to land a second straight British jumps trainer title. Skelton, who has never won the crown before and was pipped by Mullins last season, is just £52,775… Continue reading Willie Mullins enters simply staggering number of superstars for Sandown showdown with Dan Skelton

TEMPLEGATE tackles a busy Tuesday of racing confident of smashing in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds. STRESSFREE (2.45 Epsom, nap) He has been winning over hurdles this winter and trainer David O’Meara was happy with his Flat comeback at Doncaster last month. He ran a cracker to finish fourth in a… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He has great form on quirky tracks’ – Templegate’s NAP lined up for a big one at Epsom

LEADING jockey Nico de Boinville has been rushed to hospital after a horrific first-flight fall at Plumpton. Nicky Henderson’s No1 jockey who rides the likes of Constitution Hill and Jonbon was treated on the track. But he was transferred to the on-course ambulance and whisked off for treatment after the terrible spill. De Boinville, who… Continue reading Leading jockey Nico de Boinville rushed to hospital after horrific first-flight fall at Plumpton

SUN Racing’s Tuesday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT THE COFFEE POD (1.35 Epsom)  He ran some big races over this 5f trip last season. EACH-WAY THIEF ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (3.20 Epsom)  He enjoyed this track on his last visit and is back from the same mark in what looks an… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 14-1 pick ran some really big races over this trip last season

TEMPLEGATE tackles a busy Bank Holiday Monday confident of banging in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below – and check out our man’s Irish Grand National tip, 1-2-3-4 prediction and complete runner-by-runner guide. WESTPORT COVE (2.35 Plumpton, nap) He is improving with every run over fences and went close at Wexford… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He’s improving with every run’ – Templegate’s 5-1 NAP to spark a Plumpton party for Willie Mullins

SUN Racing’s picks for Monday are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT KINTURK KALANISI (5.00 Fairyhouse)  He would have won the Leinster National at Naas last time but for unseating two out and can make amends in the big one. EACH-WAY THIEF TEUMESSIAS FOX (2.55 Kempton)   He put in a Listed-class… Continue reading Horse racing tips: 10-1 Irish Grand National pick for the trainer who won this last year

TEMPLEGATE tackles the star-studded Irish Grand National confident of picking not just the winner – but the first four home! Our man delivers his tip and 1-2-3-4 prediction at the bottom of his brilliant runner-by-runner guide. Here, he goes through every runner and rates them out of five stars, with one the worst and five… Continue reading Templegate’s Irish Grand National tip, 1-2-3-4 prediction and complete runner-by-runner guide to Fairyhouse feature

TEMPLEGATE’S Sunday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. BOB BOB RICARD (2.20 Plumpton, nap) He has plenty of form to his name at a much better level than this and should be able to fend these off despite the big weight. He’ll relish the good ground as well as the drop… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He’ll relish the ground’ – Templegate’s 10-3 NAP on a big day at Plumpton

SUN Racing’s Sunday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. EACH-WAY THIEF RELEASE THE BEAST  (1.52 Fairyhouse) Who is a big unit and has more to offer over fences. TOUNSIVATOR (4.05 Plumpton) Has been running over trips too far but can give Willie Mullins’ title defence a big boost. LONGSHOT WORLD OF… Continue reading Horse racing tips: Willie Mullins’ 11-1 pick can scoot home running over this shorter trip

DAY one of the huge Irish Grand National meeting has been abandoned – as frustrated punters blasted an ‘utterly shambolic’ situation. And grave doubts remain Sunday’s Grade 1 card can go ahead too with an inspection called for 7.30am tomorrow morning. A post from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board early on Saturday morning confirmed racing… Continue reading Irish Grand National meeting day one ABANDONED as punters blast ‘utter shambles’ with day two a huge doubt as well