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SUN Racing’s Thursday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT THE SPOTLIGHT KID (6.00 Chelmsford) He got no luck in running when third at Kempton last time and looks a big price to make the frame over a trip that suits. THIEF CALL GLORY (2.45 Newcastle) He has been going close… Continue reading Horse racing tips: 12-1 is overpriced for a horse more than capable of winning

SUPERSTAR jockey Jack Kennedy was pictured riding a Cheltenham Festival favourite – as he nears a return from breaking his leg for a sixth time. Record-breaking jockey Kennedy has been out of action since shattering his leg in a fatal fall last November. Gordon Elliott has seen the likes of Sam Ewing step into the… Continue reading Superstar jockey back riding Cheltenham Festival favourite as he nears return after breaking leg for a sixth time

PUNTERS are in turmoil after Gordon Elliott confirmed they will have to wait a little longer to find out where Brighterdaysahead runs. The awesome wondermare has been untouchable this season, winning the Grade 1 Neville Hotels Hurdle by 30 lengths when last seen as part of a quickfire hat-trick. She was hammered into odds-on favourite… Continue reading ‘We’ll do the right thing’ – Punter turmoil with Brighterdaysahead decision imminent confirms Gordon Elliott

GUTTED trainer Alan King has revealed his ‘superstar’ fan-favourite Cheltenham horse is set to miss a first Festival in six years. Former Arkle winner Edwardstone has picked up a nasty infection and was rushed to the vet last Friday. Antibiotics were not strong enough to treat the wound but with the help of professionals he… Continue reading Heartbreak as ‘superstar’ fan-favourite Cheltenham horse is set to miss first Festival in six years

BOOKIES say ‘the money just won’t stop coming’ for a Willie Mullins horse who is favourite for three Cheltenham Festival races. The handicapper has struggled to get a grip on French import Kopeck De Mee. Snapped up by JP McManus after impressing on the continent, the five-year-old gelding was awarded a rating of 136 when… Continue reading ‘The money just won’t stop coming’ for Willie Mullins’ major Cheltenham Festival gamble – who’s fav for three races

TEMPLEGATE takes on Wednesday’s racing confident of banging in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LERWICK (6.00 Kempton, nap) Enjoyed dropping back to this 7f trip when just denied at Newcastle 12 days ago. He hit the front and looked like the winner only to be chinned in the final few… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘The win is coming’ – Templegate’s NAP is banging on the door again at Kempton

WILLIE MULLINS’ ‘savage’ new horse has been smashed in the Cheltenham Festival markets – after the identity of her new owner was confirmed. Billionaire supremo JP McManus has got his cheque book out again for 28-length debut bumper winner Aqua Force. Sold for a six-figure fee, the six-year-old mare was included in Mullins’ eight-strong squad… Continue reading ‘Savage’ new Willie Mullins horse smashed in Cheltenham Festival odds as new owner confirmed after six-figure purchase

TEMPLEGATE tackles Tuesday’s action hungry for success. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. HARLINGTON (5.30 Wolverhampton, nap) Saves his best for the course and distance with a win and two places from his past three visits. This looks a drop in class from last time out when he was beaten less than a… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘Exciting young jockey can make the difference’ – Templegate’s NAP can back up brilliant form

SUN Racing’s Tuesday tips are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. Longshot PORFIN (7.00 Wolverhampton) Has plenty of decent form around here and can bounce back from a rare blip last time out in what looks a wide-open contest. Thief HAZARD COLLONGES (3.00 Catterick) Went close at Sedgefield and should be in the… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 14-1 chance is cracking each-way value at Catterick

NICKY HENDERSON has hinted at a stunning Cheltenham entry for a horse banned from one of the big races at the Festival. Legendary Seven Barrows boss Hendo had mapped out a route to the Morebattle Hurdle for awesome William Hill Hurdle winner Joyeuse. But she wasn’t among the 23 entries for Saturday’s big contest at… Continue reading Nicky Henderson hints at shock Cheltenham entry for horse banned from big race