Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

IF you believe the jumps trainers’ championship is all about who wins this season, then think again. There is much more at stake here than people have grasped. A coveted spot in the record books and the chance to make racing history awaits Willie Mullins should he deny Dan Skelton his first trainers’ championship by… Continue reading I’m taking on Willie Mullins in the Irish Grand National – but the great man is chasing a hat-trick and history

TEMPLEGATE tackles a massive Good Friday of racing confident of bashing the bookies. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. GLEN BUCK (4.07 Newcastle, nap) Looks a worthy favourite for the valuable Easter Classic. He has only had five starts in his life and is making up for lost time with two impressive wins… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘The trainer reckons he could be top class’ – Templegate’s 7-2 NAP ready to dominate

SUN Racing takes on Friday’s action looking for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT SAINT LAWRENCE (3.35 Newcastle) Was a big eyecatcher over course and distance in January. He has dropped to a very competitive mark and looks a big price. EACH-WAY THIEF WE NEVER STOP (3.35 Newcastle) Won a competitive race… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This outstanding 20-1 pick was a big eyecatcher over course and distance

FIRST there was 25-1, then 6-1, then 5-1, 3-1 and eventually 11-4 – bookies simply could not keep up with the surge of cash for John Gosden’s new 2000 Guineas favourite. Field Of Gold trounced rivals in Newmarket’s Craven Stakes on Wednesday. One of three Juddmonte colts intially being aimed at the season’s first Classic,… Continue reading ‘The ‘wow’ factor’ – From 25-1 to 3-1 in seconds… bookies can’t keep up with surge of bets for 2000 Guineas favourite

TEMPLEGATE tackles Thursday’s racing confident of banging in some winners – as Willie Mullins targets Cheltenham yet again. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. ANNO DOMINI (Newmarket 3.35, nap) The well-bred Godolphin colt won a modest novice on debut, but took a huge step forward when defying a penalty in a more competitive… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He looks a Group 1 winner-in-waiting’ – Templegate’s NAP to burn up Newmarket

SUN Racing’s picks for Thursday are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT SPRINGS A GIRL (2.45 Cheltenham) Was below par last time but her earlier form is very strong. She will love the ground and could be hard to beat off a light weight. EACH-WAY THIEF YABHER (2.25 Newmarket) Beat a smart… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 18-1 pick will love the ground and could prove impossible to beat

TRAGEDY struck Cheltenham races as horse Typhoon Flyer died after collapsing yards past the finish line. The Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole-trained seven-year-old had just finished sixth in a handicap hurdle. Beaten 15 lengths under 3lb claiming jockey Luke Scott, 6-1 Typhoon Flyer went down after the post having had a brilliant time leading… Continue reading Tragedy strikes Cheltenham races as horse Typhoon Flyer dies after collapsing yards past finish line

WILLIE MULLINS sparked a massive Irish Grand National shake-up – as he pulled a huge number of runners from the £230,000 race. Mullins, who won the Aintree and Scottish renewals, is fighting a war on two fronts with the jumps season drawing to a close. He is throwing everything at races in Britain in a… Continue reading Willie Mullins sparks massive Grand National shake-up as he pulls huge number of runners from £230,000 Irish race

WILLIE MULLINS’ potential next superstar horse is poised to make his big debut on Sunday in some very famous silks. Mullins’ top bloodstock agent Harold Kirk couldn’t speak highly enough of Boedic when he went through the sales ring last June. Top dealer Tom Malone set the ball rolling with a six-figure bid but it… Continue reading ‘Every time I saw him, I loved him more’ – Potential Willie Mullins superstar set for debut in race of champions

TEMPLEGATE tackles a brilliant midweek punting treat confident of finding winners over both codes. There is top action at Newmarket and Cheltenham. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. APOLLO ONE (3.00 Newmarket, nap) He is no whipper-snapper anymore but improved plenty last season and this race should set up perfectly for him. He… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘This race should set up perfectly for him’ – Templegate’s 9-1 NAP on a cracking day of action