Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

TEMPLEGATE tackles another massive Saturday of action packed with Cheltenham Festival clues. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. APPLE AWAY (3.15 Haydock, nap) Lucinda Russell’s mare looks a proper stayer who has been running well in Listed company. She has a really nice racing weight and was staying on at the end of… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘She’s a proper stayer on a nice weight’ – Templegate’s 17-2 NAP can claim Grand National Trial

SUN Racing takes on Saturday’s action confident of banging in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT BERTIE B (1.15 Ascot) He finished strongly over shorter at Kelso last time and has more to offer upped in trip with a 7lb claimer in the saddle. THIEF CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (12.55 Haydock) He has… Continue reading Horse racing tips: There’s loads to like about this very progressive 22-1 outsider

TRAINERS are creatures of habit. Remember that. It was 11 years ago that Jeremy Scott’s Melodic Rendezvous proved the trump card in the Kingwell Hurdle before heading to Cheltenham to take on the best of the best. Ultimately, Melodic Rendezvous wasn’t good enough to land a blow in the Champion, and ended up seventh behind… Continue reading Trainers are creatures of habit and that makes me think this 50-1 Cheltenham Festival fancy might just be worth a go

RACING legend Fulke Johnson Houghton – who was ‘loved by everyone’ and lived a ‘wonderful life’ – has sadly died aged 84. The Royal Ascot-winning trainer’s passing was confirmed by his daughter Eve, who took over the licence when her dad retired in 2006. She said: “He had a wonderful life and was a wonderful… Continue reading Racing legend Fulke Johnson Houghton – who was ‘loved by everyone’ and had a ‘wonderful life’ – dead aged 84

A FATHER-SON jockey-trainer team have been given a massive fine and ban after ‘deliberately and recklessly’ breaking rules. Conor McNamara’s ride on 14-1 Mount Ferns in a 2m½f novice handicap chase at Clonmel in Ireland yesterday caught the eye of stewards. The seven-year-old gelding appeared full of running turning in but ultimately finished sixth, beaten… Continue reading Massive fine and ban for father-son jockey-trainer team who ‘deliberately and recklessly’ broke rules

TEMPLEGATE takes on Friday’s action hungry for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. SANDRET (4.57 Newcastle, nap) Was a fine winner here two starts ago and was more than a little unlucky not to follow up last time. He was coming with another strong run only to have the door slammed in… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He has a bit of class and is in great form’ – Templegate’s NAP weighted to win at Newcastle

SUN Racing takes on Friday’s action hungry for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT MASTEROFGREYGOOSE (1.00 Southwell) He showed some promise coming back from six months off when fifth at Lingfield last time out. THIEF OUR HAVANA (3.00 Southwell) He had two lengths in hand when winning over course and distance… Continue reading Horse racing tips: Arc-winning rider can steer Southwell shout to success

HOLLYWOOD royalty including Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike hit the races at Sandown – for Guy Ritchie’s new film. The superstar duo were joined by silver screen legend Sir Anthony Hopkins at the Surrey track on Thursday. Sun Racing told you Royal horse trainer Jamie Snowden was preparing for his big acting debut. The Cheltenham… Continue reading Hollywood stars Rosamund Pike and Benedict Cumberbatch hit the races at Sandown for Guy Ritchie’s new film

NICKY HENDERSON’S Sir Gino supersub who ‘oozes class’ has seen his odds slashed for Cheltenham Festival. Seven Barrows boss Hendo was left reeling earlier this week when he was forced to pull the plug on his star novice’s campaign. Odds-on Arkle fav Sir Gino remains ‘critical’ in hospital after a wound he picked up at… Continue reading Nicky Henderson’s Sir Gino supersub who ‘oozes class’ sees odds slashed for Cheltenham Festival

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL is the biggest week of the racing year – and an awesome punting puzzle to solve. There are 28 races across four days featuring 12 Grade 1s and a whole load of top class handicap action. The event has been dominated by Irish trainers in recent years, most notably Willie Mullins. He, alongside… Continue reading Cheltenham Festival 2025: New race off times and complete schedule for jump racing’s biggest meeting