Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

LEGENDARY owner JP McManus has pulled a ‘future Gold Cup winner’ from Willie Mullins’ yard – and moved him to Jonjo O’Neill in an interesting stable switch. Indiana Dream was last seen bolting up by 13 lengths in a Navan chase over a year ago. The unbeaten seven-year-old won his only race over hurdles by… Continue reading Legendary owner removes ‘future Gold Cup winner’ from Willie Mullins’ yard and sends him to rival trainer

A SUN-SOAKED Paul Nicholls took time out of his holiday to talk up the chances of his huge 33-1 Grand National fancy. The legendary Ditcheat trainer simply ‘cannot wait’ to go to the world’s most famous race with Kandoo Kid. The nine-year-old Coral Gold Cup winner won’t run again before the weights are revealed on… Continue reading Sun-soaked Paul Nicholls ‘can’t wait to go to Aintree’ with massive 33-1 Grand National fancy

TEMPLEGATE tackles Monday’s action confident of finding some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds. TADREEB (1.30 Lingfield, nap) Can land a winning hat-trick. Rod Millman’s seven-year-old has landed his last two over this course and distance with a bit left in the tank. He’s back again quickly under a 4lb penalty before the… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He’s back again before the handicapper gets him’ – Templegate’s 11-8 NAP can get a winning hat-trick

MONDAY’S racing tips are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT NEO KING (2.38 Exeter) He should do a lot better now chasing given his excellent record in point to points. He looks dangerous off this handicap mark. THIEF SAINT ANAPOLINO (2.08 Exeter) He has shown promise on his two hurdles runs and… Continue reading Horse racing tips: 12-1 Exeter pick should be a brilliant jumper given his pointing background

TEMPLEGATE tackles Saturday’s action confident of warming up our wallets – even if the cold weather has seen off most of the action. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. ROSSCAHILL (2.58 Ffos Las, nap) He has looked potentially more than a handicapper when scooting in on both starts around here. Nigel Twiston-Davies steps… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘Loads more to come under perfect conditions’ – Templegate’s 5-2 NAP has everything in his favour

CHAMPION jockey Oisin Murphy doubts he will go for broke to retain his crown in 2025 with a desire for class over quantity. With bad weather causing chaos to jumps racing, this is the perfect moment to ponder who will dominate the Flat scene this term. Murphy was clear of his rivals in 2024, ending… Continue reading ‘Being champion jockey’s not my priority’ – Oisin Murphy targets quality over quantity in 2025

SUN Racing takes on Saturday’s action looking for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT THOMAS EQUINAS (2.10 Chelmsford) He was a winner over course and distance four runs ago and wasn’t beaten far at Wolverhampton last time out. THIEF SULLIVAN BAY (1.30 Chelmsford) He was a close-up third over this trip… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 14-1 course specialist is in outstanding form

TEMPLEGATE goes in search of some huge ante-post value in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. One horse stands head and shoulders above the rest – but nothing is certain in this game and he’s got to get to Prestbury Park first. You might think others are running for second behind Willie Mullins’ two-time king Galopin Des… Continue reading ‘The trainer’s a master at getting one ready’ – Templegate’s 20-1 Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup ante-post tip

THE wait to see Nicky Henderson’s gigantic Cheltenham Festival gamble Lulamba will go on – after Kempton abandoned their Saturday card. The Seven Barrows boss’ four-year-old has been absolutely obliterated from 25-1 to 4-1 for the Triumph Hurdle. And he was all the rage for his intended debut at the Surrey track too. But with… Continue reading Nicky Henderson setback as gigantic Cheltenham gamble Lulamba’s debut is abandoned at Kempton

A FORMER Willie Mullins Cheltenham favourite dubbed ‘The Machine’ is being backed for Festival glory ahead of her long-awaited return. Maughreen was favourite for last year’s Champion Bumper before a number of setbacks scuppered her chances. She still has just one bumper win to her name – but it appears a comeback over hurdles is… Continue reading Former Willie Mullins Cheltenham favourite dubbed ‘The Machine’ backed for Festival glory ahead of huge return