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Native Trail is as short as 7-2 for next year's 2000 Guineas Two-year-olds Native Trail and Discoveries took Group 1 honours in the National and Moyglare Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday to emerge as leading contenders for the 2000 and 1000 Guineas next season. Our experts share their thoughts on their Classic credentials. Native Trail is a worthy…

Bob Olinger (left) must overcome Flooring Porter (right) if he's to win Leopardstown's Christmas Hurdle This division is all over the place at the moment but if Monday's rescheduled Long Walk Hurdle told us anything, it was that the old guard still has plenty to offer in the new world of staying hurdling. Paisley Park taught the new dogs a few…

On only two occasions in the past decade has either Gordon Elliott or Willie Mullins failed to win this top-level prize, a race that has been won in that time by the likes of Carlingford Lough, Don Poli, Our Duke, Shattered Love, Delta Work and Monkfish. Ireland's two powerhouse trainers come to the fore once again, with Mullins' sole…

Harry Fry: has an excellent record at Plumpton Tuesday: Plumpton Harry Fry continued his fantastic run of form and record at Plumpton when Will Victory held on for a game success in the 2m4½f mares' handicap hurdle. The six-year-old was in command in the home straight before drifting in the final furlong, but held on to win by two lengths under…

Denis Hogan had two winners at Dundalk on Wednesday Wednesday: Dundalk County Tipperary trainer Denis Hogan landed an 84-1 double at Dundalk on Wednesday, which was headlined by Robert Whearty riding his first winner for him on Royal Tribute in the opening 7f claimer. Hogan's fine day began with victory as Whearty took advantage of his sole ride on…

Gary Moore: hopeful Perseus Way can make better shapes on Saturday Gary Moore believes Perseus Way has what it takes to shape into a Triumph Hurdle contender, provided the promising three-year-old improves at his hurdles at Cheltenham on Saturday. Perseus Way is set to line up in the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (12.05) where he could…

Salvino: produced a nice performance when winning at Kelso this month on his second start in a handicap The form of the Coral Gold Cup is expected to work out tremendously as the season unfolds and this handicap hurdle might pay the first compliment to Saturday's running of Newbury's premier jumps prize through Johnson's Blue. David Pipe-trained…

Henry Oliver: is enjoying a strong week with three winners Friday: Doncaster Henry Oliver's week got even better after Coastguard Station provided the trainer with a third win in five days. The six-year-old landed the 2m½f handicap chase when finishing seven lengths clear of Fusain, and Oliver had nothing but praise for the son of Dylan Thomas. He…

Constitution Hill: red-hot Champion Hurdle favourite was withdrawn at Ascot on Saturday Nicky Henderson offered a robust defence of the decision to withdraw Constitution Hill from the Coral Hurdle at Ascot due to the going, insisting the welfare of his star hurdler was at the centre of all of the decision making on Saturday. Constitution Hill was…

Thyme White: contests the Hurst Park Handicap Chase at Ascot Here we pick out two horses who catch the eye at the early prices. . . Get A Tonic (2.25 Haydock) There are a number of contenders for Saturday's Betfair Exchange Stayers' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock, but I'm backing the Dan Skelton-trained Get A Tonic to come out on top. The six-year-old…

Ridgeway: comfortable winner of his chase debut last month The early market favours the three last-time-out winners in a strong race for the grade and they are probably the horses to focus on here against a group of generally more exposed types who lack a run. Highstakesplayer, Ridgeway and Sheldon each hacked up on their previous start and appeal…

Auguste Rodin: did he put up the best juvenile performance of the season? Little Big Bear in the Phoenix Stakes. Auguste Rodin might have more scope for improvement next year and was pretty flawless in the Vertem Futurity Trophy but it didn't match the explosiveness of Little Big Bear at the Curragh in August. He beat the first two home in the…

When the Grand National gets under way at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday all eyes will once again be on Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times. At last year's National, Blackmore made history on the gelding by becoming the first female jockey to win the world's most famous, and toughest, jumps race. The " momentous victory " saw the Irish rider's…

John Egan: did not hold back on his views on the state of British racing The best quotes from the racing world this week. . . It cost around £600 for a three-day trip all the way to Perth and your option was to withdraw our horse, what a terrible way to treat smaller owners who are the lifeblood of the sport Owner Dave Simpson blasts the lack of a…

Chaldean: winner of the Dewhurst Stakes Chaldean and Frankie Dettori battled to a thrilling victory to deliver a first success in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes for Andrew Balding. Despite missing the kick at the gates, the two-year-old quickly took up the running and held off late challenges from Royal Scotsman and favourite Nostrum to score by a…

McFabulous: won't be making his chasing debut at Chepstow on Saturday Chepstow officials have watered the chase track overnight to maintain the description of good to firm, good in places. The course was helped by five and a half millimetres of rain arriving during racing on Friday, day one of the traditional two-day jumps season opener, but…

Ferny Hollow: was ante-post favourite for the day one two-mile novice chase showpiece Red-hot Sporting Life Arkle favourite Ferny Hollow will miss the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a suspensory ligament injury. A top-priced 6-4 favourite for the day one two-mile novice chase, Ferny Hollow will miss the remainder of the season. Willie Mullins…

The Very Man: completed a treble at Thurles for Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley Thursday: Thurles Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley stole the show on the track's only Flat card of the year with a 47-1 hat-trick of maiden winners. The last daughter of Galileo to land the opening fillies' mile maiden was Irish 1000 Guineas winner Peaceful and…

The chill is in the air again and the core jumps season is poised to return. For me, Chepstow's two-day fixture is the point in the calendar when the shackles of pre-season buzz and anticipation for the new campaign can be released. It is back and the cards on Friday and Saturday certainly do not disappoint. I unashamedly favour jumps over the…

After a month-long will-he-won't-he following his spectacular performance in the Juddmonte International, William Haggas confirmed on Wednesday that Baaeed would not end his career in the Arc and will instead be aimed at the Champion Stakes. The unbeaten four-year-old had topped the market for the Longchamp spectacular but where does the value lie…