#Grade 2s

Energumene: is entered into the Clarence House at Ascot on Saturday The week kicks off with two seven-race cards at Fontwell and Hereford. At the former, the Chris Gordon-trained Coolvalla is attempting to complete a four-timer in the £20000 3m2f handicap chase (2.30). Three runners go to post in Hereford's feature race, the 3m1f novice handicap…

No Grade 1 action this weekend, but there's three Grade 2s on offer across both racecourses. First up here's a quick run through of our selections for Saturday's action, there's some more detail on our highlighted horses further down the page. Selections: 13:30 (Kempton) Percussion 13:50 (Warwick) Galia Des Liteaux 14:05 (Kempton) Pic D'Orhy 14:25…

Martin Brassil says there are not enough options in the Irish calendar for relatively inexperienced chasers. Cheltenham Festival and Aintree Grand National-winning trainer Martin Brassil has lamented a lack of options that has compelled him to take on the formidable Galopin Des Champs with his Coral Cup runner-up Fastorslow in Monday's Grade 1 John…

Shishkin is a perfect 7-7 over fences after defeating Energumene last time. Nicky Henderson's star is a red hot favourite to extend his unbeaten run in Wednesday's Champion Chase Shishkin is favourite for the Champion Chase The home team go in search of a greater share of the Festival's top prizes at Cheltenham 2022. A year ago British runners took…

I'VE been clocking the miles this week with rides here, there and everywhere. My driver Bob has earned his crust, but after a couple of near misses it was great to get a winner on the board at Doncaster yesterday. I was up there to ride Hurricane Bay for Lucy Wadham in the novice hurdle and he was very impressive. We have always liked him and he…

The highlight of Saturday's racing is the Grade 1 Betfair Chase (1500) from Haydock, and there's plenty of other intersting races, including some Grade 2s, to get your teeth stuck into. First a quick run through of our selections, you can find more detail on each of our selections further down the page. Selections: 13:50 (Haydock) Hitman 14:05…

Nicky Henderson: runs Iberico Lord This first step on the road to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle announced Altior on the big stage in 2015, but the subsequent winners developed into top-class handicappers rather than superstars. I Like To Move It, For Pleasure, Hang In There, Elixir De Nutz, Slate House and Moon Racer were County Hurdle types rather…

Nobody has saddled more winners of the Haldon Gold Cup than Paul Nicholls and it's a race that the Ditcheat trainer targets. Top names like Flagship Uberalles, Azertyuiop, Politologue and Greaneteen are on the roll of honour, and Greaneteen is back for the third season in a row. The eight-year-old was making his seasonal reappearance when winning…

In the days leading up to the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Feb. 26, usracing.com is publishing profiles of the starters in the world's richest horse race. Profiles will be updated with odds, post positions and jockeys several days before the race (jockeys listed from last race). By Richard…

channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage This Sunday, 25 September, the horse racing NAP of the Day, according to SportsLens tipsters is Echoes In Rain. She runs in the big betting race at the Curragh, the Irish Cesarewitch - a Premier Handicap over an extended 2m (4:15). Willie Mullins' mare is solid each way value at awesome 8/1 odds…