#Haldon Gold Cup

Colin Tizzard can sign off in style with a win for Eldorado Allen in the Betway Bowl (2.55). The top trainer is soon to hand over the reins to his son Joe and the grey has a fine chance of victory at Aintree. He stayed on determinedly behind star chaser Allaho in Cheltenham's Ryanair Chase last month and is in an upward curve. Earlier, Pied Piper…

Trainer Joe Tizzard is excited to see Eldorado Allen take on the Betfair Chase challenge at Haydock Park on Saturday. The 42-year-old handler, who officially took over the training licence from his father Colin at the start of the season, thinks his eight-year-old grey is fit and ready to take on chiefly last year's winner and Boodles Cheltenham…

By Andrew Asquith, Friday 06 January 2023 Posted in: Cheltenham Festival Tips Andrew Asquith looks ahead to the 2023 Champion Chase and picks out his best ante-post bet. The entries for the 2023 Champion Chase were made earlier this week and one of the most notable absentees was 2021 Sporting Life Arkle winner Shishkin, who was pulled up when…

Simply The Betts: can he go one better after finishing second in the race last year? In a normal season, the Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase would be the most winnable of the major handicap chases around 2m4f at Cheltenham. That was the lesson from findings presented in these pages before the December Gold Cup on December 10, but the fact…

It was a shame Edwardstone unseated Tom Cannon at the fifth in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton. He had been brilliant in the Tingle Creek and this was supposed to be further evidence that he's ready to have a real crack at Energumene in the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Alas, it wasn't to be, but at least he returned unscathed and the Champion…

Somersby spearheads trainer Mick Channon's attempts to win a first grade one race over fences when facing nine rivals in the Grade One Boylesport.com Champion Chase. The two-mile contest is one of three grade-one races on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. With Sprinter Sacre sidelined, Somersby has posted claims to be the second best…

Il Ridoto became favourite for Saturday's AIS December Gold Cup (1.50) at Cheltenham after ante-post market leader Midnight River was taken out by in-form trainer Dan Skelton due to the ground. Midnight River looked set to try to continue the yard's remarkable run of Saturday success following big-race victories with Protektorat in the Betfair…

The aura of invincibility that surrounded Shishkin prior to his Champion Chase flop has evaporated for the time being. With Energumene 2-1 favourite - two points shorter than Shishkin - to retain his title in March, it will be difficult for Nicky Henderson's star to regain that aura. However, if one accepts the Cheltenham defeat - his first over…

1pt win War Lord in 1.50 Cheltenham at 10/1 (Hills) 1pt win Theatre Glory in 3.35 Cheltenham at 3/1 (General) The Ais December Gold Cup, run over Cheltenham's New Course, is more of a stamina test than the Paddy Power Gold Cup but regularly tempts those who ran at the track four weeks ago to come back and have another go at this big prize.

Stolen Silver: unseated his rider three out when favourite for the Paddy Power Gold Cup last month Market principals Midnight River, Il Ridoto and Stolen Silver remain in contention for Saturday's £130000 Ais December Gold Cup at Cheltenham (1.50) after the confirmations stage on Monday. Midnight River could bid to continue the fantastic run of…

SO here's a question for you. Is Greaneteen a really good horse or is he a massive over-achiever? I'm not sure. Paul Nicholls' warrior is primed for today's Grade 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, one of the most anticipated two-mile events of the season. If all six declared runners turn up - lack of give in the ground could rule a couple out - I'll be…

Edwardstone: last year's Henry VIII Novices' Chase winner returns to Sandown on Saturday in the Tingle Creek Chase The big races come thick and fast in the run-up to Christmas and the best of Saturday's action comes from Aintree and Sandown. Here we look at three of those races and what the results of the last ten years can tell us about what might…

THEY say 60 is the new 40, and champion trainer Paul Nicholls is still as pumped up as ever for the new season. Somerset-based Nicholls celebrated the landmark birthday with a big bash earlier this year. And he was also able to toast a 14th trainer's crown after fending off the challenge of long-time rival Nicky Henderson. He has a promising squad…

The Paddy Power Gold Cup, which takes place at Cheltenham's November Meeting, can often be a pointer towards the December Gold Cup and Midnight River and Il Ridoto, who finished third and fourth in that contest, figure prominently in the ante-post market. Midnight River had been hit with an 8 lb rise following a 25-length romp on his return at…

The eight year old enjoyed a season to remember last term, twice winning Grade One prizes at Sandown Park including a 12-length demolition job of Sceau Royal in the Celebration Chase in April. And while there looks set to be a smart field standing in his way this Saturday, including last year's Arkle Trophy hero as well as the returning Nicky…

Greaneteen: three wins from four starts over fences at Sandown and well fancied for the Tingle Creek Paul Nicholls has delivered a bullish update on his Betfair Tingle Creek Chase contender Greaneteen, believing his horse is the most likely winner and challenging Shishkin and Edwardstone "to come there and beat us". Greaneteen is seeking…

A week on from Constitution Hill's dazzling display in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle, it is the chasers who are booked for top billing in Britain on Saturday. Here are five who could light up what promises to be a compelling afternoon. 1.30 Aintree: Boylesports Many Clouds Chase. Odds: a general 5-2 One of last season's top staying novice chasers, he…

One of the great National Hunt races of the season takes centre-stage on Saturday with the latest running of the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park. The two-mile chasing showpiece boasts that brilliant mix of a need for speed, matched with jumping fluidity which has seen illustrious stars of the sport including Desert Orchid, Kauto Star,…

We're on the road to the Cheltenham Festival with the leading lights of the National Hunt game coming out to play. A number of clues for all four championship races - the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle and Gold Cup - are set to be dropped over the coming months. The Cheltenham Festival 2023 takes place between Tuesday,…

Greaneteen: won the Haldon Gold Cup but can he strike once again in the Tingle Creek? Monday With the exception of Wolverhampton's Saturday evening card, which was restricted to riders who rode fewer than 30 winners in 2021, there had been an absence of all-weather racing in Britain for just over a week as the season took a short break. However,…

The first Grade One race of the British National Hunt season will be handed out at Haydock Park on Saturday afternoon. A Plus Tard ran out a hugely impressive winner of the Betfair Chase 12 months ago, and Henry De Bromhead's star will return to Merseyside this weekend. We've taken a look through the confirmed field for the 2022 Betfair Chase and…

With the Tingle Creek in three weeks one of the few remaining genuine championship races run in Britain before March, the stakes are higher than usual in the two-mile chases at this time of year. Greaneteen will be defending champion at Sandown and also the leader in the clubhouse after his mighty handicap performance in last week's Haldon Gold…

Adam Houghton highlights the key changes to the Timeform ratings following the weekend's action, including the big turf races at the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. The Breeders' Cup as a whole underlined the current strength of European horses on turf compared to their American counterparts and Meditate (114 from 109), in particular, looked simply a…

Paul Nicholls: red-hot trainer has won the first two races at Sandown and has two more chances Paul Nicholls has enjoyed a superb week with trebles at Chepstow on Wednesday and Exeter on Friday. The latter included a 1-2 in the feature Haldon Gold Cup and the champion trainer landed another Grade 2 prize on West Country weekend when Knappers Hill…

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has had his say on a promising week of racing which includes the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday. Nicholls also has a few chances that are being aimed at either Cheltenham Festival in March or at Aintree during the Grand National meeting in April. The road to Cheltenham Festival is almost relentless for some…

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…

The ITV Racing team will pitch up at Exeter on Tuesday afternoon, before the coverage heads over to Keeneland for day one of the Breeders' Cup. Exeter's card on Friday is headlined by the Haldon Gold Cup, a Grade Two handicap that's been won by top chasers like Viking Flagship, Best Mate and Cue Card down the years. We look through the confirmed…

The ITV Racing team will pitch up at Exeter on Friday afternoon, before heading off to the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland in the early evening. The Haldon Gold Cup tops the billing at Exeter. Afternoon viewers will also enjoy three decent contests live from Down Royal, including a couple of graded races over hurdles. The Model Kingdom puts her unbeaten…

Two of the crown jewels in the West Country racing calendar are combining for the first time this weekend - with a star-studded equine line-up helping the region take centre stage. The idea of creating the "double" was a Jockey Club initiative that has seen Exeter's Haldon Cup Day move from its traditional Tuesday slot to a Friday, joining it onto…

Our resident website tipster marks your card for the Betway Haldon Gold Cup card from Exeter on a great day of action. Enjoy day one of the big meeting from Down Royal, Listed action from Dundalk and night one of the Breeders' Cup live on Racing TV. 1.50 Exeter: Mulberry Hill She finally did me a favour on her reappearance and I am hopeful that now…

The ITV Racing cameras are at Exeter and Down Royal on Friday, in what marks a rare appearance on terrestrial television in the UK for both courses. The broadcast is on ITV4 from 1.10 to 4.00pm. Our expert has predictions for all seven races, the highlight of which is the Haldon Gold Cup at 3.35. Enda McElhinney has recommendations for all seven…

1pt win Masters Legacy in 3.00 Exeter at 9/1 (General) 1pt e.w. Be Your Best in 8.20 Keeneland at 18/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) Some classy jumpers are on show across ITV4's Exeter and Down Royal coverage, before attentions turn to Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup, but attractive betting races are unsurprisingly at a premium.

Here's a quick bit of detail on our hot selections for Friday's action, you can find the full list of tips for every race across all the tracks at the bottom of the page. It is difficult to look beyond Lallygag in the Extra Places Every Day At Betway Novices' Hurdle. The Hereford bumper winner was admittedly found a gilt-edged opportunity to make a…

There's a real treat for National Hunt fans on Friday afternoon as the ITV Racing cameras will show top notch action from Exeter and Down Royal, and there could be some potential Cheltenham Festival clues for punters on offer on a sparkling day's racing... #Ad. 18+. Play Safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds…

A total of five horses were declared for the Grade Two limited handicap chase over an extended two miles and a furlong and Third Time Lucki is currently the 7/4 favourite market leader. The seven-year-old won three of his six starts last season, scoring twice at Cheltenham (including in the Grade Two November Novices' Chase) and in the Grade Two…

The clocks have gone back, but the Betway Haldon Gold Cup has gone forwards. A race that is usually always run on the first Tuesday in November, following the Melbourne Cup, takes place 72 hours later this year. It looks a good new slot for an £80000 contest that, while perhaps not stopping the nation, is always a good race in its own right and can…

After launching his career as a conditional jockey with the now-retired Colin Tizzard back as a teenager the 27-year-old has come full circle to hold the position he enjoys as first-choice jockey to his son Joe Tizzard, who is now at the helm of Venn Farm Stables. Twelve months on from providing Tizzard senior with his second, and final, victory in…

Harry Allwood shares his verdict on each contender in Saturday's bet365 Charlie Hall Chase, live on Racing TV, plus reveals who he is siding with. Vote for your favourite renewal of the Charlie Hall Chase from the three options above for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Cheltenham Gold Cup Day! We are in for a treat on Saturday with Grade…

Exeter and Wincanton Racecourses have reported'outstanding' interest in the inaugural West Country Weekend, when both tracks will combine their two feature race days on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November. The Jockey Club initiative will see Exeter's Betway Haldon Cup Day moved from its traditional slot on Tuesday 1st November to the Friday of…

4561 total views, 4561 views today Paul Nicholls might have turned 60 earlier this year but his hunger for success remains as strong as ever as he bids to defend his Jump Trainers' Championship and claim a 14 title. The Ditcheat handler is confident he has another "great team" on his hands for his 32 season as a licence holder and is excited to…

Paul Nicholls might have turned 60 this year but his hunger for success remains as strong as ever as he bids to defend his Jump Trainers' Championship and claim a 14th title. The Ditcheat handler is confident he has another "great team" on his hands for his 32nd season as a licence holder and is excited to unleash an intriguing mix of established…

Small-field races are not undesirable by definition. If a field of four contains the last two winners of the Champion Chase and last season's runner-up, detractors would struggle to improve it without either padding or asking for the moon on a stick. The Shloer Chase has been warmly embraced since its inception in 2009, no surprise given it is at…