#Jeff Kidder

Reverting to hurdles having been highly tried as a novice chaser last season, the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old was soon in an early advantage and it was one he would not relinquish. A trait of his time over fences was that he raced keenly, sometimes too keenly for his own good, and while he was racing enthusiastically for Paul Townend, the…

Harry Cobden believes Henri The Second could be the'real deal' after following in the hoof prints of his half-brother Enrilo to provide trainer Paul Nicholls with a record-equalling fifth win in the Ballymore Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown Park this afternoon. After filling the runner-up spot on his hurdles debut at Chepstow 38 days ago the…

Harry Cobden believes Henri The Second could be the'real deal' after following in the hoofprints of his half-brother Enrilo to provide trainer Paul Nicholls with a record-equalling fifth win in the Ballymore Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown Park. After filling the runner-up spot on his hurdles debut at Chepstow 38 days ago the gelded son of…

THE Cheltenham Festival ante post markets have been in full swing since March. Shrewd punters have been busy plotting and predicting how this year's races will finish. Irish trainers dominated last year and with the likes of Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead having such strong yards, it's no surprise many of their superstars lead the way…

Freewheelin Dylan, trained by Dermot McLoughlin and ridden by Ricky Doyle, has won the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at the huge odds of 150-1. Always prominent, the outsider jumped brilliantly and the couldn't be passed in a thrilling finish to the three mile and five furlong contest - the richest jump race in Ireland. Run Wild Fred got…

Galvin, Conflated and Fil Dor are among the big names set to be in action for Gordon Elliott over the festive period as the Cullentra handler shuffles his pack for Leopardstown's Christmas Festival. Elliott has enjoyed huge success at the four-day meeting in recent years, with Galvin's thrilling Savills Chase victory over A Plus Tard a clear…

There are plenty of superstars in action at Down Royal on Friday and Saturday, as well as some potential stars. Harry Allwood pinpoints the five key horses to look out for over the two days. Watch EVERY race from Down Royal on Friday and Saturday live on Racing TV! It is fair to say we are in for a treat at the Ladbrokes Festival Of Racing at Down…

Day One Betting: The Cheltenham Festival with William Hill The long wait is over and the Cheltenham Festival is finally here! Day one is full of quality and features the Champion Hurdle. The best novice hurdlers go to post for the opening race, the Grade 1 Supreme Novices' Hurdle, and the runners are sure to be greeted by an almighty roar from the…