#Pats Fancy

With Christmas fast approaching, so too is Chepstow's flagship event. The Welsh Grand National is almost upon us. So, are the Welsh Grand National 2022 entries confirmed? Absolutely. 26 horses are still in with a shout of getting down to business over the mammoth trip. Whether every single one of those horses starts the race is another matter, but…

The Welsh Grand National, Chepstow's flagship racing event, is almost upon us, so it's time to delve into the form book, assess the runners and riders and deliver our Welsh Grand National 2022 tips. As things currently stand, two days before the race is due to begin, 26 runners are due to go to post for the big race, which means there's plenty for…

Broomfield Burg and JPR One are fancied for Betfair Hurdle glory. Clan Des Obeaux, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is one of several Paul Nicholls runners on the Newbury card Broomfield Burg (left) is favourite for the Betfair Hurdle Favourite Broomfield Burg bids to roll back the years for JP McManus and Nicky Henderson in the Betfair Hurdle…

Join our channel for our exclusive free betting tips, picks and offers. The Welsh Grand National is another big festive horse race to look forward to, but what are the main 2022 Welsh Grand National trends to look for ahead of the big Chepstow race? For example, 80% of the last 20 Welsh Grand National winners carried 11st or less in weight - you…

The nine-year-old was a shock 50/1 victor in the staying division at the Festival in 2020 but has failed to win a race since, enjoying no luck in his first three starts this term, including when pulled up in the Long Walk at Ascot. A return to Prestbury Park seemed to reignite his old zest, however, as the gelding travelled and jumped well under…

One of the most important handicaps in National Hunt racing takes place at Newbury this Saturday, as 15 top chasers take part in the 2022 Coral Gold Cup. Formerly known as the Hennessy and the Ladbrokes Trophy, this three-mile-two-contest has been won by many of the sport's best chasers, including One Man, Denman. Burrough Hill Lad and two-time…

TRAINER Joe Tizzard hopes for the perfect Christmas present by winning the race named after his late sister. The Dorset handler has four entries in the Coral Welsh Grand National on December 27 but expects to rely solely on one of the yard favourites The Big Breakaway. The Chepstow contest, the biggest race in the Welsh racing calendar, is named in…

The Newport-based trainer has both Pats Fancy and Wayfinder in the race, but will need plenty to come out if the latter is to take his chance in the big staying handicap chase on December 27. Pats Fancy won two novice chases at Chepstow last winter before chasing home the smart Bravemansgame at Newbury in February. Things did not go according to…

The Big Dog will bid to provide connections with another major payday in the Coral Welsh Grand National later this month, with trainer Peter Fahey optimistic of another "huge" performance from his in-form chaser. It may turn out to be a shrewd piece of placing from the Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer to target the Chepstow marathon on December…

Get ready to place your bets and cheer your horses home - the 2022 Cheltenham Festival is here. Fans return to the four-day meeting after missing out last year, with sales hitting record levels. Over 60000 people will watch the thrilling sporting action from the grandstands during the week. The feature Gold Cup, sponsored by Boodles, is wide open…

SHISHKIN has everything in his favour to make it a third successive victory at the Cheltenham Festival by capturing today's Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. The winner of the Supreme Hurdle two years ago and last year's Arkle Chase at the Festival, SHISHKIN (3.00, nap, ITV) has yet to be beaten in his seven outings over fences.This talented…

There are just four weeks left until the Cheltenham Festival in mid-March. On Saturday and Sunday there was another cracking weekend of action, with the main dishes coming in England after the Dublin Racing Festival took centre stage the previous weekend. The leading novice chasers on British soil will fancy their hopes of Cheltenham Festival glory…