#Tom Segal

Tom Segal with tips for the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Dave Orton, Nick Watts, Tom Segal and Paddy Power's Darren Hughes return for an ante-post look ahead to the big race at Ascot in July: the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. On the show: - The ante-post team return for more racing tips, and this time they look at July's big…

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…

Godolphin pair Adayar and Hurricane Lane, the Aga Khan's superstar mare Tarnawa and dual Oaks winner Snowfall have been declared for Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as 15 runners stood their ground on Thursday. The Roger Varian-trained Teona, who beat Snowfall in the Prix Vermeille this month, misses the race as the ground will be…

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…

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…

Sunday: Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle, Navan Home By The Lee sprang a shock in the Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle at Navan on Sunday, having traded at 999-1 in running on Betfair. The Grade 2 contest was widely seen as a clash between smart hurdlers Flooring Porter and Zanahiyr plus Bob Olinger, who was returning from fences. But they were upstaged by…

Tom Segal with ante-post tips for the Ascot Gold Cup, Queen Anne Stakes and more Maddy Playle, Nick Watts, Tom Segal and Paddy Power's Darren Hughes are back for a new series of ante-post shows previewing Royal Ascot 2019. This week they look at the Ascot Gold Cup, Queen Anne Stakes, St James's Palace Stakes and Coronation Stakes. On the show: -…

Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris winner Hurricane Lane faces nine rivals in the Cazoo St Leger (3.35) at Doncaster on Saturday. The Charlie Appleby-trained colt, whose sole defeat came when third in the Derby, seeks a hat-trick of Group 1 wins and is an odds-on favourite to land British racing's oldest Classic. Hurricane Lane is ridden by…

Hewick: an easy winner of the bet365 Gold Cup under Jordan Gainford Saturday: bet365 Gold Cup, Sandown Hewick may have only cost the price of a cow but he showed a far greater turn of foot when bounding clear in the bet365 Gold Cup. The seven-year-old, who was bought for just €850 in 2017, has been a regular visitor to Britain this season and won…

Minella Indo's owner Barry Maloney is relishing the chance to finally have a shot at the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (3.05) with his Gold Cup hero, who is set to wear cheekpieces for the first time when he faces eight rivals at Kempton on Sunday. Maloney had been due to be represented in last year's King George by Monalee, but a travel ban due…

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…

Frodon: will not defend his Ladbrokes Champion Chase crown at Down Royal Three-time Grade 1 winner Frodon will not defend his Ladbrokes Champion Chase crown at Down Royal this weekend and will instead head to Wincanton after soft ground in Northern Ireland forced connections to change their plans. The ten-year-old was last seen finishing midfield…

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…

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…

Saffron Beach: winner of the 2021 Sun Chariot Jane Chapple-Hyam believes that her star filly Saffron Beach has "improved again" as she prepares to defend her Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (2.42) crown at Newmarket on Saturday. The four-year-old provided Chapple-Hyam with her first Group 1 winner in the £266875 contest last year under William…

Tom Segal with ante-post tips for the 2000 and 1000 Guineas Maddy Playle, Tom Segal, Dave Orton and Paddy Power's Darren Hughes with a horse-by-horse ante-post betting guide to the Qipco 2000 and 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket on May 4 and 5. On the show: - Tom and Darren argued over Tiger Roll's Grand National value last time but thankfully…