#Nicky Richards

Conditional jockey Charlotte Jones gave up her rides at Sedgefield on Friday after suffering concussion in a fall at Catterick the day before. Jones crashed out at the third hurdle in a 1m7f race at the Yorkshire track on Thursday and the field had to bypass that flight when they came round again as she was still being treated. "She suffered a…

Clonmel: Thursday's meeting hinges on 7.30am inspection Clonmel's meeting on Thursday is subject to an inspection at 7.30am on raceday morning. Conditions are heavy for the seven-race card and were reported as fit for racing on Wednesday morning, but a yellow warning for wind and rain is in place for the area. Clerk of the course Lorcan Wyer said:…

The 13:50 at Doncaster on Tuesday is available as a free Race Pass, which means logged-in customers can view all our premium comments and ratings. The most valuable event on Doncaster's card is the novices' handicap chase over two and a half miles (13:50) with five runners chasing a first prize of almost £11000. Top weight Bold Endeavour (Timeform…

Our racing tips for Friday feature selections from the cards at Haydock and Taunton. talkSPORT have gone through the race cards and form so you don't have to, with betting tips on some of the biggest meetings in the UK. Those who have finished just behind Gelino Bello recently have come to win after, with the Paul Nicholls-trained horse going on to…

What a day of horse racing lies ahead at Haydock and Ascot with plenty of top names set to have their rugs removed and unleashed on the course for the first time this season. A Plus Tard, Constitution Hill, L' Homme Presse and Edwardstone were all festival winners last March and will have their seasonal reappearances in front of the ITV cameras on…

It was a whirlwind half hour for Christian Williams as he followed up his Eider Chase success at Newcastle with a one-two in the Coral Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton. Before that, though, Knight Salute impressively maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles when justifying 15-8 favouritism in the Coral Adonis Juvenile Hurdle, his third Grade 2…

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…

Four National Hunt meetings make up the racing schedule across Britain and Ireland on Thursday. The first flag falls at Lingfield (12.25-3.35pm), followed in quick succession by Thurles (12.30-3.40), Taunton (12.40-3.50) and Kelso (12.48-3.28), with a total of 27 races for jumps fans. Thursday's nap made a pleasing start to his time with Roger Teal…

Jake Price returns for yet another round of Saturday horse racing betting tips and predictions. This time his selections come from the meets at Ascot and Haydock. This Saturday Jake is tipping 3pts worth of tips spread over three races at Haydock and Ascot including a 1pt tip for a 8/1 selection. If any of these tips take your fancy, then click on…

A PLUS TARD can win the Betfair Chase (Registered As The Lancashire Chase) (GBB Race) (3pm) again at Haydock Park on Saturday afternoon. Henry de Bromhead's eight-year-old is the leading staying chaser around and he can take the Grade One feature on Merseyside for a second successive year. Having been second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to…

Our pundit and resident website tipster has four tips for Saturday's high-class card at Haydock Park, headlined by the Grade One Betfair Chase. Enjoy more good racing from Punchestown and Huntingdon live on the channel. ]( https0) Hurry! There's only one way to watch the Jumps season, and that's on Racing TV. Unrivalled, expert coverage of every…

The Randox Grand National takes centre stage on the third and final day of the Aintree Festival - and what a race we have in store. The world's greatest steeplechase is woven into the fabric of the sporting year - an occasion when once-a-year punters get to pit their wits against the bookies, while more dedicated racing fans will look at the race…

1.20 Sandown bet365 Handicap, 5f Topweight Korker makes his reappearance in the opener and this stiff five could suit. He faces some tough competition from the likes of the lightly raced pair Auditor and Shanko, while course-and-distance winner Amazonian Dream returns seeking a hat-trick. SPOTLIGHT TIP: Kimngrace Justified favouritism in Haydock…

Four meetings from four different countries make up Wednesday's cosmopolitan racing schedule. Wales is the first port of call for National Hunt racing at Bangor-on-Dee (12.50-4.05pm) and they also jump north of the border at Ayr (1.15-3.55). In the evening an all-weather Flat double bill from either side of the Irish Sea at Dundalk (1.40-5.15) and…

There were plenty of high spots to look back on over the two afternoon jumps cards. Brian Hughes may want to shun the limelight but there's no doubting he grabbed it at Carlisle, partnering four winners, three of which were for his main supplier, Donald McCain. There was Scottish success there too for Maid O'Malley for the Stuart and Sam Coltherd…

Over 500 million worldwide viewers are expected to tune into the world's most famous horse race, as up to 40 jockeys don their racing colours, jump 16 fences and the hope to win the £1million prize at the Grand National 2022. The legendary four-mile race first started in 1839 and was won by the aptly named'Lottery' at odds of 5/1, while there have…

channel for our exclusive free betting tips, picks and offers. On Thursday, 13 October, the horse racing NAP of the Day, according to SportsLens experts, is Court Dreaming. He contests the extended 3m handicap chase at Carlisle this afternoon for the third consecutive year (2:45). Nicky Richards' well-treated runner appeals as a bit of value at…

Barbury Castle trainer Alan King is the ideal antidote to the huge trainers who tend to dominate the Cheltenham Festival. King always sends out hard working horses and goes to Cheltenham 2022 with a leading chance of taking the Arkle with the talented Edwardstone. Planet Sport goes through the standout five winners for King in the Cheltenham…

AN TOBAR looked a horse with a big future when destroying eleven opponents in a point-to-point at Ballyvodock in late January. The five year old powered away to score by 20 lengths and the second, third, fourth, sixth and seventh have all lost their maiden tags since. Previously handled by Denis Murphy, he has joined Henry De Bromhead and will be…