Champion Hurdle still the plan for The New Lion
Harry Skelton says all eyes remain on the Champion Hurdle for The New Lion, despite his crashing fall in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on Saturday.
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Newbury Preview: Lowry's Bar Each-Way in Coral Gold Cup
The Weekend Winners team are back to preview a huge Saturday of action at Newbury and Newcastle. Midway through the latest episode of Weekend Winners, the team scrutinised the 24-strong field assembled for Newbury's Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase, which is live on Sky Sports Racing at 2.55pm.
Calandagan Named Cartier Horse of the Year; Trawlerman Top Stayer
Calandagan has been crowned Cartier Horse of the Year at the 35th Cartier Racing Awards, also claiming the prize for Older Horse. Francis-Henri Graffard's four-year-old was not out of the top two in five starts in 2025, landing three Group One titles including the King George and the QIPCO Champion…
Unbridled: Debate Over Constitution Hill's Newbury Work
Unbridled returns for Season 2! Join Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan for plenty of strong opinions, thoughts and chat throughout the National Hunt season.
Racing Preview: Lingfield, Newcastle & Chantilly
We have a busy day’s racing on Tuesday with action across both codes from Lingfield, Newcastle and Chantilly live on Sky Sports Racing...
Sky Sports Racing: Live Plumpton and Newcastle Coverage
Don't miss a moment of action over jumps from Plumpton, alongside flat racing on Newcastle's all-weather. 2.20 Plumpton - Nardaran seeks hat-trick in feature Nardaran seeks a hat-trick in the feature in this afternoon's card at Plumpton.
Alexei Impresses in Greatwood as Tizzard Praises 'Proper Performance'
Alexei announced himself as a real prospect for Joe Tizzard with his performance in the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham. The German-bred gelding was second to Celtic Dino in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on his seasonal reappearance and then won a valuable Ascot handicap, races that led…
Unanswered Prayers Seeks Fontwell Retention
It's Southern National day at Fontwell, with last year's winner Unexpected Party well fancied to retain his crown. 2.05 Fontwell - Last year's winner Unanswered Prayers returns Unanswered Prayers bids to go back-to-back in a thrilling Betgoodwin Southern National Handicap Chase at Fontwell.
Saturday Preview: Uttoxeter, Auteuil and Sha Tin
We have an international flavour to our racing on Saturday with action from Uttoxeter, Auteuil and Sha Tin, live on Sky Sports Racing...
Cheltenham Preview: Il Ridoto Eyes Prestbury Defence
The Weekend Winners panel return with the best betting insights for Cheltenham's November meeting. Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix took particular interest in Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase - ran over two miles and four furlongs at Prestbury Park.
Royal Champion and Pride Of Arras Clash in Bahrain
A busy day of racing awaits, with the Bahrain International Trophy feature being supplemented by National Hunt domestic action. 4.40 Sakhir - Royal Champion and Pride Of Arras contest Bahrain International Trophy An intriguing renewal of the Bahrain International Trophy sees British runners Royal…
State Man Out for Season After Tendon Injury
The Willie Mullins-trained State Man has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury. The eight-year-old has 12 Grade One victories to his name including three Irish Champion Hurdles, three Punchestown Champion Hurdles and the 2024 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.