Races and Events
Mares' Chase Preview: Mullins Double-Header Heads Carlisle Clash
Willie Mullins sends a powerful double-header to Carlisle's Grade 2 mares' contest, but local knowledge could prove decisive in this competitive renewal.
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County Handicap Hurdle Preview: Ndaawi Faces Mullins Battalion
Friday's County Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle sees topweight Ndaawi take on 23 rivals including dangerous Mullins duo Absurde and Karbau in a competitive £110k contest.
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JCB Triumph Hurdle Preview: Mullins Battalion Storms Carlisle
Willie Mullins fields nine runners in Friday's Grade 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle at Carlisle, but rated horses like Maestro Conti and Minella Study pose serious threats.
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Golden Goals Handicap Preview: Rogue Supremacy Tops Quality Field
Friday's Golden Goals Handicap at Southwell brings together a competitive field of three-year-olds in this valuable Class 2 contest.
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Kim Muir Preview: Henderson's Jeriko du Reponet Heads Carlisle Field
The Kim Muir Challenge Cup at Carlisle promises fireworks with 24 runners tackling the extended three-mile trip. Henderson's Jeriko du Reponet tops the weights.
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Pertemps Final at Carlisle: Staffordshire Knot leads star field
The Pertemps Final brings together 24 of Britain and Ireland's finest staying hurdlers at Carlisle, with Gordon Elliott's Staffordshire Knot heading the weights.
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Ryanair Chase Preview: Fact To File leads stellar field at Carlisle
The Ryanair Chase moves to Carlisle with a stellar field led by Fact To File. Nine Grade 1 performers clash for £375k in this relocated Festival favourite.
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Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle Preview: Teahupoo Leads Elite Field
The Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle brings together staying hurdling's elite at Carlisle, with Teahupoo heading a stellar field.
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Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle Preview: Wodhooh Heads Stellar Field
The Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle heads to Carlisle with Wodhooh leading a stellar seven-runner field in the £125,000 feature.
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Golden Miller Preview: Gold Dancer Heads Star-Studded Field
The Golden Miller at Carlisle promises fireworks with Gold Dancer heading a stellar field including Sixmilebridge in this £125k Grade 2 contest.
Races and Events
Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle Preview: Mullins Battalion Heads North
The Grade 2 Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle brings together 22 runners at Carlisle, with Willie Mullins fielding a powerful battalion against home opposition.
Horse Racing Insights
How to Read Horse Racing Form: A Beginner's Guide
Understanding the form guide is one of the most important skills for any horse racing punter. This guide explains exactly how to read and interpret horse racing form.