Tom O'Brien

Early analysis of the 2026 Grand National field, examining winning profiles and key preparation races to identify the most promising contenders.

A cracking afternoon at Esher despite the modest prize money on offer. Several progressive sorts caught the eye for future campaigns.

Saturday's evening card at Southwell served up some gems among the usual all-weather fare, with several progressive sorts catching the eye for future campaigns.

Seven races of birthday celebrations at Sandown this Saturday, with testing ground conditions set to sort the wheat from the chaff.

A cracking Friday card at Ffos Las delivered proper entertainment with the Smith & Western Chase Final stealing the show and several progressive sorts emerging.

A proper Friday afternoon's entertainment at Warwick with several progressive types showing their hand and plenty of future winners on show.

The Welsh venue serves up a cracking card with the £40k Smith & Western Chase Final as the centrepiece on testing ground.

Seven races, zero runners - Warwick's Friday card becomes a cautionary tale for British racing's scheduling woes.

The JCB Handicap Chase headlines a quiet Thursday at Uttoxeter, with good ground conditions perfect for staying chasers on the Staffordshire track.

Seven races at Cartmel on good ground promise competitive action, with the feature handicap chase over three miles plus providing the highlight.

Six races scheduled at Great Yarmouth but not a runner in sight - Tom O'Brien reflects on when the sport lets us down.

Tom O'Brien casts his eye over Wednesday's seven-race card at Hamilton Park, with good to soft conditions setting up some intriguing contests.