
Almada Mile Handicap Preview: Can English Oak Defy Top Weight?
Six go to post for the Almada Mile Handicap at Fontwell Park — Tom O'Brien sizes up the field and finds a cracking each-way angle in a race full of intrigue.

Horse Racing Writer
Born and raised in County Tipperary, Tom O'Brien grew up surrounded by jump racing. His family have been involved in point-to-pointing for three generations, and Tom spent his twenties working as a stable lad at several Irish yards before moving into sports journalism. He covers National Hunt racing with the passion of someone who's mucked out the stables.

Six go to post for the Almada Mile Handicap at Fontwell Park — Tom O'Brien sizes up the field and finds a cracking each-way angle in a race full of intrigue.

Tom O'Brien casts his eye over a cracking Wednesday evening card at Kempton Park — six races, firm ground, and a few names worth scribbling in your notebook.

Six races on a balmy July evening at the Knavesmire — Tom O'Brien picks through the card for the talking horses and the names to keep in your notebook.

Firm ground, a baking Scottish afternoon, and six races to get your teeth into at Ayr — Tom O'Brien picks through the card and finds the horses worth following.

Seven races of summer jumping at Towcester on Good ground — Tom O'Brien picks his way through the card and finds a few reasons to reach for the wallet.

Tom O'Brien casts his eye over Monday's seven-race flat card at Aintree — novice heat, sprint handicaps and all. Here's what caught his attention.
Four UK racecourses are in action on Monday 13 July 2026, with 27 races spanning flat and jumps action at Aintree, Kempton Park, Wincanton and Newcastle.

Six races over the sticks at Newcastle on a warm July Monday — Tom O'Brien has his eye on the feature staying chase and a bumper that could throw up a proper prospect.
Sunday jump racing is served up at Sandown Park and Newton Abbot on 12 July 2026, with 13 races, cracking novice contests and a £15,000 top prize on offer.

Seven races of summer jumping at Sandown on Good to Firm ground — Tom O'Brien picks through the card and finds his best bets for Sunday afternoon.

Thirteen geldings and one colt line up for the £45k John Smith's Racing Handicap Stakes at York — Tom O'Brien delivers his verdict on who to back.

Nine two-year-olds line up for the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Ascot — Tom O'Brien cuts through the noise and finds his winner on good-to-firm ground.