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CAA Stellar Handicap Preview: Dubai Bling Heads Cheltenham Sprint
Hugo Palmer's trio head a competitive field for Cheltenham's premier sprint handicap, but can Dubai Bling justify favouritism in this wide-open affair?
Tom O'Brien
Horse Racing Writer
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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.
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Haydock Thursday: Skelton Squad Set to Dominate on Good Ground
Six races at Haydock on good ground with the Skelton team looking particularly strong. The feature handicap chase promises fireworks.
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Hereford Delivers Quality Action Despite Modest Prize Money
A solid afternoon's National Hunt action at Hereford produced some cracking performances and plenty of horses to keep on the right side going forward.
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Hexham Evening Flat Card: Hollie Doyle Stars on Standard Ground
A solid evening's flat racing at Hexham with Hollie Doyle leading the charge and plenty of progressive sorts to note for the future.
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Chester Quality Shines: Benvenuto Cellini Leads Star Cast
Quality card at Chester showcased some proper talent, with Benvenuto Cellini headlining and plenty of progressive sorts to follow.
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Kauto The King Handicap Preview: Etalon Faces Fierce Test
The Kauto The King Handicap serves up a cracking contest with Etalon facing a stern test from Hercule du Seuil and improving types looking for an upset.
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Earl Grosvenor Handicap Preview: Al Shabab Storm Faces Stiff Test
The Earl Grosvenor Handicap at Cheltenham promises fireworks with Al Shabab Storm facing a quality field including Snow Master and Thunder Roar in this competitive Class 2 contest.
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Stellar Lily Agnes Stakes Preview: Fraser's Adonius Faces Burke Test
The Stellar Lily Agnes Stakes serves up a cracking juvenile contest at Cheltenham, with Rebecca Menzies' Adonius taking on Karl Burke's speedball Final Appeal.
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Ffos Las Evening Card: Novices' Hurdle Headlines Welsh Action
Flash Man tops the bill in Wednesday's feature novices' hurdle at Ffos Las, while the good ground should suit several course specialists across six races.
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Hereford Wednesday Preview: McCain's Double-Header Leads the Charge
Small fields and big opportunities at Hereford today, with Donald McCain's duo leading the charge on good ground that'll suit the speedier types.
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Wolverhampton Wipeout: When Mother Nature Calls Time
The BHA inspector pulled the plug on Wolverhampton's evening card, but Tom O'Brien picks through the wreckage to find the gems worth following.
Races and Events
Yarmouth Evening Served Up Proper Racing - Tom's Day Review
Six races of proper jumps action at Yarmouth delivered the goods on Tuesday evening, with some cracking performances and plenty of horses to note for the future.