Tom O'Brien

The Scottish Grand National returns to Aintree with Blaze The Way leading a stellar field. Can the Mullins star fend off Paul Nicholls' twin threat?

The Seafield Trophy brings together a fascinating field of mares at Aintree, with World of Fortunes looking to justify her lofty rating.

Quality National Hunt action at Ascot with Reckless Spending headlining. Tom O'Brien picks through 8 races on testing ground.

A solid evening's National Hunt action at Chepstow with Thank You Blue headlining and several progressive types catching the eye for future campaigns.

Friday's evening card at Ayr served up some crackers, with progressive handicappers and future stars emerging under the Scottish lights.

The Coral Handicap Hurdle at Aintree promises a cracking contest with 14 runners tackling the soft ground over an extended two and a half miles.

A cracking Class 2 handicap chase at Aintree sees Twinjets head the weights in what promises to be a proper test of stamina on testing ground.

Friday evening's six-race card at Chepstow offers quality National Hunt action on good ground, with Thank You Blue headlining the feature handicap hurdle.

A proper evening's entertainment at Great Yarmouth with some cracking performances and a few progressive types emerging from the Norfolk seaside track.

A proper day's flat racing at Newbury with Group 3 fireworks and some tasty handicap action that'll have us talking all season.

A stellar field of novices clash at Newbury with O'Brien and Gosden heavyweights leading the charge in this quality Class 2 contest.

Charlie Appleby's Hassaleh looks the class act in Thursday's Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Newbury, but don't overlook the value elsewhere.