Haydock

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

Sunday's Chester card on soft ground produced some telling performances, with several horses marking themselves down as ones to follow through the season.

Thursday's card at Uttoxeter delivered quality National Hunt action with the £40k JCB Handicap Chase as the standout feature.

A bumper week of racing saw 24 fixtures deliver 1465 rides. Billy Loughnane topped the charts while Dan Skelton sent out 31 runners across the country.

Saturday's seven-race card at Market Rasen delivered quality from start to finish, headlined by the £111k Goffs Hundred Grand Bumper.

Wednesday's seven-race card at Haydock served up quality National Hunt action with progressive novices and handicap surprises lighting up the Merseyside venue.

Seven races at Haydock on good ground, with Dangerous Touch heading a quality novice chase field that could steal the show from the marathon hurdle opener.

Another cracking afternoon at Haydock Park delivered plenty of talking points and future winners in the making.

Seven races at Haydock today with the going riding on the easy side. Blues Singer looks the star turn in a competitive maiden hurdle card.

Scotland's most picturesque track serves up a cracking week of racing with two evening Flat cards and Saturday jumps action.

Chelmsford City might not have the glamour of Ascot, but this all-weather gem serves up honest racing and proper value for punters in the know.

Wetherby served up a proper feast of National Hunt action with competitive handicaps and promising novices lighting up the West Yorkshire venue.