Matt Chapman

SO here’s a question for you. Is Greaneteen a really good horse or is he a massive over-achiever? I’m not sure. Paul Nicholls’ warrior is primed for today’s Grade 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, one …

OWNER Philippa Cooper looked at me with utter disdain when I recently suggested her Sweet William might be one for the November Handicap at Doncaster. It’s easy to understand why she felt that way,…

Fine margins. It’s what sport is often about, and boy did we see that over the weekend at Breeders’ Cup. I know I know it’s all done now, but when you have been there is remains in your blood for m…

AINTREE will have to chuck gallons of water at the track before the Grand National to slow horses down. That’s because the fences are now considered by some as less of a test than the Mildmay…

FORGET about Frankie Dettori eating delights in the jungle for a moment, because in the world of horse racing this weekend the tasty dishes are much closer to home. Over the next forty-eight hours …

THIS might seem like revenge to owner Carl Hinchy — but I fancy FUGITIF (1.50) to go on the run in the big one at Cheltenham. It’s fair to say Hinchy will have a pop at Yours Truly whenever he can …

IN Shishkin we trust! After a refusal and unseat this season to some that might just sound a bit odd. But as British trainers desperately try to find a serious Cheltenham Gold Cup threat to Irish a…

OH no! Could Brighterdaysahead — one of the big hype horses at next week’s Festival — be the next Samcro? That’s the worry for his always pessimistic but ebullient Gigginstown owner and Ryanair bos…

A NEW type of ‘rising’ could face Aintree a week today – and one far more dangerous to horse racing than those who tried to wreck the Grand National this time last year. It appears the activist mov…

OH, Hunty. Words will mean little to you right now. But everyone is here for you. Anytime, at any day or night. That won’t ease the pain. But out here there is a family for you loving you, just lik…