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Cloth Cap looked a class apart as he pulled clear to land the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury.

Cloth Cap pulls clear to land the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase

Paul Nicholls can choose from a powerful team of four after 18 entries were revealed for next month’s Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot.

Nicholls quartet among 18 Ascot Chase entries

Special Guest Emma Lavelle joins Richard Hoiles, Ed Chamberlin and Andrew Thornton as the ITV Racing Podcast returns!

The ITV Racing Podcast - Cheltenham Preview with Emma Lavelle

Owner Garth Broom is optimistic the fire still burns brightly in Native River as the 2018 Gold Cup winner returns to the scene of his finest hour.

Native River ready for Cotswold challenge

All roads lead back to the Cheltenham Festival for Envoi Allen following his latest demolition job at Punchestown.

‘Next stop Cheltenham’ as Envoi Allen marches on

Star staying hurdler Paisley Park is among nine entries for Saturday’s Paddy Power Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Paisley Park all set for Cheltenham return

First Flow put up a remarkable performance to outrun a clutch of established Grade One stars for victory in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot

First Flow magnificent in Clarence House victory

Navajo Pass inflicted a surprise defeat on the returning Buveur D’Air in Haydock’s The New One Unibet Hurdle

Navajo Pass upsets Buveur D’Air at Haydock

Royale Pagaille looks a horse destined for the very top judged on a brilliant display in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock

Royale Pagaille rises to Peter Marsh challenge

Faivoir lunged late to claim a last-gasp victory in the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle

Faivoir seals last-gasp victory ahead of Minella Drama at Haydock Park

Roksana returned to the scene of her fine effort in the Long Walk Hurdle to readily outclass her three foes in the Matchbook Betting Podcast Mares’ Hurdle

Roksana makes light work of Ascot rivals

Charles Byrnes has been suspended for six months after Viking Hoard was found to have tested positive for a sedative

Kevin Blake gives insight on Charles Byrnes's suspension

Dan Skelton is hoping Roksana can repeat her excellent Long Walk performance on her return to Ascot for the Matchbook Betting Podcast Mares’ Hurdle.

Roksana out to uphold Long Walk form back at Ascot

Willie Mullins believes his nephew David could have become his stable jockey one day – but supports his decision to retire from the saddle earlier this week.

Mullins backs nephew David for ‘right decision’ after shock retirement

Buveur D’Air will face just two rivals when he makes his comeback in The New One Unibet Hurdle at Haydock on Saturday.

Buveur D’Air declared for Haydock return

Politologue is set to face seven rivals in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

Politologue tops eight Clarence House contenders

Officials at Haydock are “pretty hopeful” Saturday’s meeting will go ahead after the course surprisingly passed a Thursday morning inspection.

Hopes rise for Haydock

Nicky Henderson reports Champ in good order for his belated return to competitive action at Newbury on February 13.

Henderson making plans for Newbury and Sandown

Paul Nicholls believes Politologue is at the top of his game ahead of Saturday’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

All systems go for Politologue at Ascot

Shishkin, Envoi Allen and Monkfish headline the entries for the novice chase events at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

Big names headline novice chase entries at Cheltenham

Imperial Alcazar finished strongly in the  Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle to claim victory at Warwick.