PACAFI (Thursday 16 April 2026)
April 15th, 2026
THE UNTAMED 2.00 Ripon at 2.68 (Betfair) 1pt win
Trainer Form: 5-34 for 15% (10)
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Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) 2m87y.
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The winner of the Champion Hurdle Grade 1 over 2m is normally one of the fancied runners with an OR between 162 to 165. To win this race in particular you need to travel, jump and then show resolve/stamina at the business end and though that may seem obvious to all races especially this one, … Continue reading
The Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m1f
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The Ultima Handicap Chase is the first of five competitive handicap chases run at the festival. It provides a stiff test over a trip of 3m1f where the pace is always strong. Novice or second-season chasers have a good record in the race, making life difficult for the proven class horses who are more … Continue reading
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 1m7f199y
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The Arkle Challenge Trophy is the leading minimum-distance chase for novices in the National Hunt calendar for the speedier types, so a test for accurate jumping at speed. Experience is key in this race. 2021 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL (Home Page) 1.55: (Old) Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) 1m7f199y. 21/21: Ran over fences a maximum … Continue reading
Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m87y
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The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle often produces winners who continue to shine at the Festival in future years. It is one of the most eagerly anticipated races of the entire season though not a great race for favourites. Only 2 have won in the last 15 renewals, that said, only a couple of those have started longer … Continue reading
PACAFI (9 February 2021)
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CRAVED 5.45 Southwell at 1/2 Betway Novice Stake (Class 5) (4yo+) 6f16y Pedigree Eighth foal; closely related to winners One Master (6f-7.4f inc Group 1; RPR 118) and Triple Chocolate (6f-7f inc AW; 94), half-brother to winners Prompting (7f-1m AW inc AW; 99) and Jacob’s Pillow (5f-6f; 87); dam 5f Group 3 winner (inc … Continue reading
PACAFI (5 February 2021)
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Tagged Betting advice, Callum Shepherd, Father Of Jazz, Lingfield Racecourse, Pacafi, Racing Composite, Roger Varian, The Racing Horse
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FATHER OF JAZZ 2.40 Lingfield at 8/11 Betway Handicap (Class 3) (4yo+ 0-90) 1m2f Pedigree Second foal; half-brother to 2m1f/2m4f hurdle winner Dequall; dam unraced sister to five winners inc Beyond Conceit (10.4f 2yo/1m4f Flat/smart hurdle), Min Alemarat (11.6f) and Novalina (1m4f/1m6f) out of 11.4f Listed winning half-sister to Pilsudski The Racing Horse Composite … Continue reading
Use Of The Whip by Lynton Gomm
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It is no secret that many people are opposed to the use of the whip in horse racing, it’s often thought of as cruel or pointless. But how much do people really know about the modern whip and its uses? On 19th February 1966, a 52-year old former jockey named Walter Hoysted walked onto … Continue reading
Cheltenham is confident of beating the cold snap but Saturday’s Trials day fixture is expected to be run on heavy ground. Whilst snow and freezing temperatures have forced many tracks to inspect their midweek fixtures, it will become warmer towards the end of the week but with around 25mm of rain forecast. The Racing Horse will … Continue reading
Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (5yo+) 2m167y |
A new year’s racing at Ascot gets underway on Saturday 23rd January 2021 with an exciting afternoon of high-class Jumps racing featuring the Matchbook Clarence House Chase. The prestigious Grade 1 contest regularly attracts some of the most elite two-mile chasers in training. The Racing Horse has the pertinent numbers to sort the pretenders from … Continue reading
PACAFI (19 January 2021)
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ALPHA THETA 5.10 Southwell at 5/4 Betway Novice Stakes (Class 5) (4yo+) 1m4f14y Pedigree Second foal; dam French Group-placed 1m AW/9.7f turf winner (RPR 109), half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Harrovian out of 12.5f Listed winning half-sister to Group 1 winners Alborada and Albanova The Racing Horse Composite Trainer Form: 10-26 for 38% (10) … Continue reading