Grand National hopeful The Midnight Club was disappointing in his preparation run at Clonmel on Thursday in what was his third run of this campaign.

The Stuart Crawford-trained Killyglen is well on the way to returning to Aintree for the John Smith's Grand National on April 14, a race in which he was travelling well last year when coming to grief at a crucial stage,…

The 2010 Stan James Champion Hurdle winner Binocular will bid to win the Contenders Hurdle at Sandown for the third year running at the Esher track on February 4 with connections hoping a success there will be followed by the…

Newly appointed Professional Jockeys Association chief executive Paul Struthers is ready to discuss the controversial whip rules with his colleagues and get his own view on the subject across.

Two-time Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson is still looking for his first win in the Grand National in 2012 and may fancy his chances of breaking that maiden this year with Shakalakaboomboom.

Not everyone who saw the Willie Mullins-trained Ut De Sivola maintain his 100% record over hurdles at Punchestown recently was impressed with the way the ex-French racer scored and there is certainly room for improvement for the youngster who remains…

The connections of both Magnifique Etoile and Prospect Wells, both beaten a long way by Captain Conan and Colour Squadron in the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown on January 7, are reconsidering their options after failing to be involved…

The Ladbroke – Key Trends

Denman has been retired with immediate effect after a routine scan showed minor tendon damage just ahead of his intended seasonal reappearance in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown feature Christmas meeting.