Bumper entry heralds another competitive card at Larkhill
Larkhill has survived the recent storms and is ready to hold its sixth meeting of the season when the South and West Wilts hold their annual Point-to-Point. Clerk of the Course, Roly Rickcord has reported that the current going is good and on the soft side of good in places. A total of 129 horses have been entered for the meeting. Fences 1-6 have all been moved as well as fence 12 and the bends have all been adjusted to provide fresh ground. In addition to the seven scheduled
Milton Harris a man for all seasons
Not content with focusing on his best ever season in UK Jump racing, Milton Harris has been foraging abroad for winners at arguably Europe's most glamourous fixture - St Moritz. Remember the scene in For Your Eyes Only when Bond escapes with Bibi across the lake? This is the very same lake that doubles up as a skating rink, hockey pitch and for three days each February, a racecourse. The White Turf is perhaps the most extraordinary race meeting in the world, and certainly amo
Gingell the latest in a generation of racing enthuiasts
It's been a memorable week for young Freddie Gingell, whose grandfather is Colin Tizzard. The lad only turned 16 shortly before Christmas, and the Tizzards have wasted no time in legging him up on a winner. At Larkhill over New Year, he looked all set to enjoy a winning debut only to find another first season rider in Olive Nicholls with a little more speed at the last on the Will Biddick-trained Monsieur Gibraltar. However, it only took a fortnight before Molineaux was able
Chameron tipped to be crowned in the Coronation Cup
The feature race of the entire Larkhill season, the Coronation Gold Cup, takes place this coming Sunday at the Combined Services Point to Point. One of the National Classic races, it has a long history with its first running taking place in 1953. Traditionally attracting a high quality field it is a race that many leading horses are targeted at and this year is no exception. Although the entry for the race is smaller than usual it will be a race to savour. The going is curren
