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Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, The Cheltenham Festival ... whether Flat or Jumps, the racing calendar is studded with memorable events. Read our writers' special previews, thoughts and selection for these grand occasions in the Events section.

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle: Swincombe Flame among 95 entries

Swincombe Flame (red cap)

Lanzarote Hurdle winner Swincombe Flame is among the 95 entries for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 16....

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Timeform

2 Feb 2012

Prince Harry to visit Newbury on Betfair Super Saturday

Prince Harry enjoys himself at Royal Ascot last year

Royal presence guaranteed at the Berkshire track on Betfair's big day...

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Tony Calvin

2 Feb 2012

Betfair Denman Chase: Carruthers on target after serious injury scare

Mark Bradstock's Carruthers.

Carruthers could be back in action at Newbury on Saturday week after escaping serious injury in the Coral Welsh National....

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Timeform

1 Feb 2012

Festival Handicap Chase: Charlton sets Knockara Beau March aim

Knockara Beau has opening day target.

George Charlton has Cheltenham Festival aspirations for Knockara Beau following his third-placed finish in the Argento Chase....

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Timeform

1 Feb 2012

Grand National: Ballabriggs heads list of 82 entries

The Grand National is likely to feature a maximum field of 40.

As expected, last year's Grand National hero Ballabriggs will return for another crack at the Aintree showpiece on Saturday April 14......

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Timeform

1 Feb 2012

Ryanair Chase Betting: King's Medermit hard to crab

Medermit has fewer questions to answer than most.

With the Cheltenham Festival only six weeks away, Timeform's Adam Brookes previews the Ryanair Chase on Thursday March 15 and highlights a runner he believes to be value at the current prices......

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Adam Brookes

30 Jan 2012

Cleeve Hurdle Result: Big Buck's makes it 15 consecutive victories

Big Buck's was victorious again on Saturday afternoon

The imperious Big Buck's took his incredible record to 15 straight victories when winning the Cleeve Hurdle for the second time in his career......

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Timeform

28 Jan 2012

Triumph Hurdle Betting: Grumeti wins Trial in stewards' room

Alan King's Grumeti won the opening race on Cheltenham Festival Trials Day

Pearl Swan swooped late to deny Grumeti in the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial but the placings were later reversed after a coming together on the run-in......

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Timeform

28 Jan 2012

Grand National: Mon Mome team remain upbeat about veteran's chances

Mon Mome and Liam Treadwell in 2009.

Venetia Williams is on the lookout for a race next month for Mon Mome following his disappointing performance at Haydock last weekend....

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Timeform

27 Jan 2012

Argento Chase Betting: Grands Crus only sixth top-rated

Grands Crus comes home to win the Feltham at Kempton

Improvement needed from David Pipe's big race favourite according to ratings...

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Timeform

23 Jan 2012

In Play Betting: Al's upward progression to continue at Ascot

Al Ferof in action

One of them boasts a 29 per cent strike rate, the other is hobbling along at a mere 24. Henderson and Nicholls are again the two to focus on in this weekend's feature event and...

Betfair is new sponsor of Warwick's Kingmaker Day

To Warwick we go on February 11

Racing sponsorship portfolio expands with meeting that has thrown up many Cheltenham winners...

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Joe Dyer

20 Jan 2012

Triumph Hurdle: Ranjaan lays down claims at Taunton

Rangy gelding Ranjaan.

All roads lead to the Triumph Hurdle for Ranjaan after his good win in the Read Donald McCain´s Column On Betfair Handicap Hurdle at Taunton on Thursday....

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Timeform

20 Jan 2012

Champion Hurdle: Hurricane Fly heads strong Mullins entry

Reigning champion Hurricane Fly.

Defending champion Hurricane Fly is among 27 horses entered for the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 13....

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Timeform

18 Jan 2012

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