Brian Hughes handed a golden opportunity to become the first northern-based jockey to win the title since Ron Barry in 1974 as Richard Johnson suffers a broken arm.

Ban on use of Credit Cards in digital betting on the horizon while all online operators will be forced to integrate with GAMSTOP.

Delta Work, Kemboy, Road To Respect, Aspire Tower and Minella Indo, among others, all entered for Leopardstown next month

Unibet should have simply suspended betting on the market the moment they got wind of Nicky Henderson’s decision.

The agreement with TRP marks the first time that William Hill has purchased betting shop media rights directly from racecourses.

Richard Johnson has made the British National Hunt Jockeys’ title his own since the retirement of the great Tony McCoy, but the four-time champion is now in danger of losing that crown.

Many will be envious of Cobden’s predicament, but with it comes the most intense pressure, writes Gavin Beech.

Coral have reacted by giving Native River an opening 14/1 quote for the festive showpiece.

Donnacha O’Brien is as short as 11/8 to emulate brother Joseph and train a Group winner in his first season as a trainer.

If any horse is capable of taking Nicky Henderson’s 8/13 favourite out of his comfort zone, then it is almost certainly 11/8 chance Cyrname.

All eyes will be on last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle hero Klassical Dream, who steps out of novice company for the first time on his seasonal return.

It’s the second high-profile signing for the former Republic of Ireland star, who purchased the Grade 1-winning hurdler Augusta Kate for €85,000 at last year's November Sale.