Paul Nicholls Weekend Runners: Fasol can get us off to a good start at Chepstow on Friday
For the first time in the 2026/27 National Hunt season Betfair Ambassador Paul Nicholls previews his weekend runners at Chepstow and reveals his best chance… Paul Nicholls on his Friday, Saturday and Sunday runners Get his best chance of the weekend at Chepstow Read Paul’s Chasers to Follow and Hurdlers to Follow Read about Paul’s […]
Paul Nicholls 2026/27 National Hunt Season Preview: Three stable stars to follow
With the new National Hunt season about to start, Betfair Ambassador Paul Nicholls reveals his three stable stars that he expects to contend in some big races during the course of the next seven months… Paul Nicholls picks his stable stars to follow this season Fourteen-time champion trainer has strong team for 2026/27 Profiles for […]
Paul Townend: My 5 rides at Gowran Park on Saturday
The Betway ambassador and seven-time Irish champion jockey discusses his book of rides for Saturday, which includes Blood Destiny and Bon Viveur. The early mornings are getting a bit darker and a bit colder, which isn’t welcome by most I know, but for those of us involved in National Hunt racing, it’s an incredibly exciting […]
Paul Townend: Previewing my 3 rides at Listowel on Thursday
The Betway ambassador begins by paying tribute to Hurricane Fly, who he rode to his first Grade 1 win back in 2008, before sharing his thoughts on his rides at Listowel. We’ve had some incredibly special horses at Closutton over the years, and while people will always debate over who’s the best and try and […]
Paul Townend: Previewing my 5 rides at Listowel on Wednesday
The Betway ambassador shares his thoughts on a strong book of rides at Listowel, where he hopes to enjoy a successful afternoon at one of Ireland’s most popular meetings. It might be a small country track, Listowel, but it’s always a great party atmosphere down there for this meeting, and it’s one as a jockey […]
Paul Townend: Galopin Des Champs is a horse I’ll never forget
Source: Alamy Stock Photo Betway ambassador Paul Townend reflects on an unforgettable partnership with Galopin Des Champs following the retirement of the two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero. Although I can’t quite remember the first time I sat on Galopin at Willie’s, I can remember how gutted I was when we got beat on his first […]
Paul Townend: My preview of Friday & Saturday at Galway
The Betway Ambassador previews his rides on Friday and Saturday of the Galway Festival, kicking off with Ocastle Des Mottes in the Beginners Chase. Friday The first race for us on Friday is the Beginners Chase (17:30), and I ride Ocastle Des Mottes / , who is a horse with plenty of experience over fences […]
Paul Townend: Murcia headlines my Day 3 and 4 at Galway
The Betway Ambassador previews his rides on Day 3 and 4 of the Galway Festival, headlined by his ride on Murcia in the Galway Hurdle. Wednesday Just the one ride on Wednesday in the Galway Plate (18:40), but a great ride to have on Funiculi Funicula 9/2 , and he’s a horse I’ve always thought […]
Paul Townend: 4 really good rides at Punchestown Festival Day 1
The champion jockey and Betway ambassador previews his four rides on Tuesday at Punchestown, including Il Etait Temps in the Champion Chase. There are plenty of busy periods as a jockey throughout the season, but there aren’t many weeks as busy as the Punchestown Festival. There are 40 races over five days, with 12 Grade […]