Brighterdaysahead stamped herself as a horse to be reckoned with in the hurdling sphere when defeating the reigning Champion Hurdle champion State Man in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Paul Nicholls’ fine recent run of form continued when Pic D'Orhy successfully defences his crown in the 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday.

Ballyburn tops the market for next year’s Grade 1 Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival after a seamless transition to chasing at Punchestown this afternoon.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Sportsbet Riziz Final won by Howl at the Morphettville on Saturday.

Mitch Ebeyer has picked the eyes out of each of Saturday night’s Sportsbet Melbourne Cup heats and put forward his best plays – scroll down for the lot!

Last night at Thoroughbred Park, the 12 charity and community partners for the Canberra Community Chest were paired with their equine charge for Saturday’s $200,000 quality handicap.

Paul Nicholls is hoping the application of first-time blinkers will work the oracle for Bravemansgame in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Esperance hosts a six-race card alongside a big Railway Stakes Day at Ascot.

Dan Skelton’s charge set to make his eagerly-awaited reappearance at Haydock on Saturday.

Sam King returns with two selections on Thursday…

Talented former Kiwi South Coast Arden may not be pushing onto the Inter Dominion but can secure a consolation when he lines up at Menangle on Saturday night.

Will fortune finally favour luckless gelding Territory Express in The Gong?

The Jukebox Man could be in for a big season ahead over fences as he geared up for his pending chasing debut with a racecourse gallop at Newbury yesterday.

The team return with two selections for Wednesday’s action – an exciting hurdling debutant from Ffos Las, and a big-price handicap prospect from Kempton’s all-weather card.