Racing Post Weekender - 25 Mar 2026
HELLO AGAIN. . .
‘He’s as good as ever and you wouldn’t think he’s the age he is’
No logic to Doncaster prize-money
Gorgeous Classic hope for O’Brien
Amo again taking aim at the Brocklesby
Whiteley an apprentice to follow
Weightwatcher
Alistair Jones
Bargain expert Barnes bows out
Coffey continues to frustrate
Thomas turns the corner
Pagaille’s deserved retirement
The future looks bright for northern Flat yards
French hope Take Me On a lively Guineas outsider
Hot topics and punting pointers from the Racing Post journalist
Elitist Grand National has lost the magic that made it unique
No need to draw conclusions
Radical solution required to solve festival start fiasco
I want to take Silver Ghost back to Ascot
Hopeful for The Long Point in his hat-trick quest
Emma Lavelle
EMMA’S WEEK
LAST WEEK Great jumping key to Califet’s Newbury win
Proven fitness a huge plus for progressive Chancellor
GREEK THE ORDER OF THE DAY
James’s set to delight his backers on return
Strong team is in place for yard that thrives in summer
Weight no issue for Burke’s Botanical
Course specialist Galeron can go close
Ombudsman can rule in Dubai Turf
Nicholls set for Ascot strike with Bibe Mus
BEST BETS
It all adds up to Fishery Lane in marathon test
Zain an extremely exciting prospect for season ahead
It won’t be long before Pure Ocean grabs a hurdles win
Salt Lake can enhance the great record of Amo Racing
Proper Heiress the one to land Kent Plate title
BEST BETS
Well-treated Mike has the class to prevail
Well-treated Mike has the class to prevail
Don’t shy away from outsiders in historically tricky handicap
Diplomat the number one but many are in with claims
STUART REDDING
SAM HARDY
HARRY WILSON
Key pointers
Virgin Bet Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes
William Hill Doncaster Mile
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Rosebery Handicap
William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap
William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Cammidge Trophy Stakes
Virgin Bet Queen’s Prize Handicap
Forever Young the one to beat for Japan
Jason Leahy with the best bets for Meydan
JUMPS SPEED RATINGS
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