SHARK'S GOT A BIT BETWEEN HIS TEETH

Alex Gifford reckons Hewick will be ready and refreshed for the National after his Gold Cup absence

THEY'RE BACKING LOSERS AND WE'LL PAY THE PRICE

Rolf Johnson blasts unelected officials meddling with gambling regulations while the 'impotent' BHA stand aside

THERE'S BOUNTI IN IT FOR BOUGHEY

Dave Youngman does the rounds on the gallops at headquarters and spotlights a promising new crop

SUMMER DAYS FOR ALL WEATHER TRIO

It's cash bonuses all round for the stars of rubber and sand, writes Ian Heitman

FOLLOW THE VAN

Paul Jacobs is keeping faith with Gavin Cromwell and last year's Grand National runner-up

IT'S SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE'S MY WINNER

Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals - but he's fixed on Yeats

GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!

Karl Hedley picks out runners and riders who can shine in the aftermath of Cheltenham

COR BLIMEY! WHAT A CRACKING CLIMAX

Ben Morgan looks to Cheltenham stars Slade Steel and Corach Rambler to star on Aintree's biggest day

BANBOU TAKES A BOW

Frero can top 'em in the Topham for Venetia Williams

DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN

Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1

IT'S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE

Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter

IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM

Nick Townsend consults the turf's top doc, Dr Richard Newland, about the ills afflicting British jumps racing

MISSION IS READY TO LEAP INTO THE LIMELIGHT

Paul Ferguson looks at stars who stayed fresh to jump straight into the top action at Aintree

MAESTROS OF THE MIDLANDS

Hot on the heels of Cheltenham, it's a trip to Uttoxeter for the Midlands National

RUBY'S ON SIDE

Festival legend shares his thoughts on the hot prospects this year

VENETIA CAN BRING HOMME THE GOLD

Andy Ayres has been out and about to scour the courses for the up and coming in-form stars

CHANT PUT ME IN TUNE AT FESTIVAL

Paul Jacobs shares his ante-post thoughts on the Festival I always come into Cheltenham Festival month with a mix of interpretation and excitement.

MULLIN IT OVER ON WILLIE'S GLORY TRAIL

Rolf Johnson ponders the brilliance of jump racing's legendary star trainer

SHREWD SHARK EYES STRIKE WITH HEWICK

Ben Cox believes John Hanlon's bargain buy is fit and ready to join the Cheltenham Gold rush

WILLIE'S ALL SET FOR A BURN-UP

Paul Ferguson says Mullins’ star can reign Supreme

BEN HAS ENGINEERED A WINNING OPERATION

Nick Townsend talks to trainer Ben Pauling who traded his spanner for a lunging rein and another way to succeed

TOP TRIO GO FLAT OUT FOR ALL-WEATHER SUCCESS

Five from five Bonito Cavalo can hit 'em for six on Finals Day

FLAT RANKS OUT ON THE MARCH

Dave Youngman wakes up to the joys of spring at HQ

RIDERS UP FOR THE COTSWOLDS DREAM

Graham Buddry takes a look at the jockeys chasing glory at the Festival this month

GINO LOOKING LIKE SIR THING

Ben Morgan is backing Henderson's charge to finish the Festival in style

VEGA IS MEGA

Ben Morgan is tipping Facile to stun his favourited stablemate

ILE BE SAILING PAST SOME BIG FANCIES

Ben Morgan reckons Ile Atlantique can gain avenge his Naas defeat for Willie Mullins

IRELAND'S CALL ONCE MORE...TO BE SURE!

Robert Cooper recommends whacking a few quid on The Real Whacker at Cheltenham

FIRE'S READY TO BURN THE HOT-POT

Ben Morgan is backing Gordon Elliott's charge to beat Ballyburn again

WHO'LL BE THE KING OF ASCOT?

Andrew Newton looks at a meet where big winners have prevailed