Silks & Shenanigans: Mud, Luck, and Masterclasses: A Punter’s Guide to Newbury, Doncaster, and the Navan Bog

It’s a Saturday where the “Going” stick is doing a lot of heavy lifting. From the drying turf at Doncaster to the bottomless mud in Navan, here is your detailed, witty breakdown of today’s action with the Timeform seal of approval.

In the high-octane world of National Hunt racing, where mud, guts, and glory collide, few characters play the game with as much tactical panache,or as much of a “catch me if you can” grin, as Danny Mullins.

It’s Thyestes Day at Gowran Park (Thursday, January 22, 2026), and the Danny Mullins “shenanigans” are already in full swing!