Paul Nicholls – Silks and Shenanigans

Silks and Shenanigans: Ascot Chase Raceday: High Heels, High Stakes, and Horses That Actually Jump. Tomorrow’s Racing 13 February

Hold onto your top hats and your betting slips, it’s Ascot Chase Raceday. While the rest of the world is busy stressing over Valentine’s dinner reservations, we’re focusing on the only love affair that matters: the one between a mud-splattered chaser and a winning post. This Saturday, February 14th, 2026, the Berkshire turf is hostingContinue reading “Silks and Shenanigans: Ascot Chase Raceday: High Heels, High Stakes, and Horses That Actually Jump. Tomorrow’s Racing 13 February”

Silks and Shenanigans Mud, Magic, and Maiden Voyages: The Tuesday Review and February, 11 action.

At Wetherby, keep an eye on the Skelton/Murphy rivalry. Woodland Park (Sean Bowen) and Tormund Giantsbane (Harry Skelton) are separated by just 1lb on the Timeform scale. It’s likely to be a “tactical crawl” followed by a sprint, watch for whoever sits closest to the lead.

Saturdays, Silks, and Cheltenham Whispers: The Mud, The Magic, and the March Monsters

It was a super Saturday of racing action. Cheltenhams next