IT IS ON! One of the most anticipated races of the entire season takes stage in Newcastle this weekend as the legendary Constitution Hill meets the turners heroine The New Lion and the unknown excelence of Anzadam in what promises to be a brilliant race.

We also have racing from Newbury this weekend which features the Coral Gold Cup, and there is a fantastic Hatton's Grace to look forward to in Ireland between Teahupoo and Ballyburn.

Cotty is looking for his FIFTH NAP in a row in a midweek treat, plus we find out what the boys are up to this weekend..

CHELTENHAM IS IN THE BOOKS AND WE’RE OFF TO HAYDOCK FOR THE BETFAIR!

A Fantastic slate of racing from the november meeting is wrapped up and the boys look back at the best of the action, including Jonbon’s underwhelming turn up in the Shloer. There were impressive winners in the handicap features as we review the Paddy Power and Greatwood Hurdle.

Then, onto this weeks action, with a Grade 1 in Ireland, Competitive racing from Ascot and the return of Grey Dawning in the Betfair Lancashire Chase. It’s A triple tip for the former Turners winner, including insight from his former groom Matty who has no worries about fitness being on his side as he looks to snatch back the northern chasing crown from the rugged Royale Pagille.

Final Demand & Gaelic Warrior lead our ante post tips in our Cheltenham Choices, and we find out what Cotty is up to on his weekend off…

CHELTENHAM IS HERE! Welcome along to our 2025 Paddy Power November Meeting preview as we take you through all of the big races, including the return of Jonbon going for his 3rd consecutive Shloer Chase + Paul Nicholls looks to win back to back Paddy Power gold cups with a strong fancy. The Paddy Power Gold Cup is the feature race of the meeting, and with Jagwar the favourite for JP McManus, Cotty & Harrison are strong on his chances for a top weight performance to get the job done.We have 50/1 tips, great each way value shots from 3 Cheltenham residents, and also provide you our best bets both from the card and other domestic racing this week. You can also take us on the go with the podcast available on Spotify & Apple, which are linked below!

Racing this week over the grand national fences! Welcome along everybody to the big five for a brand new episode as we dive into the world of national hunt racing and what a week we had! 5 Races, 4 winners, and a stunning time of things at Del Mar too.\

We’re back this time as Cotty and Harrison take a nose dive into races from Wincanton, Exeter and Aintree, where Paul Nicholls is looking for a big weekend taking the brunt of the betting action across the south west festival. We also have our NAP selections, which includes to exciting return of Il Etait Temps from Clonmel tomorrow! Plus more Cheltenham talk to come..

Cheltenhams showcase is in the books and there grade one action this weekend in Ireland! Give It To Me Oj landed a fine touch for the lads landing in a triple tip, double Nap Even money winner at the weekend as racing returned at headquarters and it sets things up nicely ahead of action this weekend from Down Royal, Wetherby and Ascot, notably the Charlie Hall chase!

Fresh NAPS to bring you from Stratford, Ascot and Del Mar ahead of a busy week of international racing!

CHELTENHAM. IS. BACK! The October meeting headlines a fantastic weekend of National Hunt Racing as the gears begin to turn it up a notch as we bring you 4 races across the Showcase weekend. Aintree is also back with the Old Roan meeting which sees Ahoy Senor back at his favourite racecourse.

Conditional jockey Tristan Durrell joins the show also to discuss his selections ahead of the weekend and also gives one at a big price for the Stayers Hurdle in March…

Dont forget, you can now watch the show with us on Youtube and follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode!

WE ARE BACK! And for the first time welcoming everyone on Youtube to the Big Five National Hunt Racing podcast. Accompanied by Professional tipster Harry Cotterill and Grade one festival leading groom Matty Blackmore, join myself boxing & US Sports broadcaster Harrison Ferris for our THIRD season of jumps racing, sharp tips and terrible jokes. This season, all eyes are looming towards the spring festivals, including the biggest 4 days of the year at Cheltenham in March. Between now and then we will be providing weekly tips, big race analysis, several free bet competitions as well as ante post selections towards the big meetings. This week we kick off with the traditional curtain raiser from Chepstow, with a look towards the big five races from there across the weekend in Wales, after a look towards some novice and open company contenders to keep an eye on for the 25/26 season. Each week, we will be providing our NAP selections from across the UK & Ireland, which has returned in profit over the last 2 seasons. Don't forget to join us across our socials, and you can also find the podcast on Spotify & Apple!

WE ARE BACK! And for the first time welcoming everyone on Youtube to the Big Five National Hunt Racing podcast.

Accompanied by Professional tipster Harry Cotterill and Grade one festival leading groom Matty Blackmore, join myself boxing & US Sports broadcaster Harrison Ferris for our THIRD season of jumps racing, sharp tips and terrible jokes.

This season, all eyes are looming towards the spring festivals, including the biggest 4 days of the year at Cheltenham in March. Between now and then we will be providing weekly tips, big race analysis, several free bet competitions as well as ante post selections towards the big meetings.

This week we kick off with the traditional curtain raiser from Chepstow, with a look towards the big five races from there across the weekend in Wales, after a look towards some novice and open company contenders to keep an eye on for the 25/26 season. Each week, we will be providing our NAP selections from across the UK & Ireland, which has returned in profit over the last 2 seasons. Don't forget to join us across our socials, and you can also find the podcast on Spotify & Apple!

ITS DERBY WEEKEND ON THE BIG FIVE! Join Cotty and Harrison as they take you through the most famous race in the world, including a HUGE priced outsider with every reason to win the race + the Oaks takes place on the Friday from Epsom!

OUR ANNUAL JUMPS SEASON REVIEW IS HERE! Once again what a season. 4 new champions at the Cheltenham Festival, Willie Mullins once again is champion of British racing, and Sean Bowen delights with 180 winners en route to his first champion jockey title.

We take you through the best of the action, including a look back (and forward) at the big guns such as Galopin Des Champs, Jonbon and of course a certain Constituion Hill..

We crown some of the biggest performers of the year too, as Matty and Bob give us some future stars to look forward to also in what promises to be an exciting 2025/26 campaign!

Make sure to head over to our socials @bigfiveracing for all of our flat tips throughout the summer!