28 December 2003 The year ahead is Jamie Spencer’s date with destiny. His replacement of Michael Kinane as first jockey to Aidan O’Brien will make… Read More »SPENCER FACES BIGGEST CHALLENGE

28 December 2003 Brough Scott on why Beef Or Salmon will ensure the Gold Cup winner will need every ounce of his class today The… Read More »MATE MAY HAVE MET HIS MATCH

28 December 2003 Carl Llewellyn becomes the first Welsh-born jockey to win the coveted Chepstow marathon in 47 years Fading light, slating rain, squelching turf… Read More »BATTLING BINDAREE RESTORES NATIONAL PRIDE

21 December 2003 The revolutionary methods of French trainer Guillaume Macaire could result in Best Mate’s invincibility being shattered for a second time on Boxing… Read More »COCHET STRETCHES FOR KEMPTON

21 December 2003 England’s homecoming was more a party than a true exhibition match It had been the wettest morning since . . . well,… Read More »INSPIRED FANS HAPPY JUST TO REVEL IN THE MOMENT

14 December 2003 Spring is more important than size and Iris Royal has enough to make a springbok smile. The Cheltenham fences can rarely have… Read More »IRIS CUTS RIVALS DOWN TO SIZE

7 December 2003 The Jessica Harrington-trained gelding shows just why he is the champion with an impressive victory No one on the deck, but no… Read More »FLYER’S RIVALS ARE LEFT UP THE CREEK

30 November 2003 Losing can be done in a moment, winning takes the whole stretch. The brilliant novice Strong Flow destroyed what was left of… Read More »SUPERLATIVES FLOW AFTER THE HENNESSY

30 November 2003 Captain’s tale an honest and earthy self-portrait We knew he was quicker than he looks, but this is ridiculous. Last Saturday’s World… Read More »CAPTAIN’S TALE

23 November 2003 The England captain Martin Johnson and fly-half Jonny Wilkinson have earned their place in the national consciousness  Jubilation, justification, rejuvenation: Martin Johnson… Read More »LIONHEARTS WHO LED THE WAY