Some potential contenders have already made their ambitions clear, while others are yet to announce their candidacy.

Dual winner Al Boum Photo one of four left in by Willie Mullins.

The 2020 Gold Cup takes place on Friday 13 March.

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After a curious year, the trainer previews the biggest racing festival of them all.

Leinster are already through, and both Munster and Ulster know what they need to do this weekend to qualify for the knock-out stages.

Leinster and Munster have already booked their places in the knock-out stages, but there’s still work to do for Connacht.

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It doesn’t get much better than today’s double whammy at Cheltenham and Leopardstown. Declan Smyth picks the winners.

All eyes are on Thurles this afternoon so Declan Smyth picks the winners in the day’s two big races.

Declan Smyth takes a look at today’s only Grade race, the Leamington Novices Hurdle at Warwick.

Horse racing waits for no man – Declan Smyth picks the winners from a bumper day of Grade racing in Ireland and the UK.

Declan Smyth picks us a winner from this afternoon’s three Grade races at Navan.

Declan Smyth has five Grade races to study on a bumper day of racing across the water.

Two future stars of Irish chasing go head-to-head at Punchestown this afternoon. Declan Smyth looks at the form in today’s big races.

Sprinter Sacre or Sanctuaire? Declan Smyth looks at two absolute humdingers on the card at Sandown.

Declan Smyth studies the form in today’s feature as the Tingle Creek Festival gets underway at Sandown.

Christmas comes early for racing fans with a cracking Sunday card at Fairyhouse. Declan Smyth wraps up well to study the form.

It’s that time of the year again — surely nothing can stop Big Buck’s? Declan Smyth looks at today’s Grade races in Newcastle and Newbury.

Declan Smyth casts his eye over the runners in this afternoon’s Berkshire Novices Chase at Newbury.

A bumper weekend of Grade racing starts at Newbury this afternoon. Declan Smyth studies the form to pick us a winner.

Can Long Run get the job done? Declan Smyth studies the form ahead of the action at Haydock and Ascot.

It’s a Super Sunday of Grade races in Punchestown and in Cheltenham. Declan Smyth picks us a few more winners.

Declan Smyth settles down with the form and picks us a winner from today’s JCB Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham.

This afternoon’s Grade 2 at Cheltenham could give us a glimpse of some contenders for the 2013 Supreme Novice Hurdle. Declan Smyth looks at the form.

Can anybody beat Sizing Europe? Declan Smyth looks at the contenders for this afternoon’s Clonmel Oil Chase.

Two intriguing Grade 2 races headline Navan’s card this afternoon. Declan Smyth takes a look at the form.

Declan Smyth reviews the form as Cue Card and Menorah prepare for their seasonal debuts at Exeter this afternoon.

With four Graded races to look forward to this afternoon, Declan Smyth gets stuck in for a look at Saturday’s form.

As Down Royal’s two-day meeting swings into action, Declan Smyth has a look at the form for Friday’s feature race, the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle.

With races at Aintree and Chepstow to get his teeth into, Declan Smyth combs through the form guide for any helpful hints.

The National Hunt season swings back into action with Grade 2 races in Gowran Park and Tipperary this weekend. Declan Smyth studies the form.

To be honest, your best bet is staying at home with a cup of tea. Declan Smyth takes a look at the form anyway.

There were a couple of shocks on day one in Co Kildare, but Declan Smyth is back for more. Here are his three tips for today’s racing at Punchestown.

Declan Smyth tipped up eight winners over the three days of the Aintree Festival. Here are his selections for day one in County Kildare.

Declan Smyth advised three winners on yesterday’s card. Go on, have a look at his picks for Grand National day.

A few favourites were turned over yesterday but don’t worry, Declan Smyth is back with tips to get you through this afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.