With a good number of favourites turned over and plenty of action behind the winners at the Cheltenham Festival, Graham Richards analyses the performance of the beaten horses to divine what to expect in the future.

With a memorable Cheltenham behind us, Graham Richards assesses the leading hurdling performances, with full analysis and ratings for all the top performers.

With a memorable Cheltenham behind us, Graham Richards assesses the leading chasing performances, with full analysis and ratings for all the top performers.

The Lincoln Handicap returns to Doncaster on the first day of the Flat season - Graham Richards previews the race, where last year's second has a big chance at the weights.

Sizing Europe heads the market for Tuesday's Champion Hurdle - but is he value? Graham Richards assesses the runners - and his rating suggest the favourite has something to find.

Master Minded is favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase after winning at Newbury, but Graham Richards thinks the former champion he beat that day is the one to beat come the Festival.

A competitive field lines up for the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday. Graham Richards previews all the runners, including one that could be well in at the weights with the favourite Gungadu.

A strong field lines up for Saturday's totesport Gold Trophy at Newbury. Read Graham Richards' preview of the runners for the valuable highlight of a strong weekend's racing.

Franchoek is a worthy market leader for the Triumph Hurdle, says Graham Richards - but keep an eye on any support for a Noel Meade entry that could be something special.

Sizing Europe heads the Champion Hurdle market, but two are rated higher by form expert Graham Richards. Read his update and revised ratings for the Cheltenham showpiece.

Cheltenham countdown - news digest

Cheltenham preview - Part one

Khyber Kim (FSF 132) made an excellent start to his hurdling career at Newbury. Jumping and travelling well, he ran on in fine style on the run in, having gone on two hurdles from home. He recorded an exceptional FSF figure for a debutant and with improvement almost certain to follow the future looks bright. Given his injury history, I understand there is a concern over the undulations at Prestbury Park, though an entry in the Champion Hurdle displays the regard he is held in.

A race revolving round the well-weighted horses, trying to recapture their best form, and in-form performers moving up the weights. Arnold Layne has won round here; his jumping and stamina, should see him go close. I take Caroline Bailey’s charge and High Chimes, unexposed at this trip, against the field.

Tidal Bay jumped in Arkle contention at Cheltenham, and Osana put in a scintillating display out of the top drawer - Graham Richards analyses the weekend's jumping action.

Twist Magic impressed in the Tingle Creek, but Graham Richards warns he might not be so good on an undulating track. Amongst others to follow is Alfadora at Cheltenham on Friday.

An action-packed weekend saw plenty of horses to follow in future. Denman grabbed the headlines at Newbury - Graham Richards says his slow time affects his rating...

A busy weekend saw Kauto Star and Exotic Dancer put in their best-ever performances and Mr Pointment jump for fun. Graham Richards analyses these performances, and points to plenty more horses to follow.

Ratings suggest that Kauto Star is feeling the effects of a gruelling campaign last season. And with doubts over the stamina of two of the other major players in Saturday's Betfair Chase, Graham Richards suggests an each-way alternative.

Winners flow from National Hunt Season Guide

A National Hunt season guide published last week is already rewarding its readers with winners as the new season gathers pace with three days of top-quality action at the Open Meeting at Cheltenham at the weekend.

With the jumps season gathering pace, Graham Richards assesses last week's action, with Bob's Pride and Planet Of Sound amongst those to follow, whilst there are several that will be hard to place.

Weekend round up for 26 to 28 October 2007

By Graham Richards

Doncaster 26 October

Speedy Dollar confirmed the promise shown on his debut run. He won comfortably and should do well next season. The race was run in a 2.45 seconds faster time than the following division and several runners in behind caught the eye. King Kenny, Colorado Blue, Institute and Daraahem all look worth following in the future. The first named will I understand run before the season ends.

Literato won the Champion Stakes with a bit in hand, and Royal And Regal's Jockey Club Cup win makes it likely next season's Cup races will be competitive affairs.

Ibn Khaldun's win at Ascot shows he is improving in leaps and bounds, and is not that far off the top-rated juveniles. Graham Richards reviews all the action from last weekend.

Kauto Star had a sensational unbeaten season last year - but recorded a distinctly ordinary time in the Gold Cup. Graham Richards asks if a returning - or emerging - star can dethrone the champion?

ZARKAVA (IRE) (31 Mar 2005) b f

Zamindar (USA) - Zarkasha (IRE) (Kahyasi)
Trainer: A De Royer-Dupre
FSF Rating: 115
Form: 11

Zarkava is out of Zamindar, sire of Darjina one of the seasons top fillies over a mile. Zarakava’s dam is an unraced mare by Kahyasi, a notable influence for stamina.

A busy weekend saw a number of classy performances, not least form Natagora, who looks like she will stay a mile, and Rio De La Plata and Zarkava, both of whom look likely to stay further.