A look over an 'extraordinary' few days of top-class National Hunt Racing

Martin Higgs Wed, 21 January 2026 at 8:56 am UTC·4 min read It has been a truly extraordinary few days of racing, and there simply are not enough column inches to cover it all, writes Martin Higgs, of Taunton Racecourse. So, here goes a 'brief' attempt which, for yours truly, is never easy.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It all began on Friday with the Winter Millions meeting, spread across three days: Friday and Sunday at Windsor, with Ascot hosting Saturday. Strong prize money brought out high-quality horses and as a result, first-class racing. The standout on Friday was Potters Charm. He may not quite be Stayers’ Hurdle material at Cheltenham, but the National Spirit...