Paul Nicholls may have relinquished his crown last season but he still recorded his highest-ever tally of winners and here the master of Manor Farm gives us the lowdown on his talented young squad for 2017/18, some of whom could be the household names of the future.
Willie Mullins retained his title in dramatic fashion last season and here the eleven-time champion trainer gives us the inside scoop on his formidable team for 2017/18 which includes a number of National Hunt heavyweights that could take many top honours in the coming campaign.
Nicky Henderson regained his title in 2016/17 to be crowned champion trained for the fourth time and here the master of Seven Barrows discusses the vast embarrassment of riches at his disposal which could lead to yet another memorable season.
Joseph O’Brien’s fledgling training career is firmly in the ascendency and here he runs the rule over his team of young and progressive National Hunt horses which could continue his upward curve in 2017/18.
Colin Tizzard enjoyed the season of his life in 2016/17 with several of his stars taking top honours to see the Dorset trainer break the two million-pound barrier and here we get the inside scoop on some of Jumps racing leading lights which could fill the coffers even more in the coming campaign.
Jessica Harrington enjoyed several big-race victories last season, including in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Irish Grand National, and here the Curragh trainer gives us her verdict on her main hopes which could provide more red-letter days in 2017/18.
The Master of Barbury Castle clocked up his best tally of winners since 2008/09 last term and here he takes the wraps off the class of 2017/18 which includes the likes of Smad Plad, Sceaux Royal plus Yanworth and is bolstered by a strong team of smart mares.
Minehead maestro Philip Hobbs topped the million-pound mark for the fourth successive time in 2016/17 and here he gives us the inside track on this season's team which looks brimful of fresh talent and also features the usual suspects.
Knockeen trainer Henry de Bromhead landed a personal best of winners last term and took Championship honours at the Cheltenham Festival - here he lifts the lid on his talented team which includes several youngsters with potential.
Being top trainer at the Cheltenham Festival and finishing a close second in the Irish title meant the master of Cullentra House enjoyed a brilliant 2016/17 and here he gives us the lowdown on his ever-growing yard which contains an abundance of well-bred and promising young horses.
