The jumps season has hit top gear. Keep ahead of the curve with The Irish Field this weekend. Our racing coverage includes:

Four-page Talking Trainer special with Gordon Elliott

> Dave Keena got the latest update from Gordon Elliott on plans for his high class team of jumpers - Don Cossack being the obvious standout.

Exclusive interview with Dermot Weld

> Daragh Ó Conchúir profiles Dermot weld, the pioneering trainer who changed the game completely. The trainer also gives The Irish Field readers his thoughts on Irish racing and his contemporaries.

Sectional timing expert Simon Rowlands reviews recent notable performances on the clock

> Section one of Time will Tell focuses on how Sprinter Sacre was strong at the finish and clearly had more to give after a great run in the Shloer Chase.

Paul Nicholls’ pupil assistant Andrew Doyle files his fortnightly column

> Andrew Doyle brings us the latest update on activities from the stables of British champion trainer Paul Nicholls. Silviniaco Conti looks to be in fine form and the team has high hopes for him in the Betfair Chase.

Kevin Blake and Ryan McElligott preview every race in Ireland this weekend

> We have expert previews of Gowran Park, taking place on saturday, and Navan on Sunday along with race cards and form.

Donn McClean and Rory Delargy put up their best British racing bets for Saturday

> Rory thinks Cue Card has the stamina for the Betfair Chase.

In-depth racing reports from every Irish fixture in the past week by our on-the-spot team

> Thomas Weekes, Claire Barry and Gary Carson bring you all the news and results from Punchestown, Cork and Dundalk.

International racing news from Britain, Japan, Australia, the UAE and more

> Harry Sweeney describes how the decision to sell the Empire Maker back to his Kentucky roots, was not met with universal approval by Japanese breeders.

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