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Cheltenham Festival
/ 20 hours agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Champion Hurdle race analysis and preview
In just over five weeks’ time the 2026 National Hunt season will stage its showpiece event, as the Cheltenham Festival gets...
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News
/ 4 days agoPaul Townend reunites with Galopin Des Champs in bid to land record-equalling fourth Irish Gold Cup
Galopin Des Champs is the top billing for this year’s Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, as he bids to equal Florida...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 days agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Musselburgh & Leopardstown – Maximus to be Star of the show?
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Musselburgh & Leopardstown.
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News
/ 1 week agoDublin Racing Festival 2026: Irish Gold Cup race analysis and preview
2026 is well underway and to round off January, Leopardstown racecourse stages another one of its premier meetings - the Dublin...
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News
/ 1 week agoDublin Racing Festival 2026: Dublin Chase race analysis and preview
Leopardstown racecourse plays host to the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend, with two days of elite racing set to take place.
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News
/ 1 week agoEntain launches pioneering Racing bet builder for Ladbrokes and Coral
Entain, the global leader in sports betting and gaming, is helping to redefine the horse racing experience with the launch of...
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Grand National
/ 1 week agoBen Pauling excited to see Handstands on Grand National service
Ben Pauling is eyeing a shot at the Grand National with Handstands after being thrilled with his run in Winsor’s Fleur...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 week agoLove Sign d’Aunou powers to the top of Cheltenham Bumper reckoning
Love Sign d’Aunou is the new favourite for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper following a sparkling debut under rules at Naas.
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News
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Townend bidding for fourth-straight Limestone Lad success with Willie Mullins-trained Karbau
Paul Townend is bidding for his fourth-straight victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas, having won it a record seven...
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Racing Festivals
/ 2 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter – Tornado to blow them away
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter.
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News
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Townend seeking Thyestes treble with Willie Mullins-trained Captain Cody
Paul Townend is looking forward to attempting to land his third Thyestes Handicap Chase in four years, as he partners the...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoDAN UP FOR RAIN DANCE: Paul Ferguson on the Skelton star looking a red hot pick for Newbury’s hurdle highlight
Paul Ferguson on the Skelton star looking a red hot pick for Newbury’s hurdle highlight Let It Rain ridden by Harry...
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All Weather
/ 2 weeks agoBILLY KEEPS UP THE PACE: Ian Heitman on the red-hot trail of all-conquering saddle star Billy Loughnane
Ian Heitman on the red-hot trail of all-conquering saddle star Loughnane 2025 was a landmark year for Billy Loughnane. Not only...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoTROPHY FOR THE KEMPTON STARS: Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature
Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature Katate Dori and inset: Trainer Philip Hobbs Older racing fans...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoNICKY AIMING FOR MORE JOY: Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight
Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight Joyeuse and insets from left: Gary Moore and Jonjo O’Neill With...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 2 weeks agoDAN’S MAESTRO LOOKS THE PART: Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through
Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through Klimt Madrik and Kevin Brogan (right, purple banded cap)...
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Form Guide
/ 2 weeks agoCHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FESTIVAL BID: John Anthony finds Gold Cup clues in impressive King George efforts
THE King George VI Chase on Boxing Day was one of the best for a long time and the speed figures...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoEVERY DOG RACE CAN PAY ITS WAY: Francis Fitzgerald on the art of finding true value at the dog track
Everybody likes a bet at the greyhounds and this year I will try to give you the tools and the knowledge...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoFANS FLOCKING BACK TO DOGS: Stadium bosses Arena report rocketing fresh interest at tracks and online
Plans are afoot to make 2026 the year of the greyhound for Arena Racing Company Marketing manager Sarah Newman said: “2025...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoNO NAMES TILL THE GONGS GO: Jonathan Hobbs wants to keep the suspense as the top contenders line up
NEXT month we will crown a new Greyhound of the Year, the sport’s highest accolade. And even though I want to...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 weeks agoTIZZ TOP VALUE FOR A BIG PRIZE: Ben Morgan’s top 10 to follow
Ben Morgan shares his top 10 to follow for track success in coming weeks Quaviste ridden by Harry Skelton Alexei One...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoFRESH START & HAPPY ENDINGS: Pam Atkinson reflects on milestone year in New Beginnings welfare work
Kevin and Pam Atkinson celebrated 15 years running East Yorkshire based New Beginnings horse welfare centre in 2025 – and they...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoIT’S GRIM ON SHOP FLOOR: Rolf Johnson sees odds stacked against racing as bookies pass the tax buck
Well that showed ‘em,” says Harry, elbows on counter. “Our lads – Lords, (Ladies?), Sheikhs stood shoulder to shoulder for us....
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoFUNNY OLD GAME: Simon Nott talks to punter, broadaster and stand-up comic Ross Brierley
Ross Brierley is a man of many parts. Our betting ring insider Simon Nott sat down with him to record a...
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