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Racing Festivals
/ 21 hours agoWesley Ward absent from Royal Ascot for first time in over ten years
For the first time in well over a decade, Wesley Ward will not saddle a runner at Royal Ascot, with his...
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Racing Festivals
/ 21 hours agoSatono Reve settling in well as Royal Ascot support continues
Confidence is building that Satono Reve can become the first Japanese-trained winner at Royal Ascot. The sprinter is in the care...
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Racing Festivals
/ 21 hours agoSee The Fire supplemented for Prince of Wales’ test at Royal Ascot
Exciting filly See The Fire has been supplemented to join the likes of Los Angeles and Anmaat in a mouthwatering renewal...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 5 days agoEpsom Derby: Lambourn fulfils every expectation of Derby hero Wayne Lordan
A lot can happen in 24 hours – just ask Wayne Lordan. On Friday afternoon Oaks victory aboard Whirl was in...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 5 days agoEpsom Derby: Lambourn leads them all a merry dance in the Derby
Lambourn provided Aidan O’Brien with his 11th victory in the Betfred Derby when making almost all the running in the Epsom showpiece....
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 7 days agoEpsom Derby: Jan Brueghel holds off Calandagan in Coronation Cup thriller
Aidan O’Brien’s St Leger hero Jan Brueghel held off Calandagan in a thrilling finish to the Betfred Coronation Cup at Epsom....
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 week agoBen Morgan’s Friday and Saturday tips at Epsom – Dante could provide key Information about Derby Dilemma
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Epsom on Friday and Saturday, including his pick for the Derby....
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News
/ 1 week agoBratton Down Racing: Red-hot favourite Ninth Wave cruises to 25-length victory
Bratton Down brought down the curtain on the 2024-25 season on Sunday for the Devon and Cornwall area. Seven races took...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 week agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Derby analysis and preview
The iconic Epsom Downs racecourse takes centre stage this weekend as it hosts its premier meeting – the 2025 Derby Festival. ...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Chester, Haydock and York – Angel to run Riot on the Roodee
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets on Saturday from Chester, Haydock and York. Haydock 3.33 I’ll start with...
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Featured
/ 2 weeks agoPoint to Point Racing: Jet Smart puts in another good performance at Upcott Cross
Upcott Cross staged the final meeting of the official season for the Devon and Cornwall area on Bank Holiday Monday, despite...
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Form Guide
/ 2 weeks agoLOC IN FOR A QUICK THRILL
John Anthony expects lightning to strike again after Goodwood triumph Pride Of Arras AMILOC looked a horse to follow thanks to...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 2 weeks agoREADERS’ LETTERS Luck of the draw
Please keep your letters coming -write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 2 weeks agoPRIDE IN MY ARRAS LUCK
Paul Jacobs mulls over value in his ante-post bets and gets ready to hedge Pride Of Arras ridden by Rossa Ryan...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoSAK SAVED BEST FOR PARIS SHOW
Graham Buddry reflects on the legend who hit them for six in the Arc Frankie Dettori on Sakhee celebrates In any...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoLow numbers but top sport: Mike Drowne follows the pointers to a great day at the races in Devon
Upcott Cross hosted a six-race card on Sunday, Clerk of the course, John Heard and the Eggesford team did a fantastic...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoSun-downer is festive ending: Xander Brett looks at Prestbury Park curtain closer
Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoPointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport
Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoFrom superstores to corner shops: Robert Cooper looks at racing’s underdogs
Robert Cooper looks beyond racing’s Goliaths to the plucky Davids The tealeaves have yet to reveal Aiden O’Brien’s final Derby battle...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoSTEADFAST ON DOWNS
Richard Eagle with galloping tales from Epsom and Lambourn yards Operatic Society (l), with Lester Piggott When walking around the Downs...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoAidan’s young guns looking primed to fire at Royal Ascot: Ian Heitman offers a vital in-depth race-by-race preview
Royal Ascot’s five-day meeting begins on June 17 with an excellent day’s racing, three of the first four races being Group...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 2 weeks agoIntrepide in sun but not on soft
Jeremy Grayson reports from his turf tour of events in the leafy outposts. BANGOR-ON-DEE, May 17 (Good) 2m145yds (+80yds) National Hunt...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoTo the saddle Borne: Nick Townsend gets a dad’s view of rising star Saffie from Jamie Osborne
In a world in which ‘nepo babies’ who are never likely to possess the qualities of their illustrious parents tend to...