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Andy Newton
/ 3 days agoThe Final Furlong Podcast – Listen to the latest editions here
The Final Furlong Podcast is the ultimate destination for horse racing fans – where passion, analysis, and personality combine to celebrate...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 days agoRiders of Resilience: Jockeys Who Saddled Up For the Journey Against Addiction
Horse racing is a sport steeped in tradition and excitement, but behind the glamour lies a darker side that many may...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 days agoRiding the Fine Line: Recognising Excessive Gambling in Horse Racing
Horse racing can be an exhilarating pastime, drawing in millions of fans who enjoy the thrill of the race and the...
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News
/ 6 days agoMajborough is now the highest-rated horse in training after Dublin Chase rout
Majborough produced the best performance of the jumps season so far when slamming Marine Nationale by 19 lengths in the Dublin...
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Racing Ahead
/ 6 days agoAdvertise in the March 2026 bumper Cheltenham edition of Racing Ahead Magazine!
The March 2026 bumper Cheltenham edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 19th February 2026, packed with all the latest news, features and insight from across...
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News
/ 1 week 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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Guest Blogs
/ 2 weeks agoLaunch of Fresh Online Casino Guide for South Africa 2026
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the leading gambling guide for South Africans that has been operating since 2003, has published its refreshed 2026 online casino...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 weeks agoBetting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find...
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News
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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
/ 2 weeks 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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Guest Blogs
/ 2 weeks agoWhy Welfare Debates Never Really Go Away
Welfare remains racing’s most persistent and emotive issue because it sits where sport, risk, public perception, and moral legitimacy collide. Even...
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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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News
/ 3 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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All Weather
/ 3 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
/ 3 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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Form Guide
/ 3 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
/ 3 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – February 2026 Edition
At such a nervous and dangerous time around the world it seems a little glib to talk of racing’s ups and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoKNAVESMIRE HAS WINNING TOUCH: Crowds flock back as York plots a course to track success
York Racecourse is proud that the investment in both prize money (£12million in 2025) and the experience of going racing on...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 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
/ 3 weeks agoPLACEPOT PETE
Please keep your letters coming - write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or...
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Robert Cooper
/ 3 weeks agoOFF TO WAR … BY JANGO!
Robert Cooper mulls over old notes and backs Hendo ace Baie for Gold Constitution Hill and inset: Brighterdaysahead There are many...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 3 weeks agoSTAR IN NEED OF A STAYER’S CHANCE
Jeremy Grayson brings news from the weather-battered country tracks EXETER, January 9 (Good to soft, soft in places) 2m161yds National Hunt...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 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
/ 3 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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News
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Townend relishing ride on “impressive” Il Etait Temps in the Clarence House
Paul Townend is looking forward to rekindling his partnership with Willie Mullins’ new star two-miler, Il Etait Temps.
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Featured
/ 4 weeks agoCornish Point To Point 2026 review – races galore at Wadebridge
Wadebridge staged the first Cornish Point To Point of 2026 on Sunday, with six races taking place under dismal grey skies.
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News
/ 4 weeks agoHarry Derham on December highlights and what’s next in National Hunt racing
Speaking exclusively to his yard sponsor OLBG.com, on Wednesday, 7th January, National Hunt trainer Harry Derham looks back on a busy...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoAdvertise in the February 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine!
The February 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 22nd January 2026, packed with all the latest news,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoHAIR DRYER TREATMENT: Simon Nott talks to Alan Hurndall in Star Sports video
In a final instalment of our transcript of video memoirs, Alan Hurndall found himself at on the end of an Alex...
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