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Racing Festivals
/ 6 seconds agoGold Digger set for Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot following eye-catching debut
Exciting juvenile GOLD DIGGER will head to Royal Ascot next week for the Group 3 Albany Stakes, following a striking winning debut at...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 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
/ 4 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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Guest Blogs
/ 1 week agoWhat to Know Before You Bet on the Belmont Stakes This Year
The Belmont Stakes always delivers something different. It’s not just the final race of the Triple Crown—it’s often the most unpredictable....
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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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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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Racing Ahead News
/ 2 weeks agoThe Trainers to watch at Royal Ascot
As the flat racing season intensifies and the summer campaign gathers momentum, all eyes turn toward the quintessential spectacle of British...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoCharlie’s Speech should be noted
Andy Ayres scans the paddocks for hot prospects poised to hit top form Haatem ridden by jockey Sean Levey winning at...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – June 2025 Edition
What a month we have in store – the Derby, the Northumberland Plate and Royal Ascot stand before us with June...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoPitting our wits against bookies: Andy Newton looks at Pitmen’s Derby clues
Andy Newton digs out a rich vein of historic ‘Pitmen’s Derby’ clues Next up with for this month’s trends is the...
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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...
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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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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoJack’s in box seat: Nick Townsend finds Jack Channon living up to the proud family name
Once the late Queen’s stables and base of two masters of the training craft, there can be few establishments that are...
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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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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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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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News
/ 2 weeks agoBred for success: Sophie Buckley’s family equine project
Ben Hastie quizzes Sophie Buckley about her family's equine sport project BH: Sophie, you bought Culworth Grounds in 2006 with your...
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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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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 2 weeks agoRecent winners take all in Oaks: Andy Newton picks over some key facts and figures in the Epsom Classics
Wow – it’s June again folks and this month (which also sees my birthday on the final day) is really all...
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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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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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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 weeks agoHauk to swoop on Oaks prizes: Ben Morgan on 10 horses to follow in June
Angel Numbers A speedy 2yo filly who impressed me at Chepstow on debut.This filly was well supported in the market and...
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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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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 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 agoBough, Beau or Bow, George is moving up: Lowdown on trainer who has fast made a name for himself in world racing
George Boughey has joined up with stable sponsor Star Sports for interview videos available on the company’s Betting People website. The...
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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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Irish Racing
/ 2 weeks agoMode’s right on trend for Billy: Karl Hedley picks out highlights from a busy month’s racing in Ireland
The Flat season is now in full swing here and whilst there are still national hunt meetings taking place, I shall...
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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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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied...
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