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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoDOODLING COMES INTO THE PICTURE…
...But Andy Ayres reckons Headmaster can go top of his class for Haggas NEWBURY June 24 (good to firm) 6f two-year-old...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoRobert Cooper: It’s a man actually, Derek Thompson…
Robert Cooper welcomes Derek ‘Big Fella’ Thompson to the ‘quiet’ life Time flies when you’re having a good time, and since...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoW1NDSOR KNOT: Richard Eagle gets knocked back, but he’s up again and so is Olivia Jane
You can never get all you seek in life. Another attempt to gain the seemingly impossible ended in failure at a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – August 2025 Edition
What a climax to the July action and there’s barely time to catch breath as August promises a glorious holiday-season climax....
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoHarry Skelton: Six of the best across my career
Harry Skelton reflects on the horses that have shaped his life Harry Skelton has scaled the heights as a top-class jumps...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoAPPLE BLOSSOMS IN HQ’S JULY SUN: Ian Heitman sees Crimson Rose lead charge for Charlie’s young stars
Royal Ascot was a disappointing meeting for leading trainer Charlie Appleby whose only winner from 12 runners came courtesy of his...
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Irish Racing
/ 11 months agoCheck this out for hot action: Karl Hedley basks in the summer highlights of the Flat in Ireland
Ballydoyle star filly Minnie Hauk sealed the Oaks double for Aidan O’Brien, adding the Irish Oaks to her Epsom triumph and...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeremy Grayson – Keeping an eye on the track action out of the spotlight
UTTOXETER, July 16 (Good) 3m2f13yds (+68yds) 0-100 Novices’ Handicap Chase (class 5) MINI FORTUNE hasn’t yet enjoyed the same success under...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoSCALES WEIGHTED AGAINST THE FUN
Rolf Johnson lashes politicos and officials for misuse of regulatory whip THINGS are getting serious – time for a little levity:...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoSAL BUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Paul Ferguson takes note as Henry de Bromhead starlet Salsinha flies in
When looking back at notable winners, or eye-catchers from the month of July I wouldn’t usually expect to start with a...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoXander Brett: Swede dreams across bridge
Xander Brett follows young trainers taking their chances in Denmark It isn’t only Britain that has been awarding licences to a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoEVERYONE’S A QUIN-NER! Syndicate aims to make racing ownership affordable for all
Greyhound racing has long held a special place in British sporting culture wit the sport’s blend of speed, competition, and atmosphere....
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Paul Jacobs
/ 11 months agoFRENCH AIMS TO SEE OFF RAIDERS: Paul Jacobs backs Roger Varian’s Duke to bag the Ebor riches
The eighth month of the year is always a jewel in the crown in British horse racing with the back end...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoTOP DRAW ZOE BUCKED TREND
Andy Newton picks out the stats in big-money York handicap highlight The end of August is always showcased with the four-day...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJohn Anthony on July’s quickest: Grey Cuban shows clean heels
John Anthony puts stop watch on July’s leading quickies GREY CUBAN is a mile clear of any other horse this month...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoHEER WE GO WITH ED ACE: Ben Morgan gives a shout for his top ten horses to follow this month
MGHEERA - Ed Walker’s flying filly looks sure to play a big part in August’s feature Sprint race, the Nunthorpe. Having...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoDOGS BACK AT WOLVES: Dunstall Park teams up with top firm to build all-new greyhound track
The team that supports the Wimbledon Championships’ world-famous lawn tennis courts has been appointed to oversee the development of the UK’s...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoGraham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best
Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 11 months agoA Touch of Class
PLACEPOT PETE ONE thing I’ve noticed down the years is how the lower grade horses – Classes 5 and 6 –...
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News
/ 11 months agoCracking read for track fans
Racing Ahead editor Alex Gifford reviews Robin Chater’s new book With track attendances on the rise there is hope in the...
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News
/ 11 months agoAdvertise with Racing Ahead in August: Ebor Festival Edition
The August edition of Racing Ahead Magazine is on sale on the 31st of July, featuring the Ebor Festival! Want to...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoXander Brett: Gerald Geisler on the German racing campaign
Xander Brett meets Austrian trainer who carved a career in Germany For many years, Gerald Geisler was something of a nomad....
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoReaders’ letters
Fiddler’s Rickety Horsebox On a bracing Monday morning, In 1962, Our vapoured breath hung in the darkness; Light had not yet...
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Form Guide
/ 1 year agoDARWIN MARKS THE WAY AHEAD: John Anthony clocks the quickest as the numbers game evolves
CHARLES DARWIN was one of the most visually impressive winners at Royal Ascot and that impression is backed up by the...
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News
/ 1 year agoRaising a glass to this sponsor: John Smith’s remarkable York highlight sponsorship
Proud stat for the brewers backing York highlight for record 66 years Into July we trot and it’s mad to think...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 1 year agoJeremy Grayson on the Summer jumps action – Super hope will not Bee rushed
Jeremy Grayson keeps eyes on the jumps action out of the summer limelight MARKET RASEN, June 13 (Good) 2m125yds (+150yds) Juvenile...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoSkipped me back: Robert and Nina Bailey looking Glamorous
Robert and Nina Bailey, two of Chris Mason’s primary owners have also enjoyed some home-bred success with eight-time winner GLAMOROUS BREEZE,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoFIELD IS OPEN FOR GOSDENS: Ian Heitman reviews highlights and the young stars at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2025 began under perfect summer Flat racing conditions, fast ground and warm and sunny weather. Field Of Gold Docklands...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoMorris Dancer: Robert Cooper muses on rabbit hold, fond memories and track hopefuls
Just a few minutes surfing the net can lead you down even deeper rabbit holes than Alice encountered in Wonderland. Here...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 year agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – July 2025 edition
AFTER a steady build-up, the sun rose high over summer racing at Royal Ascot with huge crowds enjoying superb action in...
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