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Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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Out in the Sticks
/ 1 month 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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Robert Cooper
/ 1 month 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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Form Guide
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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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Out in the Sticks
/ 2 months agoNO ROCKET YET BUT MOON UP: Jeremy Grayson keeps on track with the action around the countryside
DONCASTER, December 12 (Good to soft, soft in places) 2m7f214yds Novices’ Chase (class 3) The “Chasing Excellence” series of novice chases...
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From this month’s Racing Ahead magazine
/ 2 months agoALD FELLOW BROKE RULE: Graham Buddry recalls Alberbrook’s leap from zero to hero
It is said that all rules have an exception and that applies to racing too. Fans of the jumping game love...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 2 months agoMY PICKS FOUR THE NOTEBOOK: Paul Jacobs tips his selections to follow as the spring Festivals approach
Following the rush hour racing action through Christmas, January is traditionally a month for trainers and owners to reflect on where...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoDONNY’S SURPRISE WEDDING DAY WIN
Shaun Reynolds sees Chloe and Ollie celebrate with tears and a new pet Aretired greyhound stole the show on an Airdrie...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoRUNNING WITH YOUR HOUNDS: Francis Fitzgerald on the joys getting on track with friends and family
Treat yourself in 2026 by joining a greyhound syndicate. Buddys Bullet I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and as...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – January 2026 Edition
Birthday time for racehorses and monarchs but joy is in short supply in the sport of kings.
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All Weather
/ 2 months agoSHADER HOT ON THE SAND: But Ian Heitman sees Dubai Honour raise the temperature on All Weather
A few changes were made prior to the start of the 13th All-Weather Championships, the only Group 3 to be run...
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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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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoFREDDIE JUMPED AT FIRST CHANCE: Richard Eagle finds the Gordons doing more and winning more in Morestead
Keeping up with what goes on in the racing yards in the south of England sends me to Lambourn and Epsom,...
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Form Guide
/ 2 months agoMAJ SO NIFTY WITH A FIFTY
John Anthony cannot split quickest clocking pair after tight clash at Cork Majboroughand inset: Found A Fifty MAJBOROUGH and FOUND A...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoREADERS’ LETTERS
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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