News By The Racing Ahead Team
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 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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Columnists
/ 3 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
/ 3 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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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 3 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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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 3 weeks agoDelacroix delighting Aidan O’Brien with Epsom Derby preparation
Aidan O’Brien expects Ryan Moore will have a tricky time choosing his Betfred Derby ride – but Delacroix might be in...
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News
/ 3 weeks agoLos Angeles finds plenty to see off Anmaat in Tattersalls Gold Cup
Los Angeles showed class and courage to come out on top in a red-hot renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup at...
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/ 3 weeks agoLake Victoria back to her brilliant best in Irish 1,000 Guineas
Lake Victoria showed her true colours to glide to an impressive triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh....
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/ 3 weeks agoBeyond Developments Named Official Real Estate Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot
Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2025: Ascot Racecourse has today announced a landmark partnership with BEYOND Developments, a pioneering real estate brand born...
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News
/ 3 weeks agoImpact of British Horse Racing on Local Economies
British horse racing is a significant economic driver that bolsters local economies across the United Kingdom. From rural communities to the...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoRachael Blackmore: Retirement crept into my head at Cheltenham
Rachael Blackmore first had thoughts of retiring at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The trailblazing jockey, a Grand National, Cheltenham Gold...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoTop-class Tattersalls Gold Cup in prospect at the Curragh
Los Angeles and White Birch are due to lock horns for the second time this season in the Tattersalls Gold Cup...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 weeks agoRuling Court and The Lion In Winter stand Epsom Derby ground
2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court and beaten Dante favourite The Lion In Winter are on course to clash in the Betfred...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoField Of Gold tops 12 seeking Irish Guineas 2000 crown
Ante-post favourite Field Of Gold is among 12 confirmations for the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday. John...
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/ 4 weeks agoIrish Guineas Weekend 2025: 2000 Guineas analysis and preview
The first Irish classic of the flat season returns to County Kildare this weekend, as the 2025 Irish 2000 Guineas gets...
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/ 4 weeks ago“As Soon as I Drove into Arundel, I Fell in Love” – French Trainer, David Menuisier, Breathing Global Life Into Sussex Racing
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, Arundel has long been one of West Sussex’s most picturesque towns. But for...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoPoint to Point: All Walks of Life cruises home at Bratton Down
Bratton Down held their first fixture on Sunday, signalling that we are heading to the end of the season. Spectators were...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 weeks agoConstitution Hill removed from Royal Ascot Gold Cup reckoning
There will be no Gold Cup bid at Royal Ascot for Constitution Hill after he was scratched from the race on...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 weeks agoDamysus on course for Epsom Derby following Dante effort
Damysus’ Dante second is inspiring Betfred Derby dreams for the Wathnan Racing team, who have confirmed it is “all systems go”...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 month agoThe Lion In Winter not discounted for Epsom Derby despite Dante disappointment
For the third year in succession Aidan O’Brien could bid to turn disappointment into Betfred Derby glory, with The Lion In...
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News
/ 1 month agoNews from Point-To-Point writer Mike Drowne – Reviewing the dramatic Upcott Cross race card
By Mike Drowne For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...
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/ 1 month agoRachael Blackmore – A career in pictures
With Rachael Blackmore having announced her immediate retirement from riding, we look back on some of the defining moments of an...
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/ 1 month agoSix star performers for Rachael Blackmore over her career
After calling time on a relatively brief but glittering professional career in the saddle, we look at six horses who helped...
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/ 1 month agoRachael Blackmore announces retirement from riding
Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from the saddle. The 35-year-old made international headlines...
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/ 1 month agoRachael Blackmore retires a pioneer who broke new ground
Rachael Blackmore’s professional riding career stretched to a little over 10 years. But she bows out leaving few big-race boxes unticked....
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/ 1 month agoThe Lion In Winter heads Dante field of 11
Betfred Derby favourite The Lion In Winter is set for a York showdown with Charlie Appleby’s unbeaten Alpine Trail after both...
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/ 1 month agoSerenity Prayer out to ascend to greater heights in Musidora bid
Serenity Prayer bids to confirm the promise of her impressive Newbury debut and provide trainer Andrew Balding with back-to-back wins in...
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Tips
/ 1 month agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips at Ascot – Hot Metal looks primed to strike
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his two favourite picks for Saturday’s action at Ascot For exclusive stories and all the...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 1 month agoWhat to know ahead of the Irish Derby Festival 2025
Horse racing fans have already had their fair share of action so far in 2025, with the electrifying Cheltenham Festival in...
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News
/ 1 month agoNicky Henderson dismisses talk of retirement for Constitution Hill
Nicky Henderson has ruled out any thoughts of retiring Constitution Hill following a series of setbacks in recent months. Having kicked...
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/ 2 months agoPunchestown Festival 2025: Champion Hurdle analysis and preview
By Callum Close For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...