News By The Racing Ahead Team
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month 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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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 1 month 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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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 month 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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Out in the Sticks
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month 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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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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Form Guide
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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News
/ 1 month 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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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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
/ 1 month 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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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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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News
/ 2 months 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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News
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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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News
/ 2 months 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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News
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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...