News By The Racing Ahead Team
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Irish Racing
/ 7 months agoSONG HITS THE WINNING NOTE: Karl Hedley sees some drama at last fence for Henry’s maiden ex-pointer
The Henry de Bromhead trained Some Song made a winning Rules debut in rather fortunate circumstances when left clear at the...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 7 months agoTHIEF READY TO STEAL IN: Jeremy Grayson on the country track action
Jeremy Grayson has been keeping eyes focused on the country track action. Kayley Woollacott, trainer FONTWELL, November 16 (Good to soft,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoSHISH UP AND SHISH DOWN: Graham Buddry charts the rollercoaster career of Hendo’s enigmatic star Shishkin
It was always an impossible double act to follow. Nicky Henderson first had the incomparable Sprinter Sacre and then the incredibly...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoJimmy lived for racing: Angela Harrison leads Christmas tribute to greyhound racing legend
Newcastle dogs fans will rise in applause for one of the greyhound stadiums great heroes at their stadiums’s seasonal showpiece this...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoReaders’ Letters: Seven up!
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
/ 7 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – December 2025 Edition
So Soldier Reeves winning at Cheltenham’s November meeting might have been an omen.
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoMY TEN DOGS OF xMAS
Francis Fitzgerald offers his hounds to follow at Romford in festive month Greyhounds racing at Romford As the Christmas trees go...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoALL BETS ARE OFF
Rolf Johnson cites Aintree legend Manifesto as omen for racing’s battle Horses and riders leap over the water jump on the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoPADDY WAS BOTH WINNER AND GENT
Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Indian racing legend ‘Sir Paddy’ Padmanabhan The life of Sadakshara Reuben Padmanabhan, which ended aged 71...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoSIZING UP THE TRACK AHEAD
Nick Townsend talks to Johnny Burke about his love of ALL racing Crambo and Johnny Burke fall in at Cheltenham in...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoBOMBS, TRAGEDY AND AN ELEPHANT: Alan Hurndall with episode three of his South East London memories
Alan Hurndall, having made his break into journalism, finds himself back in South East London – he’s not taking bets but...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 7 months agoPOOR VALUE IN SHORT DEMAND
Paul Jacobs sees punters voting with their feet on miserly ante-post prices Git Maker ridden by Gavin Sheehan Iunderstand that over...
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News
/ 7 months agoHamilton Park gallops to victory as Racehorse Owners’ Racecourse of the Year at 2025 RCA Showcase Awards
Hamilton Park is riding high after being crowned the RCA Racehorse Owners’ Racecourse of the Year at the 2025 RCA Showcase...
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News
/ 7 months agoAdvertise with Racing Ahead in December!
The December 2025 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 27th November, packed with all the latest news,...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 8 months agoWhy live data is changing the way punters bet
The old image of a punter hunched over a racecard, cigarette ash falling in slow motion while he waits for the...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 8 months agoWinning Post: The new digital home for Racing fans, fixtures and form
For years, horse racing followers have had to juggle a mix of resources just to stay on top of the sport;...
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News
/ 8 months agoMarkel Magnolia Cup raises record-breaking £834,170 for King’s Trust International’s Project Lehar
Goodwood Racecourse have announced that the 2025 Markel Magnolia Cup has raised £834,170 for King’s Trust International’s Project Lehar, a record-breaking...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoREADERS’ LETTERS
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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Form Guide
/ 8 months agoCALANDAGAIN MORE OF SAME
John Anthony cheers gelded Champion Stakes winner and middle-distance superstar’s promised return next year A MID all the triple-figure shocks on...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 8 months agoKELI’S EYE ON LONGER TRIP
Jeremy Grayson gets out and about checking talent on the country tracks FAKENHAM, October 17 (Good) 2m3yds (+136yds) Novices’ Hurdle (class...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoSERIOUSLY ALL FOR THE CRAIC: Xander Brett gets taste of Listowel’s fierce passion for fun – and winners
I had no lead-up at Listowel. Stepping off the bus, which had slowly filled with racegoers as it trundled south, I...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoLIFE OUT OF THE SADDLE
Richard Eagle asks where have yesterday’s saddle heroes gone Philip Hide, the clerk of the course, in the Stewards Box at...
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Featured
/ 8 months agoPAUL’S JOY IS A DARK STAR: Paul Nicholls names ten to follow from his top Ditcheat jumping prospects
Paul Nicholls eagerly anticipates big seasons ahead for his stable stars. The top trainer highlights the progress of established aces, including...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoWELCOME to Racing Ahead – November 2025 Edition
What a month! And what drama when we saw a nail-biting finish as Minnie Hauk battled to the line only to...
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News
/ 8 months agoSTEEPLECHASE TALE IS A CHRISTMAS CRACKER: Alex Gifford on a book that should be on any racing fan’s ‘wanted’ list
It’s not a snappy title – in fact it is a bit of a mouthful. But National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoHOUNDS ARE THE STARS FOR GOLD MEDALLIST HARLEY: Deanne Deakin introduces Dunstall Park’s newest kennel hand
Deane Deakin, wife of Dunstall Park trainer Simon, shares the inspirational story behind her husband’s newest kennel hand – her remarkable...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoJAG-GED EDGE LOOKS SHARP
Paul Ferguson checks out this month’s early-season eye-catchers JAGWAR (FR) ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr UNBEATEN in two starts at Cheltenham...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoDOGS LIFE’S LOOKING UP: Jonathan Hobbs sees bright future in changing world of greyhound racing
IF a week is a long time in politics, a month in greyhound racing is a lifetime. Pictures: Gary Garner But...
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Big Interview
/ 8 months agoODDS AND ENDS: Alan Hurndall reveals more about the edgy young life that got him started
In a second instalment of his memoirs, journalist Alan Hurndall tells more about the tough life in 1960s South London and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoJOSH MADE HIS POINT!
Mike Drowne finds top pointer Josh Newman battling for more success Picture: Charlie Giles Josh Newman has been in command of...







