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Guest Blogs
/ 7 months agoLaunch of Fresh Online Casino Guide for South Africa 2026
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the leading gambling guide for South Africans that has been operating since 2003, has published its refreshed 2026 online casino...
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Guest Blogs
/ 7 months agoBetting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find...
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News
/ 7 months agoEntain launches pioneering Racing bet builder for Ladbrokes and Coral
Entain, the global leader in sports betting and gaming, is helping to redefine the horse racing experience with the launch of...
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Grand National
/ 7 months agoBen Pauling excited to see Handstands on Grand National service
Ben Pauling is eyeing a shot at the Grand National with Handstands after being thrilled with his run in Winsor’s Fleur...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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All Weather
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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Out in the Sticks
/ 7 months 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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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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Form Guide
/ 7 months 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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Robert Cooper
/ 7 months 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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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months 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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Featured
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Racing Ahead
/ 8 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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Out in the Sticks
/ 8 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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Racing Ahead
/ 8 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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Paul Jacobs
/ 8 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
/ 8 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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From this month’s Racing Ahead magazine
/ 8 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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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...
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All Weather
/ 8 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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Robert Cooper
/ 8 months agoTHIS YEAR I’LL BE ON THE POT: Robert Cooper aims to reignite an old betting passion
Here’s to a proactive 2026! I’ve run out things to give up so my aim this year is to reignite a...
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Form Guide
/ 8 months agoJohn Anthony: MAJ 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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