Andy Newton
History Makers: Andy Newton picks out key facts of the Ayr Gold Cup
Andy Newton picks out key facts and stats around the Scottish showpiece Away from the Scottish Grand National, one of the big race days north of...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoCan’t wait to jump in: Paul Ferguson on the new National Hunt season
Paul Ferguson is champing at the bit to share his thoughts on new National Hunt season As it is now September, surely I am allowed to start thinking...
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Robert Cooper
/ 1 week agoJungle Drums: Robert Cooper races off without laptop – but with eye on the track thrills
Can the long hot summer of 2025 really be drawing to a close? More than likely, although mine is still going strong, as I’m girding my loins for...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 week agoYouth is Key to Old Race: Andy Newton examines betting facts for Cambridgeshire Handicap
Andy Newton examines the crucial betting facts for Newmarket highlight One of the big Flat racing handicaps each season is the Cambridgeshire Handicap – run at Newmarket and...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 week agoGrounds for real caution: Paul Jacobs looks ahead to autumn thrills – but with an eye on the weather
With the summer festivals now behind us, the autumn countdown is on with the major yards turning their attention to the two major Newmarket meetings and a minority...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoRobert Cooper: It’s a man actually, Derek Thompson…
Robert Cooper welcomes Derek ‘Big Fella’ Thompson to the ‘quiet’ life Time flies when you’re having a good time, and since hanging up my Sky Sports Racing microphone...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 month agoFRENCH AIMS TO SEE OFF RAIDERS: Paul Jacobs backs Roger Varian’s Duke to bag the Ebor riches
The eighth month of the year is always a jewel in the crown in British horse racing with the back end of Glorious Goodwood running in parallel to...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Grayson – Keeping an eye on the track action out of the spotlight
UTTOXETER, July 16 (Good) 3m2f13yds (+68yds) 0-100 Novices’ Handicap Chase (class 5) MINI FORTUNE hasn’t yet enjoyed the same success under Rules this year as when racking up...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoXander Brett: Swede dreams across bridge
Xander Brett follows young trainers taking their chances in Denmark It isn’t only Britain that has been awarding licences to a cohort of young trainers recently Hundreds of...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoGraham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best
Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and 2001 was no exception, especially when that...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJohn Anthony on July’s quickest: Grey Cuban shows clean heels
John Anthony puts stop watch on July’s leading quickies GREY CUBAN is a mile clear of any other horse this month thanks to the impressive 122 he clocked...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoXander Brett: Gerald Geisler on the German racing campaign
Xander Brett meets Austrian trainer who carved a career in Germany For many years, Gerald Geisler was something of a nomad. He grew up a racing fan, but...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Ferguson: Burrito to wrap up the hat-trick in York after Newbury win
Paul Ferguson glances back over horses to note after the late spring action For this month’s column, I wanted to look back at several horses who have impressed...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoBen Morgan: Ten horses to follow this Summer as Lurking Boy is set to pounce
Ben Morgan picks out ten to follow through the coming weeks Eve’s Boy What seems to be a typical ‘Paul Mulrennan’ horse, Eve’s Boy has been threatening to...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoAndy Newton: Troy sets standard at Sandown Summer highlight
Andy Newton explores the facts about the Sandown summer highlight. Twelve months ago, we saw City Of Troy ‘Eclipse’ his rivals in this big early July Group 1...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoRichard Eagle: Hardy folk at work in Dorset
Richard Eagle visits county yards and introduces filly Olivia Jane Until being told by Martin Clunes I hadn’t realised that the famous Dorset author Thomas Hardy had incorporated...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Jacobs: Henri Matisse ready to relish further after Breeders Cup win last year
Paul Jacobs picks out a great eight from the fantastic fare due out in July We have now entered the height of summer with the main racing festivals...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoMorris Dancer: Robert Cooper muses on rabbit hold, fond memories and track hopefuls
Just a few minutes surfing the net can lead you down even deeper rabbit holes than Alice encountered in Wonderland. Here is a brief synopsis of a recent...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied to land the Coronation Cup at Epsom,...
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Columnists
/ 3 months 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 plan, the likelihood being that the usual...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to be at Newton Abbot, what better way...
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Columnists
/ 3 months 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 to find the racecourse in wait. Until...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 3 months agoPRIDE IN MY ARRAS LUCK
Paul Jacobs mulls over value in his ante-post bets and gets ready to hedge Pride Of Arras ridden by Rossa Ryan wins Dante Stakes Most of the contributors...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 3 months 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 to [email protected] Rebel’s Romance and William Buick...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months 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 Northumberland Plate, which will be run on...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 4 months agoON MARK FOR THE GOSDENS
Paul Jacobs limbers up for the Flat with five to follow The start of the new Flat season is always an exciting time with the top juveniles back...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months agoChest up and go for glory: Andy Newton’s stats rules for Chester Cup
Andy Newton casts his stats’ rule over the Roodee for Chester Cup clues Chester Cup The Flat action ramps up several notches in May, and one of the...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months agoTemple of pace aces: Andy Newton’s clues to Haydock
Andy Newton digs for clues to Haydock’s Temple Stakes sprint highlight Of course, the start of May is all about the Guineas and there is also the York...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoStaying stoic in the agony: Robert Cooper reflects on emotion of tight defeat
Robert Cooper reflects on emotion of tight defeat – and a Sweet Reward The Agony and the Ecstasy. Irving Stone’s classic novel could quite feasibly have been written...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 6 months agoAces humbled – and it aint even started: Minor obstacles topple the big Festival stars
The Grand National is usually the race that grabs the headlines, but something pretty bizarre will have to occur at Aintree to dwarf the most eventful Champion Hurdle...
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