FERGIE’S TOP TEN: Paul Ferguson sets us up ready to pick up sticks for the winter code

Following last month’s ‘Maidens To Follow’ feature, October sees a more traditional Ten To Follow with the 2025-2026 season (proper) now...

CLASS AND A LUCKY DRAW: Andy Newton looks for the key factors in winning Europe’s richest race

Europe’s richest Flat race on the turf also takes place this month – as it’s off to France for the Prix...

WEIGHT FOR THE CHANCE: Andy Newton picks out key stats ahead of Newmarket’s autumn treat

Wow – it’s October folks, which means the new jumps season proper is almost here and it also won’t be long...

2025/26 Jumpers To Follow by Paul Ferguson *£3 Discount* With Promo Code ‘TPJTF2526’

Now in its 19th year of publication Jumpers To Follow is an essential tool to guide you through the entire National...

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...

Can’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,...

Youth 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...

Grounds 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...

Jungle 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...

FRENCH 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...

Robert 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...

Jeremy 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...

Xander 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...

Graham 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...

John 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...

Xander 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....

Paul 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...

Ben 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’...

Andy 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...

Richard 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...

Paul 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...

Morris 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...

PRIDE 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...

Paul 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...

READERS’ 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...

From 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...

Beach 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...

Sun-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...

Pitting 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...

Chest 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...