RENAME THE ‘WHIP’ THE PERSUADER’

OPINION Graham Buddry says a change of terms would save the sport Ive been involved in horse racing for most of...

FRANKIE THE WORLD’S BEST

JOCKEY AWARD Dettori hailed John Gosden as he was named the planet's top jockey for the second time FRANKIE DETTORI was...

CHELTENHAM CLUES IN JANUARY

TRENDS Andy Newton looks at the Cotswold Chase During this month we will have some more fixtures that provide us with...

CUTTING THE REST TO SIZE

PHOTO SPECIAL The ten-year-old Sizing Tennessee won the Ladbrokes Hurdle in sensational style to surprise even trainer Colin Tizzard. The 12/1...

BRYOY’S BIG SMILE LIGHT UPM CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL MEETING 2018 Tom Williams reports on the success of Bryony Walsh and Frodon in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup...

STREET RACING IS A BAD IDEA

HORSE RACING MATTERS Keith Knight deplores The Jockey Club's plans I I fear for the future of our sport, I truly...

EYE OF A TOKYO TIGER

JAPAN CUP Helen Edwards reports that Japan Cup heroine Almond Eye could take on Enable in 2019 Christophe Lemaire salutes the...

EARN FROM THE TURN

SYSTEM BETTING geegeez.co.uk offers advice about stall numbers In a 200m track and field sprint, the runners start from staggered positions...

Boxing Day speed figures from Racing Ahead and The Racing Paper

BOXING DAY SPEED FIGURES These figures are for the five-day entries at UK meetings on December 26. Time permitting, they will...

Havlin reveals Wissahickon plans

Jockey Rab Havlin says Wissahickon is likely to go for the Easter Classic or Winter Derby next after Saturday’s Lingfield success....

Coleman delighted to break Grade One duck

Jockey Aidan Coleman says it is a big “relief” to have ridden his first Grade One winner in the JLT Hurdle...

Walsh opens up over retirement

Recently-retired jockey Katie Walsh admits she sometimes misses the thrill of racing but insists she will not reverse her decision. Walsh,...

Percy needs presentable Christmas run

Presenting Percy owner Phillip Reynolds prefers Leopardstown over Kempton for his Gold Cup favourite as he searches for soft ground. The...

THE 5 BEST ANNUAL HORSE RACING EVENTS

The horse racing calendar is full of a long list great annual festivals, in the UK and around the World. Here...

Arab Horse Racing Beginners Guide

Horse racing is a sport that is loved by many due to the excitement and the opportunity to place bets and...

Disko set for long-awaited return

Trainer Noel Meade has revealed that Disko is closing in on a return to race action after over a year on...

Piggott discharged from hospital

Renowned jockey Lester Piggott has returned home following a two-week stay in hospital where he was fitted with a pacemaker. The...

One For Arthur stays on course for Grand National

Grand National hero One For Arthur was back in full work today, with trainer Lucinda Russell eyeing two potential options for...

Laurina on target for International Hurdle at Cheltenham

Star mare Laurina (Willie Mullins IRE) could have her first start outside of novice company in the £140,000 G2 Unibet International...

No distance worries for Kemboy camp

Connections of Kemboy do not feel the step up in trip will be an issue in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown....

Henderson hails Buveur D’Air’s Christmas Hurdle prep

Nicky Henderson is happy with Buveur D’Air‘s preparations as he looks to defend the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day....

Trivass travels at the World Turf Racing Championships in Hong Kong

Part racing article part travelogue again today as I attempt to put in to words the noises, colours and smells from...

Henderson confirms My Tent Or Yours’ retirement

Nicky Henderson has confirmed that My Tent Or Yours has been retired with immediate effect. The JP McManus-owned 11-year-old enjoyed a...

Henderson rules out Kempton run for Altior

Trainer Nicky Henderson has all but ruled Altior out of running in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing...

Tiger Roll on course for repeat Grand National bid

Trainer Gordon Elliott opened the doors to his stables in Cullentra, County Meath, Ireland, to talk about his hopes for the...

Blackmore dreaming of Cheltenham win

Rachael Blackmore says she would “love” to pick up a winner at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Tipperary jockey Blackmore has enjoyed...

O’Connell looking forward to Sandown

Colm O’Connell says he is excited to see Un De Sceaux in Saturday’s Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown. Un De Sceaux...

Why horse racing isn’t cruel

Over 600 million watch the Grand National each year and it’s one of the most popular horse racing events in the...

Summerville Boy looking sharp – George

Trainer Tom George insists Summerville Boy is looking sharp ahead of Saturday’s BetVictor Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. The six-year-old makes...

King optimistic ahead of Ladbrokes Trophy

Trainer Alan King is hoping Dingo Dollar can spring a surprise in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on Saturday. The six-year-old...