Racing Ahead
ROSS BRIERLEY AND SIMON NOTT: TIME AND THE RIGHT PLACE
Simon Nott talks to punter, broadaster and stand-up comic Ross Brierley Our batting ring insider Simon Nott (SN) sat down with pro-punter Ross Brierley (RB) to...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 1 week agoKEEP EYE ON LOOKAWAY: Andy Ayres’ hot prospects from last month
ASCOT February 14 (good-soft) 2m3f110y novices’ hurdle (Class 2) Impressive winner MONDOUI’BOY (Ben Pauling) looked a million dollars and landed some lumpy bets (13-8 to 8-11) without loosening...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoWelcome to Racing Ahead Magazine bumper Grand National edition for April 2026
After crowds thronged to Prestbury Park for a brilliant Festival spirit-warmer, we’re extra hot for the Aintree action.
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Big Interview
/ 1 week agoSARA BRADSTOCK: RACING’S HEART OF OAKS – Nick Townsend talks to the trainer about loving memory and hope
Nick Townsend talks to Sara Bradstock about loving memory and hope In over three decades, Sara Bradstock’s compact yard, adjacent to St Michael and All Angels Church in...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoCROWNING GLORY ON LILY AND DAD’S BIG DAY AT PLUMPTON: Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration
Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration at Plumpton When my mobile rang recently with an invitation to go racing at Plumpton I managed to persuade...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoIan Heitman: ‘Billy’s not a kid anymore’ as Loughnane crowned champion
AIan Heitman on stars Loughnane, Tony Carroll and winter racing climax The final day of the 2025/26 All-Weather Championships, April 3, will see Billy Loughnane crowned leading jockey...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoROLF JOHNSON ON TIMEFORM SUPREMO: NO BULL IS OUR GREATEST LOSS
Rolf Johnson reflects on the life and times of formbook genius Phil Bull The Racing Post ran a series on professional gamblers – “Masters of Betting”. Phil Bull...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoREADERS’ LETTERS
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] PLACEPOT PETE Kids are...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoCHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest
Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing program was sanitised every course had their...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoGRAND NATIONAL FACT FILE: WE’LL BE GRAND FOR THE BIG ONE – Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race
Andy Newton with facts and stats for world’s greatest race Patrick Mullins and Nick Rockett take massive cheer from the crowd as they cross the line to win...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoGOLDEN DAYS KEEP COMING: ANDY NEWTON’S GOLD CUP TRENDS
Andy Newton picks through the trends and stats for Sandown highlight As well as the Grand National on the first weekend in April, we’ve also got the Scottish...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoDOUBLE ACTION TWICE THE FUN
Dunstall Park looks to future ahead of first 2026 Category 1 competition Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium has ramped up efforts to engage new audiences with greyhound racing this...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoPaul Ferguson: Hold for bold bid in festival stop-gap
Paul Ferguson weighs up the choice options for his top four festive fancies Hold The Serve ridden by jockey Sean Bowen winning at Kempton on handicap debut The...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoQUICK WAY TO WIN BIG
It’s all in the timing says greyhound racing analyst Francis Fitzgerald The Need for Speed: How to Pick a Winner Using the Clock If you’ve ever stood at...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoJANGO JINGLES: Ben Morgan eyes Bowl as another big chance for Nicky Henderson star
Ben Morgan eyes Bowl as another big chance for the Nicky Henderson star
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoDOG TREAT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Francis Fitzgerald with background about the English Greyhound Derby The English Greyhound Derby starts at the end of April so I thought I would share a brief history...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoJONBON CAN RAISE AINTREE CHEER IN MELLING CHASE: Ben Morgan keeps faith in much-loved old stager to put on another big show
Ben Morgan keeps faith in much-loved old stager to put on another big show. William Hill Handicap Hurdle Kateira won this race 2 years ago and was reportedly...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoMULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid
Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoKEEP THE LECKY ON: Ben Morgan looks for the best value in a classy field chasing biggest prize
Ben Morgan looks for the best value in a classy field chasing the biggest prize...
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Featured
/ 2 weeks agoGrand National Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
One of Britain’s most-highly anticipated events of the year gets underway next month, as the 2026 Grand National Festival begins.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoHistory beckons for Paul Townend and Gaelic Warrior in Cheltenham Gold Cup on final day of the Cheltenham Festival
Gaelic Warrior is Paul Townend’s charge as he bids to become the winning-most jockey in the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, as Selma De Vary and Doctor...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoCheltenham Festival: Paul Townend hoping for luck of the Irish on day three as Impaire Et Passe looks to down Fact To File in Ryanair classic
Paul Townend takes four rides on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, with two of those coming in the Stayers Hurdle on Ballyburn and the Ryanair Chase aboard...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 weeks agoIl Etait Temps’ time at the Cheltenham Festival for Paul Townend, after Lossiemouth’s Champion Hurdle success
Paul Townend will look to take two championship races in two days, as Il Etait Temps bids to follow on from Lossiemouth’s thrilling performance in the Champion Hurdle,...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 weeks agoLossiemouth is Cheltenham Festival headliner for Paul Townend
Paul Townend will be looking to start the 2026 Cheltenham Festival off strong as he takes three rides on the opening day of the meeting - with Lossiemouth...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 weeks agoCheltenham Festival 2026: Arkle Challenge Trophy race analysis and preview
The climax of the 2026 British National Hunt season is almost upon us, as the Cheltenham Festival begins this week.
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoAdvertise in the April 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine featuring the Grand National and Scottish National!
The April 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine, featuring the Grand National and Scottish National, will be on sale from 19th March 2026 for 35 days, packed with...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 weeks agoCheltenham Festival 2026 news: Harry Skelton names his favourite “banker of the week”
Jockey Harry Skelton has named The New Lion as his banker for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, with the meeting now just eight days away.
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News
/ 1 month agoPaul Townend hoping Grangeclare West can provide Grand National clues in the Bobbyjo Chase
Paul Townend has sided with Grangeclare West in Saturday’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, a race won by I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett en route to Grand National...
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News
/ 1 month agoPRINCE PUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots
Richard Eagle gets out and about the yards, gallops and trackside social spots...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoSNIFFING OUT THE WINNERS
GREYHOUND RACING Francis Fitzgerald says punters in the know keep their nose on the market For many people, a night at the greyhound track is about the atmosphere,...






