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Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
2026 is well underway and with it comes the running of one of Ireland’s biggest National Hunt meetings – the Dublin Racing Festival.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks 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, features and insight from across the racing...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoMYSTIC LOOKS A DARK HORSE: Karl Hedley shines spotlight on rising stars from across the Irish Sea
With the new year upon us, many horses will be heading towards their prep races for upcoming festivals including the Dublin Racing Festival in February and of course...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 weeks agoTASTE BEFORE THE FESTIVAL: Andy Newton on Trials Day highlight betting and trends at Prestbury Park
Happy New Year people, I hope 2026 brings you peace, joy, happiness - and, of course, stacks of winners! L’Homme Presse The good news is that the Cheltenham...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoFAMILY IS FORTUNE: Nick Townsend raises glass to success with Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies
“Any trainer will tell you that it’s quite lonely at the top when you have to make all the decisions yourself’. So says a master of his art,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoTOM MAKES HIS MARQ IN JAPAN: Rolf Johnson reports on Japan Cup meeting
The betting world, well ours, missed a trick in the 45th Japan Cup, November 30. Most years’ hordes of Japanese racefans swamp the Pari Mutuel supporting their latest...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoNOT A SOUL IN THE PARK: Rolf Johnson on the decline and fall of Kempton
Four years ago I was told, categorically, by a prominent Jockey Club panjandrum that Kempton, begun 1878, was being sold and its history including memories of Arkle and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoFREDDIE JUMPED AT FIRST CHANCE: Richard Eagle finds the Gordons doing more and winning more in Morestead
Keeping up with what goes on in the racing yards in the south of England sends me to Lambourn and Epsom, particularly during the Flat season. Whenever I...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks 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 Ferguson ear-bashing, was stood up at the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks 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] The Heroes of Yesteryear...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 weeks agoJONBON IN THE HOUSE: Andy Newton picks over the facts and figures from Ascot highlight
The Grade 1 Clarence House Chase has been the victim to the weather over the years with several renewals having to be rerouted to Cheltenham – including in...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 4 weeks agoDINO SET TO SOAR: Andy Ayres reveals his top choice of prospects for the coming weeks
Andy Ayres reveals his top choice of prospects for the coming weeks
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From this month’s Racing Ahead magazine
/ 4 weeks 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 it in part because the participants come...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks 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 we step into 2026 we carry with...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks 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 couple’s wedding day after his surprise appearance...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – January 2026 Edition
Birthday time for racehorses and monarchs but joy is in short supply in the sport of kings.
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ascot – Georgie to bring you Joy
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot.
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News
/ 1 month agoRacing to School shares its Christmas newsletter and Year in Review
Racing to School has released its Christmas newsletter, reflecting on another hugely successful year of inspiring young people through its free racing-themed education programmes.
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoHong Kong International races preview: Romantic Warrior headlines world-class card
As some of you will know, I am lucky enough to head East most years to take in both the Japan Cup and the Hong Kong International Races...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoAdvertise with Racing Ahead in January!
The January 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 26th December 2025 (Boxing Day), packed with all the latest news, features and insight from...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months ago2025 Tingle Creek Festival: Tingle Creek Chase race analysis and preview
The highlight of Sandown racecourse’s jump racing season is almost upon us, with the 2025 Tingle Creek Chase due to run this weekend.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoTingle Creek Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Sandown racecourse will stage another premier meeting this weekend, as the 2025 Tingle Creek Christmas Festival gets underway.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoJapan Cup 2025 Review: Calandagan digs deep to land thrilling Tokyo victory
The day has come and I have now arrived at Tokyo racecourse, booted and suited, ahead of the 45th running of the Japan Cup, a Group One of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoJapan Cup 2025 preview: Calandagan leads European charge
Whether we like to admit it – or not – we now live in a big, wide world in all respects, with our goods made elsewhere, food imported...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoPADDY WAS BOTH WINNER AND GENT
Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Indian racing legend ‘Sir Paddy’ Padmanabhan The life of Sadakshara Reuben Padmanabhan, which ended aged 71 on October 19 after long illness, spans...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoALL BETS ARE OFF
Rolf Johnson cites Aintree legend Manifesto as omen for racing’s battle Horses and riders leap over the water jump on the Grand National course at Aintree in 1897....
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoFESTIVE TREAT’S RIGHT ON TREND: Andy Newton sifts through the numbers ahead of punters’ Welsh highlight
Just a day after the King George VI Chase is another of the big festive horse racing feasts – the Coral Welsh National on Saturday December 27 this...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWATCH OUT FOR XMAS MADNESS: Andy Ayres shares notes on eye-catchers poised to warm the winter action
Andy Ayres shares notes on eye-catchers poised to warm the winter action
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoBOXING CLEVER: Andy Newton gives stats lowdown on Kempton’s festive season highlight
It’s that time of the year again folks when we try and get the Christmas expenses paid for by finding the winner of the King George on Boxing...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoGET UP EARLY FOR A START! Francis Fitzgerald offers his best greyhound racing tips
Greyhound racing can look fast, noisy and confusing when you first start watching it. Early speed at Romford Greyhound Stadium The dogs break from the traps, rush into...
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