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2026 Punchestown Festival: Betway ambassador Paul Townend previews day two rides
It’s day two of the 2026 Punchestown Festival, and Betway ambassador Paul Townend previewing his four rides at the prestigious event.
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Featured
/ 6 days agoPunchestown Festival 2026 set to decide who will be crowned Irish Champion Trainer
Gordon Elliott is looking to be crowned Irish Champion Trainer, after finishing second 14 times.
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News
/ 1 week agoJelka introduces advanced equine conditioning and rehabilitation systems to the UK
Jelka, a UK-based specialist in welfare-led equine facilities, has announced a new partnership with German manufacturer Sascotec to bring advanced conditioning and rehabilitation systems to the UK equestrian...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – May 2026 Edition
Racing people are more used to uncertainty than most – the sport is built on it after all.
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 2 weeks agoAPPLE PICK ON WINNING TRAIL: Andy Ayres keeps an eye on the tracks and gallops for emerging talent
Andy Ayres tracks emerging talent from the gallops and racecourse paddocks
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Big Interview
/ 2 weeks agoCHARLIE ON TRACK AND ON THE BALL: Nick Townsend talks to rugby-playing saddle star Charlie Johnston
So, what’s a leading young trainer to do on Grand National Saturday, a day when the stable has no Flat runners.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoCHANCE MEETINGS FOR BEST CHANCES
Richard Eagle shares the chat from tracks and pays tribute to Miriam Francome Miriam Francome at home, inset below: Suzy Smith, quitting training but still working rehoming retired...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 weeks agoGOOD LAD AT A NICE WEIGHT: Ben Morgan’s picks to follow for the Flat season
Ben Morgan picks out his ten to follow as the Flat season gets into full swing.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoalways a comic …BUT SERIOUSLY
Simon Nott talks to punter, pundit, broadcaster, comedian Ross Brierley When Simon Nott sat down to make a series of video interviews for Star Sports the room rocked...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoSHOW GOES ON IN A STRAITS JACKET: Rolf Johnson sees racing defy desert storm but crumple in chill wind here
Rolf Johnson on acing amid a global turmoil.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoNumbers game
Newmarket Grandstand PLACEPOT PETE A VERY warm welcome to the very first member of the PP Placepot Club (PPPC for short) – notwithstanding, of course, the veteran founders...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoPot warming up
language when it was big wins, getting those like Donny Donna can Hi, After reading Placepot Pete each month I’m interested in setting up a placepot club, Andy...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoCAVIAR WAS A REAL LUXURY
Graham Buddry on Aussie track legend unbeaten in 25 races despite Ascot scare Statue of Black Caviar, Nagambie, Victoria, Australia Glow has just won his eleventh straight race...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoROOD READY
Andy Newton reviews stats and trends from Chester’s historic track East India Dock ridden by Harry Davies wins Chester Cup 2025 The Flat season really starts to gather...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoDANTE LIGHTS UP THE NORTH: Andy Newton shares the facts and figures in betting guide to York feast
Hot on the heels of the Chester May Meeting at the start of the month is the three-day York Dante Festival – which will provide yet more clues...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoSPEEDING TO THE TEMPLE
Andy Newton looks at the facts and stats about Haydock’s May highlight Mgheera ridden by William Buick winning Templer Stakes at Haydock last year Early May is, of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoGUIDE TO THE DOGS
Francis Fitzgerald gladly shares experience with newcomers to the sport From Romford to Yarmouth, from Towcester to Newcastle, spectators watch the Usain Bolts of the dog world race...
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Featured
/ 2 weeks agoPunchestown Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ireland next week for the grand finale of the Irish National Hunt season – the 2026 Punchestown Festival.
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Featured
/ 3 weeks agoField Of Gold set to make seasonal return at Sandown, says Barry Mahon
Royal Ascot winner Field Of Gold could make his seasonal bout at Sandown, later this month, in the Bet365 Mile according to Juddmonte racing manager Barry Mahon.
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Featured
/ 3 weeks agoScottish Grand National 2026: Race analysis, betting preview and how to watch on TV
Ayr racecourse will take centre stage on Saturday, as the 2026 Scottish Grand National takes place just one week after the Aintree Festival.
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Featured
/ 4 weeks agoAustralian racehorse trainer Charlotte Littlefield announced for 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup
Trailblazing Australian racehorse trainer and horseracing presenter Charlotte Littlefield is the first rider announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup.
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoAdvertise in the May 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine
The May 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine, featuring the Guineas Festival and the Dante Festival, on sale 23rd April for 35 days, packed with all the latest...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoROSS 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 record a...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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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