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Horse racing calendar remains in doubt until heaven’s open
Record-breaking heat and a lack of rainfall have left racecourses facing major ground concerns, with the return of jumps racing now under threat.
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Andy Newton
/ 2 days agoMill Reef Stakes 2026 named in honour of two-time winner Ian Balding
The Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes takes centre stage at Newbury on Saturday, September 19, 2026 – and this year the Berkshire track are running...
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Andy Newton
/ 5 days agoHow many times has Aidan O’Brien won the Doncaster St Leger?
Aidan O’Brien will head to Doncaster this weekend chasing yet another piece of St Leger history, with the Ballydoyle trainer bidding to extend his remarkable record in Britain’s...
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Andy Newton
/ 6 days agoAndy Newton’s Doncaster ITV Racing Tips: Thursday 10th September 2026
See Andy Newton’s Doncaster Horse Racing tips on Thursday 10th September – day ONE of the four-day Doncaster St Leger Meeting. There are five ITV races to look...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 week agoConstitution Hill Next Race? As former Champion Hurdler raised 7lbs after September Stakes run
The official BHA handicapper has reassessed Constitution Hill, raising the high-profile convert’s Flat rating by 7lb to a new mark of 108 following his fourth-place finish in the...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoAndy Newton’s ITV Racing Tips at Haydock, Kempton and Ascot (Sat 5th August, 2026)
As we race towards another weekend you can see Andy Newton’s ITV Horse Racing tips on Saturday, with the action this week coming from Ascot, Haydock and Kempton...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoRaiders target $2.5m Kentucky purse as Ryan Moore and Willie Mullins lead Irish & British assault
Transatlantic ambitions take centre stage at Kentucky Downs on Saturday, September 5, as a high-calibre European contingent crosses the pond to contest the Grade 2 Kentucky Turf Cup...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoBilly Loughnane booked to ride Constitution Hill in Kempton September Stakes
Championship-leading jockey Billy Loughnane has been booked to ride Constitution Hill in Saturday’s Group 3 September Stakes at Kempton Park (5th Sept), marking a bold step forward in...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoItem and Kalpana surge into Cartier Horse of the Year picture after big York wins
Juddmonte homebreds Item and Kalpana have firmly thrown their hats into the ring for Cartier Racing Awards 2026 after a pair of sensational victories at the 2026 Sky...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 3 weeks agoFabulous four in tip top return for legendary Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins has welcomed back his “fabulous four” as Lossiemouth, Gaelic Warrior, Il Etait Temps and I Am Maximus begin preparations for another season.
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoBow Echo next race? Where will we see the Sussex Stakes star next?
After making waves with a standout performance on the track, all eyes are on Bow Echo to see where the promising talent lands next. With several high-profile targets...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoGOODWOOD GOLD! Bow Echo blitzes to No.1 in Cartier Horse of the Year showdown
Bow Echo’s sensational win in the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes hasn’t just kept his perfect record intact-it’s launched the unbeaten colt straight to the top of the Cartier...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoAscot Shergar Cup Odds 2026: Which team and jockey are favourites to win?
Ahead of Saturday’s big horse racing team event at Ascot – we look at the latest Shergar Cup betting odds – and which team and jockeys are favourite...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoHaydock Park back racing this week after missing eight fixtures
After a frustrating summer on the sidelines, Haydock is finally preparing to get back to business this week, with Saturday’s Group 3 Rose of Lancaster Stakes providing the...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoRecord £2.5M prize money locked in for 2027 King George as Ascot posts strong 2025 financial growth
Right as Ascot prepares to host its first-ever £2 million King George this week-drawing an elite field from Britain, Japan, France, and Ireland-the racecourse has just raised the...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoRebel’s Romance retires after 32-race career “We always knew this day would come”, says Charlie Appleby
Rebel’s Romance, the most successful horse in Godolphin’s history, has been retired from racing. Across a remarkable seven-season career, the son of Dubawi won 22 of his 32...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoConstitution Hill to run at Windsor at end of August, with Melbourne Cup target
Constitution Hill is set for his third start on the Flat in a Listed race at Windsor on August 29. Connections now fully realize that a victory there...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoHow many times has Aidan O’Brien won the Irish Oaks?
With the Curragh racecourse staging one of their biggest days on the calendar this Saturday we look at how many times Aidan O’Brien has won the Irish Oaks...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoJohn Smith’s Cup trends and stats – put history on your side to help find York winner
Into July we trot, and it’s hard to believe that the new jumps season proper is now only around three months away. Before we get to that, though,...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoJuly Cup 2026: Royal Ascot winners set for Newmarket sprint showdown
The sprint division takes centre stage at Newmarket’s July Course on Saturday for what promises to be a blockbuster renewal of the Group One July Cup. So, horse...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoFrankie Dettori hospitalised after serious car crash in Newmarket
The horse racing world has been left shocked after legendary jockey Frankie Dettori was taken to hospital following a serious road traffic accident in Newmarket on Wednesday evening....
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/ 3 months agoFrankie Dettori set for surprise return to the saddle
Just when we thought he was done, Frankie Dettori is gearing up for yet another comeback-even if it is just a brief one. Horse racing’s ultimate showman and...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoNorthumberland Plate Trends To Help Find Saturday’s Newcastle Winner
While June is usually dominated by the heavy hitting meetings at Epsom and Royal Ascot, the Northumberland Plate at the very end of the month gives this gruelling...
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/ 3 months agoRoyal Ascot 2026: Scandinavia vs Trawlerman for the Gold Cup
Richard Hoiles gives his thoughts as Scandinavia and Trawlerman do battle for the Ascot Gold Cup on the third day of the 2026 Royal Ascot meeting
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/ 3 months agoRoyal Ascot 2026: Arc winner Daryz headlines day two of the meeting
ITV Racing commentator Richard Hoiles previews the second day of the 2026 Royal Ascot festival, featuring Arc winner Daryz, for Betway.
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoRoyal Ascot reaches truly global audience with 30 networks across 180 territories
Royal Ascot will be broadcast across 180 territories via 30 networks in its most comprehensive year of linear and digital coverage to date, delivered by HBA Media on...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoRoyal Ascot Race times, schedule, TV coverage and running order
Royal Ascot returns from Tuesday, June 16 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, delivering five unforgettable days of top-class racing, huge prize money and some of the most fiercely...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 10 months agoWhy live data is changing the way punters bet
The old image of a punter hunched over a racecard, cigarette ash falling in slow motion while he waits for the tote to print, feels cinematic but dated.
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Racing Ahead News
/ 10 months agoWinning Post: The new digital home for Racing fans, fixtures and form
For years, horse racing followers have had to juggle a mix of resources just to stay on top of the sport; one for racecards, another for fixtures and...
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News
/ 11 months agoAdvertise with Racing Ahead in November!
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