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Skipped me back: Robert and Nina Bailey looking Glamorous
Robert and Nina Bailey, two of Chris Mason’s primary owners have also enjoyed some home-bred success with eight-time winner GLAMOROUS BREEZE, also GLAMOROUS ANNA, a half-sister...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoReaders’ letters
Fiddler’s Rickety Horsebox On a bracing Monday morning, In 1962, Our vapoured breath hung in the darkness; Light had not yet broken through. As sounds of hoof falls,...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoXander Brett: Gerald Geisler on the German racing campaign
Xander Brett meets Austrian trainer who carved a career in Germany For many years, Gerald Geisler was something of a nomad. He grew up a racing fan, but...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 weeks agoAndy Newton: Troy sets standard at Sandown Summer highlight
Andy Newton explores the facts about the Sandown summer highlight. Twelve months ago, we saw City Of Troy ‘Eclipse’ his rivals in this big early July Group 1...
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News
/ 3 weeks agoRaising a glass to this sponsor: John Smith’s remarkable York highlight sponsorship
Proud stat for the brewers backing York highlight for record 66 years Into July we trot and it’s mad to think that the new jumps season proper is...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoFIELD IS OPEN FOR GOSDENS: Ian Heitman reviews highlights and the young stars at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2025 began under perfect summer Flat racing conditions, fast ground and warm and sunny weather. Field Of Gold Docklands provided his trainer Harry Eustace with a...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoRichard Eagle: Hardy folk at work in Dorset
Richard Eagle visits county yards and introduces filly Olivia Jane Until being told by Martin Clunes I hadn’t realised that the famous Dorset author Thomas Hardy had incorporated...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – July 2025 edition
AFTER a steady build-up, the sun rose high over summer racing at Royal Ascot with huge crowds enjoying superb action in glorious weather. Reputations were lifted and some...
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/ 3 weeks agoSUCCESSION IS NEW SUCCESS: Nick Townsend finds Mark Johnston’s dynasty safe in Charlie’s hands
Succession can be a daunting process for the new prince in receipt of the crown. In the training ranks, too, a new name on the licence, even if...
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/ 4 weeks agoField Of Gold sparkles with decisive St James’s Palace strike
Field Of Gold lit up the first day of Royal Ascot with a dominant display in the St James’s Palace Stakes. John and Thady Gosden’s colt had been...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 month agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
This Friday will see one of the crown jewels of British flat racing return, as the 2025 Epsom Derby Festival gets underway. Set against the backdrop of the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoTo the saddle Borne: Nick Townsend gets a dad’s view of rising star Saffie from Jamie Osborne
In a world in which ‘nepo babies’ who are never likely to possess the qualities of their illustrious parents tend to dominate tabloid headlines, it can be tough...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoAidan’s young guns looking primed to fire at Royal Ascot: Ian Heitman offers a vital in-depth race-by-race preview
Royal Ascot’s five-day meeting begins on June 17 with an excellent day’s racing, three of the first four races being Group 1s with the first 2yo race of...
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/ 1 month agoSTEADFAST ON DOWNS
Richard Eagle with galloping tales from Epsom and Lambourn yards Operatic Society (l), with Lester Piggott When walking around the Downs above the suburban Epsom town centre one...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoPointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport
Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Point Annuals (1968-2012) is still alive,...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoSun-downer is festive ending: Xander Brett looks at Prestbury Park curtain closer
Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim to find the racecourse in wait. Until...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoLow numbers but top sport: Mike Drowne follows the pointers to a great day at the races in Devon
Upcott Cross hosted a six-race card on Sunday, Clerk of the course, John Heard and the Eggesford team did a fantastic job of watering as always and provided...
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/ 1 month agoSAK SAVED BEST FOR PARIS SHOW
Graham Buddry reflects on the legend who hit them for six in the Arc Frankie Dettori on Sakhee celebrates In any list of greatest racehorses the jumpers predominate...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 month agoRecent winners take all in Oaks: Andy Newton picks over some key facts and figures in the Epsom Classics
Wow – it’s June again folks and this month (which also sees my birthday on the final day) is really all about two monster fixtures. Royal Ascot runs...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoPitting our wits against bookies: Andy Newton looks at Pitmen’s Derby clues
Andy Newton digs out a rich vein of historic ‘Pitmen’s Derby’ clues Next up with for this month’s trends is the Northumberland Plate, which will be run on...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoBough, Beau or Bow, George is moving up: Lowdown on trainer who has fast made a name for himself in world racing
George Boughey has joined up with stable sponsor Star Sports for interview videos available on the company’s Betting People website. The rocketing star trainer shares thoughts on his...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoCharlie’s Speech should be noted
Andy Ayres scans the paddocks for hot prospects poised to hit top form Haatem ridden by jockey Sean Levey winning at Newmarket in April KEMPTON April 21 (standard...
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News
/ 1 month agoBred for success: Sophie Buckley’s family equine project
Ben Hastie quizzes Sophie Buckley about her family's equine sport project BH: Sophie, you bought Culworth Grounds in 2006 with your husband Charles. Can you tell us about...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – June 2025 Edition
What a month we have in store – the Derby, the Northumberland Plate and Royal Ascot stand before us with June busting out all over! But before we...
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/ 1 month agoJack’s in box seat: Nick Townsend finds Jack Channon living up to the proud family name
Once the late Queen’s stables and base of two masters of the training craft, there can be few establishments that are both inspiring and intimidating in equal measure...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoDante Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Action for the 2025 season at York Racecourse gets underway with this year’s renewal of the three-day Dante Festival. This year sees an increase in prize money with...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoWelcome: Racing Ahead May Edition
The sun’s high in the sky, the turf’s lush and the Flat is back! We’ve a great issue previewing early summer treats in store. But before we put...
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/ 3 months agoSNAPPING OUT THE STARLETS
Dave Youngman has spring in his step as a new generation steps up at HQ Dave Youngman and Hot Snap THIS is a very exciting time here at...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoMILL POWER
Graham Buddry traces the sensational career of superstar Mill Reef Mill Reef in 1972 It’s so long ago now that it’s sometimes hard to believe it ever happened....
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoEURO RIDERS MAKE POINT
Xander Brett profiles the FEGENTRI interational amateur riders federation. Alice Keighley after winning the 2023 FEGENTRI race in Mauritius -credit Abx. photo. Inset David Dunsdon In Great Britain...
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