Savour it

PLACEPOT PETE THIS time I’d like to talk about something that’s far from my favourite subject – favourites. Every placepotter has...

ACTION REPLAY

Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action Large Action, right We all know about the legendary “Golden Age...

WILLIE READY TO VAU AGAIN

Andy Newton highlights Melbourne Cup trends ahead of Aussie highlight Melbourne Cup 2024 INTO November we rock and with that most...

STAR STAYERS: Andy Newton looks at stats from Haydock’s Betfair Chase

INTO November and even though there is top Flat action at the Breeders’ Cup in the US still to come on...

LOVEN THE GAME AT 55: Sweden’s star jumps rider

Xander Brett meets Niklas Lovén, the Swedish rider who was crowned Poland’s top jockey in 2023.

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Friday The first day back at Cheltenham today has produced an interesting card which will no doubt give us some tidy...

Newbury Racecourse – Where to Eat Nearby

Gourmet Pasta Co. is the new independent restaurant specialising in fresh pasta, now open in Newbury, a 10 minute drive from Newbury racecourse. Gourmet...

Bens Saturday Tips of The Day

It’s the final day of the flat season tomorrow at Ascot and I’m hoping to go out with a bang or...

Bens Friday and Saturday Tips

Friday A busy day across both codes today with the return of Chepstow catching a few punters’ attention. I’m not going...

Bens Saturday Tips of The Day

There is an end of season feel to tomorrow’s racing and I don’t anticipate going into battle that often.  The 7f handicap...

Funding for Racing to School

Racing to School is delighted to welcome innovative fundraising racing club The Good Racing Co and childcare specialists Care Love Learn...

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Friday The soft ground at Newmarket today shouldn’t pose many problems for EPIC POET but it could inconvenience plenty of his rivals...

PRESS RELEASE: Star Sports acquire Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium in County Durham

Star Sports are proud to announce that Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium in Chester-le-Street will join the Star group of companies –...

DOWN LAMBOURN WAY

Richard Eagle brings news from the Valley, Epsom and beyond Ed Walker is enjoying a wonderful season having moved into the...

FINEST LAP OF HONOUR

Graham Buddry tells the dramatic tale of Australia’s brilliant Southern star The greatest horse from the southern hemisphere is undoubtedly Phar...

TROY JOY OPENS THE FLOODGATES

Ian Heitman recounts a month of stunning track highlights City Of Troy, ridden by Ryan Moore, wins the Juddmonte York’s four-day...

WIN, DRAW – OR LOSE!

Andy Newton pores over the key stats in the hunt for this year’s Arc winner at Longchamp It’s off to France...

WITCH WAY WILL IT GO?

Andy Newton looks at what it takes to land the big Newmarket handicap As we race into October it’s the time...

Davy Russell Autobiography: Ups and downs of riding

Davy Russell's autobiography is out now and the Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning rider is excited to tell his story.

Sea the best

Sea the Stars, ridden by Mick Kinane I really enjoyed the tribute article by Graham Buddry on Sea The Stars -...

Book me in

Does any Racing Ahead reader have a copy of the booklet William Hill Guide to Betting and Racing by Graham Sharpe...

Paddock Picks put me Ahead

I’ve just received my September issue of Racing Ahead having just subscribed again for another 12 months. Having looked through it...

Don’t break the bank – every penny counts

PLACEPOT PETE Jan Brueghel, right, ridden by Sean Levey, winning the St Leger GOT a 1p coin or two in your...

WELCOME – October 2024

IT’S all go at the tracks, on the gallops and in the stables with huge Flat deciders and the start of...

CUTTING BACK TO THE OLD DEBATE

Rolf Johnson weighs up one of racing’s perennial chestnuts Cirrus Des Aigles Participation denied to the distin-guished French geldings Goliath and...

TOM’S JUST CLOV-ING IT IN NEW HOME

Nick Townsend talks to up-and-coming Newmarket trainer Tom Clover There are around 70 trainers operating in and around the ever-evolving, hugely...

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Friday I think it’s safe to say CANDY has been a bit of a work in progress so far this season...

Cheltenham 2025: Harry Skelton on the Cotswolds changes

Former Champion Jockey Harry Skelton has been giving his thoughts on the changes to the Cheltenham Festival programme for 2025.

Bens Day 2 & 3 St Ledgers Tips plus Friday & Sat Tips

Friday  The Mallard Handicap opens proceedings on Day 2 of the St Leger meeting and it looks in the hands of...

Bens Day 1 Tips at the St Leger

Day 1 of the St Leger meeting at Doncaster is shaping up to be a really competitive, interesting card. Good ground...