DIAMOND SPARKLES: Ian Heitman sees starlets shining bright in Ireland and at St Leger Festival

Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh on September 13/14 once again featured some top-class racing with six Group 1...

WEIGHT FOR THE CHANCE: Andy Newton picks out key stats ahead of Newmarket’s autumn treat

Wow – it’s October folks, which means the new jumps season proper is almost here and it also won’t be long...

NELSON SAILS TO FIRST WIN: Karl Hedley is ready to leap into the Irish jumps season

Summer is now fading fast, and the focus rightly begins to shine on the national hunt season proper in Ireland. I...

FERGIE’S TOP TEN: Paul Ferguson sets us up ready to pick up sticks for the winter code

Following last month’s ‘Maidens To Follow’ feature, October sees a more traditional Ten To Follow with the 2025-2026 season (proper) now...

WELCOME to Racing Ahead: A mix of expert punditry, advice and entertainment

We are often asked by readers for information and advice on betting systems. Tips and guidance are of course the currency...

RICH PICKINGS FOR JESSICA: Jeremy Grayson keeps focus on action around the country tracks

PERTH, September 8 (Good) 2m4f35yds (0-100) Handicap Hurdle (class 5) It’s taken a year, but POPA RICH’s optimum requirements are finally...

CUAL-ITY CAN TELL: Paul Jacobs runs a shrewd eye over the month’s big-race betting prospects

For most pundits and punters alike October may be a make or break month for punting at the back end of...

2025/26 Jumpers To Follow by Paul Ferguson *£3 Discount* With Promo Code ‘TPJTF2526’

Now in its 19th year of publication Jumpers To Follow is an essential tool to guide you through the entire National...

Injury forces early retirement for classy juvenile Staya

George Scott has announced the retirement of classy juvenile Staya after the filly sustained an injury.

Advertise in our 250th edition of Racing Ahead magazine!

The October 2025 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine is our 250th edition – and will be on sale on the 25th...

Travelled well and has stamina: Xander Brett on his mission to visit every British racecourse

A cemetery doesn’t make for an encouraging racecourse arrival. Redcar’s welcome, however, at the end of the driveway and back in...

Readers’ letters: Two’s company

Please keep your letters coming - write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or...

New life out of fast lane: Dunstall Park boss Chris Black tells of joys of homing retired greyhounds

Britain's first new dog racing stadium in a decade is due to launch this month with a flurry of track action...

Saddle stars off the leash: Horse racing legends set to boost Lambourn whippet charity race day

Bragging rights in the horse racing industry will be on the line this month as some of the sport’s most recognisable...

Night at the dogs: Frankie Fitzgerald laps up the thrills, fun and food at Romford stadium

Ever since two people stood in a field and one boasted that their greyhound was faster than the other, a sport...

Youth is Key to Old Race: Andy Newton examines betting facts for Cambridgeshire Handicap

Andy Newton examines the crucial betting facts for Newmarket highlight One of the big Flat racing handicaps each season is the...

History Makers: Andy Newton picks out key facts of the Ayr Gold Cup

Andy Newton picks out key facts and stats around the Scottish showpiece Away from the Scottish Grand National, one of the...

Thunder’s Rumbling: Andy Ayres shares his pick of the month’s eyecatchers with More to come

Publish, Oxagon and Saratoga Gold are all nicely poised to challenge for top prizes in coming weeks as we pick over...

Morris looks major player: Ben Morgan shares his top 10 horses to follow in coming weeks’ racing

MORRIS DANCER - This 2yo is really growing on me. A positive debut run over an inadequate 6f was followed by...

WELCOME to Racing Ahead, full of tips, reviews and insights

It seems an age since torrential rain lashed racegoers and runners alike but failed to dampen spirits at Glorious Goodwood. Whirl...

Winners played ‘life’s handicap’: Rolf Johnson tribute to Antony Winlaw – ‘with apologies to Kipling’

Antony Roger Sebastian de Winton Winlaw; most associates knew him as ‘Winlaw’ (time was when surnames were the norm as the...

When Simon called Holt: ‘Voice of the Racecourse’ talking to Star Sports at Bath Racecourse

Simon Holt, one of Britain’s top horse racing commentators, has been a familiar voice on racecourses and national television since the...

A Song to remember: Graham Buddry recalls the thrilling pace of brilliant miler Soviet Song

This month we revisit another of those superstars of the turf who has generally slipped from the mass consciousness but should...

Gallops back into the fray: Richard Eagle keeps eyes and ears pricked in the vales and over the downs

In the second half of the 19th century the small Hampshire settlement of Danebury, boasted racing yards and a racecourse that...

DOGS BACK AT WOLVES: Dunstall Park teams up with top firm to build all-new greyhound track

The team that supports the Wimbledon Championships’ world-famous lawn tennis courts has been appointed to oversee the development of the UK’s...

EVERYONE’S A QUIN-NER! Syndicate aims to make racing ownership affordable for all

Greyhound racing has long held a special place in British sporting culture wit the sport’s blend of speed, competition, and atmosphere....

Graham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best

Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and...

John Anthony on July’s quickest: Grey Cuban shows clean heels

John Anthony puts stop watch on July’s leading quickies GREY CUBAN is a mile clear of any other horse this month...

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SAL BUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Paul Ferguson takes note as Henry de Bromhead starlet Salsinha flies in

When looking back at notable winners, or eye-catchers from the month of July I wouldn’t usually expect to start with a...