Pointing 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...

Sun-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...

Low 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...

SAK 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...

Recent 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...

Pitting 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...

Bough, 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...

Charlie’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...

Dante 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...

Chest up and go for glory: Andy Newton’s stats rules for Chester Cup

Andy Newton casts his stats’ rule over the Roodee for Chester Cup clues Chester Cup The Flat action ramps up several...

Temple of pace aces: Andy Newton’s clues to Haydock

Andy Newton digs for clues to Haydock’s Temple Stakes sprint highlight Of course, the start of May is all about the...

‘DO NOT GEt ME STARTED!’

Rolf Johnson leaps into the jumps riddle of the false starts that seem never-ending Confusion at the start of the 2007...

Welcome: 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...

SNAPPING OUT THE STARLETS

Dave Youngman has spring in his step as a new generation steps up at HQ Dave Youngman and Hot Snap THIS...

MILL POWER

Graham Buddry traces the sensational career of superstar Mill Reef Mill Reef in 1972 It’s so long ago now that it’s...

EURO RIDERS MAKE POINT

Xander Brett profiles the FEGENTRI interational amateur riders federation. Alice Keighley after winning the 2023 FEGENTRI race in Mauritius -credit Abx....

Black into the future: Ben Morgan looks at stars lining up for Summer campaigns

Ben Morgan sees bright days ahead for ten stars lining up for summer campaigns Back In Black My headline punt in...

READERS’ LETTERS

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

MATT’S THE WAY I DO IT

Racing personality and TV star Matt Chapman fields Star Sports questions Up and at ‘em TV pundit Matt Chapman admits he’s...

Borne to seek new horizons: Jamie Osborne hunting fresh challenges

Nick Townsend finds globe-trotting Jamie Osborne hunting fresh challenges Jamie Osborne has ascended the twin summits of British racing - a...

LIFE IN THE ‘FAST’ LANE

Richard Eagle recalls tales from a racing heartland steeped in history Tarima ridden by jockey Chris Hayes winning at Leopardstown on...

CAN BE COSMIC FOR CHARLTON

Paul Ferguson shares his top 10 horses to follow on the Flat this summer Cosmic Year and Oisin Murphy winning at...

Rash Dash for Guineas place: Andy Ayres shares his ones to watch

Andy Ayres shares his ones to watch as we get up and running on the Flat KEMPTON March 26 (standard to...

Bred for the turf: Richard Eagle finds the Houlihan brothers proudly flying the family flag

A four-horse race in late January at a soggy Plumpton could possibly have slipped many people’s attention. Only two finished, which,...

Andy Newton outlines the clues and statistics behind smart betting at Grand National 2025

Andy Newton highlights his key facts ahead of the 2025 Grand National I don’t normally cover the biggest race on the...

Welcome to Racing Ahead’s 2025 Grand National Edition

The Festival cheers of Cheltenham are barely hushed and we’re headlong into the thrills of Aintree’s Grand National meeting.

Curtain call for jumpers: Andy Newton points up betting clues from Sandown’s spring highlight

As well as the Grand National in the first weekend of April we have the Scottish version less than a fortnight...

Champion in every sense: Aintree legend Bob recalls Grand National triumph that beat all odds in fight against cancer

Some sporting events hold a special place in the hearts of the public stretching far beyond the regular fans. The Aintree...

Jag power to open up: Ben Morgan’s Grand National tips for opening day at Aintree

Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan expects a storming opening day to set the tone of the 2025 Grand National Festival at...

So Darn Hot scorches in: Ian Heitman watches the All-Weather action simmer up to boiling point

The start of the 2025 Flat turf season is only a week away but the All-Weather Championships continue until Good Friday,...