FUNNY OLD GAME: Simon Nott talks to punter, broadaster and stand-up comic Ross Brierley

Ross Brierley is a man of many parts. Our betting ring insider Simon Nott sat down with him to record a...

IT’S GRIM ON SHOP FLOOR: Rolf Johnson sees odds stacked against racing as bookies pass the tax buck

Well that showed ‘em,” says Harry, elbows on counter. “Our lads – Lords, (Ladies?), Sheikhs stood shoulder to shoulder for us....

FRESH START & HAPPY ENDINGS: Pam Atkinson reflects on milestone year in New Beginnings welfare work

Kevin and Pam Atkinson celebrated 15 years running East Yorkshire based New Beginnings horse welfare centre in 2025 – and they...

NO NAMES TILL THE GONGS GO: Jonathan Hobbs wants to keep the suspense as the top contenders line up

NEXT month we will crown a new Greyhound of the Year, the sport’s highest accolade. And even though I want to...

FANS FLOCKING BACK TO DOGS: Stadium bosses Arena report rocketing fresh interest at tracks and online

Plans are afoot to make 2026 the year of the greyhound for Arena Racing Company Marketing manager Sarah Newman said: “2025...

EVERY DOG RACE CAN PAY ITS WAY: Francis Fitzgerald on the art of finding true value at the dog track

Everybody likes a bet at the greyhounds and this year I will try to give you the tools and the knowledge...

SOUND CLAIM: Graham Buddry demands hall of fame place for two-mile ace Sound Man

In racing, hard-core fans often postulate on the greatest of all time and those results are usually tempered by the age...

Welcome to Racing Ahead – February 2026 Edition

At such a nervous and dangerous time around the world it seems a little glib to talk of racing’s ups and...

DUBLIN SPRINGS INTO JUMPS AT LEOPARDSTOWN: Karl Hedley is straight into action with top class Irish cards lining up

The Spring Festivals are rapidly racing towards us, none quicker than the Dublin Festival at Leopardstown this month. Galopin Des Champs,...

PLACEPOT PETE

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

EARLY SPRING IN IRISH STEP: Paul Jacobs pinpoints the star challengers for Ireland’s big spring prizes

February always used to be a bit of a low key month in the world of National Hunt racing leading up...

Dublin Racing Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

2026 is well underway and with it comes the running of one of Ireland’s biggest National Hunt meetings – the Dublin...

Advertise in the February 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine!

The February 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 22nd January 2026, packed with all the latest news,...

MYSTIC LOOKS A DARK HORSE: Karl Hedley shines spotlight on rising stars from across the Irish Sea

With the new year upon us, many horses will be heading towards their prep races for upcoming festivals including the Dublin...

TASTE BEFORE THE FESTIVAL: Andy Newton on Trials Day highlight betting and trends at Prestbury Park

Happy New Year people, I hope 2026 brings you peace, joy, happiness - and, of course, stacks of winners! L’Homme Presse...

FAMILY IS FORTUNE: Nick Townsend raises glass to success with Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies

“Any trainer will tell you that it’s quite lonely at the top when you have to make all the decisions yourself’....

TOM MAKES HIS MARQ IN JAPAN: Rolf Johnson reports on Japan Cup meeting

The betting world, well ours, missed a trick in the 45th Japan Cup, November 30. Most years’ hordes of Japanese racefans...

NOT A SOUL IN THE PARK: Rolf Johnson on the decline and fall of Kempton

Four years ago I was told, categorically, by a prominent Jockey Club panjandrum that Kempton, begun 1878, was being sold and...

FREDDIE JUMPED AT FIRST CHANCE: Richard Eagle finds the Gordons doing more and winning more in Morestead

Keeping up with what goes on in the racing yards in the south of England sends me to Lambourn and Epsom,...

HAIR DRYER TREATMENT: Simon Nott talks to Alan Hurndall in Star Sports video

In a final instalment of our transcript of video memoirs, Alan Hurndall found himself at on the end of an Alex...

READERS’ LETTERS

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

JONBON IN THE HOUSE: Andy Newton picks over the facts and figures from Ascot highlight

The Grade 1 Clarence House Chase has been the victim to the weather over the years with several renewals having to...

DINO SET TO SOAR: Andy Ayres reveals his top choice of prospects for the coming weeks

Andy Ayres reveals his top choice of prospects for the coming weeks

ALD FELLOW BROKE RULE: Graham Buddry recalls Alberbrook’s leap from zero to hero

It is said that all rules have an exception and that applies to racing too. Fans of the jumping game love...

RUNNING WITH YOUR HOUNDS: Francis Fitzgerald on the joys getting on track with friends and family

Treat yourself in 2026 by joining a greyhound syndicate. Buddys Bullet I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and as...

DONNY’S SURPRISE WEDDING DAY WIN

Shaun Reynolds sees Chloe and Ollie celebrate with tears and a new pet Aretired greyhound stole the show on an Airdrie...

Welcome to Racing Ahead – January 2026 Edition

Birthday time for racehorses and monarchs but joy is in short supply in the sport of kings.

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ascot – Georgie to bring you Joy

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot.

Racing to School shares its Christmas newsletter and Year in Review

Racing to School has released its Christmas newsletter, reflecting on another hugely successful year of inspiring young people through its free...

Hong Kong International races preview: Romantic Warrior headlines world-class card

As some of you will know, I am lucky enough to head East most years to take in both the Japan...