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...

Advertise with Racing Ahead in January!

The January 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine will be on sale from 26th December 2025 (Boxing Day), packed with all...

2025 Tingle Creek Festival: Tingle Creek Chase race analysis and preview 

The highlight of Sandown racecourse’s jump racing season is almost upon us, with the 2025 Tingle Creek Chase due to run...

Tingle Creek Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

Sandown racecourse will stage another premier meeting this weekend, as the 2025 Tingle Creek Christmas Festival gets underway. 

Japan Cup 2025 Review: Calandagan digs deep to land thrilling Tokyo victory

The day has come and I have now arrived at Tokyo racecourse, booted and suited, ahead of the 45th running of...

Japan Cup 2025 preview: Calandagan leads European charge

Whether we like to admit it – or not – we now live in a big, wide world in all respects,...

PADDY WAS BOTH WINNER AND GENT

Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Indian racing legend ‘Sir Paddy’ Padmanabhan The life of Sadakshara Reuben Padmanabhan, which ended aged 71...

ALL BETS ARE OFF

Rolf Johnson cites Aintree legend Manifesto as omen for racing’s battle Horses and riders leap over the water jump on the...

FESTIVE TREAT’S RIGHT ON TREND: Andy Newton sifts through the numbers ahead of punters’ Welsh highlight

Just a day after the King George VI Chase is another of the big festive horse racing feasts – the Coral...

WATCH OUT FOR XMAS MADNESS: Andy Ayres shares notes on eye-catchers poised to warm the winter action

Andy Ayres shares notes on eye-catchers poised to warm the winter action

BOXING CLEVER: Andy Newton gives stats lowdown on Kempton’s festive season highlight

It’s that time of the year again folks when we try and get the Christmas expenses paid for by finding the...

GET UP EARLY FOR A START! Francis Fitzgerald offers his best greyhound racing tips

Greyhound racing can look fast, noisy and confusing when you first start watching it. Early speed at Romford Greyhound Stadium The...

MY TEN DOGS OF xMAS

Francis Fitzgerald offers his hounds to follow at Romford in festive month Greyhounds racing at Romford As the Christmas trees go...

Welcome to Racing Ahead – December 2025 Edition

So Soldier Reeves winning at Cheltenham’s November meeting might have been an omen.

Jimmy lived for racing: Angela Harrison leads Christmas tribute to greyhound racing legend

Newcastle dogs fans will rise in applause for one of the greyhound stadiums great heroes at their stadiums’s seasonal showpiece this...

GONG TO THE DOGS: Jonathan Hobbs has eye on the prizes at the first bend in race for awards

DECEMBER means awards season and the great and the good in many sports and pastimes will be voted on, nominated, and...

Readers’ Letters: Seven up!

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

SIZING UP THE TRACK AHEAD

Nick Townsend talks to Johnny Burke about his love of ALL racing Crambo and Johnny Burke fall in at Cheltenham in...

OWNING UP: Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving

Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving Rupert Fowler at Newbury with Sport4Causess owners for a day How...

BOMBS, TRAGEDY AND AN ELEPHANT: Alan Hurndall with episode three of his South East London memories

Alan Hurndall, having made his break into journalism, finds himself back in South East London – he’s not taking bets but...

MUCH MOORE TO COME NOW: Richard Eagle sees young Toby flying the family flag high at Kempton races

On a quiet evening at Kempton I was looking forward to see 17 year old Toby Moore have his first ride...

SONG HITS THE WINNING NOTE: Karl Hedley sees some drama at last fence for Henry’s maiden ex-pointer

The Henry de Bromhead trained Some Song made a winning Rules debut in rather fortunate circumstances when left clear at the...

SHISH UP AND SHISH DOWN: Graham Buddry charts the rollercoaster career of Hendo’s enigmatic star Shishkin

It was always an impossible double act to follow. Nicky Henderson first had the incomparable Sprinter Sacre and then the incredibly...

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Huntingdon & Haydock – Indy to hit all the right notes

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