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,...

This Dutchman is still flying: Xander Brett talks to Adrie de Vries, the saddle star from the Netherlands

With just four thoroughbred tracks between them, the Low Countries may seem an insignificant corner of the racing world. But what...

Olly’s big lad aims to please: Andy Ayres offers his pick of the paddock as spring gets in full swing

PLEASINGTON (Olly Murphy) is built like Arnie’s big brother and powered through the mud to win this pulling a couple of...

Telly puts bins in bin: Rolf Johnson sees Festival skip to Eurovision – other things don’t change

Cheltenham runners invariably knock your eye out – as the Festival mutates from Olympics to Eurovision. Cheltenham’s all singing and dancing...

Grand National win tops it all: Saddle legend Mick Fitzgerald opens up to Nick Townsend

It’s one of the curious realities of National Hunt racing. For all the Cheltenham Festival summits scaled last month, with the...

Harry’s game: Ben Hastie talks to owner and horse racing fan Harry Redknapp

Q: HARRY, you are one of the most well-known figures in the football world. You have a passion for horse racing...

Burn-ing Question: Ben Morgan’s Grand National Festival 2025 Tips for Ladies Day

Ben Morgan fancies Willie Mullins ace to turn up heat or it’s looking Blue on Ladies day at the Grand National...

Max Factor: Ben Morgan’s Grand National 2025 Racing Tips

Ben Morgan is keeping faith in I Am Maximus for repeat Grand National glory William Hill Handicap Hurdle (3M) There weren’t...

Cheltenham Festival: Myretown victory ensures Lucinda Russell continues Ultima domination

Myretown produced a brilliant front-running performance at Cheltenham to earn trainer Lucinda Russell her third victory in the Ultima Handicap Chase...

Andy Ayres’ Paddock Picks: Paddy’s got a future

Andy Ayres offers his pick from the paddocks, coiled and ready to spring in the near future, including Derryhassen Paddy for...

Ben Morgan’s Cheltenham Festival Tips: Workahead to go strong in the Supreme Novices Hurdle

Ben Morgan offers his thoughts on a sparkling first day Festival racecard Workahead Supreme Novices Hurdle Eleven out of the last...