WHEN GOING GETS HOT. . .

Alan Morris shares his thoughts on the July heatwave scorchers Here’s a look back at runners you might keep in your...

Clubbing it

PLACEPOT PETE 2p or not 2p? That’s not really the question at the Placepot Club because, obviously, every member has the...

Getting technical…

BEING from Catford and having gone to South East London Technical School, where a wonky cruet stand in woodwork was my...

Ton up Frank

Kind regards, Sarah Milton. I have just subscribed to a 12 month subscription to Racing Ahead for a wonderful family friend...

ONE HORSE RACE AND A DOG FIGHT

Jonathan Hobbs on key talks over dogs, horses and Towcester Racecourse SO in the end it was a one-horse race, but...

KEEPING EYES ON THE CLOCK

Francis Fitzgerald urges: Beat the crowd with the number many overlook Stand in any betting ring before the first race at...

FREDDY PUTS FOOT DOWN

Shaun Reynolds on young dog lover with 100km school holiday challenge Ayoung volunteer at a greyhound homing centre in Wombourne is...

Betting star Dave Stewart recounts his colourful career

Computer betting pioneer Dave Stewart recalls progress in poker and print He is one of the brains behind Star Sports bookmaking...

COOKING UP A BETTING STEW

Andy Newton sifts through the betting info for Goodwood sprint highlight Stewards’ Cup Betting Guide The five-day Glorious Goodwood meeting lands...

Bosra Sham – the best horse Sir Henry Cecil ever trained

Graham Buddry recalls classic legend Cecil’s favourite filly in her prime One of the greatest trainers of Flat racing horses was...

Egan racing family still producing the goods

Richard Eagle meets up with John Egan and daughter Alexandra at Brighton. I have found horse racing people tend to be...

David Egan latest jockey to be spun off Amo Racing saddle

Rory Paddock looks at saddle stars caught in Joorabchian revolving door In racing, loyalty is often measured in winners. At Amo...

Who are the best multiple winners of the Goodwood Cup?

From Stradivarius and Yeats to Double Trigger and Persian Punch, we look back at the greatest stayers to have graced the...

Advertise in the August 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine featuring The Ebor Festival

The August 2026 edition of Racing Ahead is on sale from July 30, featuring Ebor Festival coverage, exclusive features and the...

Record £2.5M prize money locked in for 2027 King George as Ascot posts strong 2025 financial growth

Right as Ascot prepares to host its first-ever £2 million King George this week-drawing an elite field from Britain, Japan, France,...

Rebel’s Romance retires after 32-race career “We always knew this day would come”, says Charlie Appleby

Rebel’s Romance, the most successful horse in Godolphin’s history, has been retired from racing. Across a remarkable seven-season career, the son...

Frankie Dettori still targeting Leger Legends comeback despite car crash

Former champion jockey Frankie Dettori is back home after a terrifying road crash that left his borrowed Smart car flipped completely...

David Williams appointed Chair of the Horseracing Bettors Forum

The Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) has today confirmed that David Williams has been appointed its new Chair with immediate effect. Williams...

King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting odds headed by Calandagan

Check out the latest King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting odds as last year’s winner Calandagan heads the betting. ...

Constitution Hill to run at Windsor at end of August, with Melbourne Cup target

Constitution Hill is set for his third start on the Flat in a Listed race at Windsor on August 29. Connections...

How many times has Aidan O’Brien won the Irish Oaks?

With the Curragh racecourse staging one of their biggest days on the calendar this Saturday we look at how many times...

Durban July overview: The big race, trainers and jockeys

When I head to Durban each year I always write a preview followed by a review (which some would call an...

John Smith’s Cup trends and stats – put history on your side to help find York winner

Into July we trot, and it’s hard to believe that the new jumps season proper is now only around three months...

July Cup 2026: Royal Ascot winners set for Newmarket sprint showdown

The sprint division takes centre stage at Newmarket’s July Course on Saturday for what promises to be a blockbuster renewal of...

Durban July 2026 review: Note To Self lands South Africa’s biggest prize

Sean Trivass reviews the 2026 Durban July as Note To Self wins South Africa's biggest race amid superb racing, vibrant atmosphere...

Frankie Dettori hospitalised after serious car crash in Newmarket

The horse racing world has been left shocked after legendary jockey Frankie Dettori was taken to hospital following a serious road...

Frankie Dettori set for surprise return to the saddle

Just when we thought he was done, Frankie Dettori is gearing up for yet another comeback-even if it is just a...

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to be open to geldings from 2027

Geldings are set to run in the Arc from 2027 onwards

How many Epsom Derby winners have won the Irish Derby? As Christmas Day hopes to be the next

Winning the Epsom Derby at Epsom Downs is considered the ultimate test for a three-year-old colt, but only a select group...

How many times has Aidan O’Brien won the Irish Derby?

Aidan O’Brien has established himself as the undisputed king of the Irish Derby – but  how many times has the Ballydoyle...