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Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 weeks agoLove Sign d’Aunou powers to the top of Cheltenham Bumper reckoning
Love Sign d’Aunou is the new favourite for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper following a sparkling debut under rules at Naas.
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 weeks agoWhy Welfare Debates Never Really Go Away
Welfare remains racing’s most persistent and emotive issue because it sits where sport, risk, public perception, and moral legitimacy collide. Even...
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News
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Townend bidding for fourth-straight Limestone Lad success with Willie Mullins-trained Karbau
Paul Townend is bidding for his fourth-straight victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas, having won it a record seven...
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Racing Festivals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter – Tornado to blow them away
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter.
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News
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Townend seeking Thyestes treble with Willie Mullins-trained Captain Cody
Paul Townend is looking forward to attempting to land his third Thyestes Handicap Chase in four years, as he partners the...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoDAN UP FOR RAIN DANCE: Paul Ferguson on the Skelton star looking a red hot pick for Newbury’s hurdle highlight
Paul Ferguson on the Skelton star looking a red hot pick for Newbury’s hurdle highlight Let It Rain ridden by Harry...
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All Weather
/ 3 weeks agoBILLY KEEPS UP THE PACE: Ian Heitman on the red-hot trail of all-conquering saddle star Billy Loughnane
Ian Heitman on the red-hot trail of all-conquering saddle star Loughnane 2025 was a landmark year for Billy Loughnane. Not only...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoTROPHY FOR THE KEMPTON STARS: Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature
Andy Newton shares key facts and numbers from star-studded track feature Katate Dori and inset: Trainer Philip Hobbs Older racing fans...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 weeks agoNICKY AIMING FOR MORE JOY: Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight
Andy Newton sees festival fever building pace in Newbury spotlight Joyeuse and insets from left: Gary Moore and Jonjo O’Neill With...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 3 weeks agoDAN’S MAESTRO LOOKS THE PART: Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through
Andy Ayres shares his view of the winter talent crop coming through Klimt Madrik and Kevin Brogan (right, purple banded cap)...
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Form Guide
/ 4 weeks agoCHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FESTIVAL BID: John Anthony finds Gold Cup clues in impressive King George efforts
THE King George VI Chase on Boxing Day was one of the best for a long time and the speed figures...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoEVERY 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoFANS 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoNO 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...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 4 weeks agoTIZZ TOP VALUE FOR A BIG PRIZE: Ben Morgan’s top 10 to follow
Ben Morgan shares his top 10 to follow for track success in coming weeks Quaviste ridden by Harry Skelton Alexei One...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoFRESH 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoIT’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....
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoFUNNY 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoKNAVESMIRE HAS WINNING TOUCH: Crowds flock back as York plots a course to track success
York Racecourse is proud that the investment in both prize money (£12million in 2025) and the experience of going racing on...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoIT’S A BATTLE ON AND OFF TRACK: Simon Nott’s notes
Racing Ahead's Simon Nott gets heated in the car park, bookies catch a chill on course. EXETER January 9 It was...
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Robert Cooper
/ 4 weeks agoOFF TO WAR … BY JANGO!
Robert Cooper mulls over old notes and backs Hendo ace Baie for Gold Constitution Hill and inset: Brighterdaysahead There are many...
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Big Interview
/ 4 weeks agoJAMIE MARCHES ON TOP TARGETS: Nick Townsend gets down to earth with high-flying Jamie Snowden
Nick Townsend gets down to earth with high-flying trainer Jamie Snowden You can’t help but contemplate, as you head down into...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoOUT AND ABOUT: Richard Eagle keeps tabs as trainers shift focus in the winter conditions
At this time of the year it is bordering on “all quiet on the Epsom front”. These days none of the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 weeks agoEARLY 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...
Cheltenham Festival
Paul Townend anticipating successful return for ‘talented’ Impaire Et Passe
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