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Columnists
/ 3 months agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoPointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport
Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoFrom superstores to corner shops: Robert Cooper looks at racing’s underdogs
Robert Cooper looks beyond racing’s Goliaths to the plucky Davids The tealeaves have yet to reveal Aiden O’Brien’s final Derby battle...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoSTEADFAST ON DOWNS
Richard Eagle with galloping tales from Epsom and Lambourn yards Operatic Society (l), with Lester Piggott When walking around the Downs...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoAidan’s young guns looking primed to fire at Royal Ascot: Ian Heitman offers a vital in-depth race-by-race preview
Royal Ascot’s five-day meeting begins on June 17 with an excellent day’s racing, three of the first four races being Group...
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Out in the Sticks
/ 3 months agoIntrepide in sun but not on soft
Jeremy Grayson reports from his turf tour of events in the leafy outposts. BANGOR-ON-DEE, May 17 (Good) 2m145yds (+80yds) National Hunt...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoTo the saddle Borne: Nick Townsend gets a dad’s view of rising star Saffie from Jamie Osborne
In a world in which ‘nepo babies’ who are never likely to possess the qualities of their illustrious parents tend to...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoJack’s in box seat: Nick Townsend finds Jack Channon living up to the proud family name
Once the late Queen’s stables and base of two masters of the training craft, there can be few establishments that are...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – June 2025 Edition
What a month we have in store – the Derby, the Northumberland Plate and Royal Ascot stand before us with June...
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Irish Racing
/ 3 months agoMode’s right on trend for Billy: Karl Hedley picks out highlights from a busy month’s racing in Ireland
The Flat season is now in full swing here and whilst there are still national hunt meetings taking place, I shall...
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News
/ 3 months agoBred for success: Sophie Buckley’s family equine project
Ben Hastie quizzes Sophie Buckley about her family's equine sport project BH: Sophie, you bought Culworth Grounds in 2006 with your...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoCharlie’s Speech should be noted
Andy Ayres scans the paddocks for hot prospects poised to hit top form Haatem ridden by jockey Sean Levey winning at...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoBough, Beau or Bow, George is moving up: Lowdown on trainer who has fast made a name for himself in world racing
George Boughey has joined up with stable sponsor Star Sports for interview videos available on the company’s Betting People website. The...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoPitting our wits against bookies: Andy Newton looks at Pitmen’s Derby clues
Andy Newton digs out a rich vein of historic ‘Pitmen’s Derby’ clues Next up with for this month’s trends is the...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 3 months agoRecent winners take all in Oaks: Andy Newton picks over some key facts and figures in the Epsom Classics
Wow – it’s June again folks and this month (which also sees my birthday on the final day) is really all...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 months agoHauk to swoop on Oaks prizes: Ben Morgan on 10 horses to follow in June
Angel Numbers A speedy 2yo filly who impressed me at Chepstow on debut.This filly was well supported in the market and...
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News
/ 3 months agoBelmont Stakes 2025: Race analysis and preview – Sovereignty in the running
The 2025 American ‘Triple Crown’ series will be completed as Saratoga racecourse hosts one of America’s finest sporting events – the...
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News
/ 3 months agoBelmont Stakes 2025: Traditions, dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Saratoga Racecourse takes centre stage as the American ‘Triple Crown’ series comes to an end, with the running of the 2025...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 3 months agoDelacroix delighting Aidan O’Brien with Epsom Derby preparation
Aidan O’Brien expects Ryan Moore will have a tricky time choosing his Betfred Derby ride – but Delacroix might be in...
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News
/ 3 months agoLos Angeles finds plenty to see off Anmaat in Tattersalls Gold Cup
Los Angeles showed class and courage to come out on top in a red-hot renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup at...
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News
/ 3 months agoLake Victoria back to her brilliant best in Irish 1,000 Guineas
Lake Victoria showed her true colours to glide to an impressive triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh....
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News
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Beverley & Curragh – Angel not making up the Numbers at Beverley
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best picks from Saturday’s action at Beverley and Curragh Beverley 2.10 – Chepstow Numbers...
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News
/ 3 months agoBeyond Developments Named Official Real Estate Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot
Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2025: Ascot Racecourse has today announced a landmark partnership with BEYOND Developments, a pioneering real estate brand born...