Ben Hastie talks to jockey Paddy Brennan about his brilliant career in the saddle and what lies ahead.
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Take high five: Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller in Tokyo
Helen Edwards was in Tokyo to see Do Deuce and Yutaka Take nick thriller.
Jump-back to future: Xander Brett reports on jumps return at Windsor
Xander Brett reports on jumps return at Windsor after almost two decades.
Lump on stormin’ Gorman: Graham Buddry looks back on two-mile ace
Graham Buddry looks back on two-mile ace with no fear of handicapper.
Parol heads up Ben’s ten
Ben Morgan casts a shrewd eye over his key punting hopes for the month.
Deserving so much better: Thoughts turning to Cheltenham Festival
With the turn of the year ahead, all thoughts quite unnaturally will turn to the Cheltenham Festival, mind you that has been the case for many since the end of the third week of March 2024!
Food for thought
We had a lovely call from the Kilbey family wanting to renew their gift subscription to Racing Ahead for their […]
Pot in a storm
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Billy’s line in the sand: All-Weather contenders brace for battle
Ian Heitman surveys the All-Weather scene as contenders brace for battle.
Prospects look grand for 2025
Paul Ferguson is excited about the outlook all round in the new year.
Noting El in family
Richard Eagle shines a spotlight on point-to-point success dynasties.
Betting dives sales rocket: Viewing the numbers
Rolf Johnson views the numbers and reckons ‘it just does not add up’.
Welcome to Racing Ahead’s first issue of 2025
HERE’S hoping the New Year’s Day racing highlights more than match the party fireworks of the night before. There’s every prospect of more sparkle to follow as the big build up to the spring festivals gets truly underway.
A ‘check’ that bounced back: Raising a toast to racing
Robert Cooper raises a toast to happy days racing in the year ahead.
High Five could be in the offing
Jeremy Grayson has been out and about in the hunt for jumps progressives.
Hidden Ace can come up trumps
Andy Ayres casts an eye over the paddocks after last month’s track action.
Gavin’s joy at Mason return: Casting an eye over Ireland’s rising stars
Karl Hedley casts an eye over the rising stars across the water in Ireland.
Give me a shout to jolly ’em up
Simon Nott shares his betting ring tales at Cheltenham and Windsor.
Bens Friday & Sat Tips of The Day
Friday I was very sweet on the chances of HEROS DE ROMAY last time out and was disappointed he could […]
Ben’s Saturday Tips of the Day
Saturday I am surprised to see GUARD YOUR DREAMS at such a big price in the December Gold Cup on […]
Japan Cup Review – Do Deuce wins it by a neck
By Helen Edwards Do Deuce swept past the star-packed field in the home straight to win the Japan Cup by […]
Longines Hong Kong International Racing 2024 Review
As regular readers will know by now, when I review any international meeting it isn’t all about the action – […]
Galloping ahead: tickets now on sale for Qatar Goodwood Festival
Goodwood is delighted to announce that tickets for the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar are now on sale […]
Japan Cup 2024 Review – A Day At The Races
By Sean Trivass Things are just not the same here and in a way, you have to experience it to […]
Hong Kong International Races Preview 2024
The last stop of my World racing tour for 2024 is in Hong Kong this week, starting at Happy Valley […]
Jonjo Jr targets Challow with Mister Meggit
Jonjo O’Neill Jr eyes Newbury races as the next destination for Mister Meggit and Roadlesstravelled
CAUGHT U LOOKING tops opening day of Tattersalls December Mares Sale
CAUGHT U LOOKING was the star turn on the opening day of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, selling to the Willingham for 1,800,000 guineas on an opening day that saw significant increases across the board and five lots sell for 500,000 guineas or more.
Bens Friday & Saturday Tips of the Day
Friday A wise man once told me to never back a horse after it has fallen as you never know […]
EXPECTATIONS SOAR AT RIDGE
Nick Townsend talks to rising Newmarket training star James Owen Burdett Road with trainer James Owen (second right) and jockey […]
TWISTER RUNS MASTER CLASS
John Anthony watches Nigel Twiston-Davies’ star catch time judges’ eye Master Chewy CHASERS MASTER CHEWY (139) was a real eyecatcher […]
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