WELCOME to Racing Ahead – November 2025 Edition

What a month! And what drama when we saw a nail-biting finish as Minnie Hauk battled to the line only to get nutted in Paris by draw-defyingly brilliant Daryz . . . and then the astonishment of Champions Day 200-1 and 100-1 winners.

Tales of the Unexpected have been unfolding with greater regularity it seems. Game of chance indeed but has it crept in steadily all around the tracks after the closing bell was rung on the Ring determining SPs? Interesting times for shrewd punters, the debate will thicken.

Well we’ve plenty to talk about in this issue too with the legendary John Francome opening up to Nick Townsend, a sleuth-like tale of Arc day intrigue from Rolf Johnson, the sharp pre-race analysis of Andy Newton, Ian Heitman’s round-up of brilliant youngsters, Andy Ayres picks fresh sightings for the notebook and much, much more.

The Melbourne Cup looms and top USA action is imminent but nearer home Paul Ferguson and Robert Cooper offer top advice as the early-season jumps prospects warm-up for action ahead.

Karl Hedley has eyes peeled on their home turf for potential Irish raiders.

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Paul Ferguson, Robert Cooper, Nick Townsend, Paul Jacobs, Andrew Ayres, Graham Buddry, Jeremy Grayson, Ian Heitman, Andy Newton

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ISSN: 1743-551X