All posts tagged "Derby"
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Andy Newton
/ 1 day agoInside the Weighing Room: How much do UK jockeys get paid per ride (2026/27)?
Horse racing is often referred to as the Sport of Kings, but for the riders who risk life and limb every...
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News
/ 2 days agoBen Morgan’s weekend tips – ParisLongchamp & Ascot – Maltese Cross set for Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe glory
Racing Ahead tipster Ben Morgan runs through his best bets at ParisLongchamp and Ascot, including his Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 days agoPrix de l’Arc de Triomphe Trends 2026: Stats guru Andy Newton with key Longchamp facts and stats
Andy Newton looks at the key stats and trends for the 2026 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, including age, fitness, market,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoRaiders good for Arc cash
Racing Daily’s Rory Paddock gives early-price lowdown on the big races, including the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp October...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoWHEN KISBÉR WON AT EPSOM
Xander Brett tells the story of Kisbér, a Hungarian-bred colt who conquered a British Classic a century and a half ago....
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoBOUNCING CHECKS IS A FREUDIAN SLIP
Rolf Johnson on the gloomy wisdom of turf and kitchen star Clement Freud Clement Freud at Ascot in 2006 Some would...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoWelcome to Racing Ahead Magazine – October 2026 Edition
The October 2026 edition of Racing Ahead Magazine looks at Saffie Osborne’s historic St Leger victory, the Arc, Breeders’ Cup and...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 weeks agoMaltese Cross the big tip for the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe
Ben Morgan shares his best bets for the month ahead, including Maltese Cross in the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe. Maltese...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 weeks agoREADERS’ LETTERS
Please keep your letters coming - write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or...
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Big Interview
/ 2 weeks agoIT’S BETTER AND BETHELL FOR ED: Nick Townsend speaks to Ed Bethell
Nick Townsend finds Ed Bethell thriving at Thorngill after five-year plan has bloomed into winning formula.
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Form Guide
/ 2 weeks agoHAIL SAFFIE BUT WAAR’S QUICKER
John Anthony clocks quickies at Doncaster - and Arc hope is the pace ace IT was fantastic to see one of...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoRacing Come Dancing returns at Epsom Downs with star-studded line-up
Nine couples will take part in the ‘Strictly-style’ fundraiser, with last year’s winners Tom Malone and Sara returning as part of...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 weeks agoMill Reef Stakes 2026 named in honour of two-time winner Ian Balding
The Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes takes centre stage at Newbury on Saturday, September 19, 2026 – and...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 weeks agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Doncaster & Chester – Christmas Day set to be another Classic
Ben Morgan shares his Saturday selections from Doncaster and Chester, with Derby winner Christmas Day fancied to add the St Leger...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 weeks agoHow many times has Aidan O’Brien won the Doncaster St Leger?
Aidan O’Brien will head to Doncaster this weekend chasing yet another piece of St Leger history, with the Ballydoyle trainer bidding...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 weeks agoCan Christmas Day become the first Epsom Derby winner to land the St Leger since 1987?
History looms large over the final British Classic of the flat season this Saturday. As the 2026 St Leger Stakes at...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoBEST NOT SIT ON DEFENCE: Rolf Johnson talking tactics – or maybe ‘acting contrary to proper conduct’
Rolf Johnson examines the importance of race tactics, why jockeys cannot afford to sit and wait, and how the right approach...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoAGA’S KAL WAS TRUE FANS’ PAL: Graham Buddry recalls a champion who thrilled in victory and defeat
What is it that determines a horse as being a “great”? Usually it can be an unbeaten run of high class...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoTOP WINNERS IN SELECT LINE UP: Jonathan Hobbs on the race where greyhound writers pick the competitors
SO it’s time to get the band back together. And what a perfect time to do it - because the Select...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoAndy Newton’s York ITV Racing tips on Saturday: Back 33/1 Ebor Fancy
See Andy Newton’s York Horse Racing tips on Saturday 22nd August – Day FOUR of the Ebor Festival. Air Force One...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoAndy Newton’s York Ebor Festival Tips on Wednesday 19th August, 2026
See Andy Newton’s York Horse Racing tips on Wednesday 19th August – day one of the Ebor Festival. There are five...
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Robert Cooper
/ 2 months agoJoe Fanning joins race riding retirement club
Robert Cooper relaxes but then life quickens into a speedy late flourish, as Joe Fanning will find out. Joe Fanning Who...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoHOLDING BETTING AUTHOR TO BOOK: Rolf Johnson weighs up a new book and the ongoing ‘affordability’ saga
Rolf Johnson reviews Darragh McGee’s new book Imitation Games while examining the latest twist in racing’s long-running battle over gambling affordability...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoREADERS’ LETTERS
Please keep your letters coming - write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoONE HORSE RACE AND A DOG FIGHT
GREYHOUND RACING Jonathan Hobbs on key talks over dogs, horses and Towcester Racecourse SO in the end it was a one-horse...
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News
/ 2 months agoEnceladus could edge closer to Classic tilt with Goodwood victory
Royal Ascot hero Enceladus has the opportunity to further his growing reputation when bidding for a hat-trick in Thursday’s Maison Perrier...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 months agoKeep an eye on Opera Ballo
Ben Morgan tips ten top performers to follow in the high summer action, including Opera Ballo. Opera Ballo Due to run...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoBetting 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoBosra 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...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoClubbing it
PLACEPOT PETE 2p or not 2p? That’s not really the question at the Placepot Club because, obviously, every member has the...







