All posts tagged "Horses"
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Featured
/ 2 months agoHong Kong International 2025 review: Sosie shines and Romantic Warrior dominates
My intentions today were the same this year as every other year – go to the races, talk about the surroundings,...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoHong Kong International races preview: Romantic Warrior headlines world-class card
As some of you will know, I am lucky enough to head East most years to take in both the Japan...
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News
/ 2 months agoChristmas Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Winter jumps racing will reach its climax at the end of December, as the 2025 Christmas Festival gets underway at Kempton.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoTingle Creek Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
Sandown racecourse will stage another premier meeting this weekend, as the 2025 Tingle Creek Christmas Festival gets underway.
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoJapan Cup 2025 Review: Calandagan digs deep to land thrilling Tokyo victory
The day has come and I have now arrived at Tokyo racecourse, booted and suited, ahead of the 45th running of...
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Featured
/ 3 months agoMike Drowne: Point-to-point returns at Dunsmore
Point to pointing returned to the Devon and Cornwall area on Sunday as Dunsmore held the first of 20 scheduled meetings...
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News
/ 3 months agoTom Ellis appoints Lester Futter as Assistant Trainer
Warwickshire-based racehorse trainer Tom Ellis has announced a significant step forward for his operation as he matches last season’s total number...
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News
/ 3 months ago2025 Fighting Fifth Hurdle: Race analysis and preview
The 2025/26 national hunt season is now well underway, with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle soon to welcome the presence of racing’s...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoOWNING UP: Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving
Nick Townsend celebrates Rupert’s charity winner that keeps on giving Rupert Fowler at Newbury with Sport4Causess owners for a day How...
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Irish Racing
/ 3 months agoSONG HITS THE WINNING NOTE: Karl Hedley sees some drama at last fence for Henry’s maiden ex-pointer
The Henry de Bromhead trained Some Song made a winning Rules debut in rather fortunate circumstances when left clear at the...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 3 months agoBACK ON THE TICTAC SCENE
Simon Nott in nostalgic mood - but ‘the game’s still great, just different’ Business was brisk for the bookies on Haldon...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoPADDY WAS BOTH WINNER AND GENT
Rolf Johnson pays tribute to Indian racing legend ‘Sir Paddy’ Padmanabhan The life of Sadakshara Reuben Padmanabhan, which ended aged 71...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoReaders’ Letters: Seven up!
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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News
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s Cheltenham weekend tips – Ship set to sail despite stormy seas
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for the weekend’s action at Cheltenham.
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News
/ 3 months agoCheltenham November Meeting 2025: PaddyPower Gold Cup analysis and preview
The 2025 Cheltenham November meeting is almost upon us and with it comes the running of one of the biggest Handicap...
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News
/ 4 months agoBreeders’ Cup 2025: Breeders’ Cup Classic analysis and preview
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup gets underway this weekend and with it comes the running of America’s most valuable race – the...
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News
/ 4 months agoBreeders’ Cup 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
The eyes of the racing world will turn stateside this weekend, as the 2025 Breeders’ Cup gets underway.
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months agoLOW DRAW FOR SHOES TO SHINE: Andy Newton on raiders’ best chances in Race That Stops a Nation
As we hot-foot into November, as we all know the Flat action starts to wind down in the UK and the...
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News
/ 4 months agoSTEEPLECHASE TALE IS A CHRISTMAS CRACKER: Alex Gifford on a book that should be on any racing fan’s ‘wanted’ list
It’s not a snappy title – in fact it is a bit of a mouthful. But National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoFLY IN THE OINTMENT: Graham Buddry recalls how brilliant Solwhit beat the odds to shine bright
In the presence of legendary supremacy other brilliance can be easily overlooked until a change of course allows the lesser of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoGREAT SPOT BUT HALDON TO HATS: Simon Nott brings us the bookmaking gossip from a damp day at Exeter
It must have been a day like today and not when there’s freezing horizonal rain that some forward thinking soul back...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoREADERS’ LETTERS
Please keep your letters coming -write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoMOR MERRIER FOR MULLINS: Karl Hedley jumps in with eyecatchers as Ireland’s new season gets going
The nights are drawing in now and the Flat season across Ireland is in its concluding stages. Attention is now switching...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoJOSH MADE HIS POINT!
Mike Drowne finds top pointer Josh Newman battling for more success Picture: Charlie Giles Josh Newman has been in command of...
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News
/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ascot Champions Day – Going out with a bang
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot.
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News
/ 4 months agoAidan O’Brien expects jockey Ryan Moore to resume riding in 2026
Aidan O’Brien does not expect Ryan Moore to return to competitive action until next year.
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBritish Champions Day 2025: Champion Sprint Stakes analysis and preview
Ascot racecourse hosts Britain’s richest raceday, as 2025 British Champions Day will see history made and champions crowned.
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Friday & Saturday tips at Newmarket, York & Chepstow
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Friday’s action at York & Saturday’s action at Newmarket &...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBritish Champions Day: British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes analysis and preview
Ascot racecourse will stage Britain’s richest race day, as 2025 British Champions Day gets underway in under two weeks’ time.
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBritish Champions Day: Long Distance Cup analysis and preview
British Champions Day beckons, as Ascot racecourse takes centre stage for one final time in the 2025 flat season.






