All posts tagged "Premium"
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWELCOME to Racing Ahead, full of tips, reviews and insights
It seems an age since torrential rain lashed racegoers and runners alike but failed to dampen spirits at Glorious Goodwood. Whirl...
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Robert Cooper
/ 2 months agoJungle Drums: Robert Cooper races off without laptop – but with eye on the track thrills
Can the long hot summer of 2025 really be drawing to a close? More than likely, although mine is still going...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWinners played ‘life’s handicap’: Rolf Johnson tribute to Antony Winlaw – ‘with apologies to Kipling’
Antony Roger Sebastian de Winton Winlaw; most associates knew him as ‘Winlaw’ (time was when surnames were the norm as the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWhen Simon called Holt: ‘Voice of the Racecourse’ talking to Star Sports at Bath Racecourse
Simon Holt, one of Britain’s top horse racing commentators, has been a familiar voice on racecourses and national television since the...
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Big Interview
/ 2 months agoShoe Keeps on his Toes: Super tough Kieran Shoemark winning through the setbacks
Nick Townsend finds super-tough Kieran Shoemark winning through the set-backs When the mercurial career of Kieran Shoemark comes to be chronicled...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 months agoBright start for big finish: Simon Nott has been out following the money at Brighton and Ascot
I rarely get to Brighton, it’s a fair schlep from the Shire, but I do enjoy the racing there when the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoA Song to remember: Graham Buddry recalls the thrilling pace of brilliant miler Soviet Song
This month we revisit another of those superstars of the turf who has generally slipped from the mass consciousness but should...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoGallops back into the fray: Richard Eagle keeps eyes and ears pricked in the vales and over the downs
In the second half of the 19th century the small Hampshire settlement of Danebury, boasted racing yards and a racecourse that...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoW1NDSOR KNOT: Richard Eagle gets knocked back, but he’s up again and so is Olivia Jane
You can never get all you seek in life. Another attempt to gain the seemingly impossible ended in failure at a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoOut of the box
Your editor kindly published a piece of racing history in the form of a poem that I sent in (July issue)....
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoAPPLE BLOSSOMS IN HQ’S JULY SUN: Ian Heitman sees Crimson Rose lead charge for Charlie’s young stars
Royal Ascot was a disappointing meeting for leading trainer Charlie Appleby whose only winner from 12 runners came courtesy of his...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoMARK OF THE TRUE WINNER
Nick Townsend with more insights from training legend Mark Johnston Mark and Charlie Johnston, and All trainers enjoy plucking some delicious...
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Irish Racing
/ 3 months agoCheck this out for hot action: Karl Hedley basks in the summer highlights of the Flat in Ireland
Ballydoyle star filly Minnie Hauk sealed the Oaks double for Aidan O’Brien, adding the Irish Oaks to her Epsom triumph and...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoXander Brett: Swede dreams across bridge
Xander Brett follows young trainers taking their chances in Denmark It isn’t only Britain that has been awarding licences to a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoTOP DRAW ZOE BUCKED TREND
Andy Newton picks out the stats in big-money York handicap highlight The end of August is always showcased with the four-day...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoAGE MATTERS: Andy Newton offers Stewards’ Cup Betting Guide to kick off the month
The five-day Glorious Goodwood meeting comes a tad earlier this year – running from Tuesday July 29 through to Saturday August...
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News
/ 3 months agoCracking read for track fans
Racing Ahead editor Alex Gifford reviews Robin Chater’s new book With track attendances on the rise there is hope in the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoHEER WE GO WITH ED ACE: Ben Morgan gives a shout for his top ten horses to follow this month
MGHEERA - Ed Walker’s flying filly looks sure to play a big part in August’s feature Sprint race, the Nunthorpe. Having...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 3 months agoBIG BETS CAN CAUSE UPSET: Simon Nott recounts his latest tales from the Betting Ring…regardless
The deadline for the July issue was too early for me to cover Royal Ascot for Racing Ahead but I did...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 3 months agoFRENCH AIMS TO SEE OFF RAIDERS: Paul Jacobs backs Roger Varian’s Duke to bag the Ebor riches
The eighth month of the year is always a jewel in the crown in British horse racing with the back end...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoSAL BUMPS UP THE VOLUME: Paul Ferguson takes note as Henry de Bromhead starlet Salsinha flies in
When looking back at notable winners, or eye-catchers from the month of July I wouldn’t usually expect to start with a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoDOGS BACK AT WOLVES: Dunstall Park teams up with top firm to build all-new greyhound track
The team that supports the Wimbledon Championships’ world-famous lawn tennis courts has been appointed to oversee the development of the UK’s...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoRobert Cooper: It’s a man actually, Derek Thompson…
Robert Cooper welcomes Derek ‘Big Fella’ Thompson to the ‘quiet’ life Time flies when you’re having a good time, and since...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoEVERYONE’S A QUIN-NER! Syndicate aims to make racing ownership affordable for all
Greyhound racing has long held a special place in British sporting culture wit the sport’s blend of speed, competition, and atmosphere....
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoHarry Skelton: Six of the best across my career
Harry Skelton reflects on the horses that have shaped his life Harry Skelton has scaled the heights as a top-class jumps...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoGraham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best
Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoDOODLING COMES INTO THE PICTURE…
...But Andy Ayres reckons Headmaster can go top of his class for Haggas NEWBURY June 24 (good to firm) 6f two-year-old...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoJohn Anthony on July’s quickest: Grey Cuban shows clean heels
John Anthony puts stop watch on July’s leading quickies GREY CUBAN is a mile clear of any other horse this month...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoJeremy Grayson – Keeping an eye on the track action out of the spotlight
UTTOXETER, July 16 (Good) 3m2f13yds (+68yds) 0-100 Novices’ Handicap Chase (class 5) MINI FORTUNE hasn’t yet enjoyed the same success under...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoSPEED FIGURES
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