All posts tagged "Racing"
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Racing Ahead
/ 6 months agoWelcome to Racing Ahead – July 2025 edition
AFTER a steady build-up, the sun rose high over summer racing at Royal Ascot with huge crowds enjoying superb action in...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPaul Jacobs: Henri Matisse ready to relish further after Breeders Cup win last year
Paul Jacobs picks out a great eight from the fantastic fare due out in July We have now entered the height...
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Racing Ahead
/ 6 months agoSUCCESSION IS NEW SUCCESS: Nick Townsend finds Mark Johnston’s dynasty safe in Charlie’s hands
Succession can be a daunting process for the new prince in receipt of the crown. In the training ranks, too, a...
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Picks from the Paddock
/ 6 months agoFRENCH LESSON: Andy Ayres sees more to come after Gosdens’ Royal meeting Master class
GOODWOOD May 24 (good) 1m6f handicap (Class 2) Messy race DANCING IN PARIS (Ian Williams) looked in the pink and travelled...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoMorris Dancer: Robert Cooper muses on rabbit hold, fond memories and track hopefuls
Just a few minutes surfing the net can lead you down even deeper rabbit holes than Alice encountered in Wonderland. Here...
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News
/ 6 months agoNorthumberland Plate Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
British racing will turn its attention to Newcastle next weekend, as the 2025 Northumberland Plate Festival gets underway. Gosforth Park racecourse...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoRoyal Ascot – Trawlerman comes of age with Gold Cup haul
It is not a common occurrence for a horse to start winning Gold Cups at seven – Yeats had two triumphs...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoBen Morgan’s Royal Ascot Day 4 tips – It’s Hammer Time on Day 4
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best picks for day four at Royal Ascot 2.30 – Signora to be crowned...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoRoyal Ascot – Aidan O’Brien looks to Illinois in search for perfect 10 in Gold Cup
Illinois will go into unknown territory when he plays the role of super-sub for Aidan O’Brien in his search for a...
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Racing Ahead
/ 6 months agoField Of Gold sparkles with decisive St James’s Palace strike
Field Of Gold lit up the first day of Royal Ascot with a dominant display in the St James’s Palace Stakes....
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoBen Morgan’s Royal Ascot Day 1 tips – Artist to paint the picture on opening day
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his picks for the opening day at Royal Ascot 2.30 – Lead Artist has a...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoBeyond Developments Named Official Real Estate Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot
Ascot Racecourse has today announced a landmark partnership with BEYOND Developments, a pioneering real estate brand born in Dubai. The collaboration...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoWesley Ward absent from Royal Ascot for first time in over ten years
For the first time in well over a decade, Wesley Ward will not saddle a runner at Royal Ascot, with his...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoSatono Reve settling in well as Royal Ascot support continues
Confidence is building that Satono Reve can become the first Japanese-trained winner at Royal Ascot. The sprinter is in the care...
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Racing Festivals
/ 6 months agoGold Digger set for Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot following eye-catching debut
Exciting juvenile GOLD DIGGER will head to Royal Ascot next week for the Group 3 Albany Stakes, following a striking winning debut at...
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News
/ 6 months agoRoyal Ascot 2025: The Prince Of Wales’ Stakes analysis and preview
Ascot racecourse will open its gates for Britain’s richest flat meeting next week – the 2025 Royal Ascot Festival. Thirty-five races...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 6 months agoEpsom Derby: Lambourn fulfils every expectation of Derby hero Wayne Lordan
A lot can happen in 24 hours – just ask Wayne Lordan. On Friday afternoon Oaks victory aboard Whirl was in...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 6 months agoBen Morgan’s Friday and Saturday tips at Epsom – Dante could provide key Information about Derby Dilemma
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Epsom on Friday and Saturday, including his pick for the Derby....
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News
/ 6 months agoBratton Down Racing: Red-hot favourite Ninth Wave cruises to 25-length victory
Bratton Down brought down the curtain on the 2024-25 season on Sunday for the Devon and Cornwall area. Seven races took...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 6 months agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Derby analysis and preview
The iconic Epsom Downs racecourse takes centre stage this weekend as it hosts its premier meeting – the 2025 Derby Festival. ...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 6 months agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
This Friday will see one of the crown jewels of British flat racing return, as the 2025 Epsom Derby Festival gets...
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News
/ 6 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Chester, Haydock and York – Angel to run Riot on the Roodee
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets on Saturday from Chester, Haydock and York. Haydock 3.33 I’ll start with...
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Featured
/ 7 months agoPoint to Point Racing: Jet Smart puts in another good performance at Upcott Cross
Upcott Cross staged the final meeting of the official season for the Devon and Cornwall area on Bank Holiday Monday, despite...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 7 months agoThe Trainers to watch at Royal Ascot
As the flat racing season intensifies and the summer campaign gathers momentum, all eyes turn toward the quintessential spectacle of British...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoSTEADFAST ON DOWNS
Richard Eagle with galloping tales from Epsom and Lambourn yards Operatic Society (l), with Lester Piggott When walking around the Downs...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoFrom superstores to corner shops: Robert Cooper looks at racing’s underdogs
Robert Cooper looks beyond racing’s Goliaths to the plucky Davids The tealeaves have yet to reveal Aiden O’Brien’s final Derby battle...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoPointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport
Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to...
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Columnists
/ 7 months agoSun-downer is festive ending: Xander Brett looks at Prestbury Park curtain closer
Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoLow numbers but top sport: Mike Drowne follows the pointers to a great day at the races in Devon
Upcott Cross hosted a six-race card on Sunday, Clerk of the course, John Heard and the Eggesford team did a fantastic...





