A record field of 13 was declared for the headline event of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival. Scheduled to take place in its traditional Saturday slot, the effects […]
Sprinter Sacre Vet Bill: Henderson Clears Up GoFundMe Confusion
With the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival well and truly on, this week, one of the meeting’s greatest stars hit the news for a rather surprising reason. Retired […]
Which Horses Like Soft Ground?
Horse racing in the UK keeps fans entertained all year round. Traditionally, the summer belongs to the flat stars, with National Hunt racing taking over in the winter […]
Analysing the Cheltenham Gold Cup Market After the Festive Period
The festive period is a major time for the National Hunt racing season. With top-class racing from Boxing Day to New Year’s at the likes of Kempton Park […]
Elliott vs Mullins at the Dublin Racing Festival
A pair of familiar names dominate the Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) list of entries. Willie Mullins leads the way with 63 entries, which is 14 more than his […]
Horse Racing Events in 2026: What the Season Feels Like, and What to Watch For
Horse racing has always been a sport of landmarks. Even if you follow it casually, you tend to remember the year by the big weekends. A spring afternoon […]
What Is the Chilean Derby, One of South America’s Most Prestigious Races?
Few, if any, races have had such an international impact as the Epsom Derby. It was back in 1779 that the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles […]
The Build-Up to the Big Race: Reading a Racecard Like a Pro
The atmosphere at a racecourse in January is something else entirely. There’s the crisp winter air, the steam rising off the horses as they parade, and that low […]
Now Is the Hour Gets up in Time to Claim Thyestes Chase
Thursday witnessed one of the biggest days of the season at the County Kilkenny track of Gowran Park. The Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle topped the bill […]
