Horse racing is hugely popular in many countries around the world. The UK, France and Ireland lead the way in Europe and contests there are up there with […]
Grand National Winners: Can an Outsider Repeat the 100/1 Miracle?
Mon Mome in 2009 sits in racing memory like a dare. A 100/1 Grand National winner, the sort of result that makes sensible people swear off prediction, then […]
Haydock Hero Royal Pagaille Retires at 12
Friday 20th March brought news that one of Britain’s best-loved chasers has run his last race. Making his debut at Auteuil in November 2017 and appearing for the […]
Envoi Allen: Tragic End for a Cheltenham Legend
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival delivered memorable moments aplenty as the stars of the National Hunt scene delivered four days of spectacular action. As tends to be the case, […]
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic horse races in the world, often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” Held annually at Churchill Downs […]
Home By The Lee: Fifth Time Lucky for O’Brien Star at Cheltenham
Following the star turns from Lossiemouth in the Champion Hurdle on Day 1 and Il Etait Temps in the Champion Chase on Day 2, the stamina-laden hurdlers grabbed […]
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026: Results, Runners & Prize Money
While not always the most reliable trial for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the horses that fought out the finish in the King George VI Chase dominated the 2026 […]
Champion Chase 2026: Results, Runners & Prize Money
As the most successful owner in Cheltenham Festival history, there aren’t too many Festival contests missing from the JP McManus CV. The highest profile absentee, and the only […]
Champion Hurdle 2026: Results, Runners & Prize Money
With State Man ruled out at the start of the season, Constitution Hill reverting to the flat, and Sir Gino injured in his prep race, much of the […]
