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Epsom Derby 2026 Results: Christmas Day Gives Aidan O’Brien His Twelfth Victory
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Epsom Derby 2026 Results: Christmas Day Gives Aidan O’Brien His Twelfth Victory

Posted on: June 7, 2026June 19, 2026

We enjoyed a dramatic renewal of the Derby in 2026, with a deluge of rain contributing to the slowest time since 1983, and non-runner controversy in the aftermath. […]

£2 Million Up for Grabs this Season with Betfred’s Triple Crown Bonus
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£2 Million Up for Grabs this Season with Betfred’s Triple Crown Bonus

Posted on: April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The Triple Crown remains one of the most elusive goals in British flat racing. A total of 15 colts have won the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby, and St. […]

Breeding Brilliance: Greatest Classic Sires of the 21st Century
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Breeding Brilliance: Greatest Classic Sires of the 21st Century

Posted on: April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

During the British flat season, five contests stand tall above the rest in terms of the prestige bestowed upon the winners. Collectively known as the Classics; the 1000 […]

Scottish Grand National 2026 Results
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Scottish Grand National 2026 Results

Posted on: April 19, 2026June 19, 2026

A final field of 21 represented a slightly lower turnout than usual for the biggest event of the Scottish racing year. That number decreased further following a deluge […]

Grand National 2026 Results
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Grand National 2026 Results

Posted on: April 12, 2026June 24, 2026

The absence of defending champion Nick Rockett was a blow to the Willie Mullins team in 2026. However, the Irish powerhouse was still responsible for eight of the […]

The Last Five British-Trained Winners of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
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The Last Five British-Trained Winners of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle

Posted on: February 24, 2026

Willie Mullins, Henry De Bromhead and Barry Connell have shared the spoils across the last three renewals of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, continuing a recent trend […]

Eider Chase 2026 Results
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Eider Chase 2026 Results

Posted on: February 22, 2026June 19, 2026

The 2026 Eider Chase field included the past two winners of the race, as Knockanore and Anglers Crag sought to add their names to an exclusive list of […]

Former Champs Collide in Eider Chase
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Former Champs Collide in Eider Chase

Posted on: February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Saturday afternoon sees the northeast track of Newcastle stage one of its biggest days of the year. Together with the Northumberland Plate on the flat and the Grade […]

Mullins to Join Henderson at Friday Night Live
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Mullins to Join Henderson at Friday Night Live

Posted on: February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Following a delayed but successful launch at Newcastle on 6th February, the second instalment of the new Friday Night Live series takes place at Southwell on 20th February. […]

Ascot Chase 2026 Results
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Ascot Chase 2026 Results

Posted on: February 14, 2026June 19, 2026

Six went to post for the 2026 edition of this Grade 1 affair. Out on his own at the head of the market was the Nicky Henderson-trained, Grade […]

Welsh Grand National 2025 Results
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Welsh Grand National 2025 Results

Posted on: December 28, 2025June 19, 2026

A competitive field of 17 lined up for the 2025 edition of Chepstow’s late Christmas treat, with challengers from England, Wales, and Ireland doing battle for £170,000 in […]

King George VI Chase 2025 Results
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King George VI Chase 2025 Results

Posted on: December 26, 2025June 19, 2026

A stellar cast assembled for the 2025 edition of the Boxing Day highlight. Willie Mullins was the only trainer with more than one runner, and both of his […]

How Do Jockeys Make it to the Top of the Sport?
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How Do Jockeys Make it to the Top of the Sport?

Posted on: November 26, 2025

When you watch horse racing, you may not often consider the people riding the noble steeds. However, jockeys are just as important as the animals themselves, and they […]

Top 5 Horse Racing Competitions in the World: Where Prestige Meets Pure Speed
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Top 5 Horse Racing Competitions in the World: Where Prestige Meets Pure Speed

Posted on: November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Horse racing is often called the sport of kings, and not without reason. It blends elegance, adrenaline, strategy, and centuries of tradition into one dramatic spectacle. For bettors, […]

Paddy Power Gold Cup 2025 Results
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Paddy Power Gold Cup 2025 Results

Posted on: November 16, 2025June 19, 2026

With Storm Claudia wreaking havoc, Cheltenham Racecourse survived a morning inspection, allowing the Paddy Power Gold Cup to go ahead. However, the demanding conditions saw the field reduced […]

St Leger Stakes 2025 Results
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St Leger Stakes 2025 Results

Posted on: September 14, 2025June 19, 2026

Having claimed the 2023 and 2024 editions, Aidan O’Brien sent three into battle in his bid for a third consecutive St Leger success. As the only one of […]

Britain and Ireland Take Aim at Continental Targets
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Britain and Ireland Take Aim at Continental Targets

Posted on: August 30, 2025October 16, 2025

Following Karl Burke’s successful assault on the Prix Morny with Venetian Sun, this weekend sees a host of British and Irish trainers set sail in pursuit of continental […]

Ebor Handicap 2025 Results
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Ebor Handicap 2025 Results

Posted on: August 25, 2025June 19, 2026

Having claimed three of the four previous editions, the Irish boasted a strong hand once again in 2025. Dual Ebor winner Willie Mullins sent three to post in […]

Juddmonte International Stakes 2025 Results
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Juddmonte International Stakes 2025 Results

Posted on: August 20, 2025June 19, 2026

A select field of six lined up for the 2025 edition of the Group 1 highlight on the opening day of the York Ebor Festival. Befitting a race […]

TikTok & Instagram Are Changing The Day At The Races – Here’s How
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TikTok & Instagram Are Changing The Day At The Races – Here’s How

Posted on: August 13, 2025

The roar of the crowd. The colour in the stands. The joy of being part of something live. Horse racing has always been about more than what solely […]

Thurles Racecourse Closes with Immediate Effect
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Thurles Racecourse Closes with Immediate Effect

Posted on: August 4, 2025October 31, 2025

Amidst the Galway Festival excitement, Irish racing was hit with shock news on Friday. Staging its first fixture way back in 1732, and a staple of the National […]

Elliott at the Double in Galway Feature Events
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Elliott at the Double in Galway Feature Events

Posted on: August 1, 2025

The Qatar Goodwood Festival hogs the British racing headlines as July turns to August, but it isn’t the only multi-day racing marvel on show. Over in Ireland, we […]

Speed, Stamina, and Saratoga: What Makes a Ballerina Handicap Champion?
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Speed, Stamina, and Saratoga: What Makes a Ballerina Handicap Champion?

Posted on: August 1, 2025

There is nothing like a major race day. From the parade ring where you can catch a glimpse of your fancied horse, to the sounding of the call-to-post, […]

Sussex Stakes 2025 Results
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Sussex Stakes 2025 Results

Posted on: July 30, 2025June 24, 2026

The build-up to the 2025 Sussex Stakes revolved around one horse. Notably unlucky when second in the 2000 Guineas, Field Of Gold emphatically put that right in the […]

Why Mobile Betting Is Changing the Way You Experience Horse Racing
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Why Mobile Betting Is Changing the Way You Experience Horse Racing

Posted on: July 30, 2025

In 2025, mobile betting isn’t just a convenience — it’s how you stay in the race. With betting markets fluctuating by the minute and late surprises like 33/1 […]

Goodwood Cup 2025 Results
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Goodwood Cup 2025 Results

Posted on: July 29, 2025June 19, 2026

Having won six of the previous eight editions between them, Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden dominated the market for the 2025 staying highlight. Five of the eight runners […]

Technology in Racing: How Data Analytics and Modern Platforms Are Changing the Punting Game
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Technology in Racing: How Data Analytics and Modern Platforms Are Changing the Punting Game

Posted on: July 12, 2025

Horse racing has never been about the numbers (odds, lengths, seconds, margins). And yet in recent years, those numbers have assumed a life of their own. And all […]

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