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A Guide to Royal Ascot’s Most Prestigious Races: History and Highlights
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A Guide to Royal Ascot’s Most Prestigious Races: History and Highlights

Posted on: June 11, 2025

Royal Ascot is widely recognised as the crown jewel of the British flat racing season – a five-day spectacle of pageantry, elite competition, and enduring tradition. Held each […]

Lockinge Stakes 2025 Results
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Lockinge Stakes 2025 Results

Posted on: May 18, 2025June 19, 2026

As the highlight of the flat season at Newbury, the Lockinge Stakes is invariably a race to savour. The 2025 edition was all set up to be a […]

Chester Cup 2025 Results
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Chester Cup 2025 Results

Posted on: May 10, 2025June 19, 2026

The James Owen-trained four-year-old East India Dock headed the betting for the big handicap highlight of the 2025 Boodles May Festival. Progressive on the flat when with James […]

Mullins, Baffert: Why Racing Punters Love a Winner
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Mullins, Baffert: Why Racing Punters Love a Winner

Posted on: May 5, 2025

Even though it was spectacular, it probably should have been viewed as inevitable that Willie Mullins would win the British Jumps Racing Trainers’ title. There was a hope […]

2,000 Guineas 2025 Results
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2,000 Guineas 2025 Results

Posted on: May 4, 2025June 19, 2026

Eleven runners went to post for the 217th edition of the opening Classic of the season. Impressive Craven Stakes winner Field Of Gold headed the market for the […]

Watching Horse Races: Live Experience or Screen Time?
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Watching Horse Races: Live Experience or Screen Time?

Posted on: April 21, 2025

Horse racing has captivated fans for generations, with spectators enjoying the thundering hooves, tactical riding, and unpredictable finishes. Whether you’re watching from the grandstand rail or in a […]

Scottish Grand National 2025 Results
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Scottish Grand National 2025 Results

Posted on: April 13, 2025June 19, 2026

One week after a memorable edition of the Aintree Grand National, the staying chase roadshow moved north for the biggest race of the year at Ayr. Hot on […]

World Equestrian Day: How the Sport of Kings Is Celebrated Around the Globe
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World Equestrian Day: How the Sport of Kings Is Celebrated Around the Globe

Posted on: April 10, 2025

World Equestrian Day pays tribute to one of humanity’s oldest and most prestigious partnerships — that between rider and horse. Known as the “sport of kings,” equestrian disciplines […]

The Impact of Betting Loyalty Programs on Regular Horse Racing Bettors
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The Impact of Betting Loyalty Programs on Regular Horse Racing Bettors

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Loyalty schemes at bookmakers and casinos are really a significant force in the betting patterns of gamblers across the industry as a whole. For horse racing enthusiasts, the […]

Can the All-Weather Route Work Again for Appleby?
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Can the All-Weather Route Work Again for Appleby?

Posted on: April 7, 2025April 8, 2025

We had a surprise winner in last year’s 2000 Guineas with Charlie Appleby’s Notable Speech winning at odds of 16/1. Appleby has a good chance of winning again […]

Grand National 2025 Results
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Grand National 2025 Results

Posted on: April 7, 2025June 24, 2026

As the runners set off in 2025, the market had narrowly settled on the Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero-trained Iroko as the most likely winner. Unexposed over staying […]

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2025 Results
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Cheltenham Gold Cup 2025 Results

Posted on: March 14, 2025June 19, 2026

All eyes were on the Willie Mullins-trained Galopin Des Champs ahead of the most prestigious staying chase of the racing season. Successful in the 2023 and 2024 editions, […]

Strong Entries for Championship Races at Cheltenham Festival
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Strong Entries for Championship Races at Cheltenham Festival

Posted on: February 27, 2025

The entries have been made for the four championship races at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. They have attracted strong fields, with the defending champion set to line up […]

William Hill Hurdle 2025 Results
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William Hill Hurdle 2025 Results

Posted on: February 10, 2025June 19, 2026

This year saw a typically competitive 17-runner field go to post for this 2m½f Premier Handicap affair. Secret Squirrel headed the market for Hughie Morrison following an impressive […]

Welsh Grand National 2024 Results
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Welsh Grand National 2024 Results

Posted on: December 28, 2024June 19, 2026

A field of 15 went to post for the 2024 renewal of this festive highlight. Having finished second in the 2023 edition, the Jonjo and A J O’Neill-trained […]

Superstitions in Equestrian Sports: How Much of it Is Just Luck?
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Superstitions in Equestrian Sports: How Much of it Is Just Luck?

Posted on: December 28, 2024

Equestrian sports are steeped in tradition, skill, and strategy, but beneath the surface lies a fascinating layer of rituals and superstitions. From amateur riders to elite competitors, many […]

Which North American Horses Have Amassed the Most Prize Money in 2024?
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Which North American Horses Have Amassed the Most Prize Money in 2024?

Posted on: December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Horse racing in 2024 has provided some spectacular moments. In the UK, Galopin Des Champs stole the show as the sensational French horse romped to back-to-back Cheltenham Gold […]

Gaelic Warrior Assault on Champion Chase After Withdrawing From King George VI
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Gaelic Warrior Assault on Champion Chase After Withdrawing From King George VI

Posted on: November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Willie Mullins hit the headlines earlier in the week when he withdrew all eight of his runners from the 2024 edition of the King George VI Chase. Whilst […]

Horses to Watch on the Road to Cheltenham 2025
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Horses to Watch on the Road to Cheltenham 2025

Posted on: November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

As the 2025 Cheltenham Festival draws closer, the anticipation surrounding the event continues to build. This year, an array of equine talent is emerging across various divisions, shaping […]

Features to Watch Out For When Choosing a Horse Racing Site
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Features to Watch Out For When Choosing a Horse Racing Site

Posted on: November 3, 2024June 24, 2026

Horse racing remains one of the most thrilling sports globally, drawing millions of fans and punters who love the excitement and the chance to win. With the growth […]

Energumene to Return in Boost for Willie Mullins
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Energumene to Return in Boost for Willie Mullins

Posted on: October 19, 2024

Any thoughts that Willie Mullins – dual Irish and British Champion Trainer – would take his foot off the accelerator any time soon seem to have been quashed […]

What to Look for When Picking a Racehorse
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What to Look for When Picking a Racehorse

Posted on: September 13, 2024September 21, 2024

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the UK, and major events like the Royal Ascot or the Cheltenham Festival attest to it. However, aside […]

Maximizing Your Horse Racing Bets: Strategies for New and Experienced Bettors
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Maximizing Your Horse Racing Bets: Strategies for New and Experienced Bettors

Posted on: September 12, 2024

Far from being a mere spectacle of athleticism and speed, horse racing is a fascinating game that requires a well-thought-out strategy to outsmart the odds and shrewd bettors […]

Looking Back at the Career of Olivier Peslier
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Looking Back at the Career of Olivier Peslier

Posted on: September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

This week it was announced that prize-winning French jockey, Olivier Peslier, was retiring from competitive racing. One of racing’s biggest characters and winners, the 51-year-old had the accolade […]

Dettori and O’Brien Team Up for US Assault
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Dettori and O’Brien Team Up for US Assault

Posted on: September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Now approaching the end of his first season in the USA, it’s fair to say Frankie Dettori has made a successful start. That will hardly come as a […]

Speedballs Taking Aim at Haydock Sprint Cup on Saturday
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Speedballs Taking Aim at Haydock Sprint Cup on Saturday

Posted on: September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

The Merseyside track of Haydock takes centre stage on the racing front this coming Saturday, with the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes serving as the centrepiece of […]

The Rise of Female Jockeys: Breaking Barriers in Horse Racing
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The Rise of Female Jockeys: Breaking Barriers in Horse Racing

Posted on: September 1, 2024September 2, 2024

For a long time, horse racing was seen as a sport for men, where women were often overlooked or discouraged from taking part. The physical demands, coupled with […]

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