The Group 1 double act of the Falmouth Stakes and July Cup rightly takes centre stage at the Newmarket July Festival. However, the three-day fixture also encompasses a […]
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McDonald Tops the Group 1 Charts in Australian Horse Racing
Many respected horse racing pundits believe New-Zealand-born James McDonald is the best jockey in the world and it is hard to argue with that viewpoint. McDonald has repeatedly […]
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Betting on Champions: A Guide to the Breeders’ Cup and Its Rich History
The Breeders’ Cup is one of the most thrilling events in horse racing. This annual series of races brings together the best horses, jockeys, and trainers worldwide. With […]
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Ascot Gold Cup 2024 Results
2022 champ Kyprios was the headline act ahead of the 2024 edition of the Ascot Gold Cup. Brilliant during that all-conquering four-year-old campaign, he didn’t look the same […]
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Royal Ascot: Happy Ending to Visa Saga as International Jockeys Cleared to Ride
One of the unique selling points of the Royal Ascot Festival is the significant international element to the meeting, with runners from France, the USA, Australia and more […]
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The Psychology Of Horse Race Betting
Horse race betting encompasses selecting the best race horse that will win or which jockey you believe will take the show during the race. It’s one thing for […]
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Aidan O’Brien’s Royal Ascot Contenders
The summer months rarely disappoint on the sporting front, but by any standards, the warmer months of 2024 are exceptional. Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday 14 June, […]
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Expanding The Horse Racing Experience Through Games, Immersive Experiences, and VR
A couple of years ago, a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) experience debuted at Sandown Park, providing horse racing enthusiasts with a first-hand glimpse into the thrilling world of […]
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Dettori Back for Royal Ascot…But Not in the Saddle
Frankie Dettori provided one of the biggest backstories to the 2023 flat season, with his looming retirement adding a layer of excitement to the UK’s major meetings. Of […]
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Epsom Derby 2024 Results
As is generally the case in the Epsom showpiece, Aidan O’Brien dominated the head of the 2024 Derby betting market. Despite a hugely underwhelming display in the 2,000 […]
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Epsom Oaks 2024 Results
With Soul Sister continuing the Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden Oaks dominance in 2023, could any trainer snap the decade-long sequence of the fillies’ Classic falling to one […]
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Leading Contenders For 2024 Ascot Gold Cup
The Ascot Gold Cup is the highlight of the stayers’ division in Flat racing, and this year’s contest has attracted a strong field once again, which includes a […]
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Pride of Jenni Ready to Challenge the Best in 2024
The horse racing world continues to push its boundaries and borders, with the racing scene in the UK, Europe and Asia often housing some of the very best […]
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Hannon to Tackle the Irish Battalions at The Curragh
Richard Hannon couldn’t have come much closer in the opening colts Classic of the season, with his duo of Rosallion and Haatem filling the second and third positions […]
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Farewell Harchibald: Death of Iconic Hurdling Star
This week brought the news that one of the most popular hurdlers of the 21st Century had set sail for the pastures in the sky, following the death […]
Horses
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Racehorses Who Are Looking For Their First Win in 2024
In horse racing, a career is relatively short and racehorses typically have to shoot out of the blocks and get early wins on the board to climb the […]
Trainers
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Aidan O’Brien Recognised with QIPCO Hall of Fame Honour
This weekend saw the first major meeting of the British flat season as the cream of the three-year-old division goes under starters’ orders in the 1000 and 2000 […]
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2,000 Guineas 2024 Results
Another Classic contest rolled around and we had another red-hot, Aidan O’Brien-trained favourite – this time in the shape of the unbeaten City Of Troy. Imperious during his […]
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1,000 Guineas 2024 Results
A winner of three of her four starts at two, including an impressive success in the Group 1, Moyglare Stakes at the Curragh, Karl Burke’s Fallen Angel was […]
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Kentucky Derby 2024 Results
Two-time Kentucky Derby winner Todd Pletcher sent out the favourite in 2024, with his runner, Fierceness, rocketing to the head of the market following a 13½l romp in […]
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A Win for Punters as BHA Changes ‘Fair Start’ Non-Runner Rules
In a rare rule change that actually benefits the betting community, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that they will be changing their definition of a ‘fair […]
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Scottish Grand National 2024 Results
With the English Grand National safely in the bag, the all-conquering Willie Mullins headed to Ayr with the British Trainers’ Championship firmly in his sights. Mr Incredible headed […]
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Grand National 2024 Results
Having long been the clear favourite for the race, the defending Grand National champion Corach Rambler was dislodged from the top of the market on the day by […]
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Can Corach Rambler Defend His Grand National Title?
Corach Rambler is bidding to do what few horses have achieved in history by defending his crown in the Grand National this year. Lucinda Russell’s runner prevailed by […]
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Grand National Trends to Look Out For
It’s back. The 2024 Randox Health Grand National is right around the corner as the horse racing world gathers to Aintree’s prestigious race course for one of the […]
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Malta’s Equestrian Legacy: A History of Horse Racing on the Island
Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, boasts a rich equestrian tradition dating back centuries. Horse racing in Malta is as vibrant and colourful as its culture […]
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Irish Grand National 2024 Results
We had an all-Irish affair in 2024, with no runners from British yards making the trip over the Irish Sea. Hot on the heels of another hugely successful […]