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 […]
Blog / Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby Contenders that Inspired Hollywood
The Kentucky Derby, with its rich history and dramatic flair, has not only captivated millions of fans worldwide but also served as a muse for Hollywood. The stories […]
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7 Tips on How to Enjoy the Upcoming 2024 Kentucky Derby
As the 2024 Kentucky Derby countdown begins, anticipation and excitement fill the air for racing enthusiasts and casual fans alike. The Kentucky Derby isn’t just a horse race; […]
Cheltenham / Results
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Champion Hurdle 2024 Results
The 2024 edition of the Champion Hurdle was preceded by one of the biggest headlines in the lead-up to the meeting, with the announcement that the brilliant defending […]
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Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 Results
Having bounced back to his best with resounding victories in the Savills Chase and Irish Gold Cup, defending champion Galopin Des Champs started as the hot favourite to […]
Cheltenham
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Who Disappointed The Most At Cheltenham?
The Cheltenham Festival is over for another year, and there were no shortage of memories that will last a lifetime. Galopin Des Champs dominated the Gold Cup field […]
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Explore the Different Ways You Can Bet on Cheltenham
Betting and horse racing betting are two peas in a pod – and in British sporting culture, few things go hand in hand as smoothly as these two. […]
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Celebrating the Pinnacle of Horse Racing Events
Nothing quite captures the imagination of equestrian fans like the legendary horse races that pepper the British calendar. Among them, the fervor for the gold cup cheltenham stands as a […]
Cheltenham / Trainers
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Mullins Machine Roaring into Gear With Cheltenham On The Horizon
The first weekend in February saw one of the biggest pre-Cheltenham meetings as Leopardstown staged the two-day Dublin Racing Festival (DRF). Many of the Emerald Isle’s big hopes […]
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Cheltenham Betting Odds: How Does It Work?
The world of horse racing is full of top-class events that light up the calendar each year. The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most well-known and prestigious […]
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Racing Obituaries – The Trainers, Jockeys & Owners That Died in 2023
As 2024 strides into life, the racing New Year brings a healthy dose of optimism as we look forward to the good times ahead. The sport may have […]
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National Hunt Horses That Died in 2023 – Including Mighty Potter, One For Arthur & Sire De Grugy
As we head into the New Year, the story of the jumps season is well underway, with all roads leading to a thrilling conclusion at the Cheltenham Festival. […]
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King George VI Chase 2023 Results
A small but select field went to post in 2023, with the list of runners including two former champions – both from the yard of Champion Trainer Paul […]
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A Tribute to the Flat Horses That Died in 2023 – Creative Force, Danedream, Danedream, Desert Crown, Kalanisi, Marsha
As 2023 draws to a close, the world of flat racing has, as ever, provided us with a highlights reel to live long in the memory. From the […]
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Five Stars of the 2023 Juvenile Campaign to Watch Out For in 2024
Now in the record books for another year, the 2023 flat campaign certainly provided many lasting memories, ranging from Frankie Dettori’s alleged farewell to the British racing scene, […]
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Melbourne Cup 2023 Results
The Willie Mullins-trained Vauban was all the rage in the weeks leading up to the 2023 edition, with the Rich Ricci-owned former Grade 1 hurdler attracting much of […]
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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2023 Results
The 2023 edition of Europe’s greatest and richest race once again attracted the best of the best from across the continent and beyond. Despite the extensive international challenge, […]
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St Leger Stakes 2023 Results
Aidan O’Brien dominated the entries in his bid for a seventh St. Leger success, with four of the nine runners hailing from his Ballydoyle operation. Heading up that […]
Jockeys
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Hollie Doyle – The Finest Female Jockey on the Flat
Of the many sporting pursuits, horse racing provides possibly the most even playing field of all – enabling male and female riders to compete on a level footing. […]
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The 10 Biggest Horse Races in the International Racing World
With so many top-class events in the UK each year, it can be easy to think of Britain as the centre of the racing world. However, to focus […]
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Dubawi’s Greatest Progeny – Including Lord North, Ghaiyyath & Monterosso
The battle between the navy blue of Ballydoyle and the royal blue of Godolphin has been one of the most compelling subplots in 21st century horseracing, with the […]
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Frankel’s Greatest Progeny – Including Alpinista, Westover & Hurricane Lane
10th July 2021 marked a sad day in the racing world as one of the most influential racehorses of all time made his final gallop towards the pastures […]
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Top 5 Flat Jockeys of All Time – Richards, Eddery, Piggott, Carson & Dettori
The 2023 Flat campaign continues to follow the familiar trajectory – from the Guineas Meeting to Epsom, through the big summer festivals, and on to the late season […]
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Epsom Derby 2023 Results
We looked to have a hugely competitive edition of Britain’s greatest Classic in store in 2023. Heading the betting was the John & Thady Gosden runner Arrest, who […]
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Epsom Oaks 2023 Results
Having won each of the previous nine editions between them, Aidan O’Brien and John Gosden resumed their annual rivalry in the 2023 edition of the race. Going for […]
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Top 5 Jumps Jockeys of All Time – McCoy, Johnson, Walsh, Geraghty & Dunwoody
One of the most notable stories of the 2022/23 National Hunt campaign was the slightly surprising retirement of the hugely popular Tom Scudamore, who called time on his […]
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Best Australian Horses to Run in the UK: The Astrologist Bids to Join Aussie Stars
Lighting up the stage on the opening day of York’s Dante meeting is the 6f speed fest of the Duke of York Clipper Stakes. Of the 34 runners […]