With a little over a week to go until Epsom rolls out the Classic carpet, this week saw the Derby picture become a little clearer. On the back […]
Horses
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Favourites for the St James’s Palace Stakes
The St James’s Palace Stakes is the opening day highlight at Royal Ascot, and this year’s renewal looks a fascinating affair. Bow Echo heads the market after a […]
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Horse Betting Is Not About Luck – Here Is How to Do It Right
Most people treat horse betting like a coin flip. Pick a name that sounds good. Hope for the best. Wonder why the bankroll keeps shrinking. Successful horse bettors […]
Jockeys
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Death of Derby and Arc-Winning Rider: Geoff Lewis Passes Away at 89
Following the sad losses of Barry Hills, Edward O’Grady, Stan Hayhurst, and Bruce Raymond, the racing world has bid farewell to several legendary names in the summer of […]
Trainers
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A Tribute to Brocklesby Legend Bill Turner Who Passed Away at 78
This month brought the sad news that one of the most well-loved trainers in the sport had passed away. Hospitalised following a freak accident at his yard on […]
Blog
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Royal Ascot 2025: Rising Stars and Veteran Challengers
Royal Ascot 2025 will return to its hallowed turf from Tuesday, June 17 to Saturday, June 21. This five-day festival, known for its unique mix of high fashion, […]
Jockeys
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Flat Race Jockeys: Who Are the Best Flat Race Jockeys of All Time?
Flat racing, often described as the “purest” form of horse racing, demands a unique blend of courage, tactical genius, and physical finesse. Unlike jump racing, flat races are […]
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A Weekend in County Meath: Making the Most of Your Irish Grand National Trip
The Fairyhouse Easter Festival kicks off on Saturday, 19th April, bringing three days of top-class racing to County Meath. While the entire festival is packed with exhilaration, it […]
Trainers
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Advantage Mullins in the British Trainers Championship?
Dan Skelton headed to the Aintree Grand National Festival with a £1.3 million lead over Willie Mullins in the race to become British Champion Trainer. As such, the […]
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Racehorses in Britain to Undergo Testing for Genetic Doping
On 25th March 2025, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced they were expanding their anti-doping programme to combat the threat of gene doping. So far, they have invested […]
Grand National / Racecourses
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Five Grand National Viewing Spots at Aintree Racecourse You Should Experience
The Grand National is one of the most thrilling events in British horse racing, and experiencing it live at Aintree Racecourse adds an extra layer of excitement. With […]
Grand National
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Oldest and Youngest Grand National Winners
The pinnacle of horse racing at the Aintree Festival, the Grand National is a gruelling test of endurance, determination and agility of both the running horses and jockeys. […]
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The History of Horse Racing: From Ancient Times to Today
When looking through the different sports in the UK and across the world, there are not many that are more popular than horse racing. With plenty of excitement […]
Results
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St Leger Stakes 2024 Results
Aidan O’Brien appeared to have a stranglehold on the final Classic of 2024. Three of the seven-runner field hailed from his Ballydoyle operation, and that trio occupied the […]
Horses
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Auguste in November: Rodin to Tackle Japan Cup?
Boasting the world record for Group 1 victories – with top-level wins in 11 nations – it is becoming increasingly difficult to name a global Group 1 prize […]
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St Leger 2024 Guide: Schedule, Contenders, and How to Watch
The 2024 St Leger is highly anticipated, as it is with each year that it is held. The race will take place on 14 September and is one […]
Results
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Sussex Stakes 2024 Results
Billed as a clash of the leading milers from the Classic generation, the 2024 edition of the Sussex Stakes lost some of its star appeal with the eleventh-hour […]
Results
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Goodwood Cup 2024 Results
Taking up its traditional spot as the centrepiece on the opening day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, the 2024 edition of the Goodwood Cup attracted a small but […]
Trainers
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Saeed bin Suroor: Police Officer Turned Godolphin Trainer
When modern racing fans think of the powerful owner/breeder operation Godolphin, the first trainer who likely springs to mind is Newmarket-based, Charlie Appleby. However, it wasn’t always this […]
Horses / Trainers
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Four Hundred and Counting for Aidan O’Brien as Rodin Strikes
The hot and cold career of Auguste Rodin continued on Day 2 at Royal Ascot. Following defeats on his first two outings this season – including a woeful […]
Horses
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Leading Owner Chris Giles to Sell Talented Squad
Hot on the heels of seeing his British Trainers’ Title carted away across the Irish Sea by Willie Mullins, 14-time Champion Trainer, Paul Nicholls, has been dealt another […]
Blog
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Eldar Eldarov on the Road to Recovery
One of the most worrying moments at the 2024 Dubai World Cup meeting came ahead of the signature event for the stayers, the two-mile Dubai Gold Cup. Sitting […]
Horses
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Godolphin Derby Dreams Dealt a Triple Blow
The first Saturday in June signals the latest edition of the race they all want to win, as the historic Epsom racecourse hosts the 2024 edition of The […]
Horses
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Oaks Trials Review: New Candidates Emerge
With the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas in the books for another year, it’s all eyes on Epsom for the next in the series of Classic contests. Friday 31st […]
Horses
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Galileo Stars to Shine One Last Time? Legendary Sire’s Final Classic Contenders
As ever, the 2023/24 flat campaign will be lit up by the five Classics of the 1,000 Guineas, the 2,000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby, the Epsom Oaks, and […]
Jockeys
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Peslier Calls It a Day: Legendary International Jockey Announces Retirement
Late April brought the news that one of the most widely respected international riders would soon hang up his silks for a final time. Now 51 years of […]
Horses
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How High Can Haatem Fly After Fluent Craven Success?
With the flat season now underway, thoughts inevitably turn towards the upcoming Classic contests. That all begins, as usual, with the Guineas at Newmarket in May, moving on […]