Team Godolphin enjoyed a weekend to remember at Newmarket, thanks to the exploits of Desert Flower and Shadow Of Light in the juvenile Group 1 contests of the […]
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Britain’s Most Prestigious Horse Races
Britain is rightly regarded as one of the key centres of modern horse racing. This tradition dates back to the distant past, when aristocrats organised competitions between their […]
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How Much Could a Gambling Tax Cost Horse Racing?
An increase in the gambling tax has been predicted to appear in the next budget. Many are suggesting this could significantly impact horse racing. In the following article, […]
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Looking Back at the Last Six Superstar Dewhurst Winners
As ever, the juveniles take centre stage at the appropriately named Future Champions Festival, with each of the two days lit up by a spectacular Group 1 affair. […]
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The Best Racecourses for Horse Racing in the UK
Great Britain is rightly regarded as the cradle of modern horse racing. This exciting tradition dates back to the 12th century, when English knights returning from the Crusades […]
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The Lion In Winter: Derby Favourite Set to Roar in Dewhurst Stakes
Following a fantastic Arc weekend, the domestic action takes centre stage on Saturday, with the pick of the entertainment coming from Newmarket. Kicking off on Friday, the two-day […]
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Appreciating the Impact Trainers and Jockeys have on Performance
In horse racing, many important elements affect the results of races. The performance and reputation of jockeys and trainers is one such element not to be under appreciated. […]
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Mastering the Track: Insider Tips and Strategies for Horse Racing Fans
Horse racing has captivated fans for centuries with its thrilling pace, majestic animals, and the potential for big wins. While luck plays a role in any race, understanding […]
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Fillies’ Mile 2024: Unbeaten Records on the Line at Newmarket
Hot on the heels of Arc weekend, the Group 1 contests keep on rolling off the late-season conveyor belt. Next week, the focus switches to Newmarket for the […]
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The Importance Of Track Conditions: How Weather Affects Horse Race Betting
Horse racing integrates thrills, competitiveness, and betting strategy into the mix as spectating fans enjoy the sport. Many factors influence a change in one’s betting strategy. Weather affects […]
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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2024 Results
With no obvious standout contender, the 2024 edition of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe was one of the most wide-open in years. Arriving on the back of […]
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Six Runners Line Up in the 2024 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket
Events in France dominate the racing weekend, with Sunday afternoon seeing the latest instalment of the magnificent Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but there’s also much to look […]
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Top Purses For The Breeders Cup 2024 At Del Mar
The Breeders’ Cup is a highlight of the international racing calendar, bringing together the finest horses, trainers, and jockeys from around the globe. The 2024 edition at Del […]
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Aidan O’Brien Eyeing Longchamp Gold at the Arc Meeting
Recent years have represented a transitional period for the Aidan O’Brien operation, with much being made of the waning influence of the late Galileo on the Coolmore Breeding […]
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Which Runners Will Benefit from Soft Ground in the Cambridgeshire Handicap?
Newmarket takes centre stage this coming Saturday with the stellar card from HQ including two Group 1 contests and one of the biggest handicaps of the season. Initially […]
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Ayr Gold Cup 2024 Results
As is almost always the case, the biggest flat contest of the Scottish racing year attracted a maximum field, as 25 handicappers lined up across the track in […]
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Clock Ticking Down to a Brilliant British Champions Day At Ascot
British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday 19th October sees a final gathering of the stars from across the racing spectrum. With the pecking order now established and […]
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Was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Attendance at the St Leger a Positive Sign for the Racing Industry?
Doncaster welcomed a crowd of 23,339 for the 2024 edition of St Leger Day, up 11% on the previous year. As well as many regular faces, the longstanding […]
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Innovations in Equestrian Sports
In the world of horse sports, modernity and tradition collide. The ageless classic styles and skills of horseback riding endure. However, new techniques and tech are changing how […]
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Shake Up in Arc Market Following Trials Day at Longchamp
Trials Day at Longchamp rarely fails to impact the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe betting market, as the Paris track hosts the Prix Foy, the Prix Vermeille, and […]
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Southwell Spin in September for Breeders’ Cup Classic Bound City Of Troy
The 2024 flat campaign has delivered its fair share of stellar performances, with the likes of Rosallion, Notable Speech, and Economics rightly earning plaudits for their displays at […]
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Ralph Beckett Takes Aim at Doncaster Classic with You Got To Me
With the clock ticking down towards the final Classic of the 2024 campaign, the St. Leger Stakes was struggling to set the pulse racing. Nine remaining entries, five […]
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Virtual Grand National 2022 Results
Making the trip over from the virtual Emerald Isle, the Ted Walsh-trained Any Second Now was among the leading contenders for the 2022 Virtual Grand National. Having finished […]
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Virtual Grand National 2021 Results
Sporting the famous Trevor Hemmings silks, Cloth Cap was the big gamble in the run-up to the 2021 Grand National. Successful in the Ladbrokes Trophy and Premier Chase, […]
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Virtual Grand National 2020 Results
There was a significant hole in the springtime racing calendar in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic seeing the Aintree Grand National cancelled for the first time since the […]