Since its inception in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has held a lofty position among the world’s most valuable races. While overtaken by the $20 million Saudi Cup, […]

It was the statement from Nicky Henderson that no racing fan wanted to read: “We have very sadly lost the battle to overcome Sir Gino’s ailment, and he […]

Horse racing is hugely popular in many countries around the world. The UK, France and Ireland lead the way in Europe and contests there are up there with […]

Friday 20th March brought news that one of Britain’s best-loved chasers has run his last race. Making his debut at Auteuil in November 2017 and appearing for the […]

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival delivered memorable moments aplenty as the stars of the National Hunt scene delivered four days of spectacular action. As tends to be the case, […]

Following the star turns from Lossiemouth in the Champion Hurdle on Day 1 and Il Etait Temps in the Champion Chase on Day 2, the stamina-laden hurdlers grabbed […]

As we approach the latest edition of the Cheltenham Festival, you may have noticed some horses feature among the bookies’ odds for multiple races across the four days […]

The build-up to the Cheltenham Festival rarely passes by without late drama. Such is the case in 2026. Hot on the heels of the announcement that Constitution Hill […]

With just a fortnight to go before the runners go under starters’ orders in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, the best of the British and Irish yards are making […]

Constitution Hill, the spectacular 2023 Champion Hurdle victor, will not participate in this year’s festival on 10 March. Following a schooling session at Nicky Henderson’s stable on Wednesday, […]

As the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival continues, this weekend sees the Scottish Borders track of Kelso stage its biggest meeting of the season. Of Kelso’s three annual […]

Saturday sees one of British racing’s finest international stars add a seventh nation to his global tour. Having already taken connections to the biggest tracks in Britain, Ireland, […]

Known as the Sport of Kings and a magnet for Middle Eastern royalty and the mega-rich, horse racing, at least at the top end of the sport, is […]

Irish horse racing holds a cherished place in the hearts of many, reflecting both a vibrant past and a dynamic present. Its deep-rooted history has shaped not only […]

Fans of horse racing are accustomed to seeing beautiful, well-bred horses in the prime of their lives compete on lush, immaculately maintained racetracks. What you might not be […]

For the vast majority of punters, gambling serves as a form of entertainment – a way to add a little excitement to a sporting event or unwind at […]

With the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival well and truly on, this week, one of the meeting’s greatest stars hit the news for a rather surprising reason. Retired […]