Nicky Henderson was the man in the spotlight last weekend thanks to a graded double at Ascot and Haydock. Following Jonbon’s thrilling Clarence House Chase victory and Old […]

Saeed bin Suroor’s long-standing love affair with the Dubai Racing Carnival continued last Friday as he claimed a record-equalling sixth win in the Group 2 Cape Verdi. The […]

ITV Racing viewers have a trio of Graded contests to look forward to on Saturday. The Grade 2 duo of the Sky Bet Supreme Trial from Haydock and […]

The sport of horse racing has long been littered with big and often divisive personalities. From Prince “I gotta horse” Monolulu to John “Big Mac” McCririck, and on […]

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published its 2026 fixture list, backed by a strategic investment plan to strengthen the sport across Britain. The fixture list reflects how […]

National Hunt fans have much to look forward to this coming weekend, with Graded class action scheduled from both sides of the Irish Sea. Provided Storm Goretti doesn’t […]

Over the years, technology has evolved massively, influencing a range of sports, including horse racing. Technology has quietly impacted every aspect of the sport, from how fans engage […]

With 2025 now behind us, late December brought the sad news that one of racing’s leading owner/breeders won’t be with us in 2026. A prominent figure in British […]

Day 3 at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival was lit up by one of the premier staying chases of the winter months. Featuring the names of Cheltenham Gold Cup […]

Beginning on Boxing Day and concluding on 29th December, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival is packed with quality contests. As always, the big guns of the Irish training fraternity […]

Factors such as gambling regulation, the economic climate, and falling attendances have placed horse racing under increasing financial pressure in recent years. In an increasingly competitive leisure sector, […]

December sees the 2025 edition of the Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) awards ceremony take place at Media City in Salford. The Young Sports Personality of the […]

Festival Trials Day takes place at Cheltenham on January 24, marking the final meeting at Prestbury Park before the Cheltenham Festival itself gets underway in mid-March. For punters […]

The racing season continues apace in the run-up to Christmas, with a deluge of meetings giving punters a chance to boost their festive bankroll. That’s easier said than […]

The first major equestrian event feels like stepping into another world. The air carries the sound of hooves, the crowd hums with quiet excitement, and the arena feels […]

Having first stated his intention to retire in 2023, Frankie Dettori’s final season in Britain turned into a victory lap encompassing Classic victories and a glorious last hurrah […]

Horse racing’s story runs deep through the UK and Ireland – packed with wild comebacks, famous riders, and tough tracks, yet always full of surprises. If you are […]

Class defines every horse’s position in racing. It determines the opponents faced, the weight carried, and often the chances of victory. When a horse drops in class, it […]

With the festive period beginning to move through the gears, this weekend sees one of December’s most iconic contests take place at Aintree. Having made their seasonal return […]

The National Hunt campaign may officially begin in October, but traditionally it’s Christmas at Kempton and Leopardstown that flicks the switch from simmering interest to full-blown Cheltenham fever. […]

It had already been a year to remember for French ace Calandagan. Entering the season without a top-level success to his name, he had come up just short […]

Every now and then, a new technology arrives to reshape how we enjoy horse racing. From radio to television and the internet, these tend to revolve around how […]

British horse racing is staring straight at a simple truth: if younger people don’t fall in love with the sport and if younger professionals don’t see racing as […]

Headlined by a Class 4 handicap offering £5,210.99 in prize money, the Newcastle card on Wednesday, 26th November, fell firmly into the run-of-the-mill category – plenty for punters […]

The Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and Newcastle’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle take centre stage this Saturday afternoon, but the high-class weekend action doesn’t end there. On Sunday, we […]

British horse racing enters 2025 with significant technological shifts that are changing how fans experience the sport. The traditional pageantry remains, but digital infrastructure now supports everything from […]