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 […]

Horse racing in the UK keeps fans entertained all year round. Traditionally, the summer belongs to the flat stars, with National Hunt racing taking over in the winter […]

The festive period is a major time for the National Hunt racing season. With top-class racing from Boxing Day to New Year’s at the likes of Kempton Park […]

A pair of familiar names dominate the Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) list of entries. Willie Mullins leads the way with 63 entries, which is 14 more than his […]

Horse racing has always been a sport of landmarks. Even if you follow it casually, you tend to remember the year by the big weekends. A spring afternoon […]

The atmosphere at a racecourse in January is something else entirely. There’s the crisp winter air, the steam rising off the horses as they parade, and that low […]

Thursday witnessed one of the biggest days of the season at the County Kilkenny track of Gowran Park. The Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle topped the bill […]

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 […]