Heading into the first week in May, training powerhouse Aidan O’Brien had already bagged five contests rated at Listed level or above. That’s a fine tally by most […]

The staying chasers took centre stage on Day 2 of the Punchestown Festival, as a small but select field tackled the 3m1f and 18 fences of the Punchestown […]

In the final minutes before the Preakness Stakes 150, bettors gather around the tote board not just for entertainment and the company of like-minded people, but for insight. […]

For the British National Hunt fraternity, events conclude at Sandown on Saturday afternoon with what promises to be a memorable edition of the Finale Meeting. However, as tends […]

The opening weeks of the 2025 flat season witnessed Hampshire handler Andrew Balding hitting the headlines for all the right reasons. Flying out of the traps with a […]

In flat and jump racing alike, not all horses compete on equal terms. Differences in speed, class, and form would create uneven contests without intervention. Handicapping exists to […]

Horse racing has captivated fans for generations, with spectators enjoying the thundering hooves, tactical riding, and unpredictable finishes. Whether you’re watching from the grandstand rail or in a […]

Last week saw the first of the key trial meetings of 2025 as Newmarket played host to the three-day Craven Meeting. The opening day saw the three-year-old colts […]

Based in Kingsclere, Andrew Balding has enjoyed many notable successes since launching his training career in 2003, including Classic victories in the 2000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks. Having […]