World of Horses

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 […]