Callum Close

Callum Close studied sports journalism at the University of Sunderland who loves his horse racing. He writes news and features for the Racing Ahead website around the major festivals like Cheltenham and the Grand National. Callum is a massive Newcastle United fan and his middle name is Shearer thanks to his Magpies-loving parents.

Stories By Callum Close

Irish Racing
/ 5 days ago

Irish Grand National Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

By Callum Close Thousands will turn their attention to Fairyhouse in under two weeks’ time for the 2025 Irish Grand National...

By Callum Close
Grand National
/ 2 weeks ago

Potential outside chances for the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

By Callum Close This week racing’s elite will gather in the North West of England for Britain’s most prestigious steeplechase –...

By Callum Close
Grand National
/ 2 weeks ago

Who will win the 2025 Grand National at Aintree? A look at the main contenders

By Callum Close For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 month ago

Cheltenham Festival news: Kopeck De Mee an “Irish banker” after weights announced

By Callum Close Kopeck De Mee has tumbled in price for three Cheltenham Festival races after handicap weights were revealed. The...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025 focus: Ryanair Chase & Arkle Challenge Trophy

By Callum Close It is now less than three weeks until the national-hunt season reaches its climax, when the 2025 Cheltenham...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Gold Cup analysis and preview

By Callum Close A week rivalled by no other in British racing begins in under four weeks, when the 2025 Cheltenham...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Stayers’ Hurdle analysis and preview

By Callum Close The 2025 national hunt season will reach its climax when the Cheltenham Festival gets underway in four weeks’...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Champion Chase analysis and preview

By Callum Close Racing’s elite will gather in Gloucestershire in under five weeks’ time when the 2025 Cheltenham Festival comes under...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Champion Hurdle analysis and preview

By Callum Close National-hunt’s elite from Britain and Ireland will resume their yearly head-to-head for glory when the 2025 Cheltenham Festival...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 2 months ago

Cheltenham Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

By Callum Close The 2025 national-hunt season will reach its climax when the Cheltenham Festival commences in six weeks’ time. Headlining...

By Callum Close
Cheltenham Festival
/ 3 months ago

Cheltenham News: Will Jonbon gain first Festival win at the 2025 event?

By Callum Close Jonbon has won nine grade ones and will look to win his first Cheltenham Festival race to earn...

By Callum Close