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Xander Brett: Gerald Geisler on the German racing campaign
Xander Brett meets Austrian trainer who carved a career in Germany For many years, Gerald Geisler was something of a nomad. He grew up a racing...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Ferguson: Burrito to wrap up the hat-trick in York after Newbury win
Paul Ferguson glances back over horses to note after the late spring action For this month’s column, I wanted to look back at several horses who have impressed...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoBen Morgan: Ten horses to follow this Summer as Lurking Boy is set to pounce
Ben Morgan picks out ten to follow through the coming weeks Eve’s Boy What seems to be a typical ‘Paul Mulrennan’ horse, Eve’s Boy has been threatening to...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 weeks agoAndy Newton: Troy sets standard at Sandown Summer highlight
Andy Newton explores the facts about the Sandown summer highlight. Twelve months ago, we saw City Of Troy ‘Eclipse’ his rivals in this big early July Group 1...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoRichard Eagle: Hardy folk at work in Dorset
Richard Eagle visits county yards and introduces filly Olivia Jane Until being told by Martin Clunes I hadn’t realised that the famous Dorset author Thomas Hardy had incorporated...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Jacobs: Henri Matisse ready to relish further after Breeders Cup win last year
Paul Jacobs picks out a great eight from the fantastic fare due out in July We have now entered the height of summer with the main racing festivals...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoMorris Dancer: Robert Cooper muses on rabbit hold, fond memories and track hopefuls
Just a few minutes surfing the net can lead you down even deeper rabbit holes than Alice encountered in Wonderland. Here is a brief synopsis of a recent...
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Andy Newton
/ 1 month agoPitting our wits against bookies: Andy Newton looks at Pitmen’s Derby clues
Andy Newton digs out a rich vein of historic ‘Pitmen’s Derby’ clues Next up with for this month’s trends is the Northumberland Plate, which will be run on...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied to land the Coronation Cup at Epsom,...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 month agoPRIDE IN MY ARRAS LUCK
Paul Jacobs mulls over value in his ante-post bets and gets ready to hedge Pride Of Arras ridden by Rossa Ryan wins Dante Stakes Most of the contributors...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoFrom superstores to corner shops: Robert Cooper looks at racing’s underdogs
Robert Cooper looks beyond racing’s Goliaths to the plucky Davids The tealeaves have yet to reveal Aiden O’Brien’s final Derby battle plan, the likelihood being that the usual...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 1 month agoREADERS’ LETTERS Luck of the draw
Please keep your letters coming -write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email to [email protected] Rebel’s Romance and William Buick...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to be at Newton Abbot, what better way...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoSun-downer is festive ending: Xander Brett looks at Prestbury Park curtain closer
Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim to find the racecourse in wait. Until...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoTemple of pace aces: Andy Newton’s clues to Haydock
Andy Newton digs for clues to Haydock’s Temple Stakes sprint highlight Of course, the start of May is all about the Guineas and there is also the York...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoStaying stoic in the agony: Robert Cooper reflects on emotion of tight defeat
Robert Cooper reflects on emotion of tight defeat – and a Sweet Reward The Agony and the Ecstasy. Irving Stone’s classic novel could quite feasibly have been written...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 3 months agoON MARK FOR THE GOSDENS
Paul Jacobs limbers up for the Flat with five to follow The start of the new Flat season is always an exciting time with the top juveniles back...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoChest up and go for glory: Andy Newton’s stats rules for Chester Cup
Andy Newton casts his stats’ rule over the Roodee for Chester Cup clues Chester Cup The Flat action ramps up several notches in May, and one of the...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoRok Til Dawn: Paul Ferguson sticking with Iroko for Grand National Glory
Paul Ferguson keeps faith with his early season hopes for Aintree prizes I nailed my Grand National colours to Iroko in the January edition of Racing Ahead and...
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 4 months agoAces humbled – and it aint even started: Minor obstacles topple the big Festival stars
The Grand National is usually the race that grabs the headlines, but something pretty bizarre will have to occur at Aintree to dwarf the most eventful Champion Hurdle...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months agoAndy Newton outlines the clues and statistics behind smart betting at Grand National 2025
Andy Newton highlights his key facts ahead of the 2025 Grand National I don’t normally cover the biggest race on the planet in the magazine, with the Grand...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoJeremy Grayson: Keep eyes on Sue Smith’s inform runner – Tyson Magoo
Jeremy Grayson has been scouring the country’s tracks for in-form talent Carlisle March 9 (Good to soft, good in places) 2m3f61yds (+77yds) 0-120 Handicap Hurdle (class 4) No...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPaul Jacobs: Aintree Fences must be in top shape for Grand National
Paul Jacobs calls on Aintree to keep fences in proper shape for the big race With the Cheltenham Festival behind us – and, by the way, I have...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 5 months agoKawaboomga! Paul Jacobs has high hopes for Willie Mullins’ novice at the Cheltenham Festival
Paul Jacobs has high hopes for Willie Mullins’ novice Kawaboomga So we are here once again, the Cheltenham Festival, the all-glorifying climax to the National Hunt season. The...
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Paul Ferguson
/ 5 months agoPaul Ferguson’s Fabulous Four for the Cheltenham Festival
Paul Ferguson has four aces to play when he hears that Festival roar Kopek Des Bordes Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Starting with the obvious. The role as ‘Banker’ in...
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Robert Cooper
/ 5 months agoMarcus Aurelius was on the money: Robert Cooper digs deep for a hot Cheltenham Festival tip from a Roman emporer
What, if anything, can we learn from history? With Cheltenham almost in full beam view, we are annually bombarded with statistics, trends, and previews until our brains erupt...
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Andy Newton
/ 5 months ago2025 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide – Get Your £4 DISCOUNT!
LOVE THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL? Then you will love the 2025 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide in association with Hollywood Bets. A firm favourite with punters for nearly two...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 6 months agoBRIGHT FORM LIFTS KNIGHT: Paul Jacobs shines a light on some shadowy contenders
The second month of the year is normally the weakest for top-class racing and with no entries for the Dublin Racing Festival available at the time of writing...
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Andy Newton
/ 6 months agoBetfair Hurdle – How to find the Newbury winner
Andy Newton puts his microscope on Newbury's major spring handicap over hurdles, hitherto the Betfair Hurdle, looking for clues
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Andy Newton
/ 6 months agoBIG RACE TRENDS: Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton
The recently renamed Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase will take place at Kempton on February 22 and Andy Newton has been digging into previous trends for the race.
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