Addeybb’s Ascot hopes dependent on rain

Trainer William Haggas fears he may have to scrap plans to run Addeybb at Royal Ascot due to the ground being...

Masks specified for jockeys in new BHA guidelines

The British Horse Racing Authority have unveiled protocols for the return of racing on June 1, including jockeys wearing masks. A...

Southwell excited with busy summer ahead

Southwell racecourse officials say they are looking forward to their busiest summer of action “for a number of years”. The Nottinghamshire...

Plans remains the same for Glorious Goodwood

The updated racing calendar from the BHA has revealed that Glorious Goodwood is set to take place on the same date,...

our man at newmarket

HOT 2,000 Guineas favourite PINATUBO had a day out yesterday when he went along with two stable companions to Chelmsford City...

Packed new Royal Ascot schedule released

Plans have been released for Royal Ascot, which it’s hoped will feature 36 races over five days between June 16-20. Organisers...

Irish racing confirms restructured summer fixtures

Irish officials have announced 53 Flat meetings up to the end of July, as they seek to satisfy the “large demand”...

Live ITV Racing Free Tips and Trends: Saturday 27th June 2020

Another decent day of LIVE ITV this Saturday as the cameras head to Newcastle and Newmarket.  The Northumberland Plate takes centre...

French resumption: four things learned after week one

A week of French racing taking place since the Covid-19 lockdown has just ended. While at home and going through the...

Alternative ways to get your Horse Racing fix

With horse racing on hold across most areas of the world, aside from the US, many of us are scratching around...

Walsh fears for Irish racing venues

Ruby Walsh is worried that some Irish racecourses will be unable to deal with the financial hit of the coronavirus pandemic....

Hogan ponders Irish option for duo

Denis Hogan has revealed both Make A Challenge and Sceptical are in contention to race at Naas in the Woodland Stakes...

Five important lines to watch out for when France race returns

Five important lines to watch out for when France race returns French racing had been postponed from mid-March because of the...

French racing forced into Plan B

Olivier Delloye, CEO of France Galop, has revealed contingency plans have been brought in after the government’s latest decision. French racing...

O’Brien edging towards Irish option

Donnacha O’Brien has revealed Fancy Blue is likely to head down the Irish route and a shot at the 1,000 Guineas....

ACTION OUT ON THE NEWMARKET GALLOPS

EARLY starts are of paramount importance for anyone in racing and it was a 5.30am start for me this morning out...

2020 Northumberland Plate Free Tips and Trends

Run at Newcastle racecourse over 2 miles the Northumberland Plate is one of the richest staying handicap races in the world....

O’Gorman backs season extension

Senior Irish Flat Handicapper Gary O’Gorman says extending the Irish season into December is “definitely an option”. UK and Irish racing...

Ryan primed for Royal Ascot

Trainer Kevin Ryan has confirmed Hello Youmzain will be heading straight for Royal Ascot, which is scheduled to kick off on...

Condon ready to embrace racing’s new normal

Irish trainer Ken Condon has welcomed the imminent return of racing and says everyone has to accept the new restrictions put...

Channon pleased with Barbill progress

Mick Channon believes Barbill is developing into an exciting sprinter and can rediscover his best form this year. Barbill rose to...

Royal Ascot Trends and Tips: DAY FIVE (20th June 2020)

GOOD NEWS – The 2020 ROYAL ASCOT  fixture is on!!  But, Ascot officials have already stated it will be done behind...

Alson pencilled in for Guineas run

Trainer Andre Fabre is planning on sending at least one runner to Newmarket for the rescheduled Guineas weekend in June. The...

Royal Ascot Trends and Tips: DAY FOUR (19th June 2020)

GOOD NEWS – The 2020 ROYAL ASCOT  fixture is on!!  But, Ascot officials have already stated it will be done behind...

Impressive Ebonite takes Prix Murat

Emmanuel Clayeux says a tilt at next month’s Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris is on for Ebonite after her victory in Saturday’s...

BHA allow foreign runners in opening Classics

The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed foreign-trained runners will be allowed to enter the first two Classics this summer. The decision...

Royal Ascot Trends and Tips: DAY THREE (18th June 2020)

GOOD NEWS – The 2020 ROYAL ASCOT  fixture is on!!  But, Ascot officials have already stated it will be done behind...

Irish racing given June 8 return date

Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh is pleased with the news that racing has been given the green light to...

Charlie’s Saturday preview

Pao Alto did us a huge favour at Longchamp on Thursday in the Group 3 Prix la Force in the best...

Ivory’s charge expected to Stake Acclaim again

Dean Ivory says Stake Acclaim can build on his impressive 2019 and is expected to head over to France soon ahead...