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This is where you will find all of Racing Ahead’s horse racing news, tips, exclusive interviews, analysis and columns for Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National, the Epsom Derby Meeting, Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot.

Star Sports to name race after Barry Dennis on sponsored Fontwell card

21 February 2025 0 comments

Star Sports will name one of the races on their sponsored card at Fontwell on Sunday after Barry Dennis, honouring the […]

Buckfastleigh Races Review

20 February 2025 0 comments

It was nice to be back at Buckfastleigh on Sunday the 16th of February after the weather curtailed both meetings […]

A Nicky Henderson Lucky 15 for Cheltenham Festival 2025

18 February 2025 0 comments

Sean Trivass was lucky enough to be at Nicky Henderson’s open day in Lambourn ahead of the Cheltenham Festival and has some thoughts on his Cotswolds team – with a Lucky15 perm thrown in for good luck!

Dublin Racing Festival winners to watch: Final Demand for starters

17 February 2025 0 comments

Karl Hedley has had a close eye on Festival prospects across the Irish Sea as Ireland looks to continue their recent Cotswolds domination.

Andy Ayres’ Paddock Picks: Paddy’s got a future

17 February 2025 0 comments

Andy Ayres offers his pick from the paddocks, coiled and ready to spring in the near future, including Derryhassen Paddy for Lucinda Russell – who harbours Cheltenham Festival ambitions.

Gold Cup Memories: Native River refuses to bend to Might Bite’s will

17 February 2025 0 comments

Graham Buddry recalls Native River’s legendary battle with Might Bite in the Cheltenham Gold Cup of 2018.

Advertise with Racing Ahead for the Cheltenham 2025 Edition

31 January 2025 0 comments

Want to place an advert into Racing Ahead’s bumper Cheltenham 2025 edition? For details contact [email protected] Adverts are due on […]

Eventmasters honoured to sponsor Royal Ascot Trials Day

31 January 2025 0 comments

Eventmasters will sponsor Royal Ascot Trials Day on Wednesday 30th April 2025, as part of the Birmingham based corporate hospitality business […]

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Paul Ferguson looks ahead to Foxrock racing feast

20 January 2025 0 comments

February gets underway with the fantastic two-day Dublin Racing Festival fixture at Leopardstown, in which there will be countless Cheltenham Festival clues on offer.

UK Racing: Prize money crisis highlighted by Documenting

20 January 2025 0 comments

There is a prize money crisis in British racing, it seems, and one all-weather specialist has done plenty to highlight the situation.

BIG RACE TRENDS: Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase at Kempton

20 January 2025 0 comments

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.

HARRY DERHAM: I’ll play my Joker at Aintree

20 January 2025 0 comments

Jumps trainer Harry Derham spoke exclusively to online tips centre OLBG with plans in place to target the Foxhunters at Aintree.

New Year’s Festival Clues in Ireland

20 January 2025 0 comments

Karl Hedley takes a look at some New Year’s winner from Ireland and how their Cheltenham Festival aspirations might have been impacted.

Cash Woes: British Racing needs injection of racing minds

20 January 2025 0 comments

Rolf Johnson muses on pains of racing’s cash woes and executive ‘circus’ and ponders whether or not the sport should be seeking to employ from within its own ranks, or follow the example of other thriving sports.

Henrietta Knight was back in the Cheltenham winner’s enclosure (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henrietta Knight celebrates Cheltenham win for promising Precious Metal

7 January 2025 0 comments

Henrietta Knight marked a triumphant return to Cheltenham with a New Year’s Day success, as Precious Metal stormed to victory in the Listed bumper.

Welsh National hero Val Dancer (David Davies/PA)

Val Dancer targeting Haydock’s Grand National Trial after triumph at Chepstow

7 January 2025 0 comments

Val Dancer, the rising star of Mel Rowley’s yard, is being prepared for the Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock following his emphatic victory in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

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3 January 2025 0 comments

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16 September 2024 0 comments

Now in its 18th year of publication and once again sponsored by Hollywood Bets, Jumpers To Follow is an essential […]

York Ebor Festival Day 3: Key Races and Betting Insights

28 August 2024 0 comments

On the third day of the York Ebor Festival, racing fans can look forward to a number of important races that are sure to be exciting contests.

Optimum Racing

6 June 2024 0 comments

Optimum Racing have successfully advised bets since 1999, and the service continues to go from strength to strength with Andrew […]

Want to bet on Cheltenham? Here’s a simple guide to get you started

12 March 2024 0 comments

The Greatest Show on Turf starts again on March 12th and we couldn’t be more excited! Cheltenham is the first […]

Watch: Cheltenham Festival 2024 | The Countdown is on!

16 February 2024 0 comments

Cheltenham is just over one month away and, to celebrate the start of the Countdown, Betway are offering new and […]

Anticipating the Excitement: A Preview of the Upcoming Cheltenham March 2024

12 February 2024 0 comments

The Cheltenham Festival is a highlight of the horse racing calendar, renowned for its thrilling races, fierce competition, and electrifying […]

Rob and Lindsey Burrow become patrons of The Good Racing Company as they receive a further two donations of £7,777

30 January 2024 0 comments

Rob and Lindsey Burrow announced on Sunday 28 January 2024 that they were becoming patrons of The Good Racing Company. The […]

Your A to Z guide to horse racing betting sites

16 January 2024 0 comments

Check out our A to Z (nearly) guide that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the world of horse […]

Types of Horse Racing Bets: Exploring the Various Wagering Options

5 June 2023 0 comments

Beloved the world over, Horse racing is a thrilling and popular sport that offers a multitude of betting opportunities for […]

Will Forte Run In The 2023 Preakness?

17 May 2023 0 comments

By Lindsay Griffin Forte appeared to have everything going for him. He exited 2022 as the year’s Eclipse Champion Two-Year-Old […]

The 4 Biggest Upsets in Cheltenham Festival History

13 March 2023 0 comments

The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest stage in National Hunt racing and here we are looking at four famous Cotswolds upsets.

Can Love Envoi Give Fehily More Festival Success?

9 February 2023 0 comments

Love Envoi is firmly on course to make it two from two at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Trained by […]