Cheltenham Festival novice chase entries include Iroko

Iroko, who had initially been ruled out for the season following a flawless novice chase debut at Warwick, has been handed...

Southwell passes morning inspection

Today`s meeting at Southwell goes ahead as planned after the track passed a precautionary inspection. The course was raceable under the...

Ben’s Saturday Tips

Saturday  It’s a good day of action tomorrow with three good cards at Kempton, Wetherby & Warwick. I’ve taken aim at...

                        Riding the Digital Wave: A Slovenian Expert’s Perspective on Tech-Driven Evolution in Horse Racing Betting

The march of technology is the force that pushes us towards new heights, and betting is no different. Nowadays, it’s possible...

A REAL DUAL PURPOSE TRAINER!

Simon Nott speaks to Nigel Hawke who can train your horse – and even arrange your wedding! Nigel Hawke and Ballymagroarty...

BURKE TO THE MANOR BORN

Nick Townsend speaks to Jonathan Burke who was bred to be a top jockey and is quickly making his mark Full...

INTERNATIONAL RACING AT ITS BEST

Sean Trivass finally gets to enjoy Hong Kong’s delights – a year late! This has been a long time coming! As...

FESTIVAL FEVER STARTS RIGHT HERE

Andrew Newton looks at the trends for the race billed as a Cheltenham Gold Cup trial Happy January readers – not...

WHO’LL BE THE KING OF ASCOT?

Andrew Newton looks at a meet where big winners have prevailed It’s 2024 folks – well almost as you are probably...

SKELTON SET FOR FRUITFUL JANUARY

Paul Ferguson is backing the brothers to clean up early in 2024 As we enter 2024, focus will soon start to...

WELCOME

WELCOME to a new year of Racing Ahead. It’s a milestone for us as we started in 2004 so June will...

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Friday  Punters have been all over Dysart Enos in the opener at Cheltenham today and as much as I respect her...

Bens Friday &Saturday Tips

Friday  It’s going to be pretty testing at Sandown today and you’re going to need a horse that stays every inch...

Ben`s Tip of The DAY

I’m glad I took the early 11/1 that was on offer about MY BOBBY DAZZLER at Ludlow today as he is...

Bens Tips for Friday & Saturday

Friday I’ll be an eagle eyed viewer at Newbury today trying to pick up an angle ready for tomorrow’s high quality...

Ben`s Tips of the Day

Readers of the Racing Ahead mag won’t be surprised to see me putting up PASSING WELL today at Lingfield. Jamie Snowden’s...

Japan Cup 2023 Review

It can be a struggle to write raceday reviews around the world without sounding the same each time, but thankfully Japan...

Ben`s Saturday Tips of the Day

I’m making my first journey to Haydock tomorrow and it looks like I am getting treated to a decent card on what...

CONSTITUTION TO LIGHT UP DECEMBER

DECEMBER’S BIG RACES Paul Ferguson is looking forward to seeing a hurdling superstar at Newcastle Whilst he won’t be a betting...

WELCOME

Welcome to another packed issue of Racing Ahead as we prepare to move into our 20th year of publication. It’s gratifying...

JUST WHAT IS CHAMPIONS DAY?

COLUMN Rolf Johnson scratches his head about the summer game’s flat finale Bedlam on QIPCO Champions Day, fomented by the only...

IT SUITED SIRE AT THE FRONT

YESTERDAY’S HERO Graham Buddry looks back at the career of Sire De Grugy, one of the top two-milers of this generation...

NICHOLLS SETS HIS SIGHTS ON ANOTHER FEAT

STABLE TOUR The 14-times champion trainer is keyed up to land a record 15th title After setting a new personal best...

AMIGOS IS A FRIENDLY FESTIVE FACE

Andy Newton reveals an interesting trend which might earn you a Christmas bonus at Chepstow As well as the King George,...

NICHOLLS IS THE KING OF KEMPTON

Andy Newton explains why you’d have to be brave to back against the Ditcheat handler for the Boxing Day bonanza It’s...

Ben`s Tips of The Day

It usually pays to follow Gary Moore horses at Plumpton and I do fancy two today. I can’t quite believe the...

Ben`s Friday-Sat-Sunday Tips of The Day

Friday  Day 1 of the Paddy Power meeting today and a good card looks set to get the juices flowing ready...

Ben`s Tip of The Day

BABY SAGE didn’t get any further than the first at Ludlow on her hurdle debut where she unseated her rider but...

Betway Ambassador Katie Walsh

GERRI COLOMBE is a live contender for the Cheltenham Gold Cup says Katie Walsh. The former top jumps jockey was impressed...

Ben`s Saturday Tip of The Day

It will be a quiet Saturday for me and I can only advise of one bet which is WEST BALBOA. I’m...