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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.

Elite Status proves well-named National Stakes winner

26 May 2023 0 comments

Electric performance from Karl Burke-trained youngster, who could be a ‘superstar’.Download Elite Status turned what looked a competitive renewal of […]

Bens Saturday Tips

26 May 2023 0 comments

Saturday The 2.40 at York looks a typical York sprint and there are a number of contenders. I think ZARZYNI […]

WELCOME!

25 May 2023 0 comments

Flaming June is the busiest month on the Flat racing calendar – and we enjoy every minute of it! It […]

THE IRISH HAVE GOT IT SUSSED

25 May 2023 0 comments

Xander Brett insists the experience over the water needs to be seen to be believed From Stansted Airport, it’s a […]

LAUNCHING A NEW RACING SYSTEM

25 May 2023 0 comments

Formtraders are offering their selections on Zoom after nine years of perfecting their methods Almost 17 years ago, I wrote […]

FORM READING NATIONAL SUCCESS

25 May 2023 0 comments

From the desk of Michael Turner – horse racing product innovator serving racing punters for over 15 years. Today’s conditions […]

Tom’s on top – and also bottom – of the World

25 May 2023 0 comments

Nick Townsend speaks to Tom Marquand, a rider making waves in Europe and Australia At times race-riding can be a […]

Derby victory would be major tick on Jessica Harrington’s ‘bucket list’

24 May 2023 0 comments

Hopes high Leopardstown trial winner Sprewell can go close at Epsom.Download A laid-back temperament is sure to help Sprewell as […]

Tate expecting Royal Aclaim to take high rank this year

24 May 2023 0 comments

Haydock-bound sprinter ‘has definitely got the talent’ to make Group One mark.Download A Group One gap on James Tate’s training […]

O’Brien considering plans for recent Derby trial runners

23 May 2023 0 comments

Search Auguste Rodin remains the flagship horse for Epsom.Download Aidan O’Brien’s Betfred Derby hopes may be pinned to one horse […]

The Antarctic holds on for Lacken Stakes glory

22 May 2023 0 comments

ry Royal Ascot target depends on how Little Big Bear fares at Haydock.Download The Antarctic held on bravely to give […]

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

19 May 2023 0 comments

Friday I was very taken by PERSIAN DREAMER at Newmarket on debut and I think the 7/4 is plenty big […]

Bens Tips of the Day

18 May 2023 0 comments

Despite the quick ground I think COPPER KNIGHT is weighted to strike in the opener at his beloved York. I […]

Mullins mounts strong challenge on Auteuil highlight

18 May 2023 0 comments

Trainer planning nine-strong squad for France.Download Willie Mullins is preparing for a French foray at Auteuil this weekend as he […]

Mon Na Slieve enters Ascot reckoning for Ryan

18 May 2023 0 comments

York winner impresses with debut effort,Download Mon Na Slieve appears to have earned himself a place on Kevin Ryan‘s Royal […]

Bens Tips of the Day

17 May 2023 0 comments

Day one of the Dante Festival has got my punting juices flowing and I’m looking forward to some of the […]

Slipofthepen loses unbeaten record at Sandown

17 May 2023 0 comments

Highly-regarded royal runner only third in Heron Stakes.Download Slipofthepen had to settle for third, as Captain Winters was given a […]

Artistic Star makes an impression to forward Derby case

17 May 2023 0 comments

Royal Ascot also an option for promising Ralph Beckett-trained Galileo colt.Download Derby entrant Artistic Star showed a very willing attitude […]

Golden Arrow pointing towards Sandown before Royal Ascot

16 May 2023 0 comments

Alice Haynes debutant impressed at Hamilton on Sunday.Download Golden Arrow, who created a highly favourable impression when scoring on debut […]

National winner Lucinda Russell to team up with Michael Scudamore

15 May 2023 0 comments

Trainers will take out a joint licence this summer.Download Dual Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell will join forces with Michael […]

Pont Aval highlights Killarney treble for Willie Mullins

15 May 2023 0 comments

16-1 shot bagged the National feature.Download Pont Aval completed a near 102-1 treble for trainer Willie Mullins when taking the […]

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

12 May 2023 0 comments

Friday I’ve had a shocking couple of days but that normally means the good times aren’t too far away and […]

Marquand back in action – and back in the winner’s enclosure

11 May 2023 0 comments

Freak accident at the Guineas meeting meant a few days on the sidelines.Download Tom Marquand was back among the winners […]

Ziggy’s Phoenix rises to Chester challenge for Middleham one-two

10 May 2023 0 comments

Royal Ascot could be the scene for a rematch.Download Ziggy’s Phoenix was away well and made every yard of the […]

Bens Tip of the Day

10 May 2023 0 comments

The 8/1 about SQUEALER has soon disappeared this morning and I can see why. A progressive two year old last […]

Lingfield hold inspection ahead of Derby Trial

10 May 2023 0 comments

Deluge of rain casts doubt on Saturday’s card.Download Lingfield will hold a 10am inspection on today to determine if Saturday’s […]

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

5 May 2023 0 comments

Friday I think the 3.00 at Newmarket is a flakey enough race for the grade and I’d expect a big […]

Tahiyra stars as 20 declared for 1000 Guineas

5 May 2023 0 comments

Newmarket Classic field includes Meditate and Remarquee.Download Tahiyra will attempt to maintain her unbeaten record as she takes on 19 […]

O’Brien dreaming of Triple Crown bid with Auguste Rodin

4 May 2023 0 comments

Trainer admits the first leg is likely to be the toughest.Download Aidan O’Brien is chasing the Holy Grail of the […]

Racing Ahead

Elite Status proves well-named National Stakes winner

Bens Saturday Tips

WELCOME!

THE IRISH HAVE GOT IT SUSSED

LAUNCHING A NEW RACING SYSTEM

FORM READING NATIONAL SUCCESS

Tom’s on top – and also bottom – of the World

Derby victory would be major tick on Jessica Harrington’s ‘bucket list’

Tate expecting Royal Aclaim to take high rank this year

O’Brien considering plans for recent Derby trial runners

The Antarctic holds on for Lacken Stakes glory

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Bens Tips of the Day

Mullins mounts strong challenge on Auteuil highlight

Mon Na Slieve enters Ascot reckoning for Ryan

Bens Tips of the Day

Slipofthepen loses unbeaten record at Sandown

Artistic Star makes an impression to forward Derby case

Golden Arrow pointing towards Sandown before Royal Ascot

National winner Lucinda Russell to team up with Michael Scudamore

Pont Aval highlights Killarney treble for Willie Mullins

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Marquand back in action – and back in the winner’s enclosure

Ziggy’s Phoenix rises to Chester challenge for Middleham one-two

Bens Tip of the Day

Lingfield hold inspection ahead of Derby Trial

Bens Friday & Saturday Tips

Tahiyra stars as 20 declared for 1000 Guineas

O’Brien dreaming of Triple Crown bid with Auguste Rodin

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