NOT A LESSER RACE BUT IT’S LESS OF A NATIONAL 30 May 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson bemoans the hot air blowing holes in Aintree highlight’s international heritage Next year’s Grand National, I’m reliably informed, […]
WITCH TO STIR UP QUEEN ANNE POT 30 May 2024 0 comments Ben Morgan shares his choice of Ascot’s Royal meeting rockets Summer is simmering up nicely and some red-hot racing is […]
TWENTY UP AND PLENTY AHEAD 30 May 2024 0 comments In our anniversary month founder Stephen Mullen recalls early days of Racing Ahead OVER by Christmas was the general attitude […]
AIDAN’s top PAIR TARGET COVENTRY CROWN 30 May 2024 0 comments Ian Heitman highlights the leading challengers for top Royal Ascot prizes Royal Ascot is fast approaching and although several two-year-olds […]
BUBBLING UP ON THE DOWNS 30 May 2024 0 comments Andy Newton looks at the form and trends for the Epsom Classics Can you believe it’s June already – the […]
TRENDS CAN PUT PICK ON A PLATE 30 May 2024 0 comments Andy Newton lays out the facts for punters on Newcastle highlight Calling the Wind Northumberland Plate Betting Trends HAVING crept […]
CRAIC’S GRAND BOTH SIDES OF THE WATER 21 April 2024 0 comments Simon Nott tracks the Grand National bookies each side of the Irish Sea for his Tales from the Ring. I […]
TOTS OF THE TURF SHOWING PROMISE 21 April 2024 0 comments Ian Heitman stumbles across some gems at the Curragh and Doncaster Pont Neuf, left, ridden by Charles Bishop The start […]
PUT TRUMP ON CARD IN THIS DONKEY DERBY 21 April 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson takes a critical swipe at bosses’ efforts to rescue UK racing Peter Savill If Donald Trump doesn’t become […]
WHEN HAWK SOARED HIGHEST OF THEM ALL 21 April 2024 0 comments Graham Buddry reflects on the flickers, flashes and final brilliance of Ballydoyle’s brightest shooting star High Chaparral, right, ridden by […]
HENRY’S A REALLY GOOD FELLOW! 21 April 2024 0 comments Paul Jacobs backs Aidan O’Brien’s silver starlet to shine this summer Henry Longfellow ridden by Ryan Moore With a change […]
CHESTS PUFFED AS HISTORY BECKONS 21 April 2024 0 comments Andy Newton highlights Roodoo trends ahead of 200th year of Chester Cup Chester Cup INTO May we trot and with […]
LOCKED ON TO JOLLIES 21 April 2024 0 comments Andy Newton analyses trends in Newbury highlight bookies fear ANOTHER of the big May Flat races is the Group 1 […]
More rain set to fall at Aintree before National meeting gets under way 8 April 2024 0 comments Aintree is set to experience a wet start to the week as the flagship Randox Grand National meeting looms. The […]
Dubai World Cup Review 2 April 2024 0 comments I am like a child in a sweetshop once more – race day is upon us and as usual I […]
Dubai World Cup preview 28 March 2024 0 comments SEAN TRAVISS I arrived via Bahrain on Tuesday afternoon and after (trying to get) some sleep it was all systems […]
IT’S NIP & TUCK IN BOOKIES BATTLE 17 March 2024 0 comments Simon Nott regales us with his recent trips to Wincanton and Exeter WINCANTON, MARCH 7 I WASN’T expecting a massive […]
DAWNING TO OPEN FOR IN-FORM DAN 17 March 2024 0 comments Ben Morgan sees the Skelton brothers getting off to a winning start on Day 1 MANIFESTO NOVICES CHASE I would […]
THEY’RE BACKING LOSERS AND WE’LL PAY THE PRICE 17 March 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson blasts unelected officials meddling with gambling regulations while the ‘impotent’ BHA stand aside Worldwide, governments are intruding on […]
KITTY’S GOLD TOUCH BUCKED THE TREND 17 March 2024 0 comments Andy Newton warns that recent form is not usually the key to unlock Sandown highlight Kitty’s Light As we move […]
WHO HAS SCOT THE LOT? 17 March 2024 0 comments Andrew Newton is looking beyond Aintree towards an ever-competitive Scottish National Of course, a certain race at Aintree will get […]
PROPER PRIDWELL BEAT ALL THE ODDS 17 March 2024 0 comments Graham Buddry plots the career of a horse who defied expectations If an incredible champion loses it can sometimes be […]
SHARK’S GOT A BIT BETWEEN HIS TEETH 17 March 2024 0 comments Alex Gifford reckons Hewick will be ready and refreshed for the National after his Gold Cup absence Shark Hanlon’s stablestar […]
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 […]
Saudi Cup racing review 25 February 2024 0 comments With the rest of the wonderful British press seemingly allergic to giving anything “abroad” positive media coverage, it may be […]
FRESH FROM THE FESTIVAL, IT’S THE FLAT 18 February 2024 0 comments Andy Newton looks ahead to a popular Doncaster meet held earlier than usual, in the aftermath of Cheltenham William Haggas […]
MAESTROS OF THE MIDLANDS 18 February 2024 0 comments Hot on the heels of Cheltenham, it’s a trip to Uttoxeter for the Midlands National, as Andy Newton explains The […]
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH IRISH TRACK 18 February 2024 0 comments Simon Nott sends a Valentine’s message to Leopardstown I absolutely love going to work in Irish betting rings. The atmosphere, […]
BE A TOP PRO, JUST LIKE BOB 18 February 2024 0 comments Bob Rothman BOB ROTHMAN was driven from the City to the racetrack by burning ambition – and a powerhouse tarmac […]
CHANT PUT ME IN TUNE AT FESTIVAL 18 February 2024 0 comments Paul Jacobs shares his ante-post thoughts on the Festival I always come into Cheltenham Festival month with a mix of […]