All posts tagged "Cheltenham Festival"
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 week agoTo the saddle Borne: Nick Townsend gets a dad’s view of rising star Saffie from Jamie Osborne
In a world in which ‘nepo babies’ who are never likely to possess the qualities of their illustrious parents tend to...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoSun-downer is festive ending: Xander Brett looks at Prestbury Park curtain closer
Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoImpact of British Horse Racing on Local Economies
British horse racing is a significant economic driver that bolsters local economies across the United Kingdom. From rural communities to the...
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News
/ 2 weeks agoRachael Blackmore: Retirement crept into my head at Cheltenham
Rachael Blackmore first had thoughts of retiring at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The trailblazing jockey, a Grand National, Cheltenham Gold...
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Racing Festivals
/ 3 weeks agoConstitution Hill removed from Royal Ascot Gold Cup reckoning
There will be no Gold Cup bid at Royal Ascot for Constitution Hill after he was scratched from the race on...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoSix star performers for Rachael Blackmore over her career
After calling time on a relatively brief but glittering professional career in the saddle, we look at six horses who helped...
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News
/ 4 weeks agoRachael Blackmore announces retirement from riding
Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning rider Rachael Blackmore has announced her retirement from the saddle. The 35-year-old made international headlines...
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Racing Ahead News
/ 1 month agoWhat to know ahead of the Irish Derby Festival 2025
Horse racing fans have already had their fair share of action so far in 2025, with the electrifying Cheltenham Festival in...
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News
/ 1 month agoBoodles May Festival 2025: Chester Cup analysis and preview
By Callum Close Britain’s oldest racecourse will host its seasonal opener this week as the three-day Boodles May Festival gets underway...
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News
/ 1 month agoPunchestown Festival 2025: Gold Cup analysis and preview
A Festival like no other in Irish jump racing is here, as the 2025 Punchestown Festival comes under starters orders on...
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News
/ 2 months agoPunchestown Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
By Callum Close The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ireland next week for the grand finale of the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months ago‘DO NOT GEt ME STARTED!’
Rolf Johnson leaps into the jumps riddle of the false starts that seem never-ending Confusion at the start of the 2007...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 months agoUNDER THE COSH BUT HAPPY DAYS
Simon Nott brings us a festival view from inside those trackside betting nerve centres Ladies Day Cheltenham behind us and the...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National party shows no sign of ending for jubilant Willie Mullins
Willie Mullins was still in dreamland over that emotional day when the “stars aligned”, as his Grand National champion Nick Rockett...
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Irish Racing
/ 2 months agoIrish Grand National Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
By Callum Close Thousands will turn their attention to Fairyhouse in under two weeks’ time for the 2025 Irish Grand National...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoPatrick Mullins out of luck at Fairyhouse, but still on cloud nine after earning Grand National acclaim
Patrick Mullins put his nose straight back to the grindstone as he took a ride at Fairyhouse little more than 24...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Caldwell Potter jumps for fun on way to Mildmay victory
For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or magazine from as...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Impaire not for passing to get Willie Mullins off the mark at Aintree
Impaire Et Passe got the Grand National meeting at Aintree underway for Willie Mullins with a neat success in the EBC...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoGrand National 2025: Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth poised for Aintree Hurdle rematch
Constitution Hill will clash with Cheltenham Festival heroine Lossiemouth in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle on Thursday. Nicky Henderson‘s star performer...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoWho will win the 2025 Grand National at Aintree? A look at the main contenders
By Callum Close For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...
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Grand National
/ 2 months agoPatrick Mullins keen to partner Nick Rockett in Grand National
Patrick Mullins is eyeing up the ride on Nick Rockett in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. The...
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Tips
/ 3 months agoThe best horse racing tips for April 2025
Horse racing fans across the globe are in for a treat in April, with the upcoming calendar packed with a plethora...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoBred for the turf: Richard Eagle finds the Houlihan brothers proudly flying the family flag
A four-horse race in late January at a soggy Plumpton could possibly have slipped many people’s attention. Only two finished, which,...
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Andy Newton
/ 3 months agoAndy Newton outlines the clues and statistics behind smart betting at Grand National 2025
Andy Newton highlights his key facts ahead of the 2025 Grand National I don’t normally cover the biggest race on the...
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Grand National
/ 3 months agoCurtain call for jumpers: Andy Newton points up betting clues from Sandown’s spring highlight
As well as the Grand National in the first weekend of April we have the Scottish version less than a fortnight...
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Irish Racing
/ 3 months agoAll positive for Michael: Karl Hedley sees O’Callaghan off to winning start as Irish action warms up
The Cheltenham Festival has come and gone and it now seems appropriate to focus on another couple of big meetings such...
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Grand National
/ 3 months agoGrand National win tops it all: Saddle legend Mick Fitzgerald opens up to Nick Townsend
It’s one of the curious realities of National Hunt racing. For all the Cheltenham Festival summits scaled last month, with the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoHarry’s game: Ben Hastie talks to owner and horse racing fan Harry Redknapp
Q: HARRY, you are one of the most well-known figures in the football world. You have a passion for horse racing...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPaul Jacobs: Aintree Fences must be in top shape for Grand National
Paul Jacobs calls on Aintree to keep fences in proper shape for the big race With the Cheltenham Festival behind us...
Epsom Derby Meeting
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