DYLAN GETS ZEM IN AS LIFFEY FLOWS FOR PAT 27 June 2024 0 comments Karl Hedley sets about spotting Irish talent ahead of Galway and Curragh highlights The Flat season is well and truly […]
Welcome 27 June 2024 0 comments We’ve had the pomp as the sport of Kings lined up our stars before the King at Royal Ascot. The […]
RUNNING ON EMPTY 27 June 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson mourns the ‘lost souls’ of the Downs on Derby day Twenty-seven thousand five hundred souls attended this year’s […]
POISED TO TAKE PRIDE OF PLACE 27 June 2024 0 comments Richard Eagle looks on as Epsom’s home of Eclipse rebuilds for the future Epsom Downs House and inset, below, Epsom […]
SIX IS OUT SINCE 1886 27 June 2024 0 comments Stats ace Andy Newton examines the form and trends ahead of the Sandown showcase This month also sees excellent Group […]
RINGING TILLS UP ON DOWNS 27 June 2024 0 comments Simon Nott joined bookies on course for Classic action Oaks Day THERE’S a certain ambiance about Epsom, there’s so much […]
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON – IT’S A RICH DYNASTY 30 May 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend talks to Richard Hannon about joys and challenge of taking over from Dad An intriguing part of racing […]
FLAT IS SIMMERING AT IRISH TRACKS 30 May 2024 0 comments Karl Hedley casts an eye over the up and coming stars of the summer action over on the Emerald Isle […]
CITY OF TROY HAS MOORE TO OFFER 30 May 2024 0 comments Dave Youngman surveys the scene, including the upcoming Derby Zuzanna at Newmarket JUNE and we have the conundrum of the […]
WELCOME 30 May 2024 0 comments Welcome to our 20th anniversary edition of Racing Ahead. We’ll take the opportunity to give a big thank-you to our […]
AIDAN CALLING IN TO BOOST EPSOM TALLY 30 May 2024 0 comments But Robert Cooper is won over by James Fanshawe’s Ambiente Friendly touch Toppers and Tails suggest the serious stuff 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROW UP FOR JOY OF TROY 21 April 2024 0 comments Dave Youngman is revelling in the green shoots as Newmarket gets spring in its step HQ in all its glory […]
TEN TO FOLLOW AS WE HIT A NEW LEVEL 21 April 2024 0 comments Paul Ferguson offers his selection of Flat stars to follow this season DOLCE COURAGE John & Thady Gosden 4yo Siyouni […]
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 […]
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 […]
CITY SLICKER 21 April 2024 0 comments Aidan O’Brien reveals his plot for Guineas favourite City of Troy Aidan O’Brien is well-used to bringing over superstar Classic […]
NO REGRETS, NO SECRETS – AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 21 April 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend talks to jockey Kieran Shoemark about his winning battles on the track and off it… When Kieran Shoemark […]
IT’S THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 21 April 2024 0 comments Karl Hedley looks at Ireland’s young speedsters ready to fly the flag on the Flat Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and Punchestown […]
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 SAFETY FIRST BUT NOBLE’S MY WINNER 17 March 2024 0 comments Sky Racing frontman Robert Cooper casts a wistful eye back on old-school Nationals – but he’s fixed on Yeats Noble […]
SUMMER DAYS FOR ALL WEATHER TRIO 17 March 2024 0 comments It’s cash bonuses all round for the stars of rubber and sand, writes Ian Heitman The decision to scrap fast-track […]
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 […]
IRISH ARE TAKING OVER THE ASYLUM 17 March 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend consults the turf’s top doc, Dr Richard Newland, about the ills afflicting British jumps racing It’s nigh on […]
Ryan Moore to ride Ensued in HK Classic Cup 29 February 2024 0 comments Longines World’s Best Jockey booked for three rides at Sha Tin on Sunday Ryan Moore has ridden one winner from […]
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 […]