WELCOME to Racing Ahead 28 October 2024 0 comments THE clocks are turned back, there’s a chill in the air and we’re wrapped up warm for the thrills of the National Hunt. In this issue, we’re turning our focus on the forthcoming jumps action.
CAL’S UP TO TOP SPEED 28 October 2024 0 comments John Anthony keeps close watch on the top ranking track fliers IT’S good to see the Champion Stakes topping the […]
STOCKING UP ON WINNERS 28 October 2024 0 comments But French legend Sea Bird is an unrivalled Arc great, says Rolf Johnson I couldn’t remember the last time I […]
DAN’S GRAND BID DAWNING 28 October 2024 0 comments Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree The National Hunt season steps up again in November […]
GONE WILDE 28 October 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson fears the effects of a thoroughbred market ‘bubble’ Who hasn’t heard, used even, Oscar Wilde’s dig, voiced by […]
ALL SET FOR FRESH START 28 October 2024 0 comments Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland The nights are drawing in now and […]
SLADE STEEL: More Cheltenham Festival glory beckons 28 October 2024 0 comments Ben Morgan lists his top ten horses to follow into the new jumps season
Richard Eagle’s Southern Horses to follow 28 October 2024 0 comments Racing Ahead columnist Richard Eagle talks to some southern-based trainers and gets their horses to follow.
SHADOW IN THE LIMELIGHT 28 October 2024 0 comments Ian Heitman follows the fortunes of next year’s leading Classic prospects Shadow Of Light Newmarket’s Autumn season at the Rowley […]
KEEP FAITH IN TROY BID FOR THE TOP USA CROWN 28 October 2024 0 comments City of Troy AIDAN O’Brien’s Derby winner City of Troy is up against it in the USA. He’s a hot […]
The Pencil Man’s combo slip left me seeing stars 28 October 2024 0 comments WHEN I was 19 and having relief-managed almost every E Coomes bookies branch from Peckham to Mile End, I was […]
Ahead of the game 28 October 2024 0 comments Write gain… We are delighted to receive and share your comments, tips and observations here on Racng Ahead’s forum for […]
Savour it 28 October 2024 0 comments PLACEPOT PETE THIS time I’d like to talk about something that’s far from my favourite subject – favourites. Every placepotter […]
CUTTING BACK TO THE OLD DEBATE 23 September 2024 0 comments Rolf Johnson weighs up one of racing’s perennial chestnuts Cirrus Des Aigles Participation denied to the distin-guished French geldings Goliath […]
TOM’S JUST CLOV-ING IT IN NEW HOME 23 September 2024 0 comments Nick Townsend talks to up-and-coming Newmarket trainer Tom Clover There are around 70 trainers operating in and around the ever-evolving, […]
BoY WILL STEP UP IN THE WET 23 September 2024 0 comments Ben Morgan sticks to his guns with 10 top tips to follow in the coming weeks Ballymount Boy hasn’t been […]
DOWN LAMBOURN WAY 23 September 2024 0 comments Richard Eagle brings news from the Valley, Epsom and beyond Ed Walker is enjoying a wonderful season having moved into […]
FINEST LAP OF HONOUR 23 September 2024 0 comments Graham Buddry tells the dramatic tale of Australia’s brilliant Southern star The greatest horse from the southern hemisphere is undoubtedly […]
TROY JOY OPENS THE FLOODGATES 23 September 2024 0 comments Ian Heitman recounts a month of stunning track highlights City Of Troy, ridden by Ryan Moore, wins the Juddmonte York’s […]
WIN, DRAW – OR LOSE! 23 September 2024 0 comments Andy Newton pores over the key stats in the hunt for this year’s Arc winner at Longchamp It’s off to […]
WITCH WAY WILL IT GO? 23 September 2024 0 comments Andy Newton looks at what it takes to land the big Newmarket handicap As we race into October it’s the […]
JUMPERS TO FOLLOW: Paul Ferguson’s 10 jumps horses to watch 23 September 2024 0 comments Paul Ferguson offers his stars to follow as the National Hunt season warms up
PAGES OF SYN 23 September 2024 0 comments Graham Buddry reviews Felix Francis’ latest turf-world thriller “As Autumn wends it’s weary way, Russet leaves with golden hue, Prepare […]
NO PLACE FOR A GIRL 23 September 2024 0 comments A pioneering female jockey joins an exclusive boys club By Karen Wiltshire with Nick Townsend No Place for a Girl […]
JUST STAY IT AGAIN SAM! 23 September 2024 0 comments Paul Jacobs relishes a grand October climax with final Flat season flourish October is probably my favourite month of the […]
IT’S FLAT TRACKS AND BEACH JOYS 23 September 2024 0 comments Simon Nott trails the bookies at Leopardstown, The Curragh and Laytown It’s always a pleasure to be asked to work […]
Davy Russell Autobiography: Ups and downs of riding 23 September 2024 0 comments Davy Russell’s autobiography is out now and the Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning rider is excited to tell his story.
DREAMING JUMPS IN FOR CIAN WIN 23 September 2024 0 comments Karl Hedley follows the changing seasons across the Irish Sea Summer is now fading fast, and the focus rightly begins […]
Sea the best 23 September 2024 0 comments Sea the Stars, ridden by Mick Kinane I really enjoyed the tribute article by Graham Buddry on Sea The Stars […]
THERE’S GOLD IN THIS FIELD 23 September 2024 0 comments Andy Ayres is hot on the trail of Gosdens’ rising stable star WINDSOR August 19 (good-firm) 1m2f maiden (Class 5) […]