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Why Welfare Debates Never Really Go Away

Welfare remains racing’s most persistent and emotive issue because it sits where sport, risk, public perception, and moral legitimacy collide. Even when …

Paul Townend bidding for fourth-straight Limestone Lad success with Willie Mullins-trained Karbau

Paul Townend is bidding for his fourth-straight victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas, having won it a record seven times already, aboard the Willie …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter – Tornado to blow them away

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Cheltenham, Doncaster & Uttoxeter. The post Ben Morgan’s …

IT’S GRIM ON SHOP FLOOR

Rolf Johnson sees odds stacked against racing as bookies pass the tax buck Kempton Park Racecourse and inset left: bookies at Windsor on budget day Well that …

DAN UP FOR RAIN DANCE

Skelton star looking red hot pick for Newbury’s hurdle highlight Let It Rain ridden by Harry Skelton The focus of attention on the first Saturday in February …

EVERY DOG RACE CAN PAY ITS WAY

Francis Fitzgerald on the art of finding true value at the dog track Everybody likes a bet at the greyhounds and this year I will try to give you the tools and …

FRESH START & HAPPY ENDINGS

Pam Atkinson reflects on milestone year in New Beginnings welfare work Kevin and Pam Atkinson celebrated 15 years running East Yorkshire based New Beginnings …

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FESTIVAL BID

John Anthony finds Gold Cup clues in impressive King George efforts Ben Jones celebrates on The Jukebox Man after winning the King George at Kempton on Boxing …

FUNNY OLD GAME

Simon Nott talks to punter, broadaster and stand-up comic Ross Brierley Ross Brierley is a man of many parts. Our batting ring insider Simon Nott sat down with …

FANS FLOCKING BACK TO DOGS

Stadium bosses Arena report rocketing fresh interest at tracks and online Getting close to the action Plans are afoot to make 2026 the year of the greyhound …

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