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A Song to remember: Graham Buddry recalls the thrilling pace of brilliant miler Soviet Song

This month we revisit another of those superstars of the turf who has generally slipped from the mass consciousness but should I even say her name, Soviet …

Gallops back into the fray: Richard Eagle keeps eyes and ears pricked in the vales and over the downs

In the second half of the 19th century the small Hampshire settlement of Danebury, boasted racing yards and a racecourse that rivalled the best in Newmarket, …

Readers’ letters: Two’s company

Please keep your letters coming – write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email to …

Saddle stars off the leash: Horse racing legends set to boost Lambourn whippet charity race day

Bragging rights in the horse racing industry will be on the line this month as some of the sport’s most recognisable names swap hoofs for paws at a charity …

Jungle Drums: Robert Cooper races off without laptop – but with eye on the track thrills

Can the long hot summer of 2025 really be drawing to a close? More than likely, although mine is still going strong, as I’m girding my loins for a …

Shoe Keeps on his Toes: Super tough Kieran Shoemark winning through the setbacks

Nick Townsend finds super-tough Kieran Shoemark winning through the set-backs When the mercurial career of Kieran Shoemark comes to be chronicled as a memoir …

Ben Morgan’s Ebor Festival Day 2 tips – Aalt to put things right 

Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for day two at the Ebor Festival York 1.50 – Crisford filly could cause upset  I quite like DANDANA …

Ebor Festival 2025: Ebor Handicap analysis and preview

The 2025 Ebor Festival will capture the eyes of the racing world this week, as York racecourse’s premier meeting gets underway.  Four days of action will …

Ebor Festival 2025: Yorkshire Oaks analysis and preview 

North Yorkshire takes centre stage this week as the 2025 Ebor Festival gets underway at York racecourse.  Four days of prestigious racing set against the …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday Newbury tips – Poet could be Epic

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best bets at Newbury on Saturday Newbury 1.50 – Poet could be Epic in a weak Group 3  The Geoffrey …

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