Betting

Ben Morgan’s Ascot and Longchamp tips – Wood primed for big run in Ascot feature

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ascot & Sunday’s action at Longchamp. The post Ben …

British Champions Day: Champions Stakes analysis and preview

Britain’s richest raceday will return to Ascot in under three weeks’ time, British Champions Day brings a close to the 2025 flat season. The post British …

Ben Morgan’s Newmarket Cambridgeshire meeting Day 1 tips – Lady looks a Shore thing on Day 1

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for today’s action at Newmarket. The post Ben Morgan’s Newmarket Cambridgeshire meeting …

WEIGHT FOR THE CHANCE: Andy Newton picks out key stats ahead of Newmarket’s autumn treat

Wow – it’s October folks, which means the new jumps season proper is almost here and it also won’t be long before we start seeing those pesky Christmas …

‘LIGHT BRIGADE IN BLACK OUT’: Rolf Johnson fears tax protest has merely added to muddle in funding fight

RACING’S Light Brigade – but is anybody in charge? Unity against tax rises on betting is all very well. But the fallen heroes of the Crimea were, like …

BETTER THAN PROPER JOB: Simon Nott takes ‘work’ to the beach and Ireland’s Laytown Races

It’s been 12 months, this meeting last year since I was racing in Ireland which is far too long given how much I enjoy it. Ryanair made me wait an hour …

CLASS AND A LUCKY DRAW: Andy Newton looks for the key factors in winning Europe’s richest race

Europe’s richest Flat race on the turf also takes place this month – as it’s off to France for the Prix de l’ Arc de Triomphe on Sunday October 5. Last …

TRAPPING A WINNER: Francis Fitzgerald offers a basic guide to picking out a top dog at the track

A night at the dogs is fast, loud, exciting and full of adrenaline. Greyhound racing is simple on the face of it – six dogs, one track, the first across …

STREETWISE TO TRACK SAVVY: Alan Hurndall recalls dark days and joy in the 1960s betting world

Author and journalist Alan Hurndall grew up in a shadowy world of wheeling, dealing and street punting, loving his trips to the track. Thanks to our pals at …

EYES FIXED FOR THE LATE SHOW: Robert Cooper focuses on track action with help from his optician

One Monday a month I dedicate a fair chunk of the day to composing this column; you will already be aware every full stop and semi-colon is meticulously and …

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