Cheltenham

Durban July Review: A whacky raceday that deserves a visit

After two days of getting up at stupid o’clock to meet the trainers, witness the gallops, and enjoy the spectacular scenery at Summerveld Training Centre …

HARDY FOLK AT WORK IN DORSET

Richard Eagle visits county yards and introduces filly Olivia Jane Until being told by Martin Clunes I hadn’t realised that the famous Dorset author Thomas …

Bratton Down Racing: Red-hot favourite Ninth Wave cruises to 25-length victory

Bratton Down brought down the curtain on the 2024-25 season on Sunday for the Devon and Cornwall area. Seven races took place under moody skies, and there was …

SUN-DOWNER IS FESTIVE ENDING

Xander Brett enjoys a lively warm-down at Prestbury Park curtain closer I’ve crossed Cleeve Hill’s crest countless times, bridging its brim to find the …

POINTING AT CROSSROADS

Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport Point to point horse racing at Horseheath, Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could …

STEADFAST ON DOWNS

Richard Eagle with galloping tales from Epsom and Lambourn yards Operatic Society (l), with Lester Piggott When walking around the Downs above the suburban …

SAFFIE: TO THE SADDLE BORNE

Nick Townsend gets a dad’s view of rising star Saffie from Jamie Osborne In a world in which ‘nepo babies’ who are never likely to possess the qualities …

Impact of British Horse Racing on Local Economies

British horse racing is a significant economic driver that bolsters local economies across the United Kingdom. From rural communities to the top cities, the …

Rachael Blackmore: Retirement crept into my head at Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore first had thoughts of retiring at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The trailblazing jockey, a Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and …

What to know ahead of the Irish Derby Festival 2025

Horse racing fans have already had their fair share of action so far in 2025, with the electrifying Cheltenham Festival in March and the dramatic Grand …

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