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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 …

Boodles May Festival 2025: Chester Cup analysis and preview

By Callum Close Britain’s oldest racecourse will host its seasonal opener this week as the three-day Boodles May Festival gets underway at Chester.  Racing …

Nicky Henderson dismisses talk of retirement for Constitution Hill

Nicky Henderson has ruled out any thoughts of retiring Constitution Hill following a series of setbacks in recent months. Having kicked off his campaign with a …

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