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Winners played ‘life’s handicap’: Rolf Johnson tribute to Antony Winlaw – ‘with apologies to Kipling’

Antony Roger Sebastian de Winton Winlaw; most associates knew him as ‘Winlaw’ (time was when surnames were the norm as the upper crust’s form of …

When Simon called Holt: ‘Voice of the Racecourse’ talking to Star Sports at Bath Racecourse

Simon Holt, one of Britain’s top horse racing commentators, has been a familiar voice on racecourses and national television since the late 1980s. Simon Holt …

Travelled well and has stamina: Xander Brett on his mission to visit every British racecourse

A cemetery doesn’t make for an encouraging racecourse arrival. Redcar’s welcome, however, at the end of the driveway and back in the land of the living, …

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 …

Youth is Key to Old Race: Andy Newton examines betting facts for Cambridgeshire Handicap

Andy Newton examines the crucial betting facts for Newmarket highlight One of the big Flat racing handicaps each season is the Cambridgeshire Handicap – run …

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 …

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 …

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