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Your editor kindly published a piece of racing history in the form of a poem that I sent in (July issue). It was called “Fiddler’s Rickety Horsebox” and …

Irish Oaks Festival 2025: Irish Oaks analysis and preview

The fourth Irish Classic race of the season gets underway this weekend, as The Curragh hosts another one of its premier festivals – the Irish Oaks weekend.  …

Epsom Derby: Lambourn fulfils every expectation of Derby hero Wayne Lordan

A lot can happen in 24 hours – just ask Wayne Lordan. On Friday afternoon Oaks victory aboard Whirl was in sight, only to be denied late by Ryan Moore and …

Epsom Derby: Lambourn leads them all a merry dance in the Derby

Lambourn provided Aidan O’Brien with his 11th victory in the Betfred Derby when making almost all the running in the Epsom showpiece. Viewed in the build up …

Epsom Derby: Jan Brueghel holds off Calandagan in Coronation Cup thriller

Aidan O’Brien’s St Leger hero Jan Brueghel held off Calandagan in a thrilling finish to the Betfred Coronation Cup at Epsom. Unbeaten when winning the …

READERS’ LETTERS Luck of the draw

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

BEACH WEATHER COOLS THE CASH

Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter ‘You could fire shots’ Inset: Ray Emery for Ivor Perry at Newton Abbot, Windsor rail …

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 …

Delacroix delighting Aidan O’Brien with Epsom Derby preparation

Aidan O’Brien expects Ryan Moore will have a tricky time choosing his Betfred Derby ride – but Delacroix might be in pole position. The Dubawi colt, who is …

Field Of Gold tops 12 seeking Irish Guineas 2000 crown

Ante-post favourite Field Of Gold is among 12 confirmations for the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday. John and Thady Gosden’s colt …

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