horses

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 …

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 …

Epsom Derby Festival 2025: Derby analysis and preview 

The iconic Epsom Downs racecourse takes centre stage this weekend as it hosts its premier meeting – the 2025 Derby Festival.  Racing’s stars will gather …

Epsom Derby Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

This Friday will see one of the crown jewels of British flat racing return, as the 2025 Epsom Derby Festival gets underway.  Set against the backdrop of the …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Chester, Haydock and York – Angel to run Riot on the Roodee

Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets on Saturday from Chester, Haydock and York. Haydock 3.33 I’ll start with the feature race of the day, …

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 …

LOW NUMBERS BUT TOP SPORT

Mike Drowne follows the pointers to a great day at the races in Devon Southfield Scope and Full Spes come over a jump at previous Upcott Cross meeting Upcott …

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 …

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 …

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