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LIGHT SPARKLED BESIDE THE BEST

Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and 2001 was no …

Irish Derby Festival 2025: Derby analysis and preview

The Curragh will host the running of the second Irish classic of the season this weekend, as the 2025 Irish Derby Festival commences.  Three days of elite …

FRENCH LESSON

Andy Ayres sees more to come after Gosdens’ Royal meeting Master class GOODWOOD May 24 (good) 1m6f handicap (Class 2) Messy race DANCING IN PARIS (Ian …

READERS’ LETTERS

Fiddler’s Rickety Horsebox On a bracing Monday morning, In 1962, Our vapoured breath hung in the darkness; Light had not yet broken through. As sounds of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ruling Court and The Lion In Winter stand Epsom Derby ground

2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court and beaten Dante favourite The Lion In Winter are on course to clash in the Betfred Derby, for which 25 horses have stood their …

Irish Guineas Weekend 2025: 2000 Guineas analysis and preview

The first Irish classic of the flat season returns to County Kildare this weekend, as the 2025 Irish 2000 Guineas gets underway.  Some of racing’s finest …

L’Homme Presse ready to stake Cheltenham Gold Cup claims

L’Homme Presse has the chance to put himself in the Cheltenham Gold Cup picture when he returns to the scene […] The post L’Homme Presse ready to stake …

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