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Grand National 2026: Race analysis and preview as I Am Maximus heads the field

In just under three weeks’ time, Merseyside will entertain the eyes of millions as the 2026 Grand National gets underway.  The post Grand National 2026: …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Newbury and Bangor On Dee – Henry Daly up for the double

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Newbury and Bangor On Dee. The post Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips …

QUICK WAY TO WIN BIG

It’s all in the timing says greyhound racing analyst Francis Fitzgerald The Need for Speed: How to Pick a Winner Using the Clock If you’ve ever stood at …

DOG TREAT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Francis Fitzgerald with background about the English Greyhound Derby The English Greyhound Derby starts at the end of April so I thought I would share a brief …

MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid

Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid The post MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair …

CROWNING GLORY ON LILY AND DAD’S BIG DAY AT PLUMPTON: Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration

Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration at Plumpton When my mobile rang recently with an invitation to go racing at Plumpton I managed to …

Ian Heitman: ‘Billy’s not a kid anymore’ as Loughnane crowned champion

AIan Heitman on stars Loughnane, Tony Carroll and winter racing climax The final day of the 2025/26 All-Weather Championships, April 3, will see Billy …

ROLF JOHNSON ON TIMEFORM SUPREMO: NO BULL IS OUR GREATEST LOSS

Rolf Johnson reflects on the life and times of formbook genius Phil Bull The Racing Post ran a series on professional gamblers – “Masters of Betting”. …

READERS’ LETTERS

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

CHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest

Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing program was sanitised every course had their own top …

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