Racing Ahead

A Touch of Class

PLACEPOT PETE ONE thing I’ve noticed down the years is how the lower grade horses – Classes 5 and 6 – tend to have had some kind of form, even a victory, …

Out of the box

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 …

MARK OF THE TRUE WINNER

Nick Townsend with more insights from training legend Mark Johnston Mark and Charlie Johnston, and All trainers enjoy plucking some delicious low-hanging …

Cracking read for track fans

Racing Ahead editor Alex Gifford reviews Robin Chater’s new book With track attendances on the rise there is hope in the air in the racing world – …

HEER WE GO WITH ED ACE

Ben Morgan gives a shout for his top ten horses to follow this month MGHEERA – Ed Walker’s flying filly looks sure to play a big part in August’s …

BIG BETS CAN CAUSE UPSET

Simon Nott recounts his latest tales from the Betting Ring…regardless The deadline for the July issue was too early for me to cover Royal Ascot for …

DOGS BACK AT WOLVES

Dunstall Park teams up with top firm to build all-new greyhound track The team that supports the Wimbledon Championships’ world-famous lawn tennis courts has …

EVERYONE’S A QUIN-NER!

Syndicate aims to make racing ownership affordable for all Greyhound racing has long held a special place in British sporting culture wit the sport’s blend …

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 …

Glorious Goodwood 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch

Racing fans across the world will turn their attention to Goodwood next week, for the 2025 Glorious Goodwood Festival.  The world-famous event will stage 37 …

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