Racing Ahead

STREETWISE TO TRACK SAVVY: Alan Hurndall recalls dark days and joy in the 1960s betting world

Author and journalist Alan Hurndall grew up in a shadowy world of wheeling, dealing and street punting, loving his trips to the track. Thanks to our pals at …

ABLE AND WINNING: Graham Buddry on the career of Arc-conquering superhorse Enable

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is justly considered the premier race in all of Europe and since its inception in 1920 it has been won by many greats of the …

EYES FIXED FOR THE LATE SHOW: Robert Cooper focuses on track action with help from his optician

One Monday a month I dedicate a fair chunk of the day to composing this column; you will already be aware every full stop and semi-colon is meticulously and …

SAFETY FIRST: Richard Eagle clocks spills as well as thrills as he tours tracks and yards

Rushing down to Windsor for one of their last evening meetings I knew I might miss the first race …. I did. But I might as well have not risked the speed …

BRED AND BLOODIED: Graham Buddry finds Felix Francis’ latest racing thriller sets pulse racing

Our sport is blessed in a way like no other sport. You would be hard pressed to find an exciting thriller written about football, cricket, athletics or any …

Arc De Triomphe weekend 2025: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe analysis and preview 

Paris Longchamp hosts one of Europe’s most prestigious events on the sporting calendar, as the 2025 Prix De L’arc De Triomphe gets underway in under two …

Arc De Triomphe weekend 2025: Dates, how to watch on tv, trainers and jockeys to watch

One of Europe’s finest sporting events gets underway in under two weeks, as Paris Longchamp hosts the 2025 Arc De Triomphe weekend.  The post Arc De …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ayr & Newbury – Silver Cup could be sweet like Candy 

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for this weekend’s action at Ayr & Newbury. The post Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips …

Ipanema Queen aiming to give Adrian Murray more glory at Ayr

Ipanema Queen will be out to book her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup when she heads to Ayr for the British EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes on Friday. The …

BHA announces changes to upcoming National Hunt programme

The British Horseracing Authority has announced a number of changes to the programme for the upcoming National Hunt season, including a minimum rating …

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