Racing Festivals

FWD Champions Day 2026 review: Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising star in Hong Kong

Normally I start my review of a race day in Hong Kong with a list of prices for entry, food, drink and so on, but we all know by now that it is far better …

Punchestown Festival 2026: Gold Cup race analysis and preview 

The grand finale of the Irish National Hunt season is almost upon us, as the 2026 Punchestown Festival gets underway this week.  The post Punchestown Festival …

Punchestown Festival 2026 set to decide who will be crowned Irish Champion Trainer 

Gordon Elliott is looking to be crowned Irish Champion Trainer, after finishing second 14 times.  The post Punchestown Festival 2026 set to decide who will be …

FWD Champions Day 2026 preview: Ka Ying Rising headlines as global stars descend on Hong Kong

Sometimes, people ask me if I ever get bored with heading to Hong Kong for the racing, and I cannot shout the word NO any louder in writing. The post FWD …

Punchestown Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch 

The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ireland next week for the grand finale of the Irish National Hunt season – the 2026 Punchestown Festival.  The …

Punchestown Festival 2026: The Jukebox Man to miss Gold Cup

King George VI winner The Jukebox Man will miss the Punchestown Festival after suffering a minor setback. The post Punchestown Festival 2026: The Jukebox Man …

Ben Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ayr – 2026 Scottish Grand National set for wide-open showdown

Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Saturday’s action at Ayr, including the 2026 Scottish Grand National. The post Ben …

Goodwood to welcome first American rider for 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup 

Goodwood Racecourse have announced that this year’s Markel Magnolia Cup will welcome its first ever American competitor.    The post Goodwood to …

Scottish Grand National 2026: Race analysis, betting preview and how to watch on TV

Ayr racecourse will take centre stage on Saturday, as the 2026 Scottish Grand National takes place just one week after the Aintree Festival. The post Scottish …

Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus storms to famous second win

I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since …

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