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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 …

SIMON NOTT’S BETTING TALES: ARM’S WAVING OR DROWNING

Simon Nott brings more stories from the heart of the on-course action Armaloft Alex at Exeter EXETER Armaloft Alex was on the pitch again for Star Sports’ …

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 …

GRAND NATIONAL JAGWAR – JAG’S ENGINE FOR NATIONAL: John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster

John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster Jagwar We had the first two days’ figures from the Cheltenham Festival as we went to press and they …

DOUBLE ACTION TWICE THE FUN

Dunstall Park looks to future ahead of first 2026 Category 1 competition Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium has ramped up efforts to engage new audiences with …

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 …

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

One of Britain’s most-highly anticipated events of the year gets underway next month, as the 2026 Grand National Festival begins.  The post Grand National …

Grand National 2026: Haiti Couleurs could line up in the race, claims trainer 

Dual-National-winner Haiti Couleurs could be set to tackle the 2026 Grand National next month, claims trainer Rebecca Curtis.  The post Grand National 2026: …

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior unstoppable in Gold Cup

Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Gold Cup at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post …

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