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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Young racegoers thriving at Sunderland Stadium

Joanne Wilson, Regional General Manager at Arena Racing Company, discusses how Sunderland Stadium is engaging the next generation via a positive race day …

‘LIGHT BRIGADE IN BLACK OUT’: Rolf Johnson fears tax protest has merely added to muddle in funding fight

RACING’S Light Brigade – but is anybody in charge? Unity against tax rises on betting is all very well. But the fallen heroes of the Crimea were, like …

BETTER THAN PROPER JOB: Simon Nott takes ‘work’ to the beach and Ireland’s Laytown Races

It’s been 12 months, this meeting last year since I was racing in Ireland which is far too long given how much I enjoy it. Ryanair made me wait an hour …

TRAPPING A WINNER: Francis Fitzgerald offers a basic guide to picking out a top dog at the track

A night at the dogs is fast, loud, exciting and full of adrenaline. Greyhound racing is simple on the face of it – six dogs, one track, the first across …

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 …

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 …

Injury forces early retirement for classy juvenile Staya

George Scott has announced the retirement of classy juvenile Staya after the filly sustained an injury. The post Injury forces early retirement for classy …

Bright start for big finish: Simon Nott has been out following the money at Brighton and Ascot

I rarely get to Brighton, it’s a fair schlep from the Shire, but I do enjoy the racing there when the opportunity arises. Over the last three years I’ve …

New life out of fast lane: Dunstall Park boss Chris Black tells of joys of homing retired greyhounds

Britain’s first new dog racing stadium in a decade is due to launch this month with a flurry of track action – but ahead for the big day the venue’s …

Saddle stars off the leash: Horse racing legends set to boost Lambourn whippet charity race day

Bragging rights in the horse racing industry will be on the line this month as some of the sport’s most recognisable names swap hoofs for paws at a charity …

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