Windsor

‘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 …

IT’S ISE UP FOR HAGGAS FILLY: Andy Ayres picks up the pieces when track action is cooling down

KEMPTON August 20 (standard to slow) 1m3f219y novice (Class 4) Impressive winner FINALISE (William Haggas) must be the tallest filly in training. She got …

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 …

Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2025: Ayr Gold Cup analysis and preview 

One of Europe’s most valuable sprint handicaps will take place this weekend, as the 2025 Ayr Gold Cup Festival gets underway.  The post Ayr Gold Cup …

Gallops back into the fray: Richard Eagle keeps eyes and ears pricked in the vales and over the downs

In the second half of the 19th century the small Hampshire settlement of Danebury, boasted racing yards and a racecourse that rivalled the best in Newmarket, …

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 …

FRENCH LESSON

Andy Ayres sees more to come after Gosdens’ Royal meeting Master class GOODWOOD May 24 (good) 1m6f handicap (Class 2) Messy race DANCING IN PARIS (Ian …

SKIPPED ME BACK

Glamorous Anna ridden by jockey William Cox (right) Robert and Nina Bailey, two of Chris Mason’s primary owners have also enjoyed some home-bred success with …

Wesley Ward absent from Royal Ascot for first time in over ten years

For the first time in well over a decade, Wesley Ward will not saddle a runner at Royal Ascot, with his exciting juvenile Outfielder ruled out of the showpiece …

BEACH WEATHER COOLS THE CASH

Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter ‘You could fire shots’ Inset: Ray Emery for Ivor Perry at Newton Abbot, Windsor rail …

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