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30 Aug 2026 FEATURES

What Can the US Learn From British Racecourse Culture?

Horse racing is the second most attended sport in the United Kingdom, with 59 active tracks around the country. Providing a wealth of entertainment, from themed days to music events along with quality racing, the popularity of the sport has grown over the last few years. Around six million people now attend events annually. Yet US horse racing is struggling, with tracks closing across the country. What could they learn from British racecourse culture?

26 Aug 2026 RACE REPORTS

Decision is out of rivals' hands as You Decide asserts

On a delightful balmy evening, 42 runners filled all bar one race to each-way betting, but close finishes were missing among some authoritative winners. It was not a day when the judge was put...

21 Aug 2026 RACE REPORTS

Captain Cool's 4 timer and a Skelton career milestone compensate for light fields

Just three National Hunt fixtures have taken place since the August two week break, and one could be forgiven for thinking owners and trainers has misread their calendars as a miserly 33 runners...

23 Jul 2026

Treble-up Bowen treble is a man in a hurry

A crowd bedecked in their best finery races for our best attended day of the year - Ladies Day, enjoyed bright sunshine and warm weather that made up for somewhat light in runners that attracted...

20 Jul 2026 FEATURES

American Racing Spotlight: Major Summer Events Worth Following

Whilst our own summer brings fast ground chasers and hurdlers to Stratford and other summer venues, the season brings some of the finest thoroughbred racing 8,000 miles away in North America. It may seem far removed from Stratford, but it's all part of the same global racing merry-go-round.