The Belmont: An International Racing Spectacle for UK Fans
As the final leg of the prestigious American Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes stands as a defining test in thoroughbred racing.
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The biggest upsets in the Grand National
The 2024 Grand National is just around the corner as betting punters and horse racing enthusiasts alike focus on Aintree for one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar. Steeped in history,...
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How to host the Greatest Show on Turf
Racing at Stratford gets underway on March 11 this year and, just like years past, a lot of work goes into organising each event, not least after the recent flooding affected our grandstands and...
Read MoreThe science behind racing success
Racing, considered as the 'Sport of Kings,' is a captivating fusion of art and science. It's a realm where powerful thoroughbreds gallop to victory, spurred on by the dreams of their owners,...
Read MoreObituary: Jonathan Sheppard, icon of US steeplechase scene
One of the greats of the US steeplechasing scene, Jonathan Sheppard, has died, aged 82 at his home in Pennsylvania.
Read MoreThree quirky races you should add to your bucket list
Steeplechasing runs a tightrope between managing safety and a daredevil adrenalin rush of jumping big fences at speed; two opposite ends of a spectrum forever in conflict one with another.
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Stratford winners could pursue big US prizes too
Remember an old TV advertisement from the 1990s for the conglomerate Hanson? The catchline was "a company from over here doing rather well over there". There, of course, referred to the USA, the...
Read MoreIrish runners on the rise
The summer Jumps campaign has long been characterized by Irish forays to Perth, taking advantage of the crossing from Stranraer to Larne. Notable among these invaders is Gordon Elliott, who sends...
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A gallop through our history from George I to the present day
A great many of Britain's racecourses were created in the Victorian era, when economic growth spawned a populace in need of entertainment, and a growing upper middle class and aristocracy able to...
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