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4 Nov 2023 RACE REPORTS

A damp end to a season of promise

And so the season was brought to a close in miserable November rain as Storm Cieran made its presence felt in the Midlands. Stratford ground staff, hoping for a good ground finale, were left ruing...

28 Oct 2023 RACE REPORTS

Mole Court produces emotional win for ailing owner

Stratford winner Mole Court stepped up on Friday to give part owner Ed Hoddell a magic moment as Cheltenham launched back into life after a five month break, with a 1/2l staying-on victory in an...

9 Oct 2023 RACE REPORTS

Skelton winds up to Saturday speed

A worms eye view of Jigginstown King leading the field before victory at Stratford. 9/10/2023 Pic Steve Davies

18 Sep 2023 FEATURES

The 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,...

10 Sep 2023 VISITOR GUIDES

Dress to impress at the races: a duffer's guide

A day at the races should be an excuse to dress up as much as possible. However, there are some refinements that are needed to make you stand out in the right way. Dress codes at the races are a...

10 Sep 2023 RACE REPORTS

Steel Wave rolls back the years

The late summer heatwave made shirtsleeve order an easy decision for the acting stewards at Stratford's Saturday fixture, but many trainers had already made a decision to wait for another day as...

1 Sep 2023 RACE REPORTS

Pauling & Woods light up an apology for a summer evening

Ben Pauling and Kielan Woods stole the honours at Stratford's last evening fixture of the summer when teaming up for a double that included the feature handicap chase on a damp day which gave the lie...

29 Aug 2023 FEATURES

Obituary: 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.

26 Aug 2023 RACE REPORTS

Lavelle's little star lights up Stratford

Hang In There franked the form from last month's Summer Plate at Market Rasen when landing yesterday's feature, the 2m3f Brian and Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Chase by 3/4l under Joe Anderson....