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17 Jun 2026 RACE REPORTS

Skelton maintains relentless pace in pursuit of Pipe record

Champion Trainer Dan Skelton has set himself a searching target for the season ahead, aiming to break Martin Pipe's record of 243 winners in a season. To that end, he has set off at a scorching...

12 Jun 2026

A Little Something is a side dish for mid-June fixture

Since going chasing in February, home-bred A Little Something has found her metier, and will likely return to Stratford for the two day fixture at the end of June to close out a hat-trick. The...

8 Jun 2026 FEATURES

O'Shea defers retirement to make plans for Barton Snow and Boley Bob

Leading Hunter chase trainer risks his health to pursue the sport he loves

1 Jun 2026

American Trio a precursor to a night of Nashville hits

It was party night for hundreds at Stratford on Saturday as the racecourse made up ground on its lost hunter chase fixture the previous evening. Birthday parties were in abundance, with no less...

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24 May 2026

How Stratford Racecourse Generates Revenue Beyond Race Days

Stratford Racecourse was established in 1755, making it one of the UK’s oldest sporting venues. However, despite this, they only have around 15 racing days per year, so they’re closed for racing on...

18 May 2026

Friday 29 May Hunter Chase Evening Cancelled — Saturday Racing as Planned

A short while ago the BHA announced the cancellation of all Hunter Chases from Wednesday 20th May for the remainder of the season due to increasing numbers of reported Equine Influenza cases. We...

18 May 2026 RACE REPORTS

Is Nicholls winner a statement of intent to get a summer head start?

Small fields have been plaguing the early weeks of the new Jumps season, barely raising an eyebrow now that attention has turned to the Flat. Not so in France, where the early summer marquee...

4 May 2026 FEATURES

Preakness Stakes vs European Classics: Key Differences in Race Dynamics

The world's leading dirt horse Forever Young has been given an entry at Royal Ascot. Over Jumps, Punchestown winners this week are being touted for Auteuil and far Hills, New Jersey. In a racing world becoming smaller by the day, we examine the American Triple Crown

26 Apr 2026 FEATURES

Could a Pair of Stratford Winners Be Set for Huge Chasing Seasons in 2026/27?

With meetings held from March to October, there’s always a chance you’ll see the stars of tomorrow at Stratford Racecourse. Some racegoers may well have been trackside when Salsify, the winner of...