There is an old, revered adage in British horse racing: “The fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger”. In September …
The build-up to the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Festival was interrupted by sudden and unexpected news on Wednesday, 29 October. Two days before events get underway at Del Mar, the world’s …
The sport of horse racing is most commonly associated with individual stars, be that the brave riders in the saddle, the expert trainers, or, of course, the equine athletes themselves. …
It’s fair to say that the opening Classics of the 2025 campaign couldn’t have gone much better for the team in the blue of Godolphin. As ever, all of the …
Caulfield Racetrack hosts some of Australia’s best horse races, with the likes of the Caulfield Cup or Guineas taking place here every year. These races attract people from all walks …
Fly-on-the-wall sports documentaries have exploded in popularity in recent times, with Formula 1, tennis, golf, rugby, and more hitting our screens with behind-the-scenes shows. Horse racing was a little late …
With 113 Cheltenham Festival wins to his name, 18 Irish Champion Trainer titles, and the holder of the World Record for the most Grade 1 victories in a season, there …
In the build-up to this year’s Grand National, it was announced that nine-year-old, Joshua Duckworth, will be this year’s honorary 35th runner. This tradition of having an honorary runner is …
No trainer in history has had more winners at the Cheltenham Festival than Willie Mullins. The Irishman has recorded well over 100 triumphs, and he has extended his record at …
Ireland is known for its horse racing, which is deeply rooted in its culture. Horse racing in Ireland has a long history dating back centuries and a strong tradition of …
Once a competitive battlefield between the home team and the squadron of Irish raiders, the Cheltenham Festival has become increasingly one-sided in recent years. Riding a wave of Willie Mullins …
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival, running from March 11-14, is a stage where favorites dominate the headlines, but it’s also where shrewd punters can strike gold by backing underrated contenders. One …
Tragedy struck the racing world on Sunday morning. Following a fall on 6th February 2025, the announcement came that talented Irish jockey, Michael O’Sullivan, had passed away at the age …
As the most prestigious race of the National Hunt season, the Cheltenham Gold Cup attracts the very best steeplechasers in the business. With so much elite competition tackling the three-mile, …
Every March, the Cheltenham Festival transforms the tranquil town of Cheltenham into a vibrant epicentre of horse racing fervour. Enthusiasts from across the globe converge to witness four days of …
For so long the Cheltenham Festival has been the highlight of the National Hunt season and racing fans would be devastated if it were to be cancelled or abandoned. Fortunately, …
The right gear can make all the difference when in equestrian sports. From the reins to the stirrups, each piece plays a crucial role in the process. But one component …
We aren’t sure what the standard view out of a Musselburgh window is on a quiet Monday afternoon. However, it almost certainly isn’t a racehorse strolling serenely down the street. …
Although the racecard stuck at the bottom of your drawer from a 2005 meeting at Market Rasen won’t be worth much, some bits of racing memorabilia can fetch quite the …
For fans of top-class international racing, the first week in November may be the finest time of the year. The 2024 Breeders’ Cup Festival lights up Del Mar on Friday …
