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ROLF JOHNSON ON TIMEFORM SUPREMO: NO BULL IS OUR GREATEST LOSS

Rolf Johnson reflects on the life and times of formbook genius Phil Bull The Racing Post ran a series on professional gamblers – “Masters of Betting”. …

MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid

Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair poised for well-timed softer Aintree bid The post MULLINS LOOKING WELL GROUNDED: Paul Jacobs notes Willie’s top pair …

GOLDEN DAYS KEEP COMING: ANDY NEWTON’S GOLD CUP TRENDS

Andy Newton picks through the trends and stats for Sandown highlight As well as the Grand National on the first weekend in April, we’ve also got the Scottish …

GRAND NATIONAL JAGWAR – JAG’S ENGINE FOR NATIONAL: John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster

John Anthony highlights the raw power of mighty speedster Jagwar We had the first two days’ figures from the Cheltenham Festival as we went to press and they …

FESTIVAL IN A FLASH: WHOOSH – AND THEY’RE GONE!

Sir Bob Cooper muses on the ups and downs of racing, festivals – and life Racing can sometimes mimic a microcosm of real life; like counting the days to an …

CHAMPION HURDLER: THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS – Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest

Graham Buddry looks back on the legend of hurdle hero Bird’s Nest In the days before a lot of the racing program was sanitised every course had their own top …

CROWNING GLORY ON LILY AND DAD’S BIG DAY AT PLUMPTON: Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration

Richard Eagle sees Queen Camilla crown a family celebration at Plumpton When my mobile rang recently with an invitation to go racing at Plumpton I managed to …

QUICK WAY TO WIN BIG

It’s all in the timing says greyhound racing analyst Francis Fitzgerald The Need for Speed: How to Pick a Winner Using the Clock If you’ve ever stood at …

DOUBLE ACTION TWICE THE FUN

Dunstall Park looks to future ahead of first 2026 Category 1 competition Dunstall Park Greyhound Stadium has ramped up efforts to engage new audiences with …

Ian Heitman: ‘Billy’s not a kid anymore’ as Loughnane crowned champion

AIan Heitman on stars Loughnane, Tony Carroll and winter racing climax The final day of the 2025/26 All-Weather Championships, April 3, will see Billy …

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