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 …
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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 …
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 …
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Please keep your letters coming – write to: Readers’ Letters, Racing Ahead, Tuition House, St George’s Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU, or email 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 …
DOG TREAT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Francis Fitzgerald with background about the English Greyhound Derby The English Greyhound Derby starts at the end of April so I thought I would share a brief …
Grand National Festival 2026: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
One of Britain’s most-highly anticipated events of the year gets underway next month, as the 2026 Grand National Festival begins. The post Grand National …
Grand National 2026: Haiti Couleurs could line up in the race, claims trainer
Dual-National-winner Haiti Couleurs could be set to tackle the 2026 Grand National next month, claims trainer Rebecca Curtis. The post Grand National 2026: …
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior unstoppable in Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Gold Cup at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The post …
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