The cold snap this winter has seen a great number of race day cancellations in Britain and Ireland. While in some ways it’s to be …
Category: Horse Racing
Racing Crowds Are on the Up after Increased Attendances During Festive Meetings
Crowds at racing meetings over the festive period are up year on year. This is terrific news for the industry. Despite the fog, people returned …
Is the David Power Jockeys’ Cup More Important than the Jockeys’ Championship?
This season’s new initiative in jumps racing has set tongues wagging a little. The David Power Jockeys’ Cup features a top prize of £500,000 for …
Time to Let Constitution Hill Go, At Least For Now, After More Injury Setbacks
Constitution Hill is/was the best hurdler seen for many a year. He is an outstanding racehorse in his category but for betting purposes, especially ante-post, …
Apprentices Jockeys at Lingfield Banned but Should the Same Have Happened After the 2020 Derby?
At Lingfield on Tuesday, four apprentice jockeys were given ten-day bans. The bans came about after they, to all intents and purposes, did nothing to …
November Meeting at Cheltenham Marks Real Return of Jump Racing
Despite having already seen the Charlie Hall Chase meeting, some good early novices and at least one exciting mare at Chepstow, this weekend marks the …
Is Australia Stopping Overseas Competitors in the Melbourne Cup by the Back Door?
Another Melbourne Cup has been and gone and now the controversy regarding invasive veterinary checks is reaching a peak. Though keeping a dignified silence on …
New Cheltenham Festival Running Order Revealed for 2025
The 2025 Cheltenham Festival will have a new, refreshed running order. The news comes as ITV has also agreed to show one extra race per …
Busy Period Approaches in the Racing World as Huge Meetings Converge on the Calendar
Cheltenham and Aintree begin their seasons this weekend. Considering that, along with the fact that the Charlie Hall Chase, the unofficial start, is coming fast, …
Previewing the 2024 QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot
Saturday marks Champions Day at Ascot and while we have the spectre of the ground to worry about – it will be heavy out there …