Grand National trends: What to look for ahead of horse racing’s best spectacle
Every year, millions of people study the form in the hope of finding clues that will lead them to the Grand National winner. It is the most-watched horse race in the calendar, a contest that rewards preparation, stamina, jumping ability,…
Can Dan Skelton break Irish dominance at Cheltenham 2026
Irish trainers have dominated Cheltenham in recent seasons, with Willie Mullins leading the charge and setting a formidable standard each March. British yards have struggled to match that strength in depth, but Dan Skelton continues to prove there’s life in…
Trainers Who’ve Trained the Most Winners Ever
In the world of horse racing, there are essentially three parts to the success of a horse. The first is the horse itself, with each and every equine participant having their own innate skills and abilities. The second is the…
Jockeys Who’ve Won the Most Races Ever
When it comes down to it, knowing who is going to do well in horse racing is more of an art than a science. Jockeys are supremely talented, to say nothing of being incredibly brave, but even they depend on…
The Reason Most Grand National Horses Were Bred in France or Ireland
Many of you will have sat down to enjoy the Grand National on Saturday entirely oblivious to where each of the horses was bred. The ‘World’s Greatest Steeplechase’ is often seen as the horse race that people who don’t watch…
The Road to Victory: Key Contenders for the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup
The Cheltenham Gold Cup 2025 on 14 March stands as the pinnacle of National Hunt racing, attracting elite chasers from across the UK, Ireland and beyond. As one of the most prestigious events in the British horse racing calendar, it draws significant…
The Battle Between British and Irish Jump Racing Trainers
The battle for superiority between British and Irish horse racing trainers has one that has long been fought on the turf. Whilst the majority of casual pundits wouldn’t have a clue who was training the horses from one minute to…
Studying Virtual Horse Racing Results Must Be Pointless, Right?
Horse racing is a sport that those who love can become absolutely obsessed with. They will pour over the results of races for hours, looking for all sorts of information about what happened in the races that have already taken…
Is the Punchestown Premiere Weekend Showing Racing How to Do It?
Horse racing fans love to be able to get along and watch live racing, which is the lifeblood of the sport. The industry itself is trying more and more ways to get young people to fall in love with horse…
Britain’s Most ‘At Risk’ Racecourses
There are 59 different racecourses that operate in Britain, with Newton Abbot in Devon being the lowest and Perth in Scotland being the highest. Some course are in rude health, with major meetings such Glorious Goodwood, the Cheltenham Festival and…