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All Four Days At Cheltenham Explained In 60 Seconds

Published: 13th March 2023

Constitution The Superstar? The four days of the Cheltenham Festival are the first dates marked on the calendar for thousands of fans and it is always worth the wait. The action kicks...
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Harry Bannister is the February Jockey of the Month

Published: 9th March 2023

Bouncing Back Harry Bannister is Great British Racing’s jockey of the month for February. His victory on Quick Wave in Haydock’s Grand National Trial impressed expert judge Richard Johnson. The four-times champion...
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Sandown Stars As The Perfect Aperitif This Weekend

Published: 8th March 2023

Future Stars Sandown’s Betfair Imperial Cup meeting is the traditional weekend highlight leading into jump racing’s most important four days. The big race has a history of throwing up future stars. Collier...
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What’s On This Week? Kelso takes centre stage

Published: 27th February 2023

The focus shifts to the Scottish borders this weekend with Kelso racecourse staging its biggest race meeting of the year....
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The Kids Go Free – Racing Fun For All The Family

Published: 22nd February 2023

Free Attractions All 59 British racecourses offer free admission to anyone under the age of 18 if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. For a family day out, that kind...
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What’s On This Week? Racing All Over The Country

Published: 20th February 2023

Festival Hopefuls Kempton’s card on Saturday will see several Festival hopefuls having their final prep runs before jump racing’s most important meeting of the year, which starts 17 days later. The novice...
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Tom Scudamore Announces Retirement

Published: 17th February 2023

Glittering Career Jump jockey Tom Scudamore has today announced his retirement from racing after an incredible 25-year career. The announcement comes after being unseated at Leicester Racecourse on Thursday. Son of eight-time...
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What’s On This Week? Shishkin In A Mouthwatering Contest

Published: 15th February 2023

Major Drama Forget about Happy Valley, Line Of Duty or Grantchester, the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase has more likely suspects set to line up than any of them. In Fakir D’Oudairies,...
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What’s On This Week? – Following The Cheltenham Stars

Published: 8th February 2023

Europe’s Most Valuable Handicap Newbury’s Saturday card holds several Festival trial races that are prestigious prizes in their own right. The Betfair Hurdle is one of the most fiercely competitive handicaps of...
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Niall Houlihan crowned January Jockey Of The Month

Published: 6th February 2023

Brighton based Niall Houlihan gave Editeur Du Gite, trained by his boss Gary Moore, a superb front-running ride and galvanised the nine-year-old for a final effort after being headed by last year’s...