Is this the end for Constitution Hill? Golden Ace unexpectedly triumphs at Newcastle
What was supposed to be the redemption of the eight-time grade one winner ‘Constitution Hill’ in Newcastle’s BetMGM Fighting Fifth
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Horse Racing
What does Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National success mean for women in racing?
Within the space of four weeks, jockey Rachael Blackmore has changed the face of horse racing. Last month she became
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“We’ve got a responsibility to make it outstanding” – David Mackinnon provides fascinating insight into how Cheltenham Racecourse have prepared for the 2021 Cheltenham Festival
While the last 12 months have brought about “huge, huge challenges” for Cheltenham Racecourse in how they deliver the 2021
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Covid-19: racing’s final furlong – or furlough? A series examining the effects of the pandemic on horse racing. Part three: Racecourses
Coronavirus: racing’s final furlong – or furlough? Covid-19: racing’s final furlong – or furlough? A series examining the effects of
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Covid-19: racing’s final furlong – or furlough? A series examining the effects of the pandemic on horse racing. Part two: Trainers and administrators
Coronavirus: racing’s final furlong -or furlough? Covid-19: racing’s final furlong – or furlough? A series examining the effects of the
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An interview with Sandy Thomson: “I felt the BHA got ahead of themselves in calling racing off as quickly as they did”
Sandy, you’ve had quite an unconventional route into the sport. You played rugby for Scotland and were part of the
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An interview with Oli Bell: “Take every opportunity that comes your way. No matter how big, small or important you think it is”
– Oli, growing up with a father who works in the media side of the racing industry, and obviously your
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An interview with Craig Nichol: “The hardest part is that you’ve not got a motive to get out of bed really”
Craig, what made you decide to be a jockey and was there anyone in particular you have tried to model
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An interview with Darren Owen: “When I was a kid I always said I had two ambitions. To be a race caller, and to call the Grand National”
Darren, let’s go way back to where it all started for you. What was it that ignited your love for
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An interview with Finian O’Toole: “I was in denial for months”
Finian, you grew up in County Galway in Ireland as a young boy. Could you describe how you first got
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