The race to be Champion Apprentice Jockey is hotting up. As the championship approaches the halfway point, the battle for the young riders’ crown is wide open.
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At just 18 years old, Billy Loughnane rode his first Royal Ascot winner at the 2024 festival. With such huge success at such a young age, are we looking at the next superstar in British racing?
The Key Races There are eight Group 1 races spread over the five days of Royal Ascot. The meeting starts on Tuesday with possibly the best two hours of racing anywhere in the world. It all kicks off with the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes for…
Oisin Murphy The 28-year-old has raced into the lead after a stunning start to the campaign. Trebles at Lingfield and Windsor, as well as a fantastic four-timer on Newcastle’s all-weather track early in May, have helped him put distance…
Ryan Moore Age: 40 Likely Derby mount: City Of Troy Derby rides: 18 Best finishing position: Won on Workforce (2010), Ruler Of The World (2013), Auguste Rodin (2023) Derby prospects: City Of Troy looked a potential superstar when his three…
This year’s Jump Jockeys’ Championship went down to the last couple of days. With at least five genuine contenders to be Champion Jockey, the Flat title should be equally thrilling.It starts on Saturday when the big race is the Qipco 2000…
The Apprentice title race kicks off this Saturday, the same day as the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, and the winner will be crowned at Ascot’s glittering end-of-season Champions Day celebrations on October 19. The Apprentice Championship has…
If At First You Don’t Succeed 22-year-old Patrick Wadge will receive his trophy at Sandown’s Jumps Finale meeting on Saturday, alongside the champion jockey, trainer and owner. It has been superb season for Patrick. He sailed past last…
Added Significance A total of £500,000 in prize money is up for grabs on Saturday – Scotland’s richest raceday – and that will have a significant impact on the race to be champion trainer. Willie Mullins jumped to the top of the table when…
Whether you’re a once-a-year punter, casual racing fan or committed expert, there’s nothing like the fun of picking out your horses on the morning or the world’s greatest race. There’s no right or wrong way to making your selections from…
Premier Money The £75,000 BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle is the feature contest on a competitive seven-race card with £200,000 in prize money up for grabs. It has attracted entries from the top stables in the land. Paul Nicholls, Nicky…
Paul Nicholls and his former assistant Dan Skelton look set to go head-to-head for the prestigious title up to the final day celebrations at Sandown. It promises to be a pulsating tussle as Nicholls attempts to add to his 14 champion…
Warm Scottish Welcome The Scottish Borders track prides itself in being one of Britain’s friendliest racecourse but it is also the cosiest. Not even the biting winter cold can stop the enjoyment of excellent jumps racing. The charming…
Plenty like to use a combination of the horse’s sire (dad) and dam (mum).Here’s some of the cleverest horse names that have graced tracks down the years. Might Bite Being a son of Scorpion, it could be presumed that Might Bite got his name…
Big Money Up For Grabs More than £190,000 prizemoney is up for grabs in the impressive seven-race card. The meeting features two Listed prizes. Grade 1 winner Apple Away, trained in Scotland by Lucinda Russell, is among the entries for the…
Great Prizes The popular course will host the two-day bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials fixture this weekend. The ITV cameras will focus on the action at the course, situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth just outside Edinburgh, on…
The Comeback Is On Sean Bowen appeared to be running away with the prestigious title but a knee injury, picked up in a bone-crunching fall at Aintree on Boxing Day, has opened the door ajar for his rivals. The 26-year-old missed the whole…
Many people love a flutter on the horses whether they’re at the races or just watching on TV.Having a small gamble is a great way to increase the excitement of watching horseracing but placing a bet can be a little bit daunting for the…
British racing has had a long association with the glittering annual sporting celebration. Some of the most memorable moments in the history of the prestigious awards have centred around racing.
It’s been a wonderful 12 months for Frankie Dettori, on and off the track. On it, his string of big-race victories made him rethink retirement plans. Off it, he made a trip into the jungle as a contestant in ITV’s primetime hit show I’m a…
It all kicks off on Boxing Day following a two-day break for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. With a feast of incredible racing on offer, it helps ensure the sport ends 2023 in the best possible way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
The Champion Jockey Allergic To Horses? The 26-year-old has a commanding lead in this season’s title race as he attempts to join riding greats like Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Peter Scudamore on the prestigious roll of honour. It’s a…
Early Days Hayley Turner was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire. She learned to ride at an early age as her mum Kate was a riding instructor. After graduating from Doncaster-based Northern Racing College, Hayley joined Derby-winning…
Some of the greats of the sport like Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and current champion jockey Brian Hughes have all landed the prestigious title. More recently, Harry Cobden, Bryony Frost and Jonjo O’Neill Jnr have also added their names…
There might still be the best part of six months left in the season, but the Welsh rider has dashed into an impressive lead as he looks to become champion jump jockey for the first time. He is fast approaching the 100-winner mark for the…