Racing News & Previews
Race previews, festival guides, and seasonal features. Expert analysis and betting angles for upcoming UK fixtures.
Bow Echo vs Gstaad — The St James's Palace Stakes 2026 Rematch
Bow Echo (Boughey / Loughnane) beat Gstaad in the 2000 Guineas. Gstaad won the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. They meet for the third time at Royal Ascot. The form-line, the jockey signal, and where the value sits.
Epsom Derby Festival Saturday 2026: Derby Day Preview
Saturday 6 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Betfred Derby (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo colts) headlines — the world's premier flat Classic. Aidan O'Brien going for a fourth Derby in succession with Benvenuto Cellini.
Epsom Derby Festival 2026 Preview: Three Group 1s in 36 Hours
Epsom Derby Festival, Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026. Coronation Cup (Fri G1, older), Oaks (Fri G1, 3yo fillies), Derby (Sat G1, 3yo colts). Coolmore swept all three in 2025. Full preview, trends and verdict.
Gold Cup 2026 Preview: Scandinavia Becomes 2/1F After Yorkshire Cup — Trawlerman Defends
Thursday 18 June 2026, 16:20 BST. Royal Ascot. Gold Cup (G1, 2m4f, 4yo+). Scandinavia (O'Brien) is the new 2/1F after the Yorkshire Cup; Trawlerman defends at 10/3. Full preview, trends, where-to-bet.
How to Bet at Royal Ascot 2026: Complete Guide to Every Bet Type, Each-Way, Trifecta, Where-to-Bet
Complete evergreen guide to betting at Royal Ascot 2026 (16-20 June). Bet types explained, each-way maths for big handicaps, trifecta angles, where-to-bet across the 6 major bookmakers + Star Sports.
Irish 1000 Guineas 2026 Preview: 3yo Fillies Classic at the Curragh
Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh, Sunday 24 May 2026 at 15:15 BST. The first Irish fillies' Classic of the season. Coolmore four-handed; Newmarket 1000 Guineas form lines transfer; trends, runners and verdict.
Irish 2000 Guineas 2026 Preview: Gstaad 2/5F Heads Curragh 3yo Classic
Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, Saturday 23 May 2026 at 15:40 BST. Gstaad (A O'Brien / R Moore) the 2/5F after his Newmarket 2nd; Distant Storm (Appleby) carries the 2000G 3rd-place form line at 5/1-7/1 each-way. Aidan O'Brien chasing a record 13th Irish 2000G win. Trends, runners, ITV coverage and verdict.
Royal Ascot 2026 Preview: Eight Group 1s in Five Days at Britain's Premier Festival
Royal Ascot 2026 runs Tue 16 to Sat 20 June. Full festival preview: the eight Group 1s, day-by-day card breakdown, key trainer storylines, dress code, TV coverage and how to bet the meeting.
Tattersalls Gold Cup 2026 Preview: Calandagan, Daryz & Minnie Hauk
Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, Sunday 24 May 2026 at 15:55 BST. World-#1-rated Calandagan + 2025 Arc winner Daryz lead a strong French Graffard challenge; Minnie Hauk (A O'Brien) the Coolmore angle with weight allowance. Group 1, 4yo+, 1m2½f.
Commonwealth Cup 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 6f 3yo
Fri 19 Jun 15:05 BST. Royal Ascot. Commonwealth Cup (Group 1, 6f, 3yo). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
Commonwealth Cup 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Course Demands
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup, Fri 19 Jun. Last 10 winners, headline strike rates, trial routes, dominant yards. Race-specific trends-scorecard companion to the full Commonwealth Cup 2026 preview.
Coronation Cup 2026 Preview: Jan Brueghel Defends, Almaqam Adds Post-Curragh Threat
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Coronation Cup (G1, 1m4f6y, 4yo+). Jan Brueghel (A O'Brien) defending; Lambourn (2025 Derby winner) the each-way value after his Huxley return; Almaqam (Ed Walker) live alternative after his Tattersalls Gold Cup upset over 4/6F Minnie Hauk. Full preview, trends, verdict.
Coronation Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 1m 3yo fillies
Fri 19 Jun 16:20 BST. Royal Ascot. Coronation Stakes (Group 1, 1m, 3yo fillies). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
Coronation Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Course Demands
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes, Fri 19 Jun. Last 10 winners, headline strike rates, trial routes, dominant yards. Race-specific trends-scorecard companion to the full Coronation Stakes 2026 preview.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 6f 4yo+
Sat 20 Jun 16:20 BST. Royal Ascot. Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Group 1, 6f, 4yo+). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: The Least Market-Faithful G1 of the Meeting
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Saturday 20 June. Last 10 winners, age pattern, Duke of York pipeline, British vs foreign trainer split, draw bias. 2026 trends-cleanest picks.
Epsom Derby 2026 Tips: Item 5/1 Joint-Favourite With Benvenuto Cellini
Saturday 6 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Betfred Derby (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo colts). After Item's Dante win (Thu 14 May), the 2026 market is jointly headed by Item (Balding) and Benvenuto Cellini (O'Brien) at 5/1. Full ante-post, trial form lines, where-to-bet.
Epsom Oaks 2026 Tips: Friday Race-by-Race Selections
Betfred Oaks at Epsom, Friday 5 June 2026. Race-by-race selections including the Coronation Cup, the Oaks itself, and the supporting Listed and handicap races. Coolmore-driven verdict, each-way value picks, ITV times.
Gold Cup 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Sagaro/Yorkshire Cup Pipeline
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Gold Cup, Thursday 18 June. Last 10 winners, age pattern (8/8 winners aged 5+), Sagaro form line (8/10), Yorkshire Cup pipeline, trainer + jockey patterns. 2026 trends-cleanest picks.
Aidan O'Brien's Irish 2000 Guineas Record: How Gstaad Made It 13
Aidan O'Brien's record-extending 13th Irish 2000 Guineas win through Gstaad in May 2026 — and the historical pattern that made him the pre-race dominant force. O'Brien's previous 12 wins, the jockey-switch patterns, and the Newmarket-runner-up pipeline that predicted the result.
Irish Guineas Festival 2026 Review: Coolmore's Classic Double + Almaqam Upset
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 May 2026, The Curragh. Three Group 1s in two days. Aidan O'Brien's record 13th Irish 2000G + 12th Irish 1000G — Coolmore's weekend Classic double. Plus Almaqam (13/2) upsets 4/6F Minnie Hauk in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Full festival wrap + Royal Ascot form-line transfers.
King's Stand Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 5f 3yo+
Tue 16 Jun 15:40 BST. Royal Ascot. King's Stand Stakes (Group 1, 5f, 3yo+). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
King's Stand Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Course Demands
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot King's Stand Stakes, Tue 16 Jun. Last 10 winners, headline strike rates, trial routes, dominant yards. Race-specific trends-scorecard companion to the full King's Stand Stakes 2026 preview.
Ombudsman vs Almaqam — The Prince of Wales's Stakes 2026 Defender vs Curragh Shock
Ombudsman (Gosden) defends the Prince of Wales's Stakes at 5/2-3/1. Almaqam (Walker) won the Tattersalls Gold Cup as a 13/2 shock and now sits 4/1-5/1 for Ascot. The head-to-head and where the each-way value sits.
Prince of Wales's Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 1m2f 4yo+
Wed 17 Jun 16:20 BST. Royal Ascot. Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group 1, 1m2f, 4yo+). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
Prince of Wales's Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Course Demands
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's Stakes, Wed 17 Jun. Last 10 winners, headline strike rates, trial routes, dominant yards. Race-specific trends-scorecard companion to the full Prince of Wales's Stakes 2026 preview.
Queen Anne Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 1m 4yo+
Tue 16 Jun 14:30 BST. Royal Ascot. Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1, 1m, 4yo+). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
Queen Anne Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: The Lockinge Pipeline + Notable Speech Profile
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes, Tuesday 16 June. Last 10 winners, age pattern, Lockinge form line, trainer + jockey patterns. 2026 trends-cleanest picks led by Notable Speech.
Royal Ascot Friday 2026: Full Day-Card Guide — Race Times, Betting Angles & Classic Fillies
Complete guide to the Friday 19 June 2026 Royal Ascot card. Six races including the two Group 1s. Race times, day-level betting angles. For deep-dive form on the Coronation Stakes or Commonwealth Cup see the dedicated race previews.
Royal Ascot Saturday 2026: Full Day-Card Guide — Race Times, Betting Angles & Where to Watch
Complete guide to the Saturday 20 June 2026 Royal Ascot card. Six races, race times, day-level betting angles and how to watch on ITV. For deep-dive form analysis on the Diamond Jubilee or Wokingham see the dedicated race previews.
Royal Ascot Thursday 2026: Full Ladies Day Card Guide — Gold Cup Day Race Times & Betting Angles
Complete guide to the Thursday 18 June 2026 Royal Ascot Ladies Day card. Six races including the Gold Cup. Race times, day-level betting angles. For deep-dive form on the Gold Cup see the dedicated race preview.
Royal Ascot Tuesday 2026: Full Opening-Day Card Guide — Race Times, Betting Angles & Bow Echo
Complete guide to the Tuesday 16 June 2026 Royal Ascot opening day. Six races, race times, draw-bias notes, day-level betting angles including the Bow Echo angle. For deep-dive form on the Queen Anne or St James's Palace see the dedicated race previews.
Royal Ascot Wednesday 2026: Full Day-Card Guide — Race Times, Draw Bias & Betting Angles
Complete guide to the Wednesday 17 June 2026 Royal Ascot card. Six races including the most-bet handicap of the meeting. Race times, draw-bias notes, day-level betting angles. For deep-dive form on the Prince of Wales's Stakes or Royal Hunt Cup see the dedicated race previews.
Royal Hunt Cup 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Heritage Handicap, 1m 3yo+ handicap
Wed 17 Jun 17:00 BST. Royal Ascot. Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap, 1m, 3yo+ handicap). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, draw bias, where-to-bet.
Scandinavia vs Trawlerman — The Gold Cup 2026 Market Flip
Scandinavia's 2L Yorkshire Cup win flipped the Gold Cup market: Coolmore's 5yo is now 2/1F, defending champion Trawlerman drifted to 10/3. The head-to-head, the form-line gap, and where the each-way value sits.
St James's Palace Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Group 1, 1m 3yo colts
Tue 16 Jun 16:20 BST. Royal Ascot. St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1, 1m, 3yo colts). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, course-and-distance demands, where-to-bet.
St James's Palace Stakes 2026 Trends & Stats: 10-Year Winning Profile + Course Demands
Statistical trends for the 2026 Royal Ascot St James's Palace Stakes, Tue 16 Jun. Last 10 winners, headline strike rates, trial routes, dominant yards. Race-specific trends-scorecard companion to the full St James's Palace Stakes 2026 preview.
Wokingham Stakes 2026 Preview: Royal Ascot Heritage Handicap, 6f 3yo+ handicap
Sat 20 Jun 17:35 BST. Royal Ascot. Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap, 6f, 3yo+ handicap). Race history, last 10 winners, 5-trend scorecard, draw bias, where-to-bet.
1000 Guineas 2026 Result: True Love Wins for Aidan O'Brien -- and Our 5/5 Trends-Cleanest Pick Finished Seventh
True Love (5/1) won the 2026 Betfred 1000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien and Wayne Lordan, beating Evolutionist by 1 3/4 L with Venetian Lace third. Precise (9/5F), our 5/5 trends-cleanest pick, finished seventh. Full result, post-race quotes, and the most intellectually-honest trends-scorecard retrospective the format has produced.
1000 Guineas 2026 Tips: Final Field, Trends Scorecard & Sunday's Verdict
Precise heads 18 rivals at Newmarket on Sunday. Final declarations, the second Ballydoyle drop-out story of the weekend, going forecast, our trends scorecard for the leading fillies and Sunday's verdict for the second British Classic of 2026.
2000 Guineas 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The 2000 Guineas at Newmarket — the first classic of the flat season, the championship mile for 3-year-old colts. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
2000 Guineas 2026 Result: Bow Echo Wins for Boughey & Loughnane -- and Our Trends Scorecard Top 3 Filled the Frame
Bow Echo (9/2) won the 2026 Betfred 2000 Guineas for George Boughey and Billy Loughnane, beating Gstaad by 2 3/4 L with Distant Storm 8L back in third. Full result, post-race quotes, and how the result tied to our pre-race trends scorecard.
2000 Guineas 2026 Tips: Final Field, Trends Scorecard & Tomorrow's Verdict
Bow Echo heads 14 rivals at Newmarket on Saturday. Final declarations, the surprise Ballydoyle drop-out, going forecast, our trends scorecard for the leading contenders and Saturday's verdict for the first British Classic of 2026.
Aintree Festival 2026 Thursday Preview: Day One Tips & Feature Races
The Aintree Festival opens on Thursday 9 April with the Bowl Chase, Aintree Hurdle, and Manifesto Novices' Chase. Our race-by-race preview with tips and selections.
Aintree Ladies Day 2026: Friday Race Preview, Tips & What to Expect
Aintree Ladies Day on Friday 10 April features the Melling Chase, Topham Chase, and Sefton Novices' Hurdle. Our full preview with tips, race analysis, and a guide to the day.
Ayr Gold Cup 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Ayr Gold Cup — the most prestigious sprint handicap on the British flat calendar. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners at the Ayr Western Meeting.
Cambridgeshire Handicap 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket — one of the great autumn big-field heritage handicaps. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
Cesarewitch Handicap 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Cesarewitch at Newmarket — flat racing's ultra-long marathon handicap. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
Champion Hurdle 2026: Lossiemouth Wins as Rich Ricci Makes History
Lossiemouth won the 2026 Champion Hurdle at 7/5 for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. Full race analysis and the story of Rich Ricci's historic Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup double.
Cheltenham to Aintree 2026: Which Horses to Follow at the Grand National
Cheltenham is done — Aintree is ten days away. Which horses from the Festival can translate their form to the Grand National meeting on 9-11 April 2026?
Cheltenham Festival 2025 Review: Winners, Upsets & Highlights
Full Cheltenham Festival 2025 recap — Golden Ace's Champion Hurdle shock, Inothewayurthinkin's Gold Cup victory, and all 28 race results from the four days at Prestbury Park.
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Dates, Tips & Gold Cup Picks
Beat the bookies at Cheltenham 2026 with our insider preview. Gold Cup favourites, Champion Hurdle tips, and ante-post value revealed.
Cheltenham Festival 2026 Review: Winners, Upsets & Highlights
The full Cheltenham Festival 2026 review — Gaelic Warrior's Gold Cup demolition, Lossiemouth's Champion Hurdle, Rich Ricci's historic double, and every day's talking points.
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Each-Way Value Picks for Every Day
Our best each-way bets for every day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival — from Champion Day to Gold Cup Friday. Value picks at bigger prices for punters who like to dig deeper.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2027: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Cheltenham Gold Cup — the Blue Riband of National Hunt racing. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners for jump racing's championship event.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026: Form Guide, Odds & Best Bets
A deep dive into the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup field — form analysis for every leading contender, ante-post odds compared, and where we think the value lies on Gold Cup Day.
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2026 Result: Gaelic Warrior Wins by 8 Lengths
Gaelic Warrior won the 2026 Cheltenham Gold Cup by 8 lengths under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Full race analysis, how it unfolded, and what comes next.
Cheshire Oaks 2026 Preview: I'm The One Heads Five-Filly Showdown
Wednesday 6 May at Chester. Race-day-eve update: I'm The One (Gosden, 4/6F) confirmed for Cheshire after all. Five-filly field with Amelia Earhart (Coolmore, 5/2) and three Coolmore second-stringers. Field, trends, going and verdict.
Cheshire Oaks 2026 Result: Amelia Earhart Books Coolmore's Oaks Lead
Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Chester. Aidan O'Brien's Amelia Earhart (13/8) beat John & Thady Gosden's I'm The One (6/5F) by 2 lengths under Ryan Moore — the Minnie Hauk 2025 template. Now Coolmore's confirmed Oaks lead. Result, market trajectory, Epsom implications.
Chester Cup 2026: Tips, Runners & a Record 86 Entries
Friday 8 May at Chester. Result is in -- A Piece Of Heaven (7/1, J P O'Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle, drawn 2) won by ½ length from Maxi King (25/1) and Duraji (50/1). See the full Chester Cup 2026 result piece for race shape and trends-scorecard review.
Chester Cup 2026 Result: A Piece Of Heaven Wins for Joseph O'Brien
Friday 8 May 2026 at Chester. A Piece Of Heaven (7/1, J P O'Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle, drawn 2) lands the Ladbrokes Chester Cup by ½ length from Maxi King (25/1) and Duraji (50/1). The 9/2F Puturhandstogether finished 7th -- a Joseph O'Brien stable spread paid the longshot. Result, quotes and review.
Chester May Festival 2026 Preview: Benvenuto Cellini, Minnie Hauk & a Record Cup
Three days at the Roodee, 6-8 May 2026. Five Pattern races, a record 86 Chester Cup entries and Aidan O'Brien dominating four of them. Our preview of the Chester Vase, Cheshire Oaks, Ormonde, Huxley and Chester Cup with form, trends, draw bias and verdicts.
Chester Vase 2026 Preview: Benvenuto Cellini Heads the Derby Trial
Wednesday 6 May at Chester. Aidan O'Brien's Frankel colt Benvenuto Cellini -- general 5/1 Derby favourite -- is rerouted to the Vase. Field, trends, going forecast and verdict for the most important Derby trial in Europe.
Chester Vase 2026 Result: Benvenuto Cellini Cuts to 9/4 Derby Favourite
Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Chester. Benvenuto Cellini (2/9F, A O'Brien / R Moore) wins the Boodles Chester Vase by 4¼ lengths from stablemate Proposition. Coolmore's Derby lead now 9/4 ante-post for Epsom 6 June. Result, quotes, Derby implications.
Coronation Cup 2026 Tips: Jan Brueghel Defends at 8/11 Odds-On
Coronation Cup at Epsom, Friday 5 June 2026. Jan Brueghel (A O'Brien / Ryan Moore) is 8/11 ante-post favourite to defend. Wahegine Sky (Burrows) and Continuous (A O'Brien) chase. Trends-clean profile, each-way value play and verdict.
How to Stream the Dante Festival 2026: ITVX App, Mobile & Smart TV
Stream the Dante Festival on phone, tablet, smart TV or laptop. ITVX free with email, Racing TV £6.99 day pass, app-by-app device guidance. Plus free post-race YouTube replays and how to watch on a UK VPN abroad.
Dante Festival 2026 Preview: Christmas Day, Scandinavia & the Minster Rebrand
York's Dante Festival 13-15 May 2026: ALL three days in the books. Day 1: Legacy Link wins Musidora (Gosden's record-equalling 9th); 8/1 Elmonjed wins rebranded Minster. Day 2: Item 11/2 wins Dante (now 5/1 Epsom Derby joint-fav); See The Fire back-to-back in Middleton. Day 3: Rahiebb 4/1 wins Yorkshire Cup as 8/13F Amiloc flops to 6th. Full results, quotes, Royal Ascot implications.
Dante Festival 2026 Review: Item, See The Fire, Legacy Link + the Big Favourites Who Flopped
York's Dante Festival 13-15 May 2026 reviewed. Day 1: Legacy Link (Musidora, Gosden's 9th) + 8/1 Elmonjed (rebranded Minster). Day 2: Item (Dante, 5/1 Derby fav) + See The Fire (back-to-back Middleton). Day 3: Rahiebb (Yorkshire Cup) as 8/13F Amiloc flopped. Plus Notable Speech winning the Lockinge Saturday. The complete spring trial picture for Epsom + Royal Ascot.
Dante Festival 2026 Tips: Three-Day Race-By-Race Selections at York
Race-by-race tips for the 2026 Dante Festival at York, Wed 13 to Fri 15 May. Christmas Day in the Dante, Scandinavia in the Yorkshire Cup, plus Musidora and Minster verdicts. Each-way picks, structural value reads, and responsible-betting framing.
Dante Festival 2026 Trends & Stats: Last 10 Winners and Profiles
Statistical trends for the 2026 Dante Festival. Last 10 Dante Stakes winners, Yorkshire Cup form lines, Musidora-to-Oaks conversion, plus draw bias, sire patterns and trainer strike rates that matter for ante-post and race-day betting.
Dante Festival 2026 TV Guide: ITV Times, Racing TV & Live Stream
Dante Festival at York, Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 May 2026. ITV Racing live coverage on Dante Stakes Day (Thu 14 May), Racing TV across all three days. Full off-times for Musidora, Minster, Dante and Yorkshire Cup, plus ITVX live stream + Sky Sports Racing schedule.
Dante Stakes 2026 Tips: Christmas Day 9/4F in 8-Runner Race
Thursday 14 May 2026 at York, 16:05 BST. The Dante Stakes (G2, 1m2½f, 3yo c/g) — the most important Derby trial in Europe. Christmas Day (A O'Brien / Moore, 9/4F) heads the 8-runner field; Morshdi (Haggas / Marquand, 5/2) the each-way pick; Item (Balding, 11/2, unbeaten Frankel son) the dark horse. ITV1 + ITVX live.
Dante Stakes 2026 Result: Item 11/2 Wins, Now 5/1 Epsom Derby Favourite
Thursday 14 May 2026 at York. Item (11/2, A Balding / Colin Keane) won the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes by 2¾ lengths from Action (4/1, O'Brien), with 11/4F Christmas Day a further 1¾L back in third. The unbeaten Juddmonte-bred Frankel son is now 5/1 Epsom Derby favourite. Race result, post-race analysis, and Derby ante-post implications.
Dante to Derby Trends 2026: Will Item Convert at Epsom?
Item won the 2026 Dante Stakes and is 5/1 joint-favourite for the Epsom Derby. But what's the Dante-to-Derby conversion rate? Of the last 10 Dante winners 2 won the Derby (Golden Horn 2015, Desert Crown 2022); 5 won or placed. Full Dante-to-Derby trends, historical analysis, and 2026 verdict.
The Derby 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Derby at Epsom Downs — the original classic, the ultimate test for 3-year-old colts. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners on Derby Day.
Ebor Festival 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Ebor Festival at York — four days of top-tier flat racing each August, headlined by the Juddmonte International, Yorkshire Oaks, Nunthorpe and Ebor Handicap. Race times, TV coverage, full guide.
Epsom Derby 2026 Dress Code: Ladies Day, Queen's Stand & General Enclosure
Dress code guidance for the Epsom Derby Festival 2026 (Friday 5 to Saturday 6 June). Friday Ladies Day formal attire, Queen's Stand requirements, the more relaxed Saturday code, plus what to wear at the Lonsdale Enclosure and General Admission.
Epsom Derby Festival Friday 2026: Coronation Cup + Oaks Day Preview
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. Two Group 1s in one day — the Coronation Cup (older middle-distance) and the Betfred Oaks (3yo fillies' Classic). Full Friday card preview with race times and betting angles.
How to Stream the Epsom Derby 2026: ITVX App, Mobile & Smart TV
Stream the Epsom Derby + Oaks on phone, smart TV, laptop or tablet. ITVX free with email, Racing TV £6.99 day pass per day, app-by-app device guidance. Plus international streaming options and how to watch outside the UK.
Epsom Derby 2026 Trends & Stats: Last 10 Winners and Profile
Statistical trends for the 2026 Epsom Derby, Saturday 6 June at Epsom. Last 10 winners' profiles, the Coolmore template, draw bias, sire patterns and the Chester Vase / Dante / Lingfield trial form lines that have actually paid out.
Epsom Derby 2026 TV Guide: ITV Schedule, Race Times & How to Watch
Epsom Derby Festival 5-6 June 2026: full ITV schedule, off-times for all 14 races across both days, Coronation Cup + Oaks + Derby + supporting races, free streaming options.
Epsom Oaks 2026 Preview: Amelia Earhart Heads the Coolmore Lead
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Betfred Oaks (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo fillies). Coolmore's Amelia Earhart the named Oaks lead via Cheshire Oaks 6 May; True Love (1000G winner) targets Coronation Stakes instead. Full preview, trends, verdict.
Field Of Gold 2026: Where Next After the Lockinge Withdrawal?
Field Of Gold (Gosden / Keane) missed the Lockinge after a respiratory infection. As a 4yo he's ineligible for the Irish 2000 Guineas. We look at the Queen Anne, Prince of Wales's and second-half-2026 options for Juddmonte's grey dual G1 winner.
Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot 2026: Spectator, Not Rider
Frankie Dettori — 81 Royal Ascot winners, the most of any active jockey — will not ride or pundit at Royal Ascot 2026. His management confirmed he'll attend as a racegoer for 'quality time with family.' What it means for Royal Ascot week, the King George later in the season, and the post-Dettori jockey colony.
Glorious Goodwood 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Qatar Goodwood Festival — five days of Group 1 flat racing on the Sussex Downs each July/August. Race times, ITV coverage, dress code and the full guide to Glorious Goodwood.
Grand National 2027: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Grand National at Aintree — the most famous steeplechase in the world. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners over the 30-fence, 4m 2½f marathon.
Grand National 2026 Betting for Beginners: How to Pick a Horse & Place Your First Bet
Never bet on the Grand National before? Our beginner's guide covers everything — what the race is, how to place a bet, what each-way means, and how to pick a horse.
Bookmakers Hit for £10 Million After Grand National 2026: The Betting Story
I Am Maximus winning the 2026 Grand National cost bookmakers over £10 million in payouts. One punter walked away with £800,000 from a single bet. Here is the full betting story.
Grand National 2026 Going Report & Weather: Conditions for Saturday
The latest going report from Aintree, the weather forecast for Saturday 11 April, and how ground conditions will affect the 2026 Grand National field.
How Bookmakers Make Money on the Grand National: A Data-Driven Analysis
We built an XGBoost prediction model for the 2026 Grand National. It found zero value bets across 34 runners. Here is the data, the mathematics, and the structural advantage that explains why.
How to Watch the Grand National 2026: TV Times, Live Stream & Radio
Everything you need to watch the 2026 Grand National on Saturday 11 April — ITV coverage times, ITVX live streaming, Radio 5 Live commentary, and options for watching abroad.
I Am Maximus Joins Red Rum: The History Behind the 2026 Grand National's Most Remarkable Win
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National title in 2026. We look at the records broken, what it means for Willie Mullins, and why this win is one for the history books.
Grand National 2026 Longshots: Big-Priced Horses With a Chance
Six longshots and outsiders in the 2026 Grand National field with a genuine chance of getting round and running into the frame at double-digit odds.
Grand National 2026 Preview: Runners, Odds & Betting Guide
Complete Grand National 2026 preview — ante-post favourites, key runners, the handicap weights, and how to find value in the world's most famous race at Aintree.
Grand National 2026 Result: I Am Maximus Wins — Full Result, Finishing Order & Reaction
I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at Aintree on 11 April, ridden by Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Full result, finishing order, SP and race reaction.
Grand National 2026 Runners and Riders: Full Field & Weights
Grand National 2026 runners and riders — full field of 34, weights, trainers, jockeys, and profiles of every confirmed runner at Aintree on 11 April.
Grand National 2026 Sweepstake: Free Printable & How to Run It
Run your Grand National 2026 sweepstake the easy way. Free printable with all 34 runners, how to draw names, prize split ideas, and what to do if your horse is a reserve.
Grand National 2026 Tips: Best Bets, Each-Way Picks & Value
Grand National 2026 tips for Aintree on 11 April — our best bets, each-way selections, and the key trends that point to this year's winner.
Grand National 2026 Trends: 10 Stats That Point to the Winner
The statistical trends that have shaped the Grand National for a decade — age, weight, recent form, and the numbers that narrow a 34-runner field down to a shortlist for Saturday.
What Time is the Grand National 2026? Race Schedule & TV Guide
The Grand National 2026 is at 4:00pm BST on Saturday 11 April at Aintree. Full day schedule, ITV coverage times, and when each race runs from 1:45pm.
Previous Grand National Winners: The Last 10 Years of Aintree Heroes
The last 10 winners of the Grand National — horses, jockeys, trainers, and the winning patterns that teach us how to find the 2026 winner.
Guineas Festival 2026 Preview: 2000 & 1000 Guineas Tips, Runners & Odds
The Guineas Festival at Newmarket on 2-3 May — our full preview of the 2000 and 1000 Guineas with key contenders, betting angles, and how to watch the first Classics of the flat season.
Guineas Festival 2026: TV Guide, Race Times & How to Watch
Full TV guide for the 2026 Guineas Festival at Newmarket on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May. ITV Racing schedule, off-times for the 2000 and 1000 Guineas, plus online streaming options for the first Classics of the flat season.
Huxley Stakes 2026 Preview: Lambourn the Coolmore Pick
Friday 8 May at Chester. Result is in -- Lambourn (6/4F, A O'Brien / R Moore) won by a neck from Bay City Roller (9/2, Appleby / Buick), with Ice Max 3rd. See the full Huxley Stakes 2026 result piece for race shape, market reaction and Coronation Cup implications.
Huxley Stakes 2026 Result: Lambourn Wins, Coolmore Sweep Five-from-Five
Friday 8 May 2026 at Chester. Lambourn (6/4F, A O'Brien / R Moore) edges Bay City Roller (9/2, Appleby / Buick) by a neck in the Group 2 Huxley, with Ice Max 3rd. Aidan O'Brien lands all five Listed and Group races at the May Festival -- a Coolmore first. Result, quotes and Coronation Cup implications.
Irish 1000 Guineas 2026 Result: Precise Turns the Tables, Moore Picks Wrong
Sunday 24 May 2026, The Curragh. Precise (Wayne Lordan) beat stablemate True Love (Ryan Moore) by 2½L — a 7½L Newmarket form-line reversal in 21 days. Aidan O'Brien's 12th Irish 1000G and the Coolmore weekend Classic double. Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes now a Coolmore rematch question.
Irish 2000 Guineas 2026 Result: Gstaad Lands Aidan O'Brien's Record 13th
Saturday 23 May 2026, The Curragh. Gstaad (Ryan Moore, 4/11F) romped to a 3L win from Godolphin's Distant Storm and Pacific Avenue. Aidan O'Brien's record-extending 13th Irish 2000G. Royal Ascot St James's Palace rematch with Bow Echo now in the diary.
Irish Champions Festival 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Irish Champions Festival — three days of Group 1 flat racing split between Leopardstown and the Curragh each September. Race times, TV coverage and how to follow the runners.
Irish Derby 2026 Preview: The Double Derby Bid at the Curragh
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh, Saturday 27 June 2026. The 'Double Derby' bid for the Epsom Derby winner. Coolmore-dominated G1 with EUR 1.25 million prize fund. Trends, runners and verdict.
Irish Guineas Festival 2026 TV Guide: ITV, Racing TV & RTÉ Sport
Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival at the Curragh, Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May 2026. Irish 2000 Guineas Saturday at 15:40 BST, Irish 1000 Guineas Sunday at ~15:15. ITV Racing live UK; RTÉ Sport live Ireland; Racing TV both days. Plus Tattersalls Gold Cup Sunday.
Irish Guineas Weekend 2026 Tracker [Festival Complete — See Review]
Archived build-up tracker for the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival at the Curragh, 23–24 May 2026. RESULTS: Gstaad won Irish 2000G (AOB's 13th); Precise upset True Love in Irish 1000G; Almaqam 13/2 beat 4/6F Minnie Hauk in the Tattersalls Gold Cup by 9L. For the full weekend wrap see the Irish Guineas Festival 2026 review piece.
King George VI Chase 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day — Britain's second-most prestigious National Hunt chase. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
Leopardstown Derby Trial 2026 Preview: The Race Pierre Bonnard Lost
Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (G3) at Leopardstown, Sunday 10 May 2026. Result is in -- James J Braddock (9/1, Joseph O'Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle) beat Pierre Bonnard (5/6F) by a short head. See the full result piece for race shape and Derby implications.
Leopardstown Derby Trial 2026 Result: James J Braddock Beats Pierre Bonnard
Sunday 10 May 2026 at Leopardstown. James J Braddock (9/1, Joseph O'Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle) beat odds-on favourite Pierre Bonnard (5/6F) by a short head. Pierre Bonnard drifted from 6/1 to 14/1 for the Epsom Derby. Result, quotes and Derby ladder implications.
Lincoln Handicap 2027: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster — the traditional opener of the British flat turf season. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners on Lincoln Day.
Lingfield Derby Trial 2026 Result: Maltese Cross 9/4F Books Derby Ticket
Saturday 9 May 2026 at Lingfield. Maltese Cross (9/4F, William Haggas / Tom Marquand) beat Bay Of Brilliance by a neck. Maho Bay (11/8F) was 4th; Isaac Newton 5th. Race shape, post-race quotes and Derby implications for Saturday 6 June.
Lingfield Derby Trial 2026 Result: Maltese Cross Beats Bay Of Brilliance
Saturday 9 May 2026 at Lingfield. Maltese Cross (9/4F, William Haggas / Tom Marquand) edged out Bay Of Brilliance (Ralph Beckett) by a neck in the William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial. Maho Bay (11/8F) finished 4th; Isaac Newton 5th. Maltese Cross books a Derby ticket.
Lockinge Stakes 2026 Preview: Rosallion 6/4F Heads Newbury Mile G1 [Post-Race: Notable Speech Won 2/1F]
BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, Saturday 16 May 2026 at 14:35 BST. RESULT: Notable Speech won at 2/1F; 6/4F Rosallion flopped. Pre-race preview retained; see Lockinge Stakes 2026 Result piece for the full race report.
Lockinge Stakes 2026 Result: Notable Speech 2/1F Wins; Rosallion Flops
Saturday 16 May 2026 at Newbury. Notable Speech (2/1F, Charlie Appleby / William Buick / Godolphin) won the BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes (G1, 1m) ahead of More Thunder (Haggas) and Zeus Olympios (Burke). 6/4F Rosallion (Hannon / Levey) flopped out of the top 5. Royal Ascot Queen Anne ante-post reshape.
Lockinge Stakes 2026 Tips: Rosallion 6/4F Heads 10-Runner Field [Post-Race: Notable Speech Won 2/1F]
BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, Saturday 16 May 2026 at 14:35 BST. RESULT: Notable Speech won at 2/1F; 6/4F Rosallion flopped. Pre-race trends, verdict, ITV coverage; see Lockinge Stakes 2026 Result piece for the full race report.
Middleton Stakes 2026 Tips: See The Fire 6/5F in 4-Runner Race
Thursday 14 May 2026 at York, 15:30 BST. Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' Stakes (G2, 1m2½f56y, 4yo+ fillies & mares, GBP 165,000). 4-runner final field. See The Fire (Balding / Murphy, 6/5F) defends; Fallen Angel (Burke / Doyle, 11/4) tests the trip; Diamond Rain (Appleby) + Red Letter (Lyons) chase. Race-day verdict.
Middleton Stakes 2026 Result: See The Fire Goes Back-to-Back at York
Thursday 14 May 2026 at York. See The Fire (5/6F, A Balding / Oisin Murphy) became the first ever dual winner of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Stakes, beating Red Letter by ¾L with Diamond Rain 3rd. Trends-cleanest 5/5 profile delivered. Fallen Angel 4th.
Minster Stakes 2026 Tips: Time For Sandals 7/2F at York
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at York, 15:30 BST. The Minster Stakes (G2, 6f, 4yo+, GBP 165,000) — the race formerly known as the Duke of York Stakes. 13 runners declared. Time For Sandals 7/2F is the late market mover; Kind Of Blue (Wathnan / Appleby, 11/2) and Big Mojo (M Appleby, 6/1) chase. Race-day verdict.
Minster Stakes 2026 Result: Elmonjed 8/1 Stuns Favourite Time For Sandals
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at York. Elmonjed (8/1, William Haggas / William Buick) won the inaugural Minster Stakes (G2, 6f) by 1 length from Kind Of Blue (4/1, Fanshawe / Doyle). Favourite Time For Sandals (4/1) finished 8th of 13. Big Mojo 7th. A market-defying shock at the rebranded sprint headliner.
Musidora Stakes 2026 Tips: Legacy Link 11/8F in 6-Runner Race
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at York, 16:05 BST. Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (G3, 1m2½f, 3yo fillies). Final 6-runner field. Legacy Link (Gosden / Buick, 11/8F) heads — Juddmonte-owned Dubawi filly, seasonal debut. Felicitas (Walker, 5/2) the each-way pick; Moments Of Joy (A O'Brien, 4/1) chases. Race-day verdict.
Musidora Stakes 2026 Result: Legacy Link Books Oaks Ticket — Gosden's 9th
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at York. Legacy Link (5/4F, John & Thady Gosden / Colin Keane) won the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (G3) by 3/4L from Felicitas (5/2, Walker / Shoemark). John Gosden's record-equalling 9th Musidora win. Moments Of Joy 4th, Sea The Storm 5th. Epsom Oaks ticket booked.
Newmarket Craven Meeting 2026: Dates, Key Races & Betting Guide
Newmarket Craven Meeting 2026 preview — Craven Stakes, Nell Gwyn, and the Classic trials that shape the 2000 and 1000 Guineas markets. Dates, runners, and betting angles.
Ormonde Stakes 2026 Preview: Jan Brueghel and the Stoute Void
Thursday 7 May at Chester. Result is in -- Jan Brueghel (4/7F, A O'Brien / Ryan Moore) won by 2½ lengths from Mount Atlas, with Illinois 3rd. See the full Ormonde Stakes 2026 result piece for race shape, market reaction and Coronation Cup implications.
Ormonde Stakes 2026 Result: Jan Brueghel Wins, Coronation Cup On
Thursday 7 May 2026 at Chester. Jan Brueghel (4/7F, A O'Brien / R Moore) wins the Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes by 2½ lengths from Mount Atlas, with last year's winner Illinois back in third. Coronation Cup defence at Epsom on Friday 5 June now firm. Result, quotes and implications.
Pretty Polly Stakes 2026 Result: Jennifer Jane Bolts Up by Six Lengths
Sunday 3 May 2026 at Newmarket. Charlie Johnston's Jennifer Jane (New Bay) made all to win the Oliver Brown Pretty Polly Stakes by 6L from Sacred Ground (Gosden); favourite Esna only 4th. Time 2:03.00 on Good-to-Firm. Result, quotes, Oaks implications.
Punchestown Festival 2026 Preview: 5 Days of Irish Grade 1s
The Punchestown Festival from 28 April to 2 May — five days of Irish Grade 1 National Hunt racing. Day-by-day preview, key races, top tips and how to watch from the UK.
Punchestown 2026 Mid-Festival Update: Mullins's 6th Gold Cup and What Our Model Got Wrong
Halfway through the 2026 Punchestown Festival -- Willie Mullins's record sixth Gold Cup, Cheltenham form holding, and a candid look at what our in-house AI prediction model thought about the first two big Grade 1s. Plus what's coming Days 3-5.
Punchestown Festival 2026 Preview: Dates, Races & Betting Guide
Full Punchestown Festival 2026 preview — key Grade 1 races, Cheltenham form horses to follow, dates, and the best betting angles for Ireland's end-of-season jumping showpiece.
Punchestown Festival 2026: TV Guide, Race Times & How to Watch
Full TV guide and day-by-day race schedule for Punchestown Festival 2026 (28 April–2 May). RTÉ, ITV, Racing TV coverage, off-times for every Grade 1, and how to watch online from the UK and Ireland.
Punchestown vs Cheltenham 2026: Which Rematches Matter Most?
Cheltenham 2026 winners likely to run again at Punchestown — Gaelic Warrior, Lossiemouth, Il Etait Temps and more. Course-by-course form analysis, freshness angle, and where the betting value sits.
Royal Ascot 2026 Ante-Post: Best Bets Post-Curragh Weekend
Royal Ascot 2026 runs Tuesday 16 June to Saturday 20 June. After the Curragh weekend — Gstaad won Irish 2000G; Precise upset True Love in Irish 1000G; Almaqam 13/2 beat 4/6F Minnie Hauk in the Tattersalls Gold Cup by 9L — here's the reshaped Royal Ascot picture: Gold Cup, SJP, Coronation, Diamond Jubilee, Prince of Wales's, plus the best each-way value at Bet365, Coral, Paddy Power, Betfred and Star Sports.
Royal Ascot 2026 Dress Code: What to Wear in Each Enclosure
The complete Royal Ascot 2026 dress code. Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure, Windsor Enclosure — exactly what to wear, hat rules, what's banned, and the changes for 2026.
How to Stream Royal Ascot 2026: ITVX App, Mobile & Smart TV
Stream all 5 days of Royal Ascot on phone, smart TV, laptop or tablet. ITVX free with email, Racing TV monthly subscription, app-by-app device guidance. Plus international streaming options and how to watch outside the UK.
Royal Ascot 2026 Tips: Best Bets, Each-Way Picks & Daily Tipping Through the Meeting
Royal Ascot 2026 tips for all five days. Daily tipping through the meeting (Tue 16 - Sat 20 June), each-way picks for the Heritage Handicaps, and the trends-scorecard verdict on the eight Group 1s. Refreshes through the festival.
Royal Ascot 2026 Trends & Stats: Last 5 Years' Winning Profiles
Statistical trends for Royal Ascot 2026, Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June. Last 5 years' winning trainers, sires, draw bias, jockey patterns and the headline-race profile that has historically delivered. Day-by-day signal.
Royal Ascot 2026 TV Guide: ITV Schedule, Race Times & How to Watch
Royal Ascot 2026 runs Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June. Full ITV Racing schedule, off-times for all 35 races, the eight Group 1s, free streaming options, and how to watch every day of the meeting.
Royal Ascot Ladies' Day 2026: Hat Tradition, Dress Code & Fashion
Royal Ascot Ladies' Day 2026 (Thursday 18 June) — the formal day's full guide to dress code by enclosure, hat tradition, the social calendar, and what makes Ladies' Day the most photographed day in British racing. Plus practical info on access, picnics and parking.
Royal Ascot 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
Royal Ascot — the five-day Group 1 flat festival at Ascot each June. Race times, ITV coverage, dress code, enclosures and the full card-by-card guide to Britain's most prestigious flat meeting.
Bet365 Gold Cup 2026: Sandown's Season Finale Tips & Preview
The Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on Saturday 25 April — the final major handicap chase of the season. Our full preview with key runners, trends, betting tips, and TV times.
Scottish Grand National 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Scottish Grand National at Ayr — four miles and 27 fences of the best handicap chasing outside Aintree. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
Scottish Grand National 2026 Preview: Narratives, Angles & What to Watch
A preview of the 2026 Scottish Grand National at Ayr — the key narratives going into the race, betting angles, staying chasers to watch, and what the going and market are telling us.
Scottish Grand National 2026: Race Timings, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
Full race-by-race timings, going, TV coverage, and on-course information for the 2026 Scottish Grand National day at Ayr on Saturday 18 April.
Scottish Grand National Day at Ayr: The Complete Guide
Scottish Grand National Day is the biggest race day in Scottish sport. Here's everything you need to know about the races, the atmosphere, attending, and betting on the day.
Tattersalls Gold Cup 2026 Result: Almaqam 13/2 Beats Minnie Hauk 9L
Sunday 24 May 2026, The Curragh. Almaqam (Ed Walker / Kieran Shoemark, 13/2) won by 2L from Bay City Roller, with Saddadd 3rd. 4/6 favourite Minnie Hauk flopped to 5th, beaten 9L. Ed Walker's first Tattersalls Gold Cup, Shoemark's biggest career G1, and a Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's reshape.
Thirsk Opens for 2026 as the Grand National Takes Centre Stage
Thirsk Racecourse kicks off its 2026 flat season on Friday 10th April — just 24 hours before the Grand National at Aintree. A bumper Easter weekend for racing fans.
Thirsk Sky Bet Sunday Series 2026: ITV Broadcast Preview
Sunday 31 May 2026 — Thirsk hosts a Sky Bet Sunday Series fixture broadcast live on ITV. Seven races on a Sunday-afternoon card, enhanced prize money, and a family-friendly day out in North Yorkshire on the Bank Holiday weekend. Full card preview, where to bet, and what makes this fixture different.
True Love vs Precise — Irish 1000 Guineas Rematch at the Curragh
Sunday 24 May 2026 — True Love (the 25/1 Newmarket 1000G winner) and stablemate Precise (the 9/4 Newmarket favourite who flopped to 7th) meet again at the Curragh. Aidan O'Brien: 'That won't be an easy one for Ryan.' What the rematch means and where the value sits.
Welsh Grand National 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Welsh Grand National at Chepstow — the marathon handicap chase that rounds off the Christmas programme. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners.
What Next for I Am Maximus? The 2027 Grand National and the Red Rum Dream
I Am Maximus has won the Grand National twice. Could he become only the second horse in history to win it three times? We look at what comes next for Willie Mullins's star and the 2027 Aintree dream.
Yorkshire Cup 2026 Tips: Amiloc 6/4F at York Friday
Friday 15 May 2026 at York, 16:05 BST. Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (G2, 1m5f188y, 4yo+). 7 declared. Amiloc (R Beckett / Rossa Ryan, 6/4F) firmed from 13/8 overnight; Rahiebb (Varian) 7/2; Epic Poet (O'Meara, Tudhope) 5/1 as the 2025 runner-up returning. Plus Day 2 results context (Item won Dante, See The Fire back-to-back Middleton).
Yorkshire Cup 2026 Result: Rahiebb 4/1 Wins as 8/13F Amiloc Flops to 6th
Friday 15 May 2026 at York. Rahiebb (4/1, Roger Varian / Ray Dawson) won the Boodles Yorkshire Cup by 2¼L from Al Nayyir (11/1), with Epic Poet (11/1) 3rd a nose back. Heavily backed favourite Amiloc (8/13F) flopped to 6th. Rahiebb cut to 7/1 for the Royal Ascot Gold Cup.