Sports Journalist · 9 articles
The sport of horse racing is mostly associated with hurdles and straights, but for former X Factor contestant and boy band member, JJ Hamblett, a race course now represents a full circle moment in his life, and he has now swapped the stage for a return to the ground. Thee 38 year old, Newmarket native, will […]
Horse racing fans are now heading into the month of September on the back of an incredible summer which featured five heatwaves and give or take, three quarters of the United Kingdom being officially under drought conditions. This has naturally effected racings return in the second half of 2026, and in typical UK fashion, weather warnings already […]
It had been expected that 75 year old storied British horseracing trainer Nicky Henderson would see Champion Hurdle winner, Constitution Hill, take to the Flat on Turf at Windsor for a first start this coming Saturday, but the lack of rain has been a significant concern for him so far. The 2026 racing calendar is finally […]
The future of horse racing has again been quite the regular topic of discussion in more recent years, but it should not be forgotten that there have been a plethora of changes to the rules and regulations governing the sport to make it fairer, and safer. These have all pushed the sport further forward to not only […]
Horse racing has been part of cultures across the world for centuries. Long before stadiums and ticketing apps existed, communities gathered at racetracks to watch jockeys guide powerful thoroughbreds around dusty circuits, sharing in the excitement, the drama, and the spectacle of it all. Fathers brought their children. Friends argued over form guides. Generations of […]
British punters who ignore the Irish Flat calendar are missing half the picture. The form lines cross the Irish Sea constantly, and the horses that dominate Epsom, Ascot and York in the summer have usually told you exactly what they are months earlier at the Curragh or Leopardstown. It happens every season. A horse rolls […]
A large number of racehorses are unable to turn potential into results. Forever Young not only achieved this, but also accumulated victories across four different countries and a series of impressive records. The combination of elite performances and historic milestones has clearly helped establish him as one of the defining dirt horses of […]
For avid followers or horse racing, the name Gstaad will now be a pretty popular topic in most conversations, as trainer Aidan O’Brien is enjoying a lovely time with the new favourite – in the hands of rider Ryan Moore, O’Brien picked up his 12th victory in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, and Gstaad took […]
Horse racing is a sport steeped in tradition, offering a unique blend of speed, strategy, and excitement. For those new to the world of the turf, the sheer volume of information available can feel overwhelming. From the thundering hooves at the Grand National to the elegance of Royal Ascot, understanding how to engage with the […]