Why is the Grand National earlier this year? What has changed at Aintree? April 13, 2024 The famous Grand National will get underway later today at Aintree, but it’s different to editions of recent years. After last year’s event was delayed due to protests, the racecourse chiefs – as well as the Jockey Club – have changed a number of elements at the iconic Liverpool meet. But what has changed? Earlier [...]
‘Am I dreaming?’ asks Dettori after six straight wins April 7, 2024 It comes 28 years after Dettori’s “Magnificent Seven” at Ascot.
Ed Warner: Horse racing has a potent calling card – but needs urgent change March 21, 2024 Our sport business columnist tackles falling crowds at the races.
Nicky Henderson makes Cheltenham Festival promise after Constitution Hill decision March 4, 2024 The Champion Hurdle favourite has been ruled out after further blood tests.
Grand National chiefs confident of dealing with potential protesters at Aintree February 20, 2024 Officials at Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National, have insisted that they’re better prepared to deal with protests ahead of the iconic horse racing jump event. Last year’s event, won by Corach Rambler, had a delayed start due to protesters at the course near Liverpool. It comes as Aintree previously this month confirmed an [...]
Grand National time CHANGED from iconic 5:15pm start February 6, 2024 The start time of the iconic Grand National horse race has been changed from 5:15pm to 4pm over safety concerns. The Randox Grand National showpiece event has been shifted forward by 75 minutes with 94 horses entered into the race at this early stage. Corach Rambler, last year’s winner, has been entered into the race [...]
Ascot Racecourse and Tote sign new five-year agreement January 18, 2024 The iconic Ascot Racecourse has signed a new five-year agreement with UK Tote, building on an existing four-year partnership. The agreement kicked in on 1 January this year and will see all Tote bets placed on racing from Ascot support liquidity in the UK pool. Tote betting is when you bet on a horse and [...]
All you need to know about ITV’s new prime-time horse racing docuseries October 23, 2023 Filming for the docuseries is due to begin in December and will follow the jumps season.
Grand National chiefs take swipe at protestors after making radical changes October 12, 2023 The Grand National field will shrinking from 40 to 34 horses as race organisers make sweeping changes for 2024.
Odds tumble on Dettori winning in UK after retirement u-turn October 12, 2023 The odds of horse racing legend Frankie Dettori making a winning UK comeback have plummeted to just 2/1 after the jockey announced he is to continue racing in the USA. The 52-year-old is to move to California and could participate in the Kentucky Derby or Breeders’ Cup, but bookies have slashed the odds on him [...]