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Labour is risking the future of racing

17.07.2025 3

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‘Boldness was his friend in betting and in life’: A tribute to the great Barry Hills

03.07.2025 5

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Is racing becoming too predictable?

19.06.2025 20

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The racing victory I’ve enjoyed the most

05.06.2025 20

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The intrigue of the jockeys merry-go-round

22.05.2025 20

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My ones to watch this season

08.05.2025 10

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Is an Epsom renaissance on the way?

24.04.2025 20

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The Mullins men are a force to be reckoned with

10.04.2025 20

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The strange superstitions of the racing world

27.02.2025 10

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What has Nicky Henderson done to irritate the racing gods?

13.02.2025 30

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From the army to Folly House: the story of Jamie Snowden

30.01.2025 20

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My picks for Cheltenham and the Twelve

With farmers outraged, the nation’s biggest employers warning the Budget will bring increased prices and lost jobs and growth out of sight, Rachel...

28.11.2024 4

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The joy of the early autumn Newmarket meetings

There’s no shrewder punter than J.P. McManus who likes to say: ‘There’d be many more fish in the sea if they could only learn to keep their mouths...

03.10.2024 1

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Has there ever been a jockey like Oisin Murphy?

We are blessed these days with a rare stream of jockey talent including the likes of William Buick, Ryan Moore, Tom Marquand and Rossa Ryan. Well...

25.07.2024 1

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Politicians have to be gamblers

Politicians pretty well have to be gamblers. You give up a promising career in, say, dentistry, teaching or accountancy for a world in which all but...

11.07.2024 1

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Labour is risking the future of racing

Robin Oakley

‘Boldness was his friend in betting and in life’: A tribute to the great Barry Hills

Robin Oakley

Is racing becoming too predictable?

Robin Oakley

The racing victory I’ve enjoyed the most

Robin Oakley

The intrigue of the jockeys merry-go-round

Robin Oakley

My ones to watch this season

Robin Oakley

Is an Epsom renaissance on the way?

Robin Oakley

The Mullins men are a force to be reckoned with

Robin Oakley

The strange superstitions of the racing world

Robin Oakley

What has Nicky Henderson done to irritate the racing gods?

Robin Oakley

From the army to Folly House: the story of Jamie Snowden

Robin Oakley

My picks for Cheltenham and the Twelve

Robin Oakley

The joy of the early autumn Newmarket meetings

Robin Oakley

Has there ever been a jockey like Oisin Murphy?

Robin Oakley

Politicians have to be gamblers

Robin Oakley