Jim Bolger dominated the finish of the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh with Mac Swiney just edging out stable companion Poetic Flare. Mac Swiney, a Group One winner at two, had disappointed on his return to action in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, but was subsequently found to be suffering from a nasal discharge. Poetic Flare was already […]

Randwick trainer John Sargent has a great affinity with stayers, particularly the fillies and mares, and hopes recent stable addition Sassysav can eventually conquer some higher mountains in the future. Firstly, the name who prepared the likes of Kirramosa, Luvaluva, Thunder Lady and Gust Of Wind is looking forward to see what she can do when she steps out in […]

Rachel Blackmore reigned supreme at Cheltenham and Aintree this season – and this weekend, she has France in her sights as she rides Ajas in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. Blackmore became the face of the National Hunt game when crowned leading rider at the Cheltenham Festival and then making history with her Grand National victory on Minella Times. On […]

Adam Kirby is looking forward to the big-race ride on Cazoo Derby hopeful John Leeper at Epsom next month. Kirby will be on board Ed Dunlop’s colt, currently among the most prominent British hopes in the ante-post market for the Classic on June 5. He has also already ridden John Leeper on the gallops, and is confident he will be […]

Sky Sports Racing’s ambassador Hollie Doyle previews her rides at The Curragh this weekend. The new Flat season promises to be my most exciting so far, so I’m delighted to be sharing my journey with you in my exclusive new blog. I’ll be running the rule over my weekend rides and my best chances at our fantastic festivals this summer, […]

She says he is an adrenaline junkie. He says she can be a stress-head at times. But there is little doubting the admiration that Ciaron Maher and his former trusted lieutenant Annabel Neasham have for each other. It’s a case of master (Maher) versus apprentice (Neasham) at Doomben on Saturday as the two square off in the race for a […]

Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Friday, May 21 Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday’s meetings at Goodwood, Haydock, Bath, Worcester and Catterick.  Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday’s meetings  GOODWOOD ROBIN GOODFELLOW  1.10 Fall Of Rome 1.40 Dulas 2.15 Ready To Venture 2.50 Marsabit 3.25 Stay Well 4.00 […]

Young riders from under-represented communities will have the opportunity to get into racing via a new academy inspired by Khadijah Mellah. The 20-year-old became the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race in Goodwood's 2019 Magnolia Cup. The Riding A Dream Academy, named after a film about her story, welcomes its first students this summer. ITV’s Oli Bell, […]

Trailblazing jockey Pam O’Neill could never have imagined the tidal wave of talented female jockeys that would follow in her footsteps but she says it is about time they got the credit they deserved ahead of the race named in her honour at Doomben on Saturday. As Rachel King prepares to take the ride on Stradbroke favourite Ayrton next month, […]

Mark Johnston’s Thunderous may target the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot after finishing second behind Al Aasy in the Group Three Al Rayyan at Newbury. The 2020 Dante winner was four lengths behind the impressive Al Aasy, who is set for the Coronation Cup next after following up with ease for William Haggas on Saturday – having also comfortably taken […]