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Constitution River: Just How Good Could the Coral Eclipse Winner Be? Last weekend's racing, as always, provided fascinating viewing and raised plenty of questions. From Carry The Flag winning the Listed Coolmore Stud Blackbeard Tipperary Stakes and One Number finishing placed in the Listed Pat Smullen Stakes at Naas, adding further strength to the Royal Ascot two-year-old form, to Calandagan landing the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud over a mile and a half, further fuellin

John Arnold returns with his advanced look to the July Cup as he aims to decipher the Group 1 sprint contest. The July Cup, held annually at Newmarket Racecourse, is one of the most prestigious sprint races in the British thoroughbred calendar. Usually taking place in early July, this Group 1 flat race is contested over a distance of six furlongs on the straight track, attracting the crème de la crème of sprinting horses from both the UK and abroad. Established in 1876, the

The Coral Eclipse is one of the most prestigious horse races in the United Kingdom, taking place annually at Sandown Park, located in Esher, Surrey. Established in 1886, this Group 1 flat race is run over a distance of one mile and two furlongs, and it typically attracts a field of top-class thoroughbreds from both the UK and abroad. The race is generally held in early July, serving as a pivotal moment in the British racing calendar, particularly for horses that excel at midd

Royal Ascot 2026 once again delivered world-class racing, thrilling finishes and future stars announcing themselves on the biggest stage. For the Racing Daily team, the meeting was also a profitable one, with several standout selections rewarding readers throughout the week. Here are the horses and moments that defined an unforgettable five days. Could Bow Echo Really Be Frankel 2.0? Few horses left Royal Ascot with a bigger reputation than Bow Echo, who preserved his unbeate

There are few things more important to the long-term health of British racing than maintaining the confidence of the betting public. Without punters, the sport simply does not function in its current form. That's why the extraordinary events that unfolded following Saturday's Derby at Epsom should concern everyone connected to racing – from the BHA and racecourse executives to owners, trainers, bookmakers and bettors alike. Twenty minutes after the biggest Flat race of the se

John Arnold returns for one of the biggest races in the British racing calendar as his attention turns to Epsom and one of the biggest classics. He discusses the history of such a big race and gives his thoughts on the 2026 renewal. History: The Epsom Derby, officially known as the Betfred Derby for sponsorship reasons, is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The inaugural race took place on May 4, 1780, and was founded by the 12th Earl of Derby, Edward Smit

How a retired DCI Met Police Superintendent who’s protected the Royal Family, an accountant, a financial inclusion officer, a former amateur jockey turned fresh food distributor, a retail manager and a process manager beat the biggest tipsters in the UK and Ireland. You may have already heard that Racing Daily was recently crowned the 2025–2026 Racing Post Champion Press Tipsters, finishing top of a field of more than 50 tipsters. The competition features some of the most est

Racing Daily has officially been crowned the 2025–2026 Racing Post Champion Press Tipsters, marking a landmark achievement for a platform built entirely on passion and dedication. From Personal Blog to Racing Voice MD Rory Paddock The story of Racing Daily begins in 2012, when Managing Director Rory launched a personal racing blog. At the time, it was more than just a hobby—it was a way to cope with personal health challenges, providing focus, structure, and an outlet through

Boxing Day’s biggest race the King George VI Chase takes place at Kempton and John Arnold looks ahead to this prestigious contest in the latest instalment of the Antepost Angle. History: The King George VI Chase, inaugurated in 1937, is one of the most prestigious races in the National Hunt calendar, held annually at Kempton Park Racecourse on Boxing Day. Named in honour of King George VI, the race was initially established as a way to encourage public interest in jump racing

Katie Gibson takes a glance across the biggest Christmas presents and provides inspiration for the horse racing fans in your family. Whether you are a spectator or participant, the next few months are the busiest time of the year for jump racing. Up and down the country, race courses are gearing up for their biggest days of the season from the Coral Gold Cup to the King George VI Chase. Before you know it, the C word will be upon us and for once I’m not talking about Chelte

John Arnold looks to one of Sandown's showpiece races of the year as the illustrious Tingle Creek Chase sets to take place. Here's John's race analysis as he hopes to pinpoint some antepost punts. History: The Tingle Creek Chase, named after the famed Tingle Creek area in Devon, has become one of the premier events in the National Hunt racing calendar since its inaugural run in 1979. Established at Sandown Park, the race was introduced to honour the outstanding steeplechaser

John Arnold turns his attention to the upcoming Coral Gold Cup as he gives you all the facts, all the stats and pinpoints a pair of antepost bets not to ignore. History: The Coral Gold Cup, staged at Newbury Racecourse, has a rich history that dates back to its inception in 1993. Originally known as the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup, the race is one of the most prestigious events in the National Hunt calendar. Over the years, the event has been instrumental in shaping the careers

Powerful Glory joined the likes of Ruling Court, Perfect Power and Sands of Mali at the weekend, becoming the latest breeze-up expat to score at the highest level. The Bansha House homebred chinned Lazzat in the Champion Stakes At Ascot, proving himself in a Group 1 field. The Richard Fahey-trained three-year-old is by Cotai Glory, out of the Kodiac mare Wouldntitbelovely – the same cross has already produced Prix de l’Abbaye heroine The Platinum Queen. The colt was consigned

With the National Hunt season now kicking off Katie Gibson looks through our wardrobes and gives them an autumn update with a refresh to remember. Just as the trees shed their leaves in Autumn, perhaps now is the time for you to discard some items from your own wardrobe. As the old saying goes, ‘out with the old and in with the new’...after all we do have a whole season of jump racing ahead of us to dress up for! From top to toe, we have selected the most exciting new items

Alan Morris's weekly roundup of last weeks horses you need to follow. See who made the hotlist! TIGGA TIME (S HUMPHREY) Sarah Humphrey does well with her string, often with horses picked up from other stables and Tigga Time ran with promise after a yard switch and 465 days off. His young jockey seemed to make a premature move when pushed to the front and that effort and absence seemed to show late on but the 6yo gelding hung in there for a long while. Tigga Time sold for £3

This week The Spectator, herself, shares her top style icons/ inspirations from the world of racing. If you are anything like me, then a...

Richard Pitman is one of racing's most iconic jockeys from yesteryear and was heavily involved in a golden period for racing. Today, he sits down with Kieran McHugh to dive into his storied career.

Fort Washington Denies Mystik Dan in Arlington Million as Appleby’s Stars Shine Abroad Big stakes racing returned to the U.S over the...

Alan Morris provides his weekly analysis and looks back at the last seven days of action and pinpoints two runners you should be...

DISTANT STORM JUSTIFIES HIS MONEY SO FAR Last month, I compared the Tally-Ho Stud-bred breezer Maximized to his fellow Godolphin inmate...