Hurdling star’s flat win reshapes campaign debate
Constitution Hill has strengthened his profile as a multi-discipline contender after winning his flat debut on a Friday night all-weather card.Ridden by Oisin Murphy,...
Racing authorities ‘could influence’ Constitution Hill campaign
Concerns over reputational risk could see racing authorities exert greater influence over the placement of elite horses such as Constitution Hill.These were comments made...
Skelton details tactical Cheltenham approach
Leading National Hunt trainer Dan Skelton has confirmed a targeted and disciplined approach ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, with his yard set to field...
How racing can win back younger bettors
Horse racing must simplify its product and adopt casino-style mechanics to attract Gen Z customers, according to the latest episode of the iGaming Daily...
Farriery skills gap raises racing concerns
The UK racing sector is facing a growing skills shortage in farriery, with fewer young apprentices entering a trade critical to equine performance and...
Constitution Hill backed to line up for Champion Hurdle despite doubts
As the ante-post market for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival adjusts, debate continues over whether Constitution Hill will line up in the Champion Hurdle.On Upping...
High-stakes real estate pivot revitalises Ben Pauling’s racing operation
Racehorse trainer Ben Pauling has identified a major property investment as the turning point that stabilised his yard and restored it to Grade One...
Betting industry tax hikes force Coral to end historic Cheltenham sponsorship
Coral has ended its long-running sponsorship of the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, closing a partnership that has existed since the race was...
Upping the Ante question risk-averse Festival campaigns as markets open up
Market analysts and professional bettors are sharpening criticism of what they view as increasingly conservative campaign decisions at the top of National Hunt racing,...
Operational risk in focus after Cheltenham finale descends into near darknes
The sudden appearance of a mysterious hole in the turf moments before the final race at Cheltenham has triggered fresh debate over operational safety...