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Bolt from the Blue too good for Precise at Newmarket

Blue Bolt remained unbeaten this season when following up her Royal Ascot triumph with a brilliant display to down Precise in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.

July Cup tips: Team split over a hot edition of the Group One sprint

Ahead of another fun-filled Saturday with quality racing, the Weekend Winners team discussed their best bets for the Newmarket feature.

Odds-on favourite Precise struck down by Blue Bolt in Falmouth Stakes

Andrew Balding’s star remains unbeaten for seasonSatono Reve can strike for Japan in July CupThe Group One Falmouth Stakes has proved a tough assignment for favourites in recent years and Precise, at 4-5, was the fifth of the last seven odds-on shots to let the punters down, as she could finish...

Hollie Doyle blog: More Thunder looks strong in Ascot's Summer Mile

Our ambassador Hollie Doyle spotlights the big races across four fixtures on Saturday, including a stellar renewal of the Group Two Summer Mile at Ascot, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Ascot, Chester and Worcester feature on busy Friday

A quality day of racing awaits, with action from Ascot, Chester and Worcester all LIVE on Sky Sports Racing.

Rebel's Romance proves popular winner at Newmarket

Rebel's Romance was a popular winner back on home soil in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket.

Racing warrior Rebel’s Romance continues world tour with Newmarket victory

From San Diego to Hong Kong, via Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Qatar the gelding keeps on winningOne of the sport’s great warriors returned to the front line for the 32nd time in a remarkable career on Thursday, with £12.12m in prize money already banked and the all-time record for a...

BHA warns of 'severe financial implications' after affordability checks confirmed

The British Horseracing Authority is “hugely disappointed” the Gambling Commission has confirmed Financial Risk Assessments will be implemented, warning that racing faces “severe financial implications”.

MPs to discuss Kempton’s future with wrecking ball a real threat

Lincoln Jopp has won parliamentary time to discuss the effect of the government’s relaxation of planning regulations that has put one of racing’s most historic venues in perilThe “future of British horse racing” and most immediately, the future of Kempton Park will be the subject of a debate in...

Calandagan bounces back in style at Saint-Cloud

Calandagan went from last to first to win the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud for the second year in a row.

Constitution River oozes class in Eclipse stroll

Constitution River further enhanced his growing reputation with a dominant display in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

Constitution River runs rivals ragged to give O’Brien 10th Eclipse: horse racing – as it happened

Constitution River established himself as the clear leader of the three-year-old generation with a decisive three-length success in the Eclipse StakesWe’re on to the second race already, and they’re starting to load for the big handicap. Indalo is favourite at 5-2, with Tribal Chief at 4-1 and...

Confusion on Kempton future after denials course to be bulldozed for houses

Barratt Redrow denies application will be made this yearConstitution River tipped to deliver again at SandownBarratt Redrow, the housebuilding company that holds an option to redevelop the site of Kempton Park, has denied a claim by a local MP that an application to bulldoze the historic home of...

Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

The jockey is in hospital recovering from the collision which happened on Wednesday evening.

Hollie Doyle blog: Ballydoyle to dominate the Coral Eclipse

Our ambassador Hollie Doyle reveals her thoughts on the key races at Sandown and Newmarket on Saturday, including the Coral-Eclipse – live on Sky Sports Racing - and highlights her horses to follow on a Classic weekend in Ireland.

Soumillon ruled to have aided Gstaad at Royal Ascot but ban reduced on appeal

Christophe Soumillon has been partially successful in his appeal against the eight-day suspension handed out by the stewards at Royal Ascot following his ride on Puerto Rico in the St James’s Palace Stakes, having it reduced to five.

Frankie Dettori breaks ribs and thumb after car flips in Newmarket accident

55-year-old remains in hospital after Wednesday incidentAgency says Dettori’s car flipped after being struckFrankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car accident in Newmarket on Wednesday evening.Dettori’s injuries are still being assessed in...

Dettori injured in Newmarket car crash

Frankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car accident in Newmarket on Wednesday evening.

‘I’m going to miss this place’: Aqueduct bids farewell after 132 years as New York City’s racetrack

The last thoroughbred racetrack in New York City went dark after its final races on Sunday, closing the book on 132 years of history and one of the city’s last great communal spacesFor the better part of a century, the subway ride to Aqueduct Racetrack followed a familiar rhythm. The closer the...

Redemption for Benvenuto Cellini in the Irish Derby

Benvenuto Cellini put his Epsom disappointment behind him by leading home a one-two-three for Aidan O'Brien in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Estrange beats Oaks winner Thundering On in Pretty Polly Stakes

Estrange produced a brilliant performance to record the first Group One success of her career in the Tattersalls Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

Align The Stars wins Northumberland Plate at Newcastle

Align The Stars pounced late to land the Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate for Middleham trainer Charlie Johnston.

Synergism backed to lift Northumberland Plate at Newcastle

The Weekend Winners panel return to preview a busy Saturday of action from Newcastle and The Curragh.

Hollie Doyle blog: Thunder can storm to Plate success

Our ambassador Hollie Doyle reveals her thoughts on the key races at Newcastle and Chester on Saturday, including the Northumberland Plate – live on Sky Sports Racing - and highlights her horses to follow on a Classic weekend in Ireland.

Arc in line to be open to geldings in 2027

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, widely regarded as Europe’s premier middle-distance contest, is set to be open to geldings for the first time from next year.

Box office battles, O'Brien dominance & draw bias | Royal Ascot reflections

Kevin Blake reflects on a magnificent five days of Royal Ascot, nominating his highlights and covering some of the week’s big talking points.

Four horse racing meetings off following extreme heat warning

A rare red heat warning by the Met Office leads to four of Britain's five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday to be abandoned.

Loughnane reflects on a successful week at Royal Ascot

Billy Loughnane guided three horses to success at Royal Ascot and reflected on his week with Matt Chapman.

Royal Ascot draw bias left too many with raw deal in otherwise stellar week

It is difficult for the meeting to sell itself as the pinnacle of Flat racing if so many of its races favour runners on one side of the trackBig numbers were something of a theme at Royal Ascot this year. Aidan O’Brien became the first trainer to saddle 100 winners at the meeting when Scandinavia...

Racing round-up: Venetian Sun faces toughest test to date

Royal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in thrilling photo-finish – as it happened

Almeraq broke Japanese racing hearts as Satono Reve was runner-up for the second successive year in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in a thrilling climax to the final day of Royal Ascot4.20 JERSEY STAKES previewThe familiar big field for the Jersey, and the familiar mix too of lightly-raced...

Almeraq completes return from 'horror fall' with Ascot win

Almeraq prevails in a photo finish to beat a quality international field in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Royal Ascot 2026: Precise and Venetian Sun earn big wins on day four – as it happened

Ryan Moore led Precise to Coronation Stakes glory while Venetian Sun delivered the Commonwealth Cup for Tony BloomBack to the straight course for the finale, and a chance for the American trainer Wesley Ward, a regular winner at this meeting over the last 15 years, to get another on the board via...

Venetian Sun shines at Royal Ascot as Brighton’s Bloom lands another bargain

Commonwealth Cup winner was bought for £250,000Ryan Moore steers Precise to Coronation Stakes triumphAlexis Mac Allister for £7m. Just £4m for Moisés Caicedo. And £250,000 for Venetian Sun, a Group One winner here on Friday in the Commonwealth Cup. Has anyone ever had an eye for a sporting bargain...

Precise wins Coronation Stakes at Ascot for O'Brien

Odds-on favourite Precise powers away to win the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, US Open, Wimbledon and Royal Ascot

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, golf, tennis, athletics, rugby union, horse racing and MMA? Continue reading...

Aidan O’Brien saddles century of Royal Ascot winners and shows no sign of letting up

Scandinavia beats Trawlerman in compelling Gold Cup‘Very special day for myself and everybody in Ballydoyle’For all the talk of fierce rivalries here this week, the fact of it is that no current trainer has even come close to Aidan O’Brien’s achievements at this meeting since Harbour Master, at...

Royal Ascot 2026, day three: Scandinavia wins Gold Cup as O’Brien reaches Ascot century – as it happened

Scandinavia caught Trawlerman to win the Gold Cup in another good day for Aidan O’BrienOddschecker market moversTrawlerman - 9/4 from 3/1Cannes - 4/1 from 7/1Gilded Prize - 7/2 from 9/2 Continue reading...

Scandinavia wins Gold Cup to bring up O'Brien ton

Scandinavia beats Trawlerman to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and land ⁠trainer Aidan O'Brien his 100th winner at the festival.

'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

Ombudsman wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an impressive display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.