A Guardian letters debate highlights the double standard in animal waste etiquette. While dog owners face scorn for missed scoops, horse riders leave manure on paths with impunity. Read the full discussion.
A wave of optimism sweeps British racing as home-trained horses lead betting for key Cheltenham Festival races. Will this be the year the tide turns against Irish dominance?
Nathan Chasing Horse, who starred in Dances with Wolves, is on trial in Las Vegas for sexual assault and kidnapping. The case exposes the exploitation by some 'medicine men' in Native American communities.
Thistle Ask heads the betting for Ascot's Clarence House Chase at 5-1, but analysts question the favourite's value. Get the full preview and expert insight here.
Champion jockey Zac Purton teams up with Manfred Man's prolific winner Patch Of Cosmo in the Tennis 1600m Handicap at Sha Tin. Can the in-form partnership land another victory?
Groundbreaking research shows horses can sense human fear via body odour, impacting heart rates and behaviour. Discover how our emotions affect these animals.
Renowned racehorse trainer Ian Balding, who guided Mill Reef to Derby and Arc glory in 1971 and trained for the Queen, has died. Read his remarkable story.
As the Cheltenham Festival approaches, ante-post value is found in Wendigo for the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. The staying chaser is a strong each-way bet at 20/1. Read the full analysis.
The Lanzarote Hurdle card at Kempton Park was overshadowed by the deaths of three horses, including Grade One winner Kalif Du Berlais. Read the full, heartbreaking details.
Ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes, we analyse the frontrunners and potential upsets across all major categories, from Best Picture to the acting awards. Who will take home the gold?
The world of cinema mourns the loss of Béla Tarr, the revered Hungarian director known for his poetic, slow-burn masterpieces like 'Sátántangó'. Explore his profound legacy and fierce artistic vision.
Key race meetings at Kempton and Warwick face 8am inspections due to an overnight frost threat. Get the latest updates and Saturday's racing tips here.
Champion jockey Zac Purton has key mounts in Fortune Boy and Little Paradise at Sha Tin, but must forgo the ride on Invincible Ibis. Get the full preview for Sunday's crucial trials.
David Eustace's Helene Supafeeling aims to build on debut win in Hong Kong, while Robot Star, unlucky last time, gets Zac Purton's aid for Sunday's races at Sha Tin.
Discover the best places to celebrate the 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year in London, from Chinatown parades to Greenwich lantern workshops. Plan your festive weekend now.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade for the Year of the Horse. Find the start time, full route map from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, and all key details for the February 22 celebrations.
Ricky Yiu's Mega Bonus is primed for a return to winning ways at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Get the latest racing tips and form analysis for the Jackson Handicap meetings.
Caspar Fownes and jockey Vincent Ho seek a return to form at Happy Valley's first 2026 meeting. Get tips for Love Together and Perfect General in the nine-race card.
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton and Warwick's big chase. Plus, antepost tips for Cheltenham and Happy Valley analysis. Tune in now!
Sagacious Life, a promising four-year-old, heads to Sha Tin's Leighton Handicap as a key prep for the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. With Zac Purton aboard, he's the one to beat. Read the full preview.
The racing world mourns Ian Balding, the celebrated trainer of the legendary Derby winner Mill Reef, who has passed away at the age of 87. A brilliant sportsman and family man.
The Caspar Fownes-trained Sky Trust is tipped to kick off 2026 with victory in the Group Three Chinese Club Challenge Cup at Sha Tin. Get the full race preview and expert pointers here.
Dennis Hamlin, 75, father of Nascar driver Denny Hamlin, has died following a devastating house fire in North Carolina. His mother, Mary Lou, is critically injured. The cause is under investigation.
Trainer Paul Nicholls reflects on a successful, stress-free Cheltenham Festival and outlines his ambitious plans for future glory. Discover his next star prospects.
Noel Meade's 150-1 outsider Affordale Fury, ridden by Sam Ewing, defeats Cheltenham Gold Cup champions Galopin Des Champs and I Am Maximus in a dramatic Savills Chase at Leopardstown. Read the full story.
Mambo No 5 produced a stunning comeback to win the Grade 2 Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton. Read the full race report and analysis of this thrilling equestrian event.
Day two of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a fierce duel between supermaxis Comanche and LawConnect. Get the latest standings and weather analysis.
Former football manager Harry Redknapp celebrates a dream victory as The Jukebox Man wins a dramatic King George VI Chase at Kempton. The gutsy win sets up a Cheltenham Gold Cup bid.
A journalist recounts a festive overindulgence before diving into a hectic Boxing Day of 11 horse racing meetings across the UK and Ireland. Follow the previews, betting tips, and news.
Ben Pauling's The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, is the expert selection to win a vintage King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Read the full preview and tips.