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
Liam Hall previews action from Thirsk and Fairyhouse this Wednesday as he pinpoints runners not to ignore. 13:08 THIRSK On paper this looks a match race between Possessive and Kodiak Breeze. Kodiak Breeze bumped into an impressive winner at Thirsk on debut called Arapho Gold (runs 13:38 Thirsk), made amends for that defeat when winning nicely at Redcar but the awkward head carriage shown was a concern if he was to get into a fight which Possesive might be able to force that
Sam King focuses his attention on Tuesday's action from Salisbury with two runners worth backing. 14:07 SALISBURY Ralph Beckett is no stranger to unleashing useful prospects at Salisbury and Squadron may prove just that in the opening maiden. By Frankel out of the Group 1 winning mare Juliet Foxtrot, he boasts a beautiful pedigree and should be suited by this test on debut. Juddmonte’s retainer rider Colin Keane makes the trip and they can come out on top, with Galipi the pi