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