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Friday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Newmarket

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Friday with a focus on day two of Newmarket’s July meeting

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Sierra Leone claims Breeders’ Cup glory as City of Troy flops – as it happened

City Of Troy’s audacious challenge for the Breeders’ Cup Classic was over almost before it had begun

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

Dearth of Arc runners raises questions over health of British Flat racing

The weakness of this year’s challenge at Longchamp could be a blip but as jump racing can attest, that can turn into a trend

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Aidan O'Brien defeats son as San Antonio romps to victory

Aidan came out on top in the battle of the O'Brien's.

Irish Mirror · May 11, 2023

Aidan O’Brien confirms Guineas flop Auguste Rodin still his No 1 for Derby

Aidan O’Brien confirms that Auguste Rodin, the well-beaten favourite in the 2,000 Guineas, remains his No 1 hope for the Derby

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Irish Derby ‘most obvious objective’ for Piz Badile

The Irish Derby is still a target, despite last weeks poor showing at Epsom

Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2022

Talking Horses: Unbeaten Baaeed’s run draws comparison with Frankel

William Haggas’ unbeaten colt Baaeed cannot expect to match Frankel’s achievements but every win enhances his reputation

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022