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Visit our dedicated section for all the latest tips, blogs, stats and features ahead of a huge two days at Epsom Downs on Friday and Saturday.
Thursday's action on Sky Sports Racing
Flat and National Hunt fans are catered for on Thursday with the Sky Sports Racing cameras heading to Ffos Las, Lingfield and Uttoxeter.
Hugh Taylor
Lillie Margot was a 13-2 winner for Hugh on Wednesday. Thursday sees Hugh with four bets, including a Royal Ascot ante-post selection.
Total Performance Data tips
Ziggy's Avenger was a 100-30 winner on Wednesday. Thursday's two TPD-driven bets run at Hamilton & Ffos Las, the latter live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ratings Hub
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis, including all British and Irish fixtures.
Market Movers
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Richard and Peter Fahey Stable Tour
The Malton duo have a top team for York's big weekend and will saddle Champions Sprint scorer Powerful Glory and Hilary Needler heroine Crystal Queen at Royal Ascot.
Tips and Analysis
Hugh Taylor
Lillie Margot was a 13-2 winner for Hugh on Wednesday. Thursday sees Hugh with four bets, including a Royal Ascot ante-post selection.
Total Performance Data tips
Ziggy's Avenger was a 100-30 winner on Wednesday. Thursday's two TPD-driven bets run at Hamilton & Ffos Las, the latter live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ratings Hub
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis for Thursday, including all British and Irish fixtures.
Horse-by-horse guide: Belmont Gold Cup
Sky Sports Racing has live coverage of Thursday's Belmont Gold Cup, where Peter gives his verdict - who will get an automatic entry into the Melbourne Cup?
Daily Greyhound Tips
Darrell tipped Central Park winner Hollyoak Taylor (2/1) on Tuesday and now has three selections across Thursday's cards from Hove and Monmore.
Horse-by-horse guide: Betfred Oaks
Dave Orton assesses the chances of every runner in the fillies' Classic at Epsom Downs on Friday.
Ante-Post Focus
Gary Nutting tipped 20-1 Victoria Cup winner The Wizard Of Eye in May and continues his Royal Ascot countdown with a value selection in the St James’s Palace Stakes.
Blogs
Talking Horses
Our Work Whisperer reflects on the French Derby, eyes up the Betfred Derby Festival and adds a couple of names to your ATR Tracker.
Expert Analysis
Tom Collins pinpoints the most eyecatching performances from Sandown, Carlisle and Lingfield over the last week.
The Kevin Blake Take
Kevin reflects on Constitution River's memorable victory for Aidan O'Brien in the Prix du Jockey Club before looking ahead to the two Classics at Epsom.
Festival Edges
James Flaherty has picked some angles to note ahead of the five-day Royal spectacle, each day live on Sky Sports Racing.
Eyecatchers
James Flaherty has six more horses for your ATR Tracker with Sandown, Carlisle, Beverley and Thirsk all featuring.
Juvenile Spotlight
Aidan O’Brien-trained juveniles top Simon’s latest ratings in both divisions after some important two-year-old contests run in Ireland last week.
Total Performance Data Blog
Adam Mills looks at Total Performance Data from Memorial Day at Santa Anita where two classy Grade 1's and a Grade 2 took place.
US Racing News
Belmont 2026: Jose Ortiz's bold move to leave N.Y. has paid off handsomely
Jose Ortiz was the leading rider on the New York Racing Association circuit three times during the 13 years he was based here not including 2017, the year he won the Eclipse Award as North America’s champion jockey.
Fleetfoot could provide value in Belmont Gold Cup
Corruption is the 7-5 favourite on the line for Thursday's Belmont Gold Cup off a third-place finish in the Grade 1 Turf Classic at Churchill. He has a win and two close seconds in three 1 1/2-mile races, the furthest he’s run.
Hong Kong Racing
Tim Carroll
Tim landed two of his three best bets at Sha Tin on Sunday and bids to follow that up on Wednesday's card at Happy Valley - live on Sky Sports Racing from 11.40am.
Horses to follow: Hong Kong
Ahead of the 2025/26 Hong Kong season starting, Tim Carroll nominates 12 horses to follow, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
Course Guides
Learn more about Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses.
Today’s Top Predictor Horses
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
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| (2) Belle Amie (Non-Runner) |
Non-Runner
Data Quality: 70.57% |
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| (3) Recobella (2/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.17% |
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| (7) Draupnir (5/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 79.07% |
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| (6) Peregrine Falcon (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 83.85% |
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| (8) Eldeyaar (5/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 73.27% |
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| (3) Kaori (9/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 67.55% |
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| (3) Ask A Sainte (9/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 74.08% |
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| (2) Mallavelly (10/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 79.17% |
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| (3) Ghost Story (9/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 72.26% |
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| (7) Harana (6/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 77.43% |
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| (1) Coumeenoole (4/7) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 50.03% |
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| (2) Secret Trix (7/4) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 72.99% |
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Kevin Blake Royal Ascot Q and A
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Racing To School Reaches 25 Years Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 7 | 5 | 31.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Lacey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | F O'Brien | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | O Murphy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hurdle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam Harrison | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Derby and Oaks
Horse-by-horse guide: Betfred Oaks
Dave Orton assesses the chances of every runner in the fillies' Classic at Epsom Downs on Friday.
Derby and Oaks 2026 striding blog
Simon Rowlands previews the Betfred Derby and Oaks at Epsom Downs, using sectional timings and striding signatures to analyse the main contenders for both.
Betfred Derby Stats Guide
Paul Jones has all the key trends for Saturday's Betfred Derby - the contest esteemed the "ultimate test" of the thoroughbred.
Betfred Oaks Stats Guide
Paul Jones has collated noteworthy stats for the fillies’ Classic at Epsom on Friday.
Chapman's Call: Prix du Jockey Club reaction and Derby tip
Matt Chapman discusses all the big talking points from the past week and has a 10/1 fancy for the Derby.
Talking Horses
Our Work Whisperer reflects on the French Derby, eyes up the Betfred Derby Festival and adds a couple of names to your ATR Tracker.
The Kevin Blake Take
Kevin reflects on Constitution River's memorable victory for Aidan O'Brien in the Prix du Jockey Club before looking ahead to the two Classics at Epsom Downs.
Ante-Post Focus
Gary Nutting tipped 20-1 Victoria Cup winner The Wizard Of Eye in May and now has selections for the Betfred Oaks and Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs.
Oaks Day Racecards
View all the runners and riders with form, tips and odds for Epsom on Friday, with the fillies' Classic off at 4pm.
Stable Tours
Richard and Peter Fahey Stable Tour
The Malton duo have a top team for York's big weekend and will saddle Champions Sprint scorer Powerful Glory and Hilary Needler heroine Crystal Queen at Royal Ascot.
Andrew Balding Stable Tour
We get the inside line on Derby-bound Item before getting news on Kingsclere’s Royal Ascot runners.
John and Sean Quinn Stable Tour
The Malton-based training partnership has plenty to look forward to in their third season with a joint licence, including the Temple Stakes-bound Jm Jungle.
Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga
Should the timing of the US Triple Crown be changed?
Peter Fornatale questions whether the current spacing between the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes should be updated for the good of the sport.
Horse-by-horse guide: Belmont Gold Cup
Sky Sports Racing has live coverage of Thursday's Belmont Gold Cup, where Peter gives his verdict - who will get an automatic entry into the Melbourne Cup?
Horse-by-horse guide: New York Stakes
Saratoga's New York Stakes - live on Sky Sports Racing - includes the 1-2 from the Modesty, but who does Peter fancy to come out on top this Saturday?
Don't Miss This!
Bow Echo: Royal Ascot Ambitions
George Boughey's unbeaten Bow Echo was a spectacular winner of the 2000 Guineas - the team now heads to Ascot with a dream of more Group 1 glory.
Chapman's Call: Prix du Jockey Club reaction and Derby tip
Matt Chapman discusses all the big talking points from the past week and has a 10/1 fancy for the Derby.
Royal Ascot contenders: Japan
Kevin Blake on the rise of Japanese force in bloodstock and world racing and how Royal Ascot continues to be a highly desirable target.
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: Saturday tips
Kate Tracey, Declan Rix and Sam Boswell preview Saturday's action and Sunday's Prix du Jockey Club.
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Matt and Paddy look forward to the big festival in County Kildare
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