Hambletonian Society Staking payments due on February 15th

Riders are reminded that strike payments for the next races are due on February 15. Participants are encouraged to view the events below and ensure all payments are submitted to the Hambletonian Society by the deadline to remain eligible. 3 year old trottersArdennes DownsBalmoral ParkBattle of Bunker Hill TrotBreeders CrownCarl ErskineCircle cityColonial / OakCrossroads of […]

Why Racing’s story is protected

In our recent exploration we have The illusion of independencewe pulled back the curtain on the close relationships that determine the ‘official’ story of horse racing. We saw it in the aftercare sector with the TAA’s non-disparagement dilemma, and we see it again today as the sector’s traditional media attempts to frame Mike Repole’s call […]

Monday February 9, 2026 – Richard Phillips Racing

It appears Six Blue still has a breathing problem despite surgery as she sat out her race at Kempton last week after pulling hard early on. We will investigate this further as she has sufficient capabilities at home. Bluenose Belle encountered all kinds of problems running in the amateur riders handicap at Wolverhampton and Simon […]

Ladbrokes – 3pm Catterick (in-shop) offer – Matched Betting Blog

Description Place a £10 over the counter bet on Catterick at 3pm on Monday and receive a £5 free bet to use on horse racing. Get this offer at Ladbrokes Suitable events (Monday February 9, 2026)3:00 PM Catterik. Key terms Applies to bets placed in store over-the-counter. Bets placed via BetStation are not eligible. Required […]

Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: February 9, 2026 * The Racing Biz

Johannes Piassek February 9, 2026 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Hollywood Import fended off Close the Gate to win the spectacular bid. Photo by Jim McCue. FIRST STAR: HOLLYWOOD IMPORT. The Spectacular Bid Stakes […]

Roll On Big Joe rolls on for the third straight stakes win

Roll on Big Joe does just that – and continues – as he captured the $150,000 King Cotton Stakes Oaklawn Park February 8, completing his first three-stake win streak. The six-furlong race was originally scheduled as a field of nine. But with four scratches, the competitive depth was significantly reduced. Roll on Big Joegr/ro, 6/grProspective […]