Poniros is likely to resume his participation in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after finishing a creditable third in the Irish equivalent at Leopardstown. The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old was beaten fourteen and a half lengths by Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead at the Dublin Racing Festival on Sunday, with Lossiemouth splitting them. Poniros already has […]
Connections will remain patient with Impaire Et Passe as they aim to take advantage of optimal conditions in the spring. Good ground is seen as crucial for the Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old, who has won each of the Grade One events at Aintree in the last two seasons and could have the Grand National Festival on […]
LRL: Change in tactics pays off for Feeling Woozy Leader opts for stalk-and-pounce trip Under the Frank Vesp February 5, 2026 Feeling Woozy is typically the kind of horse that wants to be in the front early. But in a race full of speed, jockey Martin Chuan had a change of heart, and the result […]
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink It’s no secret that I haven’t pulled a single punch lately. When it comes to this industry, I am passionate, I am vocal and I say exactly what I think. But the Past the Wire way isn’t just about being tough, it’s […]
After two runaway wins in ungraded stakes, Strategic risk steps into an esteemed company and finds himself in the $1 million spotlight in the Southwest Stakes (G3) on February 6. Oaklawn Park. Preparation for the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) was postponed from Jan. 31 due to subzero temperatures in Arkansas. Strategic Risk, winner of […]
He’s baaaaaack! One of the most popular racehorses in training about to make his four-year-old debut Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas. Sandmanwho was one of the top Kentucky Derby prospects at age 3 last year and is partly owned by the social media content creator and racing ambassador Griffin Johnsonenters the fourth race at […]
Gather some colleagues for a meeting this week and the discussion inevitably turns to the Super Bowl. When the people involved are also avid horse racing fans, the conversation inevitably turns to connections between the two sports. As we approach Super Bowl LX and the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) and the New England […]
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Description Money back as a free bet up to €10 if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd in the selected race(s) on Thursday.*Only in store* Get this offer at Paddy Power Suitable events To be announced (usually at 9:00 am). Key concepts Only available in Paddy Power stores. Money back as a free bet if […]