Horse Racing

The Week Recommends The classic flat race takes place on Saturday. Here's how to give yourself a chance of beating the bookies

By Neil Clark Published 5 June 15

In Depth After more than 4,300 winners and 20 champion jockey titles, McCoy ends with a third-placed finish

By The Week Staff Published 27 April 15

In Depth AP McCoy on Shutthefrontdoor is the people's favourite: but where should wily punters be putting their money?

By Neil Clark Published 10 April 15

In Depth Four great days of jump racing come to a climax today with the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Where should you put your money?

By Neil Clark Last updated 13 March 15

feature Racetracks vowed to clean up their act after a Triple Crown tragedy four years ago. But 3,600 more horses have died thanks to reckless and criminal trainers

By The Week Staff Last updated 8 January 15

feature The Romneys have a big stake in the London Olympics: A pricey pet competing in a high-falutin horse dancing event

By The Week Staff Last updated 8 January 15

In Depth Forget the hats and frocks, and concentrate on the horses worth a flutter over five days of flat racing

By Neil Clark Last updated 20 June 14

Speed Read

By The Week Staff Published 19 June 14

The Week Recommends How do you choose a colt to put your money on for tomorrow's Derby? Our man offers some pointers

By Neil Clark Published 6 June 14

In Depth Who's worth a bet? Or what are your chances with the horse you drew in the sweepstake?

By Neil Clark Published 4 April 14

In Depth Who to back and what to look for at jump racing's equivalent of the Olympic Games

By Neil Clark Published 10 March 14