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‘Nothing ever seemed to faze him’: Ken Oliver, former racing editor of the Guardian, dies aged 86
By Greg Wood

Tributes are paid to the much-loved and respected Fleet Street veteran who also tipped as ‘Larry Lynx’

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/26/nothing-ever-seemed-to-faze-him-ken-oliver-former-racing-editor-of-the-guardian-dies-aged-86

#Horseracing #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Andrew Balding making serious tilt at prestigious British Flat trainers’ crown
By Greg Wood

Balding says victory is ‘very unlikely’ but there is a good chance he will improve on second-place finishes achieved in 2021 and 2024

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/24/andrew-balding-making-serious-tilt-at-prestigious-british-flat-trainers-crown

#Horseracing #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Constitution River gets immediate chance to fill Bow Echo void at York
By Greg Wood

The unbeaten three-year-old’s showdown with Ombudsman promises a race for the ages but the Ebor Handicap remains the festival’s most compelling spectacle

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/17/constitution-river-reabow-echo-at-york

#Yorkracecourse #Horseracing #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Roxby all set to lord it over Great St Wilfrid rivals at Ripon
By Greg Wood

Apprentice Alex Jary can steer sprinter to success

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/14/roxby-all-set-to-lord-it-over-great-st-wilfrid-rivals-at-ripon

#Horseracing #Horseracingtips #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Chepstow centenary highlights storied history of Welsh horse racing
By Tony Paley and Greg Wood

From Sir Gordon Richards to Dream Alliance’s Hollywood fairytale the track has witnessed many famous moments

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/07/chepstow-centenary-highlights-storied-history-of-welsh-horse-racing-tips

#Horseracing #Horseracingtips #Sport #TheGuardian #TonyPaley #GregWood

Jockey Club rocks British horse racing by quitting Racecourse Association
By Greg Wood

Decision triggers constitutional crisis for the BHA

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/03/jockey-club-rocks-british-horse-racing-by-quitting-racecourse-association

#Horseracing #Sport #Ascot #TheGuardian #GregWood

Jockey Club staff cull leaves Derby feeling flat with Ascot and Goodwood riding high
By Greg Wood

Jim Allen’s drive, enthusiasm and focus will be a big loss to the five-year Epsom project to revive the Classic

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/27/jockey-club-staff-cull-leaves-derby-feeling-flat-with-ascot-goodwood-riding-high-horse-racing

#Horseracing #Horseracingtips #Sport #GloriousGoodwood #TheGuardian #GregWood

King George glory days are back and Ascot has Europe’s top racing prize in sight
By Greg Wood

The midsummer Flat showpiece has fallen behind the Arc de Triomphe but Ascot is ready to splash the cash

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/24/king-george-ascot-horse-racing-preview

#Horseracing #Ascot #KingGeorgeVIQueenElizabethStakes #Horseracingtips #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights
By Greg Wood

A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industry

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/21/horse-racing-fearful-burnham-and-new-government-may-have-gambling-in-sights

#Horseracingtips #Horseracing #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

Cheltenham festival crackdown aimed at stalling significant rise in false starts
By Greg Wood

Nearly 40% of 2026 races at showpiece meeting affected

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/16/cheltenham-festival-crackdown-aimed-at-stalling-significant-rise-in-false-starts-horse-racing

#Cheltenhamfestival #Horseracing #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood

New twist in affordability checks row demands answers from Gambling Commission
By Greg Wood

Culture, media and sport committee questions bear a striking similarity to those racing industry has been asking

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/13/new-twist-in-affordability-checks-row-demand-answers-from-gambling-commission-horse-racing

#BritishHorseracingAuthority #Horseracing #Gambling #Sport #TheGuardian #GregWood