#Best Dressed

All eyes were on the course as Day Three of Cheltenham Festival got underway. That wet course has had more rain overnight, and the going already described as tacky by some jockeys yesterday. After a fourth Coronavirus case was confirmed in Gloucestershire yesterday, racegoers can can expect increased hygiene measures, including extra hand sanitizer…

If you've been looking for an excuse to get all dressed up with your fanciest hat, this horse race event is the place to go. The Cup, which went by the name of The Deighton Cup in previous years, is coming back to Vancouver, B.C., this summer. The super fun event is basically like Vancouver's version of the Kentucky Derby because everyone gets…

The first two of the big three races on the Spring Racing Calendar - the Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate - have been run and won. Now we're getting close to the first Tuesday in November, and that means it's time for the most famous horse race on the Australian sporting calendar. Find out everything you need to know ahead of the 162nd running of…

Style stakes and charity race back on the cards at Punchestown 2022 The Punchestown Festival returns with a bang from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th April and the wait will be well worth it as the thrill of racing will combine seamlessly with fashion and style. With Covid restrictions in place last year, the return of crowds and atmosphere will make…

Coronavirus fears have not dampened spirits when it comes to Cheltenham Festival and as Day Two gets underway it is all about the outfits as much as the action on the course. It is Ladies' Day in Cheltenham and the racecourse will match the catwalks when it comes to fashion, from tweed to feathers and everything in between. On the course all eyes…

As racegoers hit the town, here's some of the highlights of today's Grand National Day. Tiger Roll wins historic Grand National Spotted at the races And here's a mixtape of songs on the train back from Aintree to see you on your way. Reporter Catherine Murphy has been capturing the sing song on the way home. And of course, everyone's been…

The Melbourne Cup is gearing up for its full-blown return on Tuesday following two years of heavy restrictions and capped crowds. Whether you're headed to the racecourse, hosting your own event, or just want to be in the know, see below for your guide to everything you need to know to enjoy the big day of racing. Like every year, the Melbourne Cup…

Race-goers were undeterred by the dismal weather as they donned a flurry of colourful ensembles for the opening day of the Randox Health Grand National meeting at Aintree. The world's most famous race meeting got under starter's orders on Thursday and female race-goers dressed in a real pick-n-mix assortment of colours with their outfits. Click on…

You could don a fancy floral frock or stylish seersucker suit along with an amazing hat, pour yourself a mint julep and watch the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at home, but experiencing the race with a crowd of similarly styled people may make it even more enjoyable. Plus, when you watch at a public gathering, you could win a prize for being…

It's September and for fashion icons and eager punters it means one thing - the start of Spring Racing season. On Wednesday, Victoria Racing Club headed to Sydney to celebrate the new season, announcing Christian Wilkins as its new ambassador, in huge news for the social scene favourite. Christian, who arrived at the event with his father,…

Clockers' Corner was not as crowded as it was two springs ago, but it still felt lively Thursday morning. Trainers Carla Gaines and Vlad Cerin brought around their dogs, who playfully breached whatever canine protocols there are for social distancing. Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux was the best-dressed gent in the joint, sporting a colorful…

Australia's most celebrated horse racing event, the Melbourne Cup, will crown the best galloper a few days from now. Besides the coaches, trainers and runners, racing fans, establishments, and other stakeholders are preparing for a few days of unforgettable celebrations. With an AUD$8 million prize pot, Melbourne Cup is Australia's wealthiest…

It's the second Tuesday in November and that means it's New Zealand Trotting Cup day at Addington. But with no such restrictions, it's time to glam up, try to pick a winner and keep safe under the Christchurch sun on one of the best days of Christchurch's social calendar. Tuesday's big race is arguably the most open field in the last decade, so…

This is a racetrack story - not a "Mom and Pop do the Derby" story or the kind of ruffles and flourishes that always follow the coronation of a Triple Crown winner. You've probably heard most of those. Happy endings are what keeps the media writing about horses, trainers and jockeys. This story is about a trainer of thoroughbred horses…

Due to the Covid-19 Delta outbreak, New Zealand Trotting Cup organisers had to make the unfortunate call to host harness racing's big day without a crowd. Much like Melbourne's'crowdless cup' last year, attendance at Tuesday's New Zealand Trotting Cup will be limited to members, corporate partners, owners and workers, with no public…

All of you who like horse racing will enjoy these events. They are special, have been with us for a long time and they are well-known across the globe. Below we are going to reveal a few events that are ideal for fans and bettors. These are the best-known events of this kind in the UK and these are special in the lack of a better word. Epsom Derby…

Sunday proved to be an eventful day of change in the EFL managerial arena after Cardiff, Hartlepool, and Colchester all wielded the axe. Cardiff were the first to act in what was a surprise dismissal of Steve Morison, Hartlepool rapidly followed suit in sacking winless Paul Hartley, then come the evening Colchester had joined the party after they…