#Hayley Turner

HAYLEY TURNER is the groundbreaking female jockey who bounced back from the lows of a betting ban to stand on the cusp of a smart £25000 payday. A much loved face on ITV Racing and popular with her rivals, Turner is the queen of team competitions in racing. She already proved that in the prestigious Shergar Cup - and now she's doing so in the…

It's the big day of Royal Ascot week and Frankie Dettori's mount Stradivarius bids to win a third Gold Cup at 3.35pm. Follow for live updates, tips and reaction History could be made at Royal Ascot, when Stradivarius races for a third Gold Cup. Only two horses have managed it before, Sagaro the first to complete the hat-trick from 1975 to…

Japan (Ryan Moore, left) just gets the better of Trueshan (Hollie Doyle) Class and a 5lb penalty made the difference as the oddest of couples fought out the finish of the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes. In the summer of 2019, Japan won the Grand Prix de Paris and the Juddmonte International for Aidan O'Brien, while the Alan King-trained Trueshan won Class…

Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Mandaloun (pink cap) wins Sunday's Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park. Photo courtesy of Monmouth Park June 14 (UPI) -- Maybe it's a little early to crown Belmont Stakes winner Essential Quality as best 3-year-old in the nation, especially after Mandaloun's impressive victory in Sunday's Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth…

MEGAN NICHOLLS celebrated her retirement from racing at the age of 25 - by frolicking in the sea in Barbados. With gigs on ITV Racing and a regular on Racing TV, Meg is going to focus on her blossoming media career instead of riding winners. But first comes some time off in the Caribbean hotspot. A regular to the island where her old man relaxes…

OLI BELL is familiar to horse racing fans as the fresh-faced presenter of The Opening Show, and will be again be covering the Cheltenham Festival for ITV. An expert on all things racing and a natural in front of the camera, Bell also hosts a popular podcast with footballer Charlie Austin. But it was for another reason the 33-year-old made headlines…

The 2022 Royal Ascot festival is well underway, with punters set to enjoy two more thrilling days of action in Windsor. The first three days of Royal Ascot haven't disappointed, but there are still plenty of races to come. From the Gold Cup to the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Ascot is one of the standout fixtures in the racing calendar, and they are…

With all three of Saturday's National Hunt cards lost to frozen ground, the ITV Racing team will pitch up at Lingfield to bring viewers some classy all-weather actions. The feature race on the day is the Listed Quebec Stakes, which is often used as a trial for the Winter Derby, held over this course and distance in February. We've taken a look…

William Buick suffered Derby day drama in the stalls when he took a smack in the face - from a rival's horse. Buick was aboard Blue Trail waiting for the start of the 2.0pm race at Epsom when the horse next to him, Approachability, reared up and headbutted the jockey. A stunned Buick grabbed the frame of the stalls to keep his balance. And he was…

It's the penultimate day of Royal Ascot, and we've already had a great few race days so far. Thousands of racegoers will descend on Ascot for one of the biggest events in Berkshire's calendar. Racegoers can place bets on their favourite horses and spoil themselves with fine dining and champagne at the biggest racing event of the year on Friday,…

Racing's most eloquent ambassadors are frequently the jockeys and it is they who take centre stage at Ascot in the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Shergar Cup, an annual team competition in which the stardust is sprinkled on the riding talent rather than necessarily on the handicappers that they must pilot. In particular, the Rest of the World line-up…

The cold weather continues to wreak havoc with the racing calendar across Britain and Ireland, but there is the prospect of jumps action returning on Thursday. Ffos Las (12.38-3.48) expects to get the go-ahead, while all-weather racing is scheduled at Southwell (2.03-5.05) and Chelmsford (5.30-8.30). But the meetings at Exeter and Naas have been…

There's just flat racing remaining standing in Monday's racing tips which feature picks from Wolverhampton and Lingfield. talkSPORT have gone through the race cards and form so you don't have to, with betting tips from all the racing across the UK as jumps racing is hit by cold weather. Is often close up at the finish and his eight second place…

The home team, who finished over 50 points clear of defending champions the Ladies in second, had the multi-team event wrapped up before the last - but the race for the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle awarded to the leading rider went right down to the wire. Jamie Spencer had earlier ridden a double on the card, but was matched by teammate Neil…

A PUNTER turned a 5p leg of a bet into a £2950 payout thanks to a shock 40-1 winner. The bettor staked £16 in all on a combination of horses to finish 1-2-3 in that order in the last race of day two at Royal Ascot via the Tote. Incredibly, shrewd judge Andrew Mount not only unearted rank outsider Rising Star for jockey Neil Callan and Marco…

Racing League returns to Sky Sports Racing on Thursday as Doncaster hosts the competition opener, while it is Challenge Cup day at Brighton and Hollie Doyle is in action at Yarmouth. Hayley Turner, runner-up in the inaugural Racing League jockeys' title race, heads to Doncaster for the opening night of this year's regional team-based competition…

THE KING George takes centre stage at Ascot on Saturday - but better value can be found in the race before. The final decs will be out at 10am on Thursday morning for the Class 2 Moet & Chandon International Stakes run over 7f. With £77,00 going to the winner it has unsurprisingly attracted a strong field. At the time of writing recent Royal Ascot…

WE have witnessed history being made by Rachael Blackmore over the jumps. Now it's over to you, Hollie Doyle. The Flat ace will bid to become the first woman to ride a British Classic winner in the Oaks. It's a feat her husband Tom Marquand believes would be "one of the biggest things a female jockey has achieved". And in Nashwa, the second…

Little Big Bear was in sublime form at the Phoenix Stakes on Saturday, leaving Aidan O'Brien - who secured his 17th success in the Group One race - branding the horse "special" Little Big Bear flagged up his credentials for superstar status after pulverising his rivals in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh in the hands of Ryan Moore on Saturday. The…

The Queen will be without a runner at Epsom on Derby day after her final horse was not declared. Just Fine had been due to contest the World Pool Northern Dancer Handicap at the prestigious fixture. The gelding's trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, has the favourite for the feature Cazoo Derby (4.30pm). The big race is the only Flat Classic the Queen has…

The finish line is in sight and it's time to summon up one last effort in order to see out the final day of drinking champagne and betting on racehorses. It's thirsty work, especially in this heat so if you've made it this far we tip our top hats to you. At the time of writing, we're in need of a drink having made a bit of a dent in our week's…

THE Racing League returns for week two after a blockbuster first night of action at Doncaster. Sean Levey stole the show as London and The South under the expert stewardship of Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman raced into a commanding lead. But it's all to play for at Lingfield on Thursday. Punters are treated to some decent fields - and Templegate…

It is unusual for a 17-runner handicap on ITV to revolve around a short-priced favourite but Gaassee dominates the Old Newton Cup market and is the only place to start. The positives to his chance are easy to find. Gaassee has won four on the bounce and boasts a Group 1 entry later in the season in the Irish St Leger, while his sole soft-ground run…

SUN Racing goes in search of some huge winners from day two of Royal Ascot. Read on for our best tips and back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT SYMBOLIZE (5.00) He has top 5lb claimer Harry Davies on board and went close at Thirsk last time. He ran well on his last visit here. THIEF ELDAR ELDAROV (3.05) He has only run twice but they…

There are eight live races on terrestrial television this Saturday afternoon, with action from Beverley, Goodwood and Newmarket. The ITV Racing team are on air from 1.10pm to 4pm on the main channel and our expert provides selections to accompany all the action. John Hill has recommendations for all eight races on Saturday. You can read the…

PRINCE BANDAR is buzzing ahead of the latest dust-up in the desert. In just three weeks' time, some of the world's best horses will descend on Saudi Arabia for the £26 million Saudi Cup meeting. The Prince has been instrumental in bringing top-class flat racing to the country over the past three years. The two-day fixture has grown in stature since…

Matt Hulmes breaks down day three at the Royal Ascot including the Gold Cup, which Stradivarius is looking to win for a fourth time 20:05, 16 Jun 2021 Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot and history is in the making with superstar stayer Stradivarius bidding to emulate Yeats and win the race for a fourth time and a fifth victory at the meeting. I'd…

THE Racing League returns for week two after a blockbuster first night of action at Doncaster. Sean Levey stole the show as London and The South under the expert stewardship of Sun Racing columnist Matt Chapman raced into a commanding lead. But it's all to play for at Lingfield on Thursday. Punters are treated to some decent fields - and Templegate…