#Scott Dixon

When Alex Palou crossed the line with one of IndyCar's biggest margin of victories in recent memory - over 30 seconds - at the end of the Laguna Seca finale, he still wasn't sure how his racing future would look in 2023. But his rivals only had two days to enjoy the fact that the 2021 champion, who had just delivered such a crushing performance -…

Today's question: What's your New Year's prediction for INDYCAR? Curt Cavin: Predictions can get a guy in trouble, like last year when I didn't think Scott McLaughlin could finish any higher than seventh in the point standings and likely would end up in the 8-10 range (he finished fourth). This year, my attention is on a couple of drivers,…

Steve Parkin: owner was left nursing an injury following Last Crusader's win at York Thursday: York Owner Steve Parkin had to grimace through the pain barrier to collect his trophy for the Westow Stakes after his exuberant celebrations cheering on Last Crusader's success left him nursing a suspected torn calf. Last Crusader, who runs in Parkin's…

Theotherside, 8-1 at the time of the writing, is Newsboy's Nap for the racing fixtures on Wednesday, July 20. As temperatures cool, a full programme takes place Habanero Star (pictured second left) is tipped to win at Lingfield THEOTHERSIDE is fancied to find the winning groove in Southwell's Follow @attheraces On Handicap (4.05). This track is a…

A.J. Allmendinger (16) crosses the yard of bricks to win the NASCAR Cup Series 2021 Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the world's most famous tracks, so it's only right that it hosts one of America's biggest motorsports weekends of the year. NASCAR and IndyCar are both headed to the Brickyard for a…

Regal Glory winds up her career with a victory in Sunday's Grade I Matriarch at Del Mar. Benoit photo, courtesy of Del Mar Turf Club Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Mind Control and Regal Glory wound up their careers with Grade I victories a continent apart in weekend racing, while the another name popped up on the "Road to the Roses" Kentucky Derby 2023…

Scott Dixon (4/1 at Caesars) and Alex Palou (+450) are the favorites to win this Sunday's Indy 500, but all eyes - and plenty of wagers - will be on a 46-year-old former NASCAR star who will be making his IndyCar debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That'd be Jimmie Johnson, who's been bet down to 16/1 after opening at 30/1 at Caesars, which just…

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…

Annie Mc pictured with Coral ambassador Chris Hughes Bookmakers Coral are launching what they describe as a "groundbreaking" racing club, with customers sharing the ownership experience of five horses in the care of Jonjo O'Neill, Joe Tizzard, Rebecca Menzies and Scott Dixon. The Coral Racing Club will be open to all customers to join for free and…

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Khanjar (left) and last year's winner Bielsa both have strong claims for Ayr Gold Cup glory Kevin Ryan's record in the Ayr Gold Cup is legendary. Successful five times with Advanced (2007), Our Jonathan (2011), Captain Ramius (2012), Brando (2016) and Bielsa (2021), the Malton trainer is four-handed in his bid for a sixth win. Bielsa heads the…

Staxton (far side) gets up late in last year's Ayr Silver Cup Draw biases are often hailed as the be-all and end-all when it comes to big-field sprints but more often than not the location of the pace determines the winner. With no rain forecast and firmer ground expected, a track bias is less likely to influence the result and working out where…

THE confirmed runners and riders for the blockbuster Ayr Gold Cup have been revealed. The chaotic cavalry charge at 3.40pm on Saturday afternoon is one of the biggest betting races of the year. Here, Sun Racing looks at all those who have been declared so far and their odds.