Scandinavia emerges as major Goodwood Cup contender after dominant Bahrain Trophy win
One of the best performances at the July Festival last week came from the Aidan O’Brien-trained Scandinavia (118+ from 104) who won the Bahrain Trophy Stakes by eight and a half lengths.
World Pool expands with new races at York and Newmarket
Two new World Pool races from York are set to be globally commingled alongside eight World Pool races from Ascot on King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day on Saturday 26 July.
Delacroix closes in on top three-year-old honours with Coral-Eclipse rating boost
Delacroix has earned a Timeform rating of 129+ (from 116p) following his dramatic victory in the Coral-Eclipse on Saturday and is now rated only 3 lb behind leading three-year-old Field Of Gold (132p) who is also the highest-rated horse in Europe.
Ombudsman leads Timeform ratings ahead of Coral-Eclipse showdown at Sandown
Impressive Prince of Wales's Stakes winner Ombudsman is 5lb clear on Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.
Airlie Stud Stakes news: Beautify now highest rated two-year-old filly
Beautify (106p) put up the best performance by a two-year-old filly this year, according to the ratings experts at Timeform, when inflicting a first defeat on Lady Iman in the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
Ryan Moore backs Lambourn in Irish Derby as World Pool returns to the Curragh
World Pool ambassador Ryan Moore is set to take the ride aboard favourite Lambourn in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Irish Derby Day this Sunday, which will see the return of World Pool to Ireland following five days at Royal Ascot.
Aidan O'Brien's stellar Curragh maiden record hints at big things for Minerva and Composing
Aidan O'Brien's remarkable record in the seven-furlong fillies' maiden at the Curragh today bodes well for the prospects of his contenders this year, Minerva and Composing.
Royal Ascot 2025 sees 10% rise in World Pool betting turnover
World Pool bet types for Royal Ascot 2025 were up 10% on 2024, rising to HK$1,574.4m (approx. £150m) for the five days, as punters from across the globe were able to access commingled pools on the event for the seventh consecutive season.
Aidan O'Brien dominates Timeform's juvenile rankings after Royal Ascot success
Aidan O'Brien is responsible for Timeform's three highest-rated juvenile colts and the highest-rated juvenile filly following a successful Royal Ascot with his two-year-olds.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: Rogue Legend over a stone clear at the top of Windsor Castle ratings
Rogue Legend is 15 lb clear at the head of Timeform's weight-adjusted ratings for the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: A celebration of heritage, horsepower and high stakes
In the realm of British sport, few spectacles capture tradition, elegance and sporting excellence quite like Royal Ascot.
From Tuesday, June 17 to Saturday, June 21, the world’s finest flat racing will once again grace the hallowed turf of Ascot Racecourse for the 2025 renewal of this prestigious meeting.
More than a sporting event, Royal Ascot is a cornerstone of the British social and cultural calendar - and it is one Sports News Blitz will be watching (and betting on) with glee.
Jan Brueghel tops rankings after Coronation Cup triumph
Jan Brueghel's much-improved performance in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on Friday has propelled him to the top of Timeform's pecking order in Europe.
That gritty half-length defeat of Calandagan earned Jan Brueghel a Timeform rating of 128 (from 119p) which marks him out as the joint-highest-rated horse in Europe along with last season's King George winner Goliath, who didn't need to be at his best to win a Group 3 at Longchamp on Sunday.
Epsom Derby news: Ryan Moore opts for lowest rated of Oaks trio
Thursday 5th June 2025 - Timeform ratings show that Ryan Moore has plumped for potential rather than form in the book in Friday's Betfred Oaks at Epsom.
Almaqam and Estrange emerge as serious Group 1 players in open middle-distance division
Recent winners Almaqam and Estrange are both credible contenders for Group 1 honours in a wide-open middle-distance division, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.
Pride of Arras emerges as leading Derby contender after Dante Stakes triumph
Pride Of Arras’s victory in the Dante Stakes on Thursday has been rated by Timeform as the pick of the performances in the middle-distance classic trials this spring and places him behind only 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court on ratings for the Derby.
William Hill punter stuns bookies with incredible return from £16 in bets
William Hill have been stunned by a racing punter who has pulled off a remarkable haul after their series of multiples all landed, seeing them walk away with £74,215.87.
Timeform ratings reveal scale of Dan Skelton’s challenge in title battle with Willie Mullins
Timeform ratings help highlight the incredible strength in depth at Willie Mullins' disposal and just how difficult a task Dan Skelton has faced in trying to wrest the title from the champion.
Star Sports partners with George Boughey as trainer expands at Newmarket base
Star Sports is the new sponsor of Classic-winning trainer George Boughey’s yard in Newmarket.
Kentucky Derby 2025: Dates, drama, dapper hats and the people to watch
It’s almost that magical time of year again, when mint juleps flow, outrageous hats defy gravity, and elite horses sprint for glory in under two minutes.
Yep, the 2025 Kentucky Derby is galloping our way, ready to kick off the greatest three-part horse party in America: the Triple Crown.
Craven winner Field Of Gold leaps to top of three-year-old ratings
Field Of Gold's impressive victory in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday has propelled him to the head of Timeform's three-year-old ratings and marks him out as the one to beat in the 2000 Guineas.