Posts and podcast episodes covering auto racing history.
Few races in world horse racing carry the prestige of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, and on October 4 the sport’s attention will once again turn to ParisLongchamp. The 2026 Arc forms the centrepiece of a spectacular weekend of racing on October 3 and 4, with leading horses from Britain, Ireland, France, Japan and … Read more
The Derby was first run at Epsom Downs in 1780 and remains the most famous Flat race in Britain. Over almost 250 years, the race has produced stunning winners, shocking upsets and moments that reached far beyond the sport. Anyone looking through horse racing results from early June will find the Derby at the heart of … Read more
Photo sourced via Pexels.com – Credit Kaan Durmus The long run is where good runners are built. It’s the workout that differentiates the runners who toe the line on race day feeling fantastic from those who crumble mile 18. nail your long run and the rest of your training falls into place. But here’s the … Read more
Watching Formula 1 from the grandstands changes how the sport is understood. The pace, sound, and movement of the cars make details visible that are easy to miss on a screen.A live view helps connect individual moments into a bigger picture. Corners, pit stops, and driver decisions feel more logical when seen in real time … Read more
Cheltenham has a way of pulling stories out of horses that you don’t see anywhere else. The pressure, the noise, the hill – it all adds up to a place where things can go wrong very quickly, or every so often, go spectacularly right. And that’s why a true Cheltenham comeback resonates so deeply. Whether … Read more