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Equador dream of glory in Qatar – Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and looks forward to Qatar 2022.

In 2001, When Ecuador coach Hernán Darío Gómez was shot in the thigh by the bodyguard of Joselo Rodriguez, president of the second division Santa Rita soccer club, the relationship between football and political intervention in Ecuadorian sport had reached a significantly low point. Fortunately Gomez’ shooting did not prove fatal. Allegedly, the attack was directly linked to the exclusion… Read More »Equador dream of glory in Qatar – Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and looks forward to Qatar 2022.

Adam Farragher, the young apprentice jockey, ‘rated highly’ by William Haggas

As Thunder Legend passes the post an impressive 5 1/2 lengths ahead of his nearest rival, the shutter on my camera fires a dozen times and I have my photo. For 22-year-old apprentice jockey, Adam Farragher, today’s winner is a welcome tonic. In the 4.54 at Newmarket, on the 26th August, Farragher’s nightmare summer has come to an end. He… Read More »Adam Farragher, the young apprentice jockey, ‘rated highly’ by William Haggas

Aspiring racing journalists wanted

We are welcoming talented writers to the F2F Team as we seek to rapidly increase the volume of quality content that we are publishing. Do you enjoy horse racing on the flat or over fences? Or perhaps something a little more specific in relation to horse racing, breeding, racing strategy, training or ownership. Then we want to hear from you.
Our main goal is to develop and promote you, the writer, so we will work with you to better your writing standards, iron out ideas, develop editing and proofreading, promote your social media links, provide accreditation references where possible and help you take the next steps in the profession.

Two Hertfordshire race fans take their love of racing to the next level

Dean and I have gone back and forth on Twitter for a couple of weeks. I’ve liked a few of his Twitter posts about the Hasmonean Racing syndicate and followed one of his horses at Kempton Park for an article on final2furlongs.com. The syndicate has caught my eye and I’m keen to find out more.

Brighton Races Rock!

My first visit to Brighton Racecourse for an afternoon race meeting is delightful and further proof that you don’t need a card full of Group 1 and Listed Races to put on a great day’s racing. I reflect on a fine afternoon by the seaside.

Racing tips – Saturday 20th August 2022

Today’s Racing Tips 20th August 2022: I have trawled through the tipster columns, form guides, blogs and podcasts to bring you my best value Back and Lay exchange bets for today’s racing.

Racing tips – Thursday 18th August 2022

Today’s Racing Tips 18th August 2022: I have trawled through the tipster columns, form guides, blogs and podcasts to bring you my best value Back and Lay exchange bets for today’s racing.

Racing tips – Monday 15th August 2022

Today’s Racing Tips 15th August 2022: I have trawled through the tipster columns, form guides, blogs and podcasts to bring you my best value Back and Lay exchange bets for today’s racing.