Apprentice jockey Reese Holohan discusses his journey into racing, his first winner at Dundalk, favourite tracks, biggest influences, and the horse he believes could make a big impact this season.
Dundalk Racing Preview: Race-by-Race Tips and Best Bets for Tuesday, May 26, with expert analysis and selections for all seven races at Dundalk Stadium.
Saturday’s Curragh card is headlined by the 2026 Irish 2,000 Guineas, with Aidan O’Brien’s Gstaad bidding to follow up his impressive English Guineas run. We preview the Classic alongside the Greenland Stakes, Gallinule Stakes and the rest of a competitive day of racing at the Curragh, featuring betting tips, selections and race analysis throughout.
Fresh from a recent ITV-winning ride at York, BAR 1 Betting-sponsored jockey Shane Gray returns to the Knavesmire on Saturday with five rides — and he’s confident several of them have “big chances” of success.
BAR 1 Betting is delighted to announce our sponsorship of jockey Shane Gray. The Dundalk native remains one of the most consistent jockeys on the British flat racing circuit, with more than 450 career winners and multiple Listed race victories to his name.
Young Irish jockey Josh Williamson discusses life at Gordon Elliott’s yard, learning from legendary father Norman Williamson, riding in France and his ambitions of winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Irish Grand National.
The €70,000 Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes takes centre stage at Leopardstown on Friday night, with St Leger winner Scandinavia returning to action as he continues his preparations for the Ascot Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. The Aidan O’Brien-trained stayer, currently a leading contender for the Gold Cup, faces five rivals as he bids to extend his winning run to five straight victories in what is shaping up to be another key trial for the staying division.
The Dante Meeting at York Racecourse is one of the standout early-season fixtures in the Flat racing calendar, headlined by the Group 2 Dante Stakes, a key Derby trial that often shapes the summer Classic picture. Taking place each May, the three-day festival also features the Musidora Stakes and Yorkshire Cup, offering vital clues for the Epsom Oaks and staying division, with top stables traditionally using the meeting to showcase their leading three-year-olds.
The road to Epsom continues this Saturday with the Lingfield Oaks and Derby Trials. Here’s everything you need to know including race details, start times, TV coverage, leading contenders and betting tips ahead of the key Classic trials at Lingfield Park Racecourse.
Running from May 6–8, the Chester May Meeting, often referred to as the Boodles May Festival, is famous for its tight turns, draw bias, and high-quality handicaps, making it a key early-season meeting for punters.