Andrew Dietz

2 days ago | racingpost.com | Andrew Dietz

The Queen demonstrated a show of support to the racing industry at a time when it faces many severe headwinds by paying a royal visit to Hexham racecourse on Thursday. As well as officially opening a new stand named in her honour at the Northumberland track, the Queen was exposed to the grassroots of the sport, hearing first-hand from racing figures, including trainers and racecourse staff, about the challenges they are tackling.

3 days ago | racingpost.com | Andrew Dietz

A field of 19 runners was declared for Saturday's Betfred Derby on Wednesday morning, with leading contenders Delacroix, Ruling Court, Pride Of Arras and The Lion In Winter all standing their ground. Aidan O'Brien seeks a record-extending 11th victory in the £1.5 million contest with three chances, Delacroix, The Lion In Winter and Lambourn, having opted against running Puppet Master, who was the only contender not declared.

2 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Andrew Dietz

Symbol Of Honour showed the value of living in the moment when enhancing the rampant form of Charlie Appleby in the Betfred Sandy Lane Stakes. The Group 2 race is a recognised trial for Royal Ascot, specifically the Commonwealth Cup, but as a gelding Symbol Of Honour is prevented from running in that three-year-old contest.

2 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Andrew Dietz

June is a month beyond compare on the Flat in Britain with the Derby and Oaks at Epsom followed by five fantastic days at Royal Ascot. Away from the marquee events, there are fixtures galore to suit everyone, with a variety of music nights and themed racedays. Here, we detail some of those meetings, as well as highlighting special ticket offers, for a busy month on the track.

2 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Andrew Dietz

Mgheera might have forced a rethink about her future after her deadly finish in the Betfred Temple Stakes, but all roads lead to Ascot next month after she proved the highlight of William Buick's 401-1 four-timer at Haydock. The five-year-old mare was bought by her new owners, the Lloyd Webbers and Arthur Mitchell, to go to Australia for breeding duties this summer, and how many more times she runs could be down to trainer Ed Walker's powers of persuasion.