View a Purfect value play in the Breeders' Cup Turf
On the back of an incredible week of racing, Declan Rix salutes the achievements of Saffie Osborne,...
At The Races Blogs
Ahead of Saturday’s Lockinge Stakes, Declan Rix looks back on the career of the race’s...
Cheltenham Festival reflections
Having attended all four days of the Cheltenham Festival for the first time, Declan reflects on...
Declan Rix looks at the entries for the Saturday’s July Cup at Newmarket, putting forward an...
Declan takes a horse-by-horse look at Saturday’s Group 1 Eclipse at Sandown, where a field of 11...
Assessing the 2025 Derby picture
With most of the trials now run, Declan Rix assesses the current state of play in the 2025 Betfred...
Declan Rix recaps on some Cheltenham Festival talking points, where Fact To File was his star of the week.
We've got the wrong Triumph Hurdle favourite, haven't we?
On the back of East India Dock’s complete performance at Cheltenham on Trials Day, Declan Rix asks, do we currently have the wrong Triumph Hurdle favourite?
Ile Atlantique makes waves on chasing debut
A couple of novice performances caught the eye of Declan Rix last weekend, headed by Ile Atlantique who made a beautiful chasing debut at Navan.
A prep-run and prominent tactics finally see Il Ridoto strike Gold
A couple of chase performances from Cheltenham’s November meeting are analysed by Declan Rix, including the big handicap success of Il Ridoto.
What makes Ralph Beckett a great trainer?
On the back of an incredible 2024 season, Declan Rix talks to Alex Elliott, Barry Mahon and Rossa Ryan about Ralph Beckett, asking what makes him a great trainer.
Hornsea Bay impresses in Ayr debut
In a week where a couple of stalwarts retired, two smart-looking young horses caught the eye of Declan Rix, one at Sandown and one at Ayr.
Economics overcomes horrid trip to become Irish Champion
Declan Rix dissects last Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes won by Economics, in a race that will have ramifications on the Arc and Champion Stakes.
Solario winner Gold all about the future
Solario Stakes winner Field Of Gold is assessed in this week’s blog, Declan feeling while he was a sound winner, it’s the future that excites.
Lots to like about Beckett inmate Tabiti
A couple of smart juvenile performances caught the eye of Declan Rix last week, a colt trained in Ireland and a filly who impressed at Newmarket.
Time for Cheveley Park Stud to back Shoemark with Inspiral ride
Declan Rix on why Cheveley Park Stud should back Kieran Shoemark with Sunday’s Prix Jacques Le Marois ride aboard Inspiral.
