The Derby takes place this weekend (7 June 2025) on the hallowed turf of Epsom racecourse. Here’s a look back at the history of this revered equine event, and the…
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Grand Nationals across the nations
Grand Nationals have swept across the nations since the first at Aintree in 1839. The Grand National at Aintree is the oldest and most challenging steeplechase in the world, run…
100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup
Before you read jockey Marcus Armytage’s feature on why the Cheltenham Gold Cup is still the pinnacle of jump racing, be sure to take a look at our guides to…
What to wear for Cheltenham: ladies
Want a guide to what to wear? Look no further than The Field Before reading our guide to what to wear for Cheltenham, you might be interested to learn that…
Point-to-Point Fixtures: February 2024
All the point-to-point fixtures for February 2024 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT TO POINT FIXTURES IN FEBRUARY…
Point-to-Point Fixtures: November 2023
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How amateur jockeys made the Grand National the race it is today
There are very few major sports in which amateurs can compete against professionals at the highest level and, occasionally, win. But jump racing is one of them, as Sam Waley-…
Point-to-Point Fixtures: April 2023
All the point-to-point fixtures for April 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES IN APRIL 2023 Friday…
Point-to-Point Fixtures: March 2023
All the point-to-point fixtures for March 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT TO POINT FIXTURES IN MARCH…
The Grand National: how Silver Birch brought down an independent bookies
Fitzdares' Rory Fairfax recounts how the 2007 Grand National winner Silver Birch, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Robbie Power, prompted the end for an independent bookie in Wimbledon