Hugh Bowman: The industry is driven by the financial dollar – but that’s not where the heart is
Our questions are answered by the five-time champion jockey, who is still heavily involved in racing as an owner and breeder
‘I focused on my career and my life got much better’ – how jockey Ray Dawson is fighting back from alcohol issues
After hitting rock bottom, the popular Newmarket-based rider has his eyes set on G1 targets and a return to Dubai over the winter – once he overcomes a recent injury
‘He writes his own story’ – Rebel’s Romance back in world Top 5 with eighth G1 win
Dual Breeders’ Cup winner Rebel’s Romance is back in the world Top 5 according to Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s Global Rankings after recording his eighth G1 success in Germany on Sunday [August 10].
The good, the bad and the ugly – from National Velvet to The Twilight Zone: spotlight on horse racing regular Mickey Rooney
Our correspondent delves into the extensive equine-based oeuvre of a Hollywood movie legend
The Tin Man: ‘The only difference was, this tin man was made of nothing but heart’ – Jay Hovdey on a beloved turf veteran
In the latest edition of his hugely popular series, our correspondent reflects on the remarkable career of a Californian-based gelding who won everybody’s hearts before his retirement aged nine in 2007
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 10 August 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
