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Nicholas Godfrey

International racing expert Nicholas Godfrey has been described (largely by himself, admittedly) as the sport’s answer to Bill Bryson. He has been racing in 50 different countries across six continents, details of which have been collected in two books: On The Racing Road (2007) and Postcards From The World Of Horse Racing (2017).

He spent 28 years and 51 weeks at the Racing Post in a number of different roles – front-line reporter, columnist, news editor, features writer, features editor, deputy editor and international editor. After leaving the Racing Post, he founded the Horse Racing Planet website before assuming his role as editor at Thoroughbred Racing Commentary in February 2022. Godfrey is a former winner of the Breeders’ Cup Joe Hirsch Award for Outstanding Writing.

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  • What’s been happening: Field Of Gold lame after Sussex shocker, Trueshan tragedy, Perry Ouzts record and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Field Of Gold lame after Sussex shocker, Trueshan tragedy, Perry Ouzts record and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 31, 2025  | 
  • ‘Everybody’s expectations are high’ – Sovereignty rules at Saratoga to enter world Top 5
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    ‘Everybody’s expectations are high’ – Sovereignty rules at Saratoga to enter world Top 5

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 29, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: Buick gets on Field Of Gold, Journalism whip fine, Raging Torrent retired and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Buick gets on Field Of Gold, Journalism whip fine, Raging Torrent retired and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 24, 2025  | 
  • Rankings update: Haskell hero Journalism finally gets ahead of Sovereignty – for now, at least
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    Rankings update: Haskell hero Journalism finally gets ahead of Sovereignty – for now, at least

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 22, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: Haskell date for Journalism, Sovereignty latest, ketamine fine for Gosdens and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Haskell date for Journalism, Sovereignty latest, ketamine fine for Gosdens and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 17, 2025  | 
  • Rankings update: Appleby and Buick dominant as Cinderella goes to the July ball at Newmarket
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    Rankings update: Appleby and Buick dominant as Cinderella goes to the July ball at Newmarket

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 15, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: Colin Keane whip ban, German racing history, Melbourne Cup, Flavien Prat and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Colin Keane whip ban, German racing history, Melbourne Cup, Flavien Prat and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 10, 2025  | 
  • Rankings update: Delacroix redeems himself under ‘masterful ride’ from Ryan Moore
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    Rankings update: Delacroix redeems himself under ‘masterful ride’ from Ryan Moore

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 8, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas tributes, Japanese Arc plans, July 4th Festival, Coral-Eclipse and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas tributes, Japanese Arc plans, July 4th Festival, Coral-Eclipse and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 3, 2025  | 
  • Rankings update: Calandagan silences the doubters to enter world top ten
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    Rankings update: Calandagan silences the doubters to enter world top ten

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jul 1, 2025  | 
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