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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: 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  | 
  • What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas, Mystik Dan, Royal Ascot whip ban, Irish Derby and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas, Mystik Dan, Royal Ascot whip ban, Irish Derby and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 27, 2025  | 
  • Royal Ascot rankings update: ‘That was a great performance’ – Field Of Gold enters world top five
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    Royal Ascot rankings update: ‘That was a great performance’ – Field Of Gold enters world top five

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 24, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: Field Of Gold shines at Royal Ascot, Shisospicy, Matilda, Mystik Dan and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Field Of Gold shines at Royal Ascot, Shisospicy, Matilda, Mystik Dan and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 19, 2025  | 
  • World rankings: Francis Graffard moves into Top 20 as Gezora stakes Arc claims at Chantilly
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    World rankings: Francis Graffard moves into Top 20 as Gezora stakes Arc claims at Chantilly

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 17, 2025  | 
  • What’s been happening: Royal Ascot latest, Colin Keane for Juddmonte, James Cummings to HK and more …
    Seven Days in Racing

    What’s been happening: Royal Ascot latest, Colin Keane for Juddmonte, James Cummings to HK and more …

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 12, 2025  | 
  • World rankings: Sovereignty reigns supreme at Saratoga – and there’s nobody close to world #1 Aidan O’Brien at Epsom
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    World rankings: Sovereignty reigns supreme at Saratoga – and there’s nobody close to world #1 Aidan O’Brien at Epsom

    Nicholas Godfrey  |  Jun 10, 2025  | 
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