Horse Racing Writer
Sarah Mitchell is a lifelong horse racing enthusiast and animal welfare advocate. After studying Equine Science at the University of Nottingham, she spent several years working in thoroughbred aftercare before turning to racing journalism. Sarah brings a unique perspective to Paddock Punter, combining deep knowledge of horse welfare with insightful race analysis.
Market Rasen brings its unique summer charm to two afternoon fixtures this week, with Good to Firm ground and six and seven races respectively across Friday and Saturday.
Kempton Park hosts two evening fixtures this week, and Sarah Mitchell explains why this beloved Surrey track rewards the patient, the prepared, and the genuinely curious.
Fontwell Park brings its unique figure-of-eight charm to racegoers this week with two fixtures on Thursday and Friday. Here's everything you need to know.
Seven races, £200k in the feature, and Good to Firm ground at York — Saturday's John Smith's Cup card is one of the summer's great days out.
Friday 10 July 2026 brings a bumper 33-race card across five UK venues, headlined by a £375,000 prize pot at Newbury and Group-class action at York.
Seven races on Good to Firm ground at Newbury on Friday, headlined by a mouth-watering Group 1 Falmouth Stakes worth £375,000. Sarah Mitchell picks out the key contenders.
Seven races under the Lincolnshire evening sky, good-to-firm ground, and a bumper juvenile card headlined by the £30,000 Juddmonte EBF — here's everything you need for Thursday at Market Rasen.
Six races on a sun-baked Knavesmire as York stages a midweek afternoon card on good to firm ground — Sarah Mitchell picks through the card for the runners most likely to thrive.
Seven races on a sun-kissed Perth afternoon, with the £60,000 Listed Weatherbys Pipalong Stakes the jewel in the crown on ground that will reward the fleet-footed.
Forty fixtures, 2,041 rides, and a week of summer racing that stretched from Perth to Brighton. Here's who was working hardest — and who's worth following.
Newbury hosts three consecutive afternoons of summer Flat racing this week, and with good to firm ground across all three days, the stage is set for some genuinely compelling racing.
Seven races on good ground at Aintree this Sunday, headlined by the £16,000 Summer Mile Handicap — a wide-open affair with some fascinating contenders.