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.
England's highest racecourse opens its gates for two fixtures this week. Sarah Mitchell explores what makes Hexham so special — and what to look for on Monday and Wednesday.
Six races on good to firm ground at Kelso this Sunday afternoon, headlined by a fascinating Irish EBF Novice Stakes featuring a Charlie Appleby debutant worth watching closely.
Six competitive flat races await at Cartmel this Sunday afternoon, with Good to Firm ground likely to reward horses with proven speed and sound action.
Six UK racecourses, 40 races and a packed Saturday card – here's everything you need to know about today's horse racing from Ascot to Kempton Park.
Six competitive races on a standard Polytrack surface greet an August Saturday evening at Kempton — here's everything you need to know before the first at 17:40.
Six races, six international jockeys and half a million pounds in prize money — the Shergar Cup returns to Ascot on Good to Firm ground this Saturday.
A six-race evening card at Goodwood promises sharp two-year-old action and competitive handicaps on good ground. Sarah Mitchell picks through the card.
Six races on good to firm ground at Taunton this Friday afternoon, headlined by an £18,000 Class 3 handicap that brings some genuine quality to Somerset.
Six races under the evening sun at York on good to firm ground — from amateur jockeys to promising two-year-olds, here's everything you need for a compelling card.
Six races on good to firm ground at Bath this Wednesday afternoon, headlined by the £20k Brighton Mile Challenge Handicap. Here's everything you need to know.
Three UK flat tracks are in action on Tuesday 4 August 2026 – Catterick Bridge, Ffos Las and Kempton Park serve up 18 races across the afternoon and evening.
Seven races under the Surrey sky as Kempton Park hosts an evening flat card on Tuesday 4 August — Sarah Mitchell picks out the key runners and best bets.