From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Arkle’s sire, Archive, was well bred but next to useless as a racehorse: he never managed to win a race of any description. That meant his stud fee was negligible, which prompted his breeder, Mary ...

"He made his chase debut last time out in a Fairyhouse Beginners Chase on 9th January where he made all and travelled strongly, like he always has done. He jumped well and showed a good attitude when ...

The Arkle Novices’ Chase is traditionally the first chase of each Cheltenham Festival, offering up one of the most prestigious titles for novice chasers in National Hunt racing. This page features the ...

Paddy Woods could still recall the moment clearly. He was enjoying a holiday with his wife Phyllis in London for the 1970 Derby at Epsom when he was stopped in his tracks by a newspaper seller. A ...

Welcome back to another series of Cheltenham Festival Focus. Daryl Carter had plenty of near misses last season, including Sir Gino, who was advised at a huge 16/117.00 for the Triumph Hurdle. However ...

The Arkle Chase odds comparison grid is simple and easy to use. All the runners are listed down the left, whilst each bookmaker is presented across the top. The odds box that crosses the horse and the ...