Frank Mitchell

Prix de Diane winner Diamond Necklace is the latest star product of the sire line launched by the mighty Nureyev

Is there a better anthem at The World Cup than Flower of Scotland? A nation like our own blighted by sectarianism and divided on both sovereignty and sport can come together to produce an amazingly uplifting sound that fills the stadium with national pride.

Racist street abuse in Belfast leaves broadcaster ashamed and raises fears over rising hate and migrant scapegoating. Explore his eyewitness account now.

After a modest entrance into the stallion ranks, Not This Time sits atop the North American sire list with the help of his top son Magnitude

Four trusted men exposed as paedophiles: a journalist recalls priests and Jeffrey Donaldson hiding abuse behind faith and respect. Read this powerful testimony.

By winning the Schuylerville Stakes at Saratoga on Friday, July 3, by 5 ¼ lengths, Harper’s Corner became the first stakes winner for her freshman sire, Speaker’s Corner (by Street Sense). The filly is also the first winner for her sire and unbeaten in two starts, having picked up a maiden special ...

Frank Mitchell In years long past, the season for juvenile racing began on Jan. 1, when the horses officially became 2-year-olds, and certain

In years long past, the season for juvenile racing began on Jan. 1, when the horses officially became 2-year-olds, and certain tracks, especially in Louisiana and Florida, jockeyed for position by putting on repeated races and even stakes for younger stock. Such early racing has been virtually ...

John Magee saw Down bathe in glory, but has lived through the years of his home county’s famous curse

The racers by leading sire Curlin (by Smart Strike), as well as those from his sons and daughters, continue to make 2026 the Year of Curlin. Most notably, Curlin’s son Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes in the first half of the year, which featured other good performers, as ...