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Lydia Hislop
Abandonments offer grounds for wider debate
Artificial watering at the heart of a problem that is causing dissent and ill-feeling among racing's constituents
So much hanging on Cecil's classic call
Trainer declined running Twice Over in the 2,000 Guineas in favour of contesting a race of far lesser prestige
Little is elementary about 2,000 Guineas
With many imponderables, the quest to unearth the winner of the colts' classic is a tough one
Dobbin's farewell appearance continues to invite debate
Why National glory can elude the best
Champion jockeys each, Peter Scudamore, John Francome and Tony McCoy have all failed to win the Aintree showpiece
Open debate on whips would settle way to go
The Cheltenham stewards studied 14 cases of misuse last week but there are contradictions that need attention
Thomas tactics hold the key to race of lifetime
Jockey must ensure that he plays to Denman's strengths and resist the temptation to go too fast too soon in the Gold Cup
Do not disturb my annual hibernation
Punting activity on Cheltenham Festival heightens after bookmakers initiate non-runner-no-bet concession
Lydia Hislop
Lydia Hislop is a writer and broadcaster on horseracing, combining a straight-talking weekly Wednesday column for The Times with work for the BBC and Racing UK. She was racing correspondent for the Evening Standard for more than five years, a Channel 4 Racing presenter and a member of the start-up team of the original Attheraces. She has also written for the Racing Post and Sporting Life
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