Steven Powell

Racecourse Commentator & Broadcaster

[Fakenham Racecourse @FakenhamRC]

Our historic Queen's Cup Hunters' Chase will kick off the Hunter Chase season in 2027 on Sunday 3rd January - and prize-money has been doubled to £10,000! @GBpointing @THEPPORA @amajox @RacingPost @RacingTV

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

Russian Rhythm

[At The Races @AtTheRaces]

Which horse comes to mind when you see these silks? 👀

[Mirror Racing @MirrorRacing]

Lingfield Park gets local council approval to stage floodlit racing on all-weather track https://t.co/NTcXbBWPaw

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

BHA confirms allocation of fixtures previously held by Chelmsford City Racecourse

https://t.co/AeUzXssIqI

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@WeaverRacing @stevenctilley @MightyMagyar It Grand National Trial (3m4½f) at Haydock is the week before & Grimthorpe (3m2f) at Doncaster the following week. Where are the extra runners coming from? It being 4m1f is what made it unique.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@RowleyfileRRR This was posted yesterday.

[Doncaster Clerk @ClerkDoncaster]

In response to some queries distances…
We have widened the jumps track which means the inner rail of the flat track was moved out. This added approx 10 yards.
However in order to keep the St Leger at its historical distance of 1m 6f and 115yds we moved the start accordingly

[John Hunt @HuntyCaller]

A little bit of news. Thanks for support. https://t.co/TpzDdiJjlO and Instagram huntfamilyfund

[Fakenham Racecourse @FakenhamRC]

‼️Our 2027 race dates have now been confirmed 🏇. We kick off the New Year 🎉with our Gamble Plant Raceday on Sunday 3 January.

To book tickets or hospitality visit https://t.co/xvFwg1ZPWC. All 2026 race days are available and 2027 dates will be posted up soon.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@WeaverRacing @wild_julian They only race seven days per year but all in an 11-day period in late August/early September.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@proform_racing @DizzyJB Rather than allow seven/eight race races to be programmed as now, I agree with a limit of six programmed races at all fixtures but raise the divisional threshold to 24 (from 18) & allow up to 10 races if that is reached. So, if the demand is there, so is the flexibility.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@DizzyJB Fair point, I can see why you would assume that.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@DizzyJB @DarranPearce It doesn't say where they are from but the fact they are leased is mentioned in both the RP headline & in the article.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@DarranPearce @DizzyJB They have leased them from other tracks, as per the RP headline. They are not BHA fixtures.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@tomsbfc I am disappointed that Sandy Craic is a NR later

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@alandelmonte @davidjohnsonTF What a day that was with What's Up Boys in the Coral Cup 35mins later!

[The Spectator Australia @SpectatorOz]

Greyhound racing ended in New Zealand on August 1.

Those who neither own a greyhound nor care for the sport may be tempted to shrug.

They shouldn’t.

The significance of New Zealand’s ban extends far beyond the racetrack. It establishes a principle: the existence of injury, death, or human benefit can be enough to condemn an entire activity, even where welfare is improving and stronger regulation remains possible.

Today, the target is greyhound racing. Tomorrow - it could be your family pet.

Article | https://t.co/lWxEf9T8Lo

[Chepstow Racecourse @Chepstow_Racing]

Happy 100th Birthday to us! 🥂

Today, we’re taking a step back in time to celebrate 100 incredible years of racing, memories, and history at Chepstow Racecourse. From our very first raceday to today, thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@SamNJuckes Congratulations Sam, top work.

[Steven Powell @StevenPowell89]

@XxProGamerJJXx I believe it is Tim Peters 👍🏻