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Sona Sasta To Return To Chepstow

Sona Sasta could be in line for a quick return to Chepstow for a crack at the Coral Welsh National after his victory there on Saturday.

David Pipe's nine-year-old won a competitive staying handicap in good style under amateur jockey Mikey Ennis, a race he had finished second in 12 months ago to subsequent Welsh National winner Le Beau Bai.

"It was a long wait for amateur jockey Mikey Ennis to ride his first winner for me, but jus

Rock On Ruby In For The Stanjames.com International Hurdle At Cheltenham

Current champion hurdler Rock On Ruby is one of nine entries for Saturday's stanjames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham. Rock On Ruby will be having his first start under the name of Harry Fry but the young trainer was credited with most of his preparation before his famous win. He will face no easy task as the 2011 Triumph Hurdle winner Zarkandar will represent Paul Nicholls, setting up a fascinating clash between master and apprentice. N

Sedgefield Will Inspect Ground

Tuesday`s jumps meeting at Sedgefield is subject to a precautionary inspection at 8am. Sedgefield will hope to beat the cold weather as Temperatures have dipped lower than forecast but it is hoped frost sheets deployed will be sufficient. The official going is described as soft, with the first race of a seven-race card scheduled for 12.20 where Ryan Mania are expected to perform well.

Kauto Star To Try New Code Next Year

Clive Smith has revealed that Kauto Star may embark upon a career in the dressage ring after a public appearance before racing on Boxing Day.

The five-times winner of the William Hill King George VI Chase will lead the runners to post before the big race, completing a busy spell of engagements which has seen him recently appear at major racedays at Haydock and Sandown.
Since announcing Kauto Star's retirement in October, owner Smith has

Sprinter Sacre wins Tingle Creek Chase At Sandown

Sprinter Sacre eased to a comfortable victory in the Tingle Creek Chase to extend his unbeaten run over fences. The 4-11 odds-on favourite was barely troubled once he and jockey Barry Geraghty went past the front runner Sanctuaire with three fences to go. Kumbeshwar (25-1) edged out Sanctuaire (11-4) for second. The Nicky Henderson-trained Sacre is the odds-on favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March. At this y

Red Cadeaux wins The Longines Hong Kong Vase

After a number of near-misses, injuries and disappointment, and a lot of stamp in his passport Red Cadeaux finally came good with victory in Sunday's Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.

It was another close call but this time, the stayer lasted home by a short head from the gallant Japanese second Jaguar Mail, with half a length back to Meandre in third.

There was no repeat win for Dunaden, last year's Melbourne Cup winner, who w

Old Timer Hello Bud Wins His Second Belcher Chase At Aintree

Hello Bud raised the roof at Aintree when he held off the late charge of Join Together to win his second Becher Chase in three years under Sam Twiston-Davies, riding for his father Nigel. The popular 14-year-old jumped impeccably throughout and found just enough to score by a fast-diminishing neck from the Paul Nicholls-trained Join Together, who picked up strongly for Grand National-winning jockey Daryl Jacob after The Elbow. Big Fella Thanks trav

Grand National Course Changes Detailed

Changes to Grand National fences will be trialled at Aintree on Saturday as the racecourse attempts to improve safety following some high profile deaths at the course in last year's grand nationa Ten horses have died in the race over the last 12 years. Twenty horses have died in all races over Grand National fences since 2001. Four fences have been rebuilt using softer cores instead of the former rigid timber frame. Two outriders will also be used

Buthelezi Makes A Winning Start Over Hurdles

Buthelezi, a quality handicapper on the Flat, transferred that ability to thefences with a stylish all-the-way triumph in the Betfred New "30 Minute Limit" Coupon Maiden Hurdle at Aintree.

Now in the hands of John Ferguson, the four-year-old enjoyed himself out in front and was never really threatened as he came home seven lengths clear of Oscar Magic as the 4-1 winner.

Furthermore he relished the testing conditions, that accordi

Fingal Bay Crashes Out At Exeter

Fingal Bay, one of last season's leading novice hurdlers and the only horse to have beaten Simonsig, smashed through the rails as he tried to run out after a shakey round of jumping. Both the 1-12 favourite and jockey Richard Johnson walked away unhurt after the RSA Chase fancy crashed out out of the three-runner novice chase, leaving the path clear for 15-2 shot Chartreux to win. Beaten comfortably by Dynaste on his last start at Cheltenham, Fingal Bay

Injury Forces Cirrus Des Aigles out of Hong Kong Cup

Cirrus Des Aigles, star of the Longines International raceday in Hong Kong on Sunday, has been ruled out of the Cup with a strained ligament sustained in his trackwork yesterday.

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe said trackside on Friday morning: "He has strained a ligament above the fetlock while working yesterday. We did an ultrasound last night and he will not be running - it would be crazy to run so we will be taking him home and treating it."

Frankie Dettori Given 6 Months Ban

Jockey Frankie Dettori has been given a six-month ban from racing after failing a drugs test in France.

The 41-year-old, who has more than 3,000 career wins, tested positive for a banned substance on 16 September.

The suspension imposed by French racing authority France Galop will run until 19 May 2013, and will apply worldwide for the three-time champion jockey.

In a statement Dettori said he "has let down the sport

Black Caviar back in training

The racehorse Black Caviar is back in training. The arrows are directed to the first group of Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, which will be held in February. Her trainer Peter Moody would like her to look back at the track, if only for the fact that it would be positive for this branch of equestrian sports. Yet he keeps in his mind that he 'unique heritage "should be protected. "We are very happy with her, but obviously very careful with the situation in w

Oliver Sherwood `FeelsLike Packing It In`

Trainer Oliver Sherwood is feeling deflated after after being fined £3,000 over the running and riding of Furrows in a beginners' chase at Hereford on Wednesday.

Jockey Leighton Aspell was hit with a 14-day ban (December 19-22, 26-31, January 1-4) while the horse was suspended from running for 40 days.

The local stewards felt that Furrows, a 20/1 chance, was tenderly handled in finishing fourth on his debut over fences behind Vul

Top 5 British National Hunt Jockeys of the Last Decade

With the British national hunt season in full swing we take a look at the top performers across the racetracks north and south over the last ten years and ask, Who are the top 5 British National Hunt Jockeys of the last decade?

5 Graham Lee

Lee squeezes into our top 5 having been a contender on the British jump scene for most of the last decade, finshing in the top 10 in the championship rankings in all but one of the years consi

Covers Down At Sandown

Clerk of the course Andrew Cooper has said frost covers will be put down at Sandown on Wednesday to protect the ground ahead of the two-day meeting, starting on Friday.

The meet`s most anticipated race is the Tingle Creek Chase. The clash between Sprinter Sacre and Sanctuaire on Saturday has had the punters drooling but will need to defy overnight temperatures forecast to dip below zero on Friday night.

After studying forecasts fo

Graham Lee rides 100th winner Of 2012

Graham Lee continued his great start to the first year of his new venture as a Flat jockey by riding his 100th winner of 2012 at Wolverhampton.

Following a series of injuries over his career as a National Hunt rider, the 36-year-old Grand National-winning Irishman decided to switch to the flat in the spring and picked up 87 victories to finish eighth in the jockeys' championship.

Lee has continued to ply his trade on the all-wea

Henry De Bromhead Dicusses Sizing Europe Festive Fixtures

Henry De Bromhead is still unsure as to which race to run Sizing Europe in over Christmas. The County Waterford trainer believes his dual Queen Mother Champion Chase hero stays a lot further than two miles these days and is considering testing his theory in races at various distances over the festive period. The 10-year-old holds entries in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown

More Dates Cancelled At Southwell

Southwell have been forced to cancel their fixtures in January after a further assessment of the damage at the course caused by flooding. The Nottinghamshire venue was left under water following the deluge of rain that swept the country late last month. Officials announced Southwell's December fixtures would be moved to alternative venues, but with the clean-up looking a moe difficult task, racing will not be taking place at the track until early Feb

Robert Winston Rides Quad At Wolverhampton

The first winner came aboard Passionada (5/2) in the first division of the five furlong sprint.

Ed McMahon's filly had ran disappointingly since landing a Pontefract maiden last season but she'd dropped a heavy hint at the course last time out, and justified market leadership.

There was plenty of money in the morning for Thecornishcockney and John Ryan's three-year-old landed those bets in the staying handicap.

The

Minsk To Go Back Up In Trip

Dessie Hughes is to step Minsk back up in trip for his next run after finishing a slightly disapponting fourth to Jezki in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday. The Curragh trainer saw Minsk could not quicken off a slow pace in the two-mile Grade One and will now target the four-year-old at the Grade Two Slaney Hurdle at Naas next month.

`Maybe he does want a bit further. We might not have made enough use of him,` said Hughes.

Jezki Keeps Champagne Fever On Ice

Jezki extended his winning record over hurdles to three with Barry Geraghty On Board as he beat last season's top bumper performer Champagne Fever with Ruby Walsh in what looked a top-notch renewal of this Grade 1 contest.

Champagne Fever went off the 11-8 favourite to give Willie Mullins a fourth win in the last five runnings of this race but his charge was defeated for the first time since his bumper debut.

The favourite was sen

Arvika Ligeonniere Wins The Drinmore

The seven year old trained by Champion trainer Willie Mullins was still a somewhat unknown quantity following his win in a beginners chase after two years on the sidelines but showed evidence of his ability with a dominating victory in the two and a half mile Grade One. As he had done in the Royal Bond, Ruby Walsh went off way in front but this time the gallop was much stronger and with half a mile to run the pair were at least 20 lengths clear of thei

Ground Check At Leicester

Officials at Leicester remain optimistic about their chances of racing on Sunday despite calling a precautionary 8am inspection. Clerk of the course Jimmy Stevenson is expecting an overnight frost but is hopeful of racing if the forecast proves correct. He said: "I'm hopeful of racing as long as the temperature doesn't drop too low. "We are perfectly raceable this morning which has put us in a much better position. "We are forecast a low of

Tom Scudamore Will Stand In For Timmy Murphy

Tom Scudamore will replace Timmy Murphy aboard The Package in this afternoon's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury After he injured two vertebrae on friday and will be out for up to six weeks. He was due to ride The Package for David Pipe in the feature race of the day but the trainer has confirmed Scudamore will now take the ride. He tweeted: "Following Timmy Murphy's injury, Tom Scudamore goes to @RacesNewbury to ride my three runners - Star Of Angels, The P

Timmy Murphy Among Riders Injured Over Jumps Today

Timmy Murphy may not partner Hennessy Gold Cup fancy The Package after taking a nasty fall in the final race at Newbury on Friday. Murphy was taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon for precautionary X-rays to his back. The jockey was aboard Leeroar in the closing Inkerman London "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle when the duo fell at the third flight. After receiving treatment on the scene from a paramedic, he was stretchered into an ambulance an

Dynaste Continues To Impress

Dynaste continued his good start over fences by winning the Fuller`s London Pride Novices Chase at Newbury. THe David Pipe traind charge was left clear three out when leader Valmari fell after looking good up to that point. Tom Scudamore never got off the bridle to slam Court In Motion, who didn't look to be taking the jumps well by four-and-a-half lengths. Sky Bet left the winner unchanged at 6/1 for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March and introd

Meganisi Wins Newbury`s Winter Festival Opening Race

Sent off as 7/4 favourite AP McCoy on board, the Rebecca Curtis-trained gelding set a steady early tempo with Aim To Prosper. Aim To Prosper jumped well on his hurdling debut but it Meganisi established an advantage as the pace quickened turning for home. Separated by the width of the Newbury straight, the pair pulled clear of the field and despite less than fluent jumps at the last two flights, McCoy's mount put his experience to good use in gallo

Snow Fairy Has Victory Scratched

Ed Dunlop`s superstar mare Snow Fairy has had her victory in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville taken away due to a failed test for a banned substance. Connections have said the failed test was caused by anti-inflammatory treatments the five-year-old has been receiving. Snow Fairy has struggled with injury through her career, winning again in the Irish Champion Stakes after her comeback in Normandy, but is now sidelined again. "We have sadly learnt

Southwell Closed Due To Flooding

Southwell racecourse will be closed until next year due to flooding. Harking back to 2007 when he course was closed for 5 months due to flooding. The Nottinghamshire venue, which has an 'all-weather' fibresand racing surface, hopes to reopen in January. Its Flat fixtures due for december have been moved to Wolverhampton and Lingfield. Southwell will offer its National Hunt fixture on 4 December to other jumps courses. Is is thought the double

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Sajjhaa Impressive at Meydan

Sajjhaa Impressive at Meydan

Sajjhaa ended a barren spell that goes back to July 2011 as she won the Group Two Cape Verdi at Meydan for Godolphin.

The six-year-old had not claimed victory since winning a Listed event at York 18 months ago and was having her first run since finishing second at Doncaster last November, the last of three placed efforts in Europe last te

Handicapper Not Impressed By Ruler Of The World

Handicapper Not Impressed By Ruler Of The World

Ruler Of The World has been put on the lowest rating of any Derby winner this century by the BHA's senior handicapper.

Phil Smith gives Aidan O`Brien's unbeaten colt a figure of just 120 following his defeat of Libertarian, although he admits there is potential for improvement.

He was similarly dismissive of Oaks winner Talent, ra

Headgear Rule Changes For Irish Racing

Headgear Rule Changes For Irish Racing

The anomaly of headgear worn by horses in Ireland all coming under the official description of `blinkers` has finally been sorted.

On Friday, The Turf Club announced a change to the rules has been approved by the the Governing Bodies, to facilitate a more accurate declaration of headgear.

The confusion appears when horses

Niall Madden Star Primed For Chasing

Niall Madden Star Primed For Chasing

Niall Madden was delighted with Wins Now's performance in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last week. The six-year-old was a fast-finishing fifth behind impressive winner Ebaziyan after meeting trouble at the bottom of the hill. And after showing rapid improvement in the second half of the season, Madden cannot wait to send the JP McManus-

Barry Geraghty takes over on Accordion

Barry Geraghty takes over on Accordion

Barry Geraghty comes in for the plum ride on leading Irish Independent Arkle Trophy hope Accordion Etoile after the seven-year-old's regular rider John Cullen lost his fight to be fit for the Cheltenham Festival, writes Marcus Armytage. Cullen, who has ridden the Paul Nolan-trained gelding to seven of his eight career wins, injured his left shoulde

Racing bosses unhappy with bookmakers £72.4m Levy Board deal

Racing bosses unhappy with bookmakers £72.4m Levy Board deal

British horse racing will receive an estimated £72.4m from the bookies. Bookmakers have reached agreement with the horse racing industry to put up to £72.4m into the sport next year. But the chairman of the British Horseracing Authority Paul Roy says the levy is too low and "unreflective of the modern betting environment." The deal means the Govern

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

The multiple Classsic-winning jockey, 42, was the first to enter the stage at studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire, and was immediately set a challenge, being paired with the X Factor's Rylan Clark and asked to make a series of decisions that would affect fellow housemates, involving splitting contestants into either the luxurious house or a grim base

Liam Treadwell Has Happy Birthday With Nomecheki

Liam Treadwell Has Happy Birthday With Nomecheki

Liam Treadwell had to pull a rabbit out of a hat to bag a winner on his 24th birthday at Plumpton. Landing the Grand National on Mon Mome made 2009 an unforgettable year for Treadwell, whose partnership with Findon trainer Nick Gifford is starting to flourish.

The jockey nearly came off Nomecheki (3-1) at the penultimate fence of the att

Remaining seven deal with Frankel

Remaining seven deal with Frankel

Eight horses are remaining engaged in the Sussex Stakes (gr.I), to be held on August 1. The most prestigious tournament'''' Glorious Goodwood has distinguished guest for Frankel who will defend his title, being proposed around 1/10...les strengths of Ballydoyle, Power (2000 Guinées Irish), Reply - placed Group I, and Ishvana, Irish Guineas runner-u

Richard Hughes Continues His Winning Exploits at Leicester

Richard Hughes Continues His Winning Exploits at Leicester

Richard Hughes won on his first two rides on Tuesday to continue his jaw dropping form of yesterday, when he won on an incredible seven out of eight rides at Windsor. His two victories at Leicester took his record to an amazing nine wins from his last ten rides, before he came home mid-division on his third ride of the day, My Queenie, the 2-1 favo

Tartak Joins Victor Dartnell Stables

Tartak Joins Victor Dartnell Stables

Victor Dartnall has confirmed Tartak has joined his team at Brayford Stables.

The ten-year-old has won a Peterborough Chase and the Manifesto at Aintree, when with Tom George, but he looked to lose his way badly and was sent to Tim Vaughan during 2012 in an effort to rediscover his form.

He was faller in the Topham Chase on his l

Epsom: Carlton House set to run in Derby despite scare

Epsom: Carlton House set to run in Derby despite scare

The Queen's horse Carlton House had precautionary X-rays Carlton House, the favourite to win the Derby at Epsom, is expected to race, despite an injury scare. The Queen's colt has been tipped to win Saturday's race since an impressive run in the Dante Stakes at York on 12 May. Her Majesty's racing manager John Warren said: "Following a routine can

Trainer David Pipe considers options for Great Endeavour

Trainer David Pipe considers options for Great Endeavour

Great Endeavour could feature in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury after his win in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, his trainer David Pipe has said. A return to Cheltenham for the December Gold Cup is also an option for the seven-year-old, who is in top form.

"[His performance] was very good as he lost a plate during the race," said Pipe. "He h

Kauto Star to face Long Run at Haydock

Kauto Star to face Long Run at Haydock


Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run and former champion Kauto Star will renew rivalry in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. The steeplechasing stars are among a field of six declared for the Group One race. The 11-year-old Kauto Star is seeking to win the race for the fourth time in what could be his last appearance.

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