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Joseph O`brien falls short in the High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes 1m2f

Horse Website - Joseph O`brien falls short in the High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes 1m2f - Following on From Joseph O `Brien`s fantastic ride on Camelot in coming from well back to power home in last week`s Newmarket 2000 Guineas, he tried the same trick again yesterday on 2-5 odds on favourite St Nicholas Abbey but came short. The wqriting was perhaps on the wall before the start of the rade wioth the going softer than the horse wo

Camelot as short as 5-4 for Derby after 2,000 Guineas win

Joseph O`Brien, Camelot`s young jockey, looked hugely impresive in his victory in the 2000 guineas despite onlu winning by a neck, the horse and jockey looked impressive throughout, and although he had to come between horses to catch French Fifteen in the last few strides, he looked excellent and with finishing speed that made victory for the hot favourite seem inevitable even from a furlong out. Derby trials will be coming thick and fast over the next fe

Camelot powers to victory in the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas

Aidan O`Brien Claimed a sixth win in the season`s first classic as Camelot, the 15-8 favourite powered to victory. French Fifteen had run a great race but was edged into second by Camelot who smshed the last furlong to charge to victory having been stuck in the pack for much of the contest, the 12-1 shot losing by only a neck. Camelot becomes only the third favourite in 19 years to win the race. Caspar Netscher and Trumpet Major headed the pack from the

QIPCO Guineas Festival gets the go ahead

Newmarket sources indicate the ground has dried out on Wednesday to a condition of good to soft for of this weekend`s QIPCO Guineas Festival. The rain has stopped and the track has enjoyed a spell of warm and breezy weather, which has given the course time to dry out. On Wednesday, Newmarket Director of Racing Michael Prosser said in a statement : `The GoingStick reading at 2.00pm today was 6.8 from 6.1 yesterday and the ground is now Good to Soft. There

QIPCO Guineas Festival gets the go ahead

Horse Website - QIPCO Guineas Festival gets the go ahead - Newmarket sources indicate the ground has dried out on Wednesday to a condition of good to soft for of this weekend`s QIPCO Guineas Festival. The rain has stopped and the track has enjoyed a spell of warm and breezy weather, which has given the course time to dry out. On Wednesday, Newmarket Director of Racing Michael Prosser said in a statement : `The GoingStick reading at 2.00pm today was 6.8 fr

BHA rebukes Grand National Runners Over Start Issues

All 40 riders who entered the Aintree showpiece have received letters from the British Horseracing Authority expressing disappointment and the farcical start of the event where there were two false starts and jockeys breached rules by not abiding to instructions on lining up.

In announcing the results of a preliminary review of the race, specifically the circumstances surrounding the fatalities, and the start of the race, Jamie Stier, BHA direct

BHA rebukes Grand National Runners Over Start Issues

Horse Website - BHA rebukes Grand National Runners Over Start Issues - All 40 riders who entered the Aintree showpiece have received letters from the British Horseracing Authority expressing disappointment and the farcical start of the event where there were two false starts and jockeys breached rules by not abiding to instructions on lining up.

In announcing the results of a preliminary review of the race, specifically the circumstances surroun

US thoroughbred stallion Dynaformer dies at 27

American thoroughbred stallion Dynaformer has died at the age of 27 just two weeks after being retired from stud. Dynaformer, who stood for a fee of $150,000 in 2012, experienced an aortic valve rupture in his stall at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky on April 14. An ultrasound had been performed on Dynaformer on April 15 which revealed several holes in his heart as a result of the heart attack, one measuring eight centimeters long and two others me

Towcester Racecource Monday 30th April 2012 Meeting Called Off

For those of you planning to travel to Towcester for a day of racing will be dissapointed as the race course announced mondays racing will be abandoned due to the water logged conditions. How disturbing is it that in a small country like The UK we can have coinciding flood warnings and hosepipe bans? Well if you`ve got hanging baskets you need to soak and you happen to live near Towcester...

Following investment of over £7.5million into both fac

Towcester Racecource Monday 30th April 2012 Meeting Called Off

Horse Website - Towcester Racecource Monday 30th April 2012 Meeting Called Off - For those of you planning to travel to Towcester for a day of racing will be dissapointed as the race course announced mondays racing will be abandoned due to the water logged conditions. How disturbing is it that in a small country like The UK we can have coinciding flood warnings and hosepipe bans? Well if you`ve got hanging baskets you need to soak and you happen to live ne

Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle.

Hurricane Fly got back to winning ways after his dissapointing 3rd defending his cheltenham crown by completing a hat trick in this race.

The odds-on favourite, Ridden by Ruby Walsh took up the running approaching the last and quickened clear of Zaidpour and Paul Townsend, with Willie Mullins`s third runner Thousand Stars (Katie Walsh) next.

The Real Article, who was always in rear, trailed home last of the four runners.

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Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle.

Horse Website - Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle. - Hurricane Fly got back to winning ways after his dissapointing 3rd defending his cheltenham crown by completing a hat trick in this race.

The odds-on favourite, Ridden by Ruby Walsh took up the running approaching the last and quickened clear of Zaidpour and Paul Townsend, with Willie Mullins`s third runner Thousand Stars (Katie Walsh) next.

The Real Article, who was a

Edward Gillespie to step down as MD at Cheltenham

Edward Gillespie is stepping down from his role as managing director of Cheltenham Racecourse, having been MD since 1980. Gillespie, who will be 60 at the end of July, has been in charge for over 100 festival days since he took over. `While part of me feels I could carry on for ever, I'm conscious that my sporting heroes have bowed out at the top of their game, carrying their bats, so to speak," he said on Tuesday. I've been here for a long time, so I'd

Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National

Highy Fancied Merigo has won the Scottish Grand National today, the excellent horse has now finished in the places for three years in a row having won in 2010 and placed second in the same race last year, showing his liking for the marathon course.

The well backed 15-2 shot, trained by Andrew Parker, fought with Auroras Encore from three out in a thrilling duel, before snatching back his crown by a head in the shadow of the post after showing hi

Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National

Horse Website - Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National - Highy Fancied Merigo has won the Scottish Grand National today, the excellent horse has now finished in the places for three years in a row having won in 2010 and placed second in the same race last year, showing his liking for the marathon course.

The well backed 15-2 shot, trained by Andrew Parker, fought with Auroras Encore from three out in a thrilling duel, before snatching back his

Wayne Rooney Increases Racing Stable

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has along with wife Coleen has purchased two more juveniles to have in training with Tom Dascombe.

Rooney who is the team mate of Michael Owen, already a prominent owner bought his first horse this year, buying a colt by Bahamian Bounty, which he named Switcharooney and put into training with Dascombe, who trains from Owen`s stable in Cheshire.

A regular at the races, Rooney has since

News on Riders Injured During the Grand National Week

With all the talk about whether horse racing is safe enough, most of the talk being about it's dange to horses. We know riders have the choce as to whether to take part or not, but we it is equally dangerous for them as we found out at Aintree last week, Brian Hughes, Ruby Walsh, Tony McCoy, Davy Russel and Noel Fehily were all injured, with Noel Fehily facing a long layoff after it was revealed he fractured his right leg in three places following the fall

Frankel will race again!

The good news came through on Wednesday when Frankel`s connections revealed that the horse racing world champion will be able to will begin most likely begin his comeback with next month`s Jlt Lockinge Stakes.

News that the unbeaten miler had sustained an injury when working last week sparked fears that the Sir Henry Cecil trained four year old might have raced for the last time so early in his potentially prize laden career

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2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland

2 billion Chinesehorse project aided by Ireland - Ireland have been chosen to help China establish its first national equine facility at Tianjin in the first major step toward a Chinese horse-breeding industry. The huge equestrian facility will have 4000 horse stalls, offices for 150 trainers, five training tracks, and two race tracks of international standard, including grandstands and clubhouses.

The deal is thought to generate up to 40 m

€2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland

Officials at Plumpton have called an inspection for 8am ahead of Mondays meeting at the East Sussex venue following more bad weather. The going on the hurdle course is described as soft, heavy in places with the chase course soft. Twelve millimetres of rain had been recorded at 2.30pm on top of five millimetres overnight.

2012 Grand National Runners

This weekend will see 44 horses competing for one of the most presigious titles in horse racing the grand national at aintree. This year`s looks to be another excellent race with some old favourites returning including previous winner Mon Momme and State of Play who has been cconsistently placed over the last 3 year years, could this be the year for a victory. This years race will also see Synchronised in the line up who is heavly fancied fresh from his c

Neptune Collonges Wins Photo Finish 2012 Grand National

Neptune Collonges, ridden by Daryl Jacob gave trainer Paul Nicholls his first National triumph after coming from behind to beat Sunnyhillboy on the line in a photo finish. The £418,860 first prize also secured Paul Nicholls a seventh consecutive trainers’ championship.

The Paul Nicholls-trained gelding — the first grey to win since Nicolaus Silver in 1961 — wore down Sunnyhillboy, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, on the run-in and the pair flashed past

Frankel Injury Update

Flat racing`s leading light, Frankel, will have a scan to his off fore leg next week before connections can assess the extent of an injury sustained on the gallops on Wednesday morning.

However, connections are reported to be more worried than they first were on Thursday when they described the injury as `superficial.` In a report on the At The Races channel on Friday, presenter Matt Chapman reported that the colt is likely to miss his scheduled

Equestrian Marketing Online

What is the best way to market your equestrian business over the internet? The internet in increasingly where the world does business and if you din't have a credible online prescense, you are in danger of being left behind. There are many companies who will take your money from you in exchange for Search Engine Optimisation, often up to £500 up front but they will often do nothing and it is difficult to quantify any results, they can blind you with figure

Kirsty Milczarek Successfully Appeals Two Year Riding Ban

Kirsty Milczarek will return to action next week after her appeal against a Two year riding ban was upheld.

The original charges of passing on information and committing corrupt and fraudulent practices quashed by the BHA appeal board on Tuesday, submitted her application for a new licence on Wednesday.

She plans to return to the Newmarket gallops on Saturday to ride out for trainer Luca Cumani and John Ryan before getting back on the

News on the Grand National Horse Confirmation Stage

Amongst the Horses who missed the cut for the Worlds most famous race this year at the latest confirmation stage on Monday was the 14-1 priced Nicky Henderson Horse and 4th place finisher in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Burton Port. This means that State Of Play, who has finished in the frame for each of the last three years, is guaranteed to make the cut for the National.

One of five horses on 10st will also miss the cut for the race a

Graham Lee`s Stable Jockey Sucessor Named

Since Graham Lee announced his transfer to flat racing upon his return from injury, chatter as to who would take over his duties as stable jockey was rife. Well discuss no longer as James Reveley has been named by Ferdy Murphy as his successor.

Reveley will still ride for his father, trainer Keith Reveley, but speaking on Thursday, Murphy made the following statement : `I have spoken to James and Keith, and he'll ride for me when he's not ridin

Harry The Viking Heads The Betting For The Scottish Grand National

Harry The Viking has been made 7-1 favourite for the Coral Scottish Grand National by the sponsors after he featured among 62 entries for the Ayr race on April 21.

Harry The Viking, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is also entered for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown a week later but trainer Paul Nicholls has suggested he is more likely to race in the Scottish National.

Ikorodu Road, who beat Juniorm the John Smith`s Grand National favo

Lar Butler Reacts To The Sad Death Of Trafford Lad

Lar Butler, trainer of Trafford Lad the Horse who died whilst racing at Navan on Sunday described his family as `devastated` at the loss of the Grade 1 winner.

The ten year old had been nursed back to health by Butler who is part of a family syndicate who owned the horse since injuring a tendon back in 2009 and was disputing the lead in the Grade 2 Webster Cup Chase when collapsing rounding the bend to the third last fence.

Butler sa

Monterosso Wins The Dubai World Cup

Monterosso ran a great race in the Dubai World Cup as he stormed clear of stablemate Capponi to win the world`s richest race ridden home by Mickael Barzalona.

Barzalona high in his stirrups, shades of his victory on Pour Moi in last year`s Investec Derby, he was confident enough to wave to the crowd as the Mahmood Al Zarooni trained five year old approached the winning line.

The race was a great training performance from Al Zarooni, w

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Timmy Murphy gives Starluck top marks after easy success

Timmy Murphy gives Starluck top marks after easy success

Timmy Murphy has one eye on a future outside the saddle but retirement will not enter his head while he has Starluck to ride. Serious Champion Hurdle candidates are seldom seen on fast autumn ground but this horse won a £50,000 Cheltenham race in the manner of a notable exception.

Murphy's principal retainer has shrunk with the drastic d

Safety Review After Horse Deaths at Cheltenham Festival

Safety Review After Horse Deaths at Cheltenham Festival

The deaths of five horses in two days at the Cheltenham Festival has promted an investigation by the The British Horseracing Authority (BHA). On the opening three horses were killed Scotsirish, Garde Champetre and Educated Evans, while wednesday saw the death of another two horses, Abergavenny and Featherbed in the Coral Cup

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Plenty of reasons to March to Newbury Races later this month

Plenty of reasons to March to Newbury Races later this month

Leading names from the world of Equestrianism and Horseracing will come together for a Celebration of the Horse themed raceday at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday 26 March. As well as seven adrenalin charged jump races, featuring the EBF Mares Finals, there will be something for all the family via a host of equestrian themed demonstrations and stand

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Nathaniel has been added to the field for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday at a cost of £75,000. John Gosden's colt was an impressive winner over the course and distance at Royal Ascot last month. Coronation Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey and Royal Ascot victor Rewilding are among the other leading contenders.
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Maarek Still In Jubilee Mix

Maarek Still In Jubilee Mix

Maarek may still feature at Royal Ascot despite performing badly Cork on Sunday losing despite being odds on favourite.

David Nagle's stable star won five times during a superb 2012 campaign and looked setcontinue his progress this year having made a winning return at Naas in April.

He ran ok when finishing fifth in the D

Nathaniel Good To Go In The Qatar Prix de l`Arc Whatever The Ground

Nathaniel Good To Go In The Qatar Prix de l`Arc Whatever The Ground

John Gosden Is confident Nathaniel can handle whatever ground conditions he faces in the Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday week.

Lady Rothschild`s champion has enjoyed a great season to date, winning the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown before being touched off in the King George VI at Ascot and the Irish Champion Stakes.

Kauto Star and Long Run set for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star and Long Run set for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star and Long Run are set for a mouth-watering clash in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. The 11-year-old Kauto Star is aiming to win a record fifth title after he and stablemate Master Minded were confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls on Tuesday.

Kauto defied the critics by beating champion Long Run to win the Betfair Ch

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

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

Workforce set for Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown

Workforce set for Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown

Epsom Derby winner Workforce makes his seasonal return in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown on Thursday night. The four-year-old colt, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, has not raced since winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October. He will renew rivalry with Jan Vermeer, who was fourth behind Workforce for Irish trainer Aidan

Tiday Bay Withdrawn From Today`s Argento Chase

Tiday Bay Withdrawn From Today`s Argento Chase

Tidal Bay has been ruled out of this afternoon's Argento Chase at Cheltenham after failing to recover from the setback he suffered earlier this week.

The enigmatic 12-year-old was found to be slightly lame after work on Thursday morning, but after diagnosing the problem as pus in a foot, champion trainer Paul Nicholls described his chance

Harry The Viking Heads The Betting For The Scottish Grand National

Harry The Viking Heads The Betting For The Scottish Grand National

Harry The Viking has been made 7-1 favourite for the Coral Scottish Grand National by the sponsors after he featured among 62 entries for the Ayr race on April 21.

Harry The Viking, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is also entered for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown a week later but trainer Paul Nicholls has suggested he is more likely to

Fakenham Racecourse Blames Jockey Error For Route Issues

Fakenham Racecourse Blames Jockey Error For Route Issues

Following Brendan Powell's course mix-up, Fakenham's chief executive David Hunter has blamed the problem on "jockey error" , but has said he will look at ways of avoiding a repeat.

Jockey Powell missed the route to the post in Tuesday's 1.30 handicap chase whilst way ahead at the finish. The 17-year-old, on Benny The Swinger, was subs

Sussex Stakes can lift spirits at Goodwood

Sussex Stakes can lift spirits at Goodwood

Horse racing has been shocked by the tragic demise of Rewilding when breaking a front leg near the finish of what was billed as the Flat's high-summer highlight, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Instead of taking away images of a truly great win by Nathaniel, all witnesses were left with memories of jockey Frankie Dettori being hurle

Chantal Sutherland eyes Breeders` Cup glory

Chantal Sutherland eyes Breeders` Cup glory

A pretty face maybe the passport to fame and fortune in Hollywood but, a few miles up the road at Santa Anita on Saturday, Chantal Sutherland's male opponents will not be rolling out the red carpet for her as the runners in the world's richest two-year-old race vie for position going into the first bend.

Sutherland may have adorned the f

















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