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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

Monterosso Wins The Dubai World Cup

Horse Website - 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 ra

Prince De Beauchene Will Miss The Grand National

Prince De Beauchene, 9-1 favourite for the John Smith's Grand National, will miss the Aintree spectacular on April 14 after meeting with a setback.

His trainer Willie Mullins broke the news on his website on Saturday morning.

`Prince De Beauchene disappointed in a bit of work during the week, We had him checked out and the veterinary examination revealed that he has a stress fracture of the ilium in the hip area.

`It will

Frankie Dettori Talks About His Dubai World Cup Chances

Frankie has nominated African Story as the horse most likely to give him an 18th career win at the Dubai World Cup when the Godolphin runner lines up in the Godolphin Mile on Saturday.

Formerly trained in France by Andre Fabre, African Story landed a handicap at Meydan on his first start for Saeed Bin Suroor and bounced back from a defeat on his second run to take the Group 3 Burj Nahaar by four-lengths from carnival regular Snaafy.

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Cityscape Thriving under latest Group 1 test

Trainer Roger Charlton reported on Friday that Cityscape, a general 9-1 chance for Saturday`s Dubai Duty Free at Meydan, is thriving before his latest Group 1 test. Cityscape, who has yet to score at the top level, was last seen finishing runner-up in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin last December and he delighted his trainer in a pre-race workout on Friday. Charlton said: `Cityscape is really thriving on his first trip to Dubai. He cantered

Colmore Stud Announce Death Of Montjeu

Coolmore Stud have announced the death of outstanding middle distance runner, Montjeu who as a sire produced three Derby winners, after a short illness, aged 16.

The stallion, whose offspring include Epsom heroes Motivator (2005), Authorized (2007) and Pour Moi (2011), had suffered complications from an overwhelming septicaemia.

A statement from Coolmore on Thursday read: `Montjeu, the highest-rated racehorse ever by the great Sadler`

Government Release Tote Distribution Details

The Government revealed on Wednesday how racing`s share from the sale of the Tote in 2011 is to be distributed.

Following length lengthy discussions with representarives of the racing industry, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, said the £90 million would be delivered through two different channels, a new charity and a grant scheme.

Minister John Penrose said: `We promised that racing would get half the proceeds and now we a

Government Release Tote Distribution Details

Horse Website - Government Release Tote Distribution Details - The Government revealed on Wednesday how racing`s share from the sale of the Tote in 2011 is to be distributed.

Following length lengthy discussions with representarives of the racing industry, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, said the £90 million would be delivered through two different channels, a new charity and a grant scheme.

Minister John Penrose said: `W

Graham Lee To Switch To Flat Racing

Top National Hunt Jockey, and 2004 Grand National winner Graham Lee has announced he is to become a Flat jockey on his return from injury next month. He boast a huge array of wins and titles including the Grand National in 2004 on Amberleigh House and an impressive World Hurdle Success on Inglis Drever.

Lee has had his problems with weight, especially since his most recent injury at Southwell. He is quoted as saying : `I’m flying now, things are

Gamilati is to miss the Qipco 1,000 Guineas

Gamilati looks set to miss the race on May 6 after Godolphin on Monday said she had undergone surgery to have a chip removed from her near fore ankle.The UAE 1,000 Guineas winner has had two victories at Meydan this year but connections said she would take time out of training to recover from the operation. Quoted on Godolphin's website, Simon Crisford said: `Gamilati had a very good winter in Dubai winning the UAE 1,000 Guineas impressively, but unfort

Rock On Ruby is favourite for the John Smith`s Aintree Hurdle

Winner of the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month, Rock On Ruby, has been made the 9-4 favourite for the John Smith`s Aintree Hurdle sponsored by Paddy Power.

The seven year trained by Paul Nicholls old won a Grade 1 race for the first time at Cheltenham and now has the chance to make it two on the trot if he lines up in the Aintree race next month.

Nicholls has already said that Rock On Ruby could

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

Aland Islands is just one of a strong team of up to five trainer Tim Vaughan is preparing for the Aintree meeting. The six year old, Owned by JP McManus won a bumper on his debut last April and has since filled the same position in two races over hurdles and is unbeaten in three career starts so far. Vaughan`s stable has been performing below par so far this year but Aland Islands still managed to win at Doncaster earlier this month and with the yard star

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

Horse Website - Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree - Aland Islands is just one of a strong team of up to five trainer Tim Vaughan is preparing for the Aintree meeting. The six year old, Owned by JP McManus won a bumper on his debut last April and has since filled the same position in two races over hurdles and is unbeaten in three career starts so far. Vaughan`s stable has been performing below par so far this year but Alan

Racing fan runs a mile at all 60 British racecourses for Sport Relief

Richard Ward a horse racing fan will have run a mile at each of Britain's 60 racecourses this week in aid of Sport Relief.

Grand Crus wont race again this season

David Pipe has decided to call time on Grands Crus` season following his lacklustre display at the Cheltenham Festival.

The grey was one of the bankers of the week for the punters as he looked to make it four out of four over fences in the RSA Chase, but he weakened quickly before the turn for home to finish fourth.

Pipe will now give his stable star a break before bringing him back ready for next season.

`He`s going to be

Hatchfield Farm development was dismissed by Secretary of State

Campaigners in Newmarket are celebrating after Lord Derby`s appeal over his planned Hatchfield Farm development was dismissed by Secretary of State Eric Pickles.

Racing bodies including Tattersalls, Darley, Godolphin and the Save Historic Newmarket Action Group have been fighting the plans to build 1,200 houses on a greenfield site since 2008.

The plans were originally turned down by the Forest Heath District Council in June 2010 but

Ballabriggs looking good for the Grand National

2011 Grand National winner Ballabriggs has a great chance of making next month`s Aintree spectacular according to his jockey Jason Maguire.

The pair are reigning champions and big things are expected of Donald McCain-trained chaser, who finished fourth on his comeback earlier this month.

`He has tightened up for his run at Kelso and is in good order,` said Maguire. `If he takes to the fences like he did last year, he should be in the

Planteur to go in the Dubai World Cup

Marco Botti`s recruit Planteur will get a run in the Dubai World Cup on March 31 after Botti`s former horse Gitano Hernando was withdrawn allowing first reserve, Planteur into the field of 14.

I`m delighted We have been very pleased with everything he has done since he arrived with us, Said Botti who is likely to Partner the 5 year old with Ryan Moore. `Ryan Moore sat on him in a spin around Wolverhampton the other day and all went well. `We're

Ruby Walsh to ride Prince De Beauchene in the Grand National

Prince De Beauchene will likely partner Ruby Walsh to bid for victory in next month's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree though his trainer Willie Mullins has yet to decide riding plans with his stable jockey. Prince De Beauchene, Owned by Graham Wylie shot to the head of the National market following his win in the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse last month and is currently 9-1 favourite for Aintree. With trainer Paul Nicholls hav

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Alfie Sherrin Won`t Go In The Irish Grand National

Alfie Sherrin Won`t Go In The Irish Grand National

Alfie Sherrin`s name was missing from the latest forfeit stage for The Ladbrokes Irish Grand National.

Jonjo O`Neill`s charge had been a leading fancy for the Easter Monday showpiece since the weights had been released.

The 10 year old is owned by JP McManus and his racing manager Frank Berry explained that a hard race at Chelten

Pont Alexandre Decimates The Field At Leopardstown

Pont Alexandre Decimates The Field At Leopardstown

Pont Alexandre and Ruby Walsh produced a dominating display in the Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown today.

Willie Mullins suffered odds-on reverses in the first two races on the card and looked to be headin for a frustrating day but his 4/7 favourite made no mistake in the Grade Two contest that was won by stab

Paul Bohan Remains In Hospital After Fall

Paul Bohan Remains In Hospital After Fall

Conditional jockey Paul Bohan remains in hospital after suffering a suspected back injury in a fall at Kempton on Saturday.

The rider was partnering Laterly for his boss Steve Gollings in the concluding William Hill - Download The App Handicap Hurdle when his mount came to grief at the fourth flight.

Bohan was taken to hospital

Injury blow for Adrian Heskin young jockey faces spell on the sidelines

Injury blow for Adrian Heskin young jockey faces spell on the sidelines

Irish rider Adrian Heskin faces a spell on the sidelines following a fall at Killarney on Tuesday evening. The young claimer was aboard the Niall Moran-trained Rakamasi, who fell at the first in the Killarney Outlook Handicap Chase won by Harold's Cross.

Heskin's boss Michael Hourigan fears the rider has suffered a cruciate ligament liga

Royal Ascot: Frankie Dettori handed nine-day ban

Royal Ascot: Frankie Dettori handed nine-day ban

Frankie Dettori has been handed a nine-day riding ban for using his whip with excessive frequency when winning on Rewilding at Royal Ascot. Dettori, who is due to start a separate 10-day ban on Friday, struck his mount 24 times during the final two furlongs of the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Rewilding came from behind to beat the favourite So You Thi

Nicky Henderson set to face BHA inquiry

Nicky Henderson set to face BHA inquiry

Trainer Nicky Henderson will face a British Horseracing Authority hearing after his runner Heather Royal tested positive for a banned substance in February. A urine sample revealed the presence of dexamethasone after the horse was unplaced in a bumper race at Huntingdon. Henderson won the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the first time with Long Run in Marc

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

Whip penalties for jockeys may be relaxed says BHA chief Paul Bittar

Whip penalties for jockeys may be relaxed says BHA chief Paul Bittar

The new chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, Paul Bittar, has indicated the controversial penalty structure for jockeys who break new whip rules could be eased. The rules were brought in following the death of two horses at the 2011 Grand National but have attracted criticism.

"The implementation of the rules has been a chal

Salsify Wins The Foxhunter Chase In Fortuitous fashion

Salsify Wins The Foxhunter Chase In Fortuitous fashion

Salsify was lucky to retain the CGA Foxhunter Chase as the fairly comfortable leader Oscar Delta sensationally snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Oscar Delta was leading on the run-in and showing no signs of stopping with Salsify trying hard close in, but he jinked at the intersection where the runners had previously set out for ano

Weird Al wins on first outing for trainer Donald McCain

Weird Al wins on first outing for trainer Donald McCain

Weird Al became the new favourite for next month's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury with a win at the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. The eight-year-old beat Time For Rupert in the first major jumps prize to be staged since the death of trainer Ginger McCain. It was also Weird Al's first start for Ginger's trainer son Donald.

McCain said: "I'm

Borderlescott To Return To Racing

Borderlescott To Return To Racing

Former Group One race winnier Borderlescott looks set to come out of retirement at the tender age of 11.

Trainer Robin Bastiman will give the dual Nunthorpe winning sprinter a gallop on Wednesday morning and a subsequent heart scan, if both go to plan he will return to full training.

"It's not confirmed just yet, he'll gallop to

Frankie Dettori Has Derby Hopes

Frankie Dettori Has Derby Hopes

Frankie Dettori still has hopes of riding at next week`s Investec Derby having made some progress in having his licence reinstated.

The 42-year-old was planning a return to action this week after serving a six-month ban from France Galop after testing positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September.

There has however been

Imperial Commander ruled out for season with tendon injury

Imperial Commander ruled out for season with tendon injury

Imperial Commander won the 2010 Gold Cup but pulled up in this year's race, Imperial Commander has been ruled out for the rest of the season after a tear was found on his foreleg tendon. The 10-year-old, last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner, had returned to pre-training in Ireland after bursting a blood vessel defending his crown.

He h

Tom Scudamore fall gives Barry Geraghty spare ride, as Waley-Cohen eyes dream double

Tom Scudamore fall gives Barry Geraghty spare ride, as Waley-Cohen eyes dream double

Barry Geraghty has come in for the ride on Or Noir De Somoza in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree after original jockey Tom Scudamore suffered a dislocated shoulder in a fall yesterday. Scudamore was partnering The Giant Bolster in the Mildmay Novices' Chase and took a heavy tumble when the gelding came down at the fifth fence. The jockey

















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