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Thoroughbred Owner Paul Saylor Issues Challenge to Benefit TRF

Thoroughbred owner and breeder Paul Saylor has issued a matching gift challenge to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF). From Jan. 24 through Feb. 29, Saylor will match any gift, of any size, to the "Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saylor Challenge," up to $50,000.00. The funds will be used specifically to support the daily needs of more than 1,000 former racehorses currently under the TRF's care. Donors may specify that their gifts b

Oscar Time ruled out for season with leg injury

Oscar Time was beaten by Ballabriggs (left) in the 2011 Grand National Oscar Time, the 2011 Grand National runner-up, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a leg injury. "He just has a slight tendon injury," said trainer Martin Lynch. "It's nothing huge, but it's enough to keep him out for the season." Under jockey Sam Waley-Cohen, Oscar Time finished two and a quarter lengths adrift of Ballabriggs at Aintree. "Terrible News," Waley-Cohen tw

Tony McCoy set to return at Warwick from injury

Tony McCoy says he is likely to return to action at Warwick on Thursday after being injured in a fall last month. The 16-time champion jockey has been sidelined since 30 December after fracturing ribs and bruising his lungs in a fall at Taunton. McCoy, 37, saw a specialist on Monday, who was pleased with his recovery. "The doctor is very happy so I should be back on Thursday," the Northern Irishman told the Daily Mail. McCoy is on course to win his 17th

Ascot to refund spectators made to wear orange stickers

Ascot will refund Saturday's spectators who were labelled with orange stickers for breaching new dress codes. The rules, which require male premier enclosure ticket holders to wear a jacket and tie, were not enforced, but the stickers were issued as a warning. "No customers should be expected to pay for such an experience," Ascot chief executive Charles Barnett said in a statement. The move is likely to cost Ascot a five-figure sum. This week it was ann

Ascot: Somersby wins Victor Chandler Chase

Somersby dug deep for rider Dominic Elsworth to beat Finian's Rainbow and win the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot. The 9-2 chance, saddled by Best Mate's trainer Henrietta Knight, stayed on well for a first Grade One success. Al Ferof was third and Gauvain fell as last year's runner-up triumphed in the 25th anniversary of the race. According to Pete (9-1) won the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock while trainer Donald McCain and jockey Jason Maguire enjoyed a fo

Fascinators in ban at Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure

Women will have to wear hats, not fascinators, as part of a tightening of the dress code in Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure this summer. Under the rules, racegoers will also have to wear skirts or dresses of "modest length" falling just above the knee or longer. For men, a waistcoat and tie will be compulsory in the enclosure and cravats will not be allowed. Organisers said the decision was part of a move to restore formality. The annual week-long event in

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 challenge for us," said Bittar. "Getting the proportion of the penalty aligned with the level of breach is the challeng

Winning trainer Donald McCain defends the Grand National

Donald McCain has mounted a spirited defence of the Grand National after making plans for four entries in 2012. Protests followed when two runners died in 2011, but McCain, who trained Ballabriggs to victory, rejected the criticisms of "Once a year TV viewers". "What happened wasn't Aintree's fault. In Dooney's Gate's case, it could have taken place on any course at any time." I would like to give him one or two runs before going back there, and he'll tell

New Dress code to be enforced at Ascot in 2012

New `Anti-Sexy` Dress code to be enforced at Ascot in 2012 The dress code at Royal Ascot is being tightened in the Grandstand and Royal Enclosure for this summer's meeting. In the Royal Enclosure,dresses and skirts from this year onwards sould fall `just above the knee or longer, which is described as `of modest length`. The new rules also stipulate that hats, rather than fascinators, must be worn at all times and trapless or sheer strap dresses and tops

Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has given final approval to changes in disciplinary measures and penalties for medication violations that include permitting an owner to void the claim of a horse that tested positive in the race out of which it was claimed. The Jan. 18 action by the Equine Drug Research Council (EDRC) came during a two-hour meeting. It was punctuated by a discussion of whether the KHRC, which must now consi

Aintree Racecourse to get Statue of Ginger McCain

Aintree Racecourse to get Statue of legendary horse trainer Ginger McCain, who enjoyed so much success at Aintree winning the grand national of 4 occasions, 3 time with Red Rum and then again in 2004 with Amberleigh House. The Bronze statue , commissioned by the racecourse will be placed on the mound overlooking the parade ring and celebrate the life of one of horse racing most legendary figures who passed away in September 2011, aged 80.

His

Whip row reignites

Before Christmas, there was a definite feeling that the row over the new regulations governing jockeys and the use of their whips was simmering down. Fewer riders were infringing, and conventional wisdom began to have it that changes implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in October had simply needed a bedding-in period. But the controversy was spectacularly reignited last week when well over 100 days of suspensions were handed down, seven

Whip row reignites

Horse Website - Whip row reignites - Before Christmas, there was a definite feeling that the row over the new regulations governing jockeys and the use of their whips was simmering down. Fewer riders were infringing, and conventional wisdom began to have it that changes implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in October had simply needed a bedding-in period. But the controversy was spectacularly reignited last week when well over 100 days o

Will Kennedy receives whip ban after Kempton win

Jockey Will Kennedy has been handed a seven-day whip ban and told to forfeit his prize money after winning at Kempton. Kennedy won the prestigious Lanzarote Hurdle on 9-2 favourite Swincombe Flame but was penalised for excessive use. "You work your backside off and lose two-and-a-half grand. You sometimes wonder why you bother," said Kennedy. The incident occurred just days before new British Horseracing Authority chief executive Paul Bittar begins his po

The Famous Grand National winner, Dont Push it who won with AP McCoy in 2010 has been retired.

The Famous Grand National winner, Don't Push it who won with AP McCoy in 2010 has been retired. Trained by Jonjo O'Neill and owned by JP McManus, The legenday horse will spend his retirement at Mr McManus's Martinstown Stud in Co Limerick. The win was a first in 15 attempts at the Grand National for jockey AP McCoy. It was a first win for the trainer and owner, As well as famously being AP McCoy's

Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Wins 22nd Straight Race

Just as he did last time out, Thoroughbred Rapid Redux held off a stretch bid from Awesome Rhythm at Laurel Park, located in Laurel, Md., to continue his record-setting win streak, which has now reached 22 in a row. Making his first start as a 6-year-old, Robert Cole Jr.'s Rapid Redux went wire-to-wire Jan. 4 in a $5,000 starter allowance race, winning by one length. J. D. Acosta rode the chestnut gelding for trainer David Wells.

The revised edi

Storm damage at Ayr racetrack forces call-off

Tuesday's race meeting at Ayr was abandoned after strong winds damaged facilities at the Craigie track. Clerk of the course Emma Marley had given the meeting the go-ahead following an 0715 GMT inspection due to the threat of rain. But the fierce winds left a tree in a dangerous position, meaning the track had no public address system, which is essential for public safety. Debris on the roads had prevented trainer Lucinda Russell reaching Ayr. The Milnath

Ruby Walsh appeals against three-day ban for careless riding

Ruby Walsh has appealed against a three-day ban incurred for careless riding at Cheltenham on Saturday. He was found guilty of causing interference when partnering Pearl Swan to be first past the post in the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial. While he beat Grumeti by a short head, the two horses got very close in the finish and the stewards opted to reverse the places and ban Walsh. The British Horseracing Authority will hear the appeal on Thursday at 0900GMT. Un

Four New Medication Detection Times Announced by BHA

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced in late 2011 four new detection times for commonly used veterinary medicines: the sedative acepromazine, the sedative /analgesic combination detomidine/butorphanol, the anti-inflammatory treatment prednisolone, and the airway treatment salmeterol. Detection times are the intervals between the time of the last drug administration and the time at which urine (and blood) concentrations are below the laboratory

Flat jockey Hayley Turner in no rush after injury

Britain's leading female flat jockey Hayley Turner is thrilled to be back in action after nearly four months out with a broken ankle. The Nottinghamshire jockey returned to the fray at Kempton on Tuesday but had a blank afternoon. Turner said: "It's good to be back and I just need to work harder to get a little bit stronger.

"I have a couple of screws in my ankle but it felt fine and I just want to put my head down. I'm not setting targets."

Cheltenham Town decide against racecourse move

Cheltenham have shelved plans to relocate their ground to the town's racecourse at Prestbury Park. The League Two outfit, who are based at Whaddon Road, have been in discussions with racecourse owners about a joint venture since 2008. But both parties have decided the move is not currently possible because of "general economic uncertainty". Robins chairman Paul Baker said: "It is disappointing that the costs of the move are prohibitive." He continued: "It

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 Chase at Haydock on 19 November. But Long Run's owner Robert Waley-Cohen said: "I think he's back. We are the reignin

Kauto Star and Master Minded hard to split, says owner Clive Smith

Owner Clive Smith says it is impossible to know which of stablemates Kauto Star and Master Minded is the best ahead of the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. The pair clash for the first time when they face champion Long Run at Kempton. Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star seeks a record fifth King George win, while former two-mile champion chaser Master Minded runs over three miles for the first time. "They're both well, but I have no idea who wil

Wayne Rooney buys horse to be trained at Michael Owen`s yard

Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney has bought a yearling which is set to go into training with Tom Dascombe. Dascombe's yard, which houses almost 100 horses, was purchased by Rooney's United team-mate Michael Owen in 2007. Rooney paid a recent visit to the Manor House Stables in Cheshire and was so impressed he decided to buy the as-yet unnamed horse. Dascombe enjoyed success this year with stable star Brown Panther. If it's the next Br

Sports Personality: Bob Champion wins BBC`s Helen Rollason award

Thirty years on from his fairytale Grand National success with Aldaniti, former jockey Bob Champion admits he feels lucky to be alive today, let alone be honoured for his charity work. Champion fought cancer to win the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree on his injury-plagued mount in 1981, and has been a tireless fundraiser ever since. He will be given the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 2011 BBC S

Big Buck`s seeks 14th straight win in Ascot`s Long Walk Hurdle

Brilliant stayer Big Buck's will face six rivals as he bids to stretch his unbeaten run over hurdles to 14 in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old has won the last two renewals of the race, but they have both been run at Newbury. Victory at Ascot would see Big Buck's beat dual champion hurdler Bula's winning run of the 1960s. He would also close on Sir Ken's record of 16 straight hurdles wins in the 1950s and pass £1m in car

Four jockeys banned for corruption by BHA

Jockeys Paul Doe and Greg Fairley have been banned from racing for 12 years for "not riding a horse to its merits" after an investigation into corruption. Two other jockeys are among 11 people barred from the sport following a British Horseracing Authority probe. Kirsty Milczarek has been banned for two years, while Jimmy Quinn has received a six-month punishment. Owners Maurice "Fred" Sines and James Crickmore have been banned for 14 years for betting on

Kauto Star ready for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star will aim to win a record fifth King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, after his entry was confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls. Nicholls said: "I've had a chat with Clive [owner Clive Smith] and we're going to run Kauto and Master Minded." The 11-year-old defied the critics by beating Long Run to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock three weeks ago. Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen has avoided a ban that would have stopped him from riding

Model Rule on Salix Administration Adopted

The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Model Rules Committee has adopted protocol that prohibits private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) on race day. The RCI committee, which met Dec. 8 in Tucson, Ariz., also adopted a model rule urging all racing officials to report "any perceived issues" with a horse that could impact the running of a race. The model rule on the tightening of the administration of furosemide has

Veteran horse The Tatling wins race on 176th and final appearance

The Tatling won the King's Stand Stakes at Ascot way back in 2004 - Veteran horse The Tatling produced a fairytale ending in his 176th and final racecourse appearance by claiming victory at Wolverhampton. The 14-year-old was priced at 16-1 but won the handicap - the 18th of his career - by a short head. Trainer Milton Bradley said: "I know it was only a small race, but what a wonderful story. The horse is still a star in our eyes. Continue reading the ma

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Isabel Tompsett continues to progress in her recovery from a terrible fall at Fakenham last month.

Isabel Tompsett continues to progress in her recovery from a terrible fall at Fakenham last month.

Isabel Tompsett parted company with Leopold in the Aylsham Show-Bank Holiday 29th August Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle. She was initially taken to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, but subsequently moved to Addenbrooke's in Cambridge and her family are now hoping she will soon be moved to a specialist unit in Swansea.

John Llewellyn,

Julie Krone, Out 6 Months, Faces Further Surgery

Julie Krone, Out 6 Months, Faces Further Surgery

Julie Krone underwent surgery yesterday to repair her fractured right ankle, but her surgeon said that a second operation would be needed next week to complete the job and predicted that the 30-year-old jockey would not ride again for at least six months. "This is not a typical athletic injury," said the surgeon, Dr. Frank Ariosta, director of orth

Ruby Walsh goes to town

Ruby Walsh goes to town

The bookmakers were still counting the cost of their defeat by the time the architect of it emerged from the weighing room on Friday night. There was no time to spare, let alone celebrate. “Got six rides at Naas tomorrow,” he explained. After riding an unprecedented seven winners over the four days of the Festival, Ruby Walsh could fly there by him

Church Island a blessing for Adrian Heskin in Sandown`s big race

Church Island a blessing for Adrian Heskin in Sandown`s big race

For the 15th time in succession, Tony McCoy was honoured as champion jockey when the jumps season ended here, but the big race was stolen by a rider who is half his age. Adrian Heskin, who turned 18 on Thursday, delivered a well-judged ride to win the Bet365 Gold Cup on the Irish-trained Church Island, a 20-1 shot.

Heskin, whose father b

Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe betting hots up after Possible Camelot Entry

Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe betting hots up after Possible Camelot Entry

Camelot has been heavily backed for the Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe following a decision from Boylesport to offer non-runner no-bet on the race.

The bookie promoted the dual Derby winner to 4-1 favourite (from 9-2), after seeing support since offering the non-runner no-bet concession last week.

Spokesman for Boylesports, Leon

Can Frankel Be Beaten

Can Frankel Be Beaten

Frankel, The dominant son of Galileo is unbeaten in 12 races after easing to success in the QIPCO Sussex Stakes for the second eason in a row.

The legendary horse has yet to run over a mile, That will change at York later this month when he runs in the 10 furlong Juddmonte International, which could be his his penultimate appearance on the

Top Sussex trainer Nick Gifford salutes new National hero Liam Treadwell

Top Sussex trainer Nick Gifford salutes new National hero Liam Treadwell

Nick Gifford has expressed his delight at how Liam Treadwell from Arundel has developed from a raw teenager into a Grand National-winning jockey. The Findon trainer first gave Treadwell, 23, a ride when he was a 16-year-old and has seen his confidence grow, especially this season when the two of them have teamed up so successfully.

Giffo

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis dies

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis dies

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis has died, aged 73. Jarvis guided Carroll House to victory in the 1989 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and landed the 2005 Epsom Oaks with Eswarah. He retired in February after having heart surgery in 2009. He was also treated for prostate cancer. Royal Ascot winner Rakti, who also won the Champion Stakes and Lockin

BHA proposes Grand National safety improvements

BHA proposes Grand National safety improvements

A British Horseracing Authority (BHA) review into the Grand National has published 30 recommendations to improve the safety of the Aintree race. Two horses were fatally injured during this year's contest, while others suffered dehydration. Among the recommendations is that the age of horses eligible to enter the race should rise from six to seven.

Daryl Jacob Loses Festive Period Appeal

Daryl Jacob Loses Festive Period Appeal

Daryl Jacob will miss the big Christmas and New Year meetings after losing his appeal to the British Horseracing Authority against a 10-day ban he received at Wincanton last week.

The jump jockey has to sit out December 20-22, 26-31 and January 1.

He would have expected to have ridden plenty of top-class horses for Paul Nicholls

Captain Conan Wins Racing Post Arkle Trial

Captain Conan Wins Racing Post Arkle Trial

Captain Conan put in assured round of jumping on his chasing debut to give trainer Nicky Henderson his first winner of the Paddy Power meeting under jockey Barry Geraghty.

The 11-10 favourite looked comfortable throughout and quickly lost his closest rival Sire De Grugy after jumping the final fence.

Captain Conan was a Grade 1 w

JT McNamara Undergoes Surgery After Fall At Cheltenham Festival

JT McNamara Undergoes Surgery After Fall At Cheltenham Festival

JT McNamara has undergone surgery today on the serious neck injury he sustained in a fall at Cheltenham on Thursday.

The 37-year-old was injured in a horrible looking first fence fall from Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.

McNamara was airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medic

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

QIPCO Guineas Festival gets the go ahead

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 state

















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