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Frankel deserves to win - Andrew Balding

Kingsclere trainer Andrew Balding has called Frankel "the best horse he has seen in his lifetime" and says he hopes the Sussex Stakes winner will be crowned champion at Ascot on Saturday. Balding has three horses running on Saturday, with one taking on Frankel in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. But he says the Sir Henry Cecil-trained horse deserves to win. "I hope it will be a coronation, even though I've got a runner in the race," Balding told BBC Radio

Frankel heads quality British Champions Day line-up at Ascot

Unbeaten Frankel tops a quality list of runners for the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday. The colt, trained by Sir Henry Cecil, heads eight horses declared for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. It is one of five championship contests on Britain's richest ever raceday, where prize money totalling £3m will be on offer.

So You Think, the mount of Ryan Moore, is the likely favourite for the concluding Champion Stakes. Racing's hea

Thoroughbred Trainer Rick Dutrow`s License Revoked for 10 Years

New York regulators revoked Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow's license for at least 10 years and fined him $50,000 for what they said has been a pattern of rules violations--including numerous equine drug infractions--by the controversial trainer. The three-member State Racing and Wagering Board reduced a far more serious penalty as proposed by the hearing officer in the case: lifetime revocation of his license. Dutrow, who one board member said has been

Sir Henry Cecil praises exciting Frankel

Frankel's trainer, Sir Henry Cecil, has praised the unbeaten colt ahead of Saturday's Champions Day at Ascot. Frankel, who has won all eight of his races so far, is odds-on favourite in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. "He's growing up a lot and getting stronger and should have a very exciting year next year," Cecil told BBC Look East.

"He's an exciting horse, as time goes on he'll show us whether he really is the best we've ever seen." He added:

Tony McCoy among nine jockeys given 10-day bans

Champion jockey Tony McCoy is among nine jockeys who have been suspended for 10 days for failing to observe a race-stop flag at Wetherby. The Betfair Supports Spinal Research Handicap Hurdle was declared a void race after Ashburton Lad pulled up with a broken leg. But McCoy, Brian Hughes, Graham Lee and Danny Cook all failed to stop. Denis O'Regan, Alex Voy, Jonathon Bewley, Paddy Brennan and Brian Toomey have also been given suspensions. The suspensions

Two Jockeys Suspended Under Britain`s New Whip Rules

Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse in Wiltshire, England, Oct. 10, the first day that stiffer whip use penalties went into effect in that horse racing jurisdiction. According to a ruling by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) stewards, Kieran Fox has been suspended 15 days as a result of his whip use aboard Orthodoxlad during the final two furlongs of the horse's win at Sailsbury.

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Frankie Dettori admits new whip rules very hard to follow for jockeys

Top jockey Frankie Dettori has admitted that new rules on use of the whip are hard to follow. On the first day of the regulations on Monday, riders Richard Hughes and Kieren Fox received bans and financial penalties for overuse of the whip. Jockeys can only use the whip a maximum of five times in the final furlong or after the last obstacle.

"It's very, very hard. It will take time," said Dettori, regarding the number of strikes. "I was trying

Ascot`s Champions Day threatens Breeders` Cup`s pulling power

What started as a means of providing a comprehensive and valuable, happy ending to the 'narrative' of the Flat racing season has taken even more magnificent shape than anyone imagined. So much so that Britain's richest raceday is being paid the ultimate compliment of being feared as competition by the Breeders' Cup in terms of attracting the world's best runners. Although this year's three weeks between Ascot and the BC fixture in Kentucky is considered s

British Horseracing Authority to cut penalties for excessive whip use

Jockeys found guilty of excessively using the whip will face lesser penalties as a result of an amendment in the rules. The number of uses remains at seven in flat races and eight over jumps. But a rider going one strike over the limit will now receive a two-day ban rather than five. As a result of the changes made by the British Horseracing Authority, Tony McCoy's ban received at Ffos Las on Sunday will be reduced. Meanwhile, the punishment for second-ti

Frankie Dettori excited by British Champions Day at Ascot

Frankie Dettori says he is "excited" by Saturday's inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot and has urged the public not to miss the action. The Italian revealed he will race in all five championship races and says the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes which features Frankel will be the highlight. Dettori also said he is most looking forward to riding Opinion Poll in the British Champions Long Distance Cup.

"It goes without saying I am excited," Dettori

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Sandown Park Racecourse hosts thrilling year-round jump and flat horse racing, including premier events such as the Coral Eclipse and Tingle Creek race meetings and evening racing. In addition to the packed calendar of racing fixtures, there is a host of additional entertainment including Music Nights, Ladies Day and Comedy events. This superb Surrey Race Course is easily accessible, only 25 minutes from London Waterloo. With 27 race days this year, outs

Sandown Races

Sandown Park Racecourse hosts thrilling year-round jump and flat horse racing, including premier events such as the Coral Eclipse and Tingle Creek race meetings and evening racing. In addition to the packed calendar of racing fixtures, there is a host of additional entertainment including Music Nights, Ladies Day and Comedy events. This superb Surrey Race Course is easily accessible, only 25 minutes from London Waterloo.

With 27 race days this

New whip rules come into force for jockeys

Jockeys face new rules on use of the whip - New rules governing jockeys and their use of whips come into force on Monday - starting with Flat meetings at Great Yarmouth, Salisbury and Windsor. Riders are allowed a maximum eight strokes of the whip in jumps races and seven on the Flat, with penalties for riders who break the regulations. Jockeys could lose riding fees and some prize money if they breach the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) rules. Only

Parish Hall wins Dewhurst Stakes for trainer Jim Bolger

Trainer Jim Bolger improved his incredible recent record in the Dewhurst Stakes as Parish Hall sprang a 20-1 surprise at Newmarket. Having previously won the race with Teofilo, New Approach and Intense Focus, Bolger enjoyed a fourth triumph. Kevin Manning had the colt prominent throughout on the rails and, despite seemingly being one of the first under pressure, he kept on galloping. Jockey Frankie Dettori won the Cesarewitch on Never Can Tell. Most Impr

Sir Henry Cecil wishful thinking on trainers` title

Sir Henry Cecil believes his stable is too "thin on the ground" to catch Richard Hannon in the trainers' championship. Newmarket-trainer Cecil, 68, is over £1m short of Hannon, but has a strong team in the upcoming Champions Day at Ascot. On winning an 11th trainers title, Cecil told BBC Look East: "I think that's wishful thinking. "Richard Hannon has got a lot more runners, we're thin on the ground."

But with Frankel in the Queen Elizabeth II S

Andrew Balding aims for Newmarket success with Spiritual Star

Venue: Newmarket Date: Saturday 8 October Coverage: Live commentary of the Dewhurst Stakes on BBC Radio 5 Live (1510 BST) Trainer Andrew Balding is hoping that a rewarding strike rate for late entries into major Flat races this year can stretch to Saturday's Future Champions Day at Newmarket. On Balding's advice, members of the Thurloe Thoroughbreds syndicate have paid up the £20,000 required for their two-year-old Spiritual Star to be added to the prestig

County Set to Vote on Florida Barrel Racing

Gretna Racing is asking the government of Gadsden County, Florida, to authorize a referendum in which that county's voters would decide whether to allow slot machines at the facility where it is preparing for the state's first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet. Gretna Racing's request is an agenda item for a Nov. 1 meeting of the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners. Gretna Racing's facility in Gretna, Fla., about 25 miles west of Tallahassee, would be the f

Melbourne Cup: Dunaden beats Red Cadeaux in thrilling finish

French raider Dunaden denied Britain a first Melbourne Cup victory by beating the Ed Dunlop-trained Red Cadeaux in a photo finish at Flemington. The five-year-old, saddled by Mikel Delzangles and ridden by Christophe Lemaire, got home by a nose to win 'the race that stops a nation'. Lucas Cranach was third in the $6m (£4m) two-mile event watched by 100,000 people at the Australian racecourse. Last year's winner Americain was a fast-finishing fourth. It wa

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 Government will not be called in to decide what bookies pay to the sport as they did last year. Roy believes the le

Jockey Ryan Moore to make return from injury at Ascot

Three-time champion jockey Ryan Moore will return to action at Ascot on Friday after recovering from a broken arm and thumb quicker than anticipated. The 27-year-old was expected to be out for the season, which runs until 5 November, after suffering the injuries in a fall at Glorious Goodwood in July. However, he has been passed fit to ride Tuscania and Kinyras at Ascot. On Sunday, Moore will attempt to win a second successive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe o

Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe: Lemaire dreams of Sarafina win

The popular caricature of Frenchmen always loving the ladies is not exactly everybody's "tasse de the", but Christophe Lemaire is more than happy to be included in that category this autumn. A week after partnering the brilliant Sahpresa as she completed a rare hat-trick in a Group One race, Lemaire, 32, turns his attention to another of the classiest fillies in Europe, Sarafina. A luckless third in France's greatest prize, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Trio

Talks continue over Cheltenham Town racecourse move

Discussions over a possible new stadium development for Cheltenham football club at the town's famous racecourse are "moving forward". Directors of both parties have showed interest in a venture and are now looking at the financial implications. "We meet regularly to try and get this dialogue moving forward," Edward Gillespie, managing director of the racecourse, told BBC Gloucestershire. "We are developing this in greater detail and getting an idea of co

The British Horseracing Authority changes whip rules

Jason Maguire was given a five-day ban for his use of the whip on Ballabriggs in the Grand National Jockeys could lose their riding fees and percentage of the prize pot if they break tough new whip rules announced by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The financial penalty, which is a racing first, will be automatically triggered if a rider is handed a suspension of three days or more by the stewards for a whip violation.

Additionally it w

Jockey Club Announces Thoroughbred Connect Enhancement

The Jockey Club announced Sept. 27 an enhancement to Thoroughbred Connect, the organization's online resource for rehoming Thoroughbreds at the conclusion of their racing or breeding careers. Under this new feature, persons in possession of Thoroughbreds in need of aftercare can now list those horses publicly on thoroughbredconnect.com. Those willing to provide assistance for a Thoroughbred appearing on the list may request their contact information be sen

Trainer Ger Lyons rests Lightening Pearl for 1,000 Guineas

Irish trainer Ger Lyons has said he will not race Lightening Pearl again this season as he prepares the filly for next year's 1,000 Guineas. Lightening Pearl won Saturday's Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket to give Lyons his first success at flat racing's highest level. Lyons, from County Meath, said: "That's her season finished, and I look forward to having a go at the 1,000 Guineas."

The win was also the biggest so far for owner Shei

Sir Henry Cecil warns best is still to come from unbeaten Frankel

Trainer Sir Henry Cecil has warned that "the best is still to come" from his unbeaten colt Frankel. The five-time Group One winner continued his build-up to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on 15 October with a workout on Newmarket Heath under regular jockey Tom Queally. Frankel will be seeking to extend his unbeaten run to nine in the £1m race. "He's growing up mentally and is far more relaxed and happy which makes him easier to train," Cecil told

Frankie Dettori leads Godolphin`s Lyric of Light home

Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stable continued its good run with success in Newmarket's Group One Shadwell Fillies' Mile with Lyric Of Light. Frankie Dettori's ride, in retaining her unbeaten record (three from three), trailed long-time leader Samitar going into the final straight.

And Dettori had to use all his strength to push her forward, winning on the line ahead of Firdaws in third. "She was unbalanced towards the end of the race," was the I

Ginger McCain`s legacy remains intact - Mick Fitzgerald

Former Grand National winning jockey Mick Fitzgerald says despite the death of Ginger McCain, the family's Aintree tradition remains in very safe hands. McCain, who has died aged 80, had four Grand National wins to his name. "I'll always remember seeing him after his son Donald won the race in Apil this year with Ballabriggs," Fitzgerald told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"He was proud of that achievement, but also that Donald was continuing the Nation

Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot

The Queen will attend the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot on 15 October, race officials have announced. Her Majesty will present the trophy to the winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - the race named in her honour. Andrew Balding-trained Side Glance, who finished fourth in the Woodbine Mile, will make his next start in the one-mile race, in which Sussex Stakes winner Frankel will start as favourite. LAST FIVE WINNERS OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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Grand National winner Liam Treadwell offered chance to fix teeth for free

Grand National winner Liam Treadwell offered chance to fix teeth for free

Treadwell, 23, was shocked when BBC racing pundit Clare Balding asked him to bare his gappy teeth in an interview moments after he had won the famous steeplechase. She told him to "give us a big grin to the camera" and told him he could now afford to "get them done". Her comments prompted more than 2,000 people to complain to the BBC and media watc

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

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 th

Jockey Barry Geraghty sheds pounds to make weight for Newbury

Jockey Barry Geraghty sheds pounds to make weight for Newbury

A slimline Barry Geraghty can gain a major reward for getting down to his lowest weight in recent years by clinching tomorrow’s £175,000 Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Burton Port. Last season’s top British novice chaser, Burton Port, trained by Nicky Henderson, had been the intended mount of Malton-born jockey Andrew Tinkler.

But Gerag

Julie Krone Gets Plaudits From Zito

Julie Krone Gets Plaudits From Zito

Five Saturdays ago in Kentucky, Nick Zito was furious enough with Julie Krone's ride on Suave Prospect to consider ruling her out for any future triple crown races. Yesterday at Belmont, Krone went a long way toward erasing that unhappy memory. Just another day in the life of horse racing's most combustible couple.

"She really proved herself

QIPCO Guineas Festival gets the go ahead

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, N

Frankie Dettori Positive Test Not Related To Performance Enhancing Drugs

Frankie Dettori Positive Test Not Related To Performance Enhancing Drugs

Further to news revealing top jockey Frankie Dettori's positive drug test, his solicitor says the positive test in France for a banned substance does not relate to a performance-enhancing drug and that the inquiry, by France Galop, will begin next week.

Dettori faces a French horse racing inquiry after the test at Longchamp racecourse in S

I`ll Have Another retired to stud after injury ends Triple Crown bid

I`ll Have Another retired to stud after injury ends Triple Crown bid

The news of I`ll have another`s career ending injury comes after the three-year-old had been withdrawn from Saturday`s $1 million Belmont Stakes with a swollen tendon.

The colt and his team were hoping to be the first to win the Triple Crown of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes since 1978.

`Though it`s far from t

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What a friend Sir Alex will be if he helps Nicholls to his National dream

What a friend Sir Alex will be if he helps Nicholls to his National dream

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is hoping his alliance with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson can finally end his drought in Saturday's Grand National. But he is not getting carried away. Neither is he entirely joking when he says he does not always get to see the finish at Aintree as he is sometimes rounding up his loose horses.

Frankie Dettori on Kite Wood in St Leger

Frankie Dettori on Kite Wood in St Leger

THE Boys in Blue can get back in the Classic groove this afternoon when Frankie Dettori rides Kite Wood in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster (3.00). Not since Rule Of Law struck in this race under Kerrin McEvoy in 2004 has Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation tasted British Classic success. But the Galileo colt is the new favourite since the wit

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Paul Hanagan sweeps board at prestigious Lesters ceremony

Paul Hanagan sweeps board at prestigious Lesters ceremony

CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan swept the board at the Stobart 'Lesters' awards – landing all three gongs for which he was nominated. The Malton rider, pictured, scooped Flat Jockey of the Year, Flat Ride of the Year and the Flat Jockey Special Recognition award for 2010.
The Flat Ride of the Year gong was handed to Hanagan for his victory on Openi

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

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 belo

Julie Krone`s Comeback Continues With an Upset at Gulfstream

Julie Krone`s Comeback Continues With an Upset at Gulfstream

Julie Krone took a long stride on her comeback trail today when she rode the mare Radiant Megan, a 23-1 long shot, to victory by a head over the favored Escena in the Sabin Handicap at Gulfstream Park. Escena, one of the stars of the Allen Paulson stable, was making her 1998 debut with Jerry Bailey riding after running third in the Breeders' Cup Di

















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