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Frankie Dettori`s Darley delight on York`s Ebor ladies day

Jockey Frankie Dettori rode Blue Bunting to victory for trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks on ladies day at York's Ebor Festival. Tom Queally coaxed a strong challenge from Vita Nova, but Sir Henry Cecil's filly had to settle for second place. Thirsk trainer Kevin Ryan took the valuable opening race, the DBS Premier Yearling Stakes, with Bogart.

"He didn't handle Goodwood at all but our jockey Phillip Makin always had a lot

Ebor wins for Malton trainers Tinkler and Richard Fahey

Malton trainers Nigel Tinkler and Richard Fahey ended the opening day of York's Ebor meeting with a winner each. Tinkler's Bomber Jet took the Sportingbet.com Stakes, while Fahey's Our Joe Mac won the final race, the Patrington Haven Leisure Park Stakes. Tinkler told BBC Radio York: "The horse is like a child who needs his hand holding, so he had another horse go down to the start with him today.

"If it hadn't been for that fellow he probably wo

Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix

On Tuesday (Aug. 9), champion Uncle Mo turned in his fourth consecutive encouraging work at Saratoga (Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) and seems on his way to making a comeback in the Aug. 27 King's Bishop. Repole is also only a couple weeks removed from winning the Jim Dandy with Stay Thirsty, who could be the favorite for the Travers and is all of a sudden in the hunt for championship honors. Oh by the way, Repole has the top-ranked 2-year-old in

Jason Maguire unhappy with Grand National fence changes

Aintree director hopeful changes will improve course. Grand National-winning jockey Jason Maguire has criticised the decision to change the Aintree course for 2012. Three fences are going to be altered after a review of April's race in which two horses were fatally injured. Maguire told BBC Radio 5 live: "From a jockey's point of view, we say no. We'd hate to lose the character of the race. "If you lower the fences and make things a lot easier you're goi

Midday and Twice Over to feature in International Stakes at York

Sir Henry Cecil has decided to run two of Khalid Abdullah's horses in the International Stakes at York. Midday and Twice Over feature in a field of six for the Juddmonte International on Wednesday. Cecil's stable jockey Tom Queally will partner six-time Group One-winning mare Midday, who is fresh from securing a third successive victory in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Twice Over has won the last two runnings of the Champion Stakes.

Grand National course to be altered on safety concerns

The Grand National course at Aintree will be changed for 2012 after a review of April's race in which two horses were fatally injured. A reduction of between four and five inches to the drop on the landing of Becher's Brook is among the changes. "It is not possible to completely eliminate risk in horse racing," said Aintree managing director Julian Thick. "However, I am confident the course changes we are announcing will, over time, have a positive impact.

Why was trainer Howard Johnson banned for four years

After racehorse trainer Howard Johnson is banned for four years over welfare breaches, BBC Sport looks at the background to the case. Howard Johnson ran a horse eight times after the animal underwent a palmar neurectomy, which involves severing nervous connection to the lower leg to cause numbness - something that is banned on welfare grounds. Ask the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) about welfare and they will tell you it is a responsibility they take

Champion jockey Paul Hanagan tipped for success at Thirsk

Paul Hanagan, who won the prestigious Silver Saddle trophy for being top jockey at Saturday's international line-up of riders at Ascot's annual Shergar Cup meeting, can strike gold in his home county this evening. The Malton champion makes the short journey to Thirsk and is fancied to win three of the six races. Hanagan, who captained the Great Britain team at Ascot, admitted to being "gutted" that they were beaten by the Irish side in a competition that

Barry Hills set to retire from training

Trainer Barry Hills, who has enjoyed more than 3,200 career wins, is retiring and will hand over his licence to son Charlie. The 74-year-old will step aside after the Ebor meeting at York next week although he will remain as managing director of the family company. Barry Hills began training in 1969 and won 10 Classics, including the 1,000 Guineas in 2009 with Ghanaati. Charlie, 32, has been his assistant for eight years. Lambourn-based Barry Hills racked

Chantal Sutherland draws a crowd on and off the racetrack

If Zenyatta was the Queen of American Horse Racing last year, then Chantal Sutherland is the game's princess this year. "When you think about it, she's just a girl making a living, and she's doing a lot of things right," said former jockey Julie Krone, the all-time leading woman jockey who changed the game for female riders. "She's handling her new world as it comes along and she's making the most of her attributes, like appearing on live, reality TV. She'

Five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs retired to stud

The Richard Hannon-trained five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs has been retired to stud. The four-year-old suffered a leg injury when second to Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on July 27. Hannon said: "He's been a fantastic horse for the yard. He is without doubt the best horse I have had in over 40 years as a trainer. "It's a terrible shame - it's heartbreaking, but I don't want to see him end up with a bad injury." He added: "He

Paul Hanagan and Olivier Peslier will captain the British and European teams at the 2011 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on August 6.

Paul Hanagan and Olivier Peslier will captain the British and European teams at the 2011 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on August 6. Reigning British champion jockey, Paul Hanagan, will captain the Great Britain team alongside Hayley Turner and Jim Crowley, both of whom have ridden Group 1 winners in the last two months. Olivier Peslier, who rode his 100th Group 1 victory on Goldikova at Deauville at the weekend, will captain the European Team alongside anoth

Olly Murs live at Kempton Park Race Course

He first came onto our radar as the cheeky Essex soul boy with the Mod moves and the too-tight trousers who wowed us on X Factor 2009. Just as his debut single “Please don’t let me go” was released in September 2010, we invited him to be the star turn on Ladies’ Day. We knew he was going to be big…

Fast forward twelve months – Olly Murs is back at Kempton Park headlining his own Kempton Live evening, but with a number one single, platinum sell

Midday powers to victory in Nassau Stakes at Goodwood

Midday, ridden by Tom Queally, became the first filly to win the Nassau Stakes three times after powering to victory at Goodwood. The favourite travelled strongly throughout the 10-furlong Group One and produced a tremendous finish to lead entering the final furlong. Snow Fairy provided the main threat to Midday, but the six-time Group One winner was too strong.

In the other feature, Chubby Chandler's Hoof It won the Steward's Cup. But the victo

Jockey Ryan Moore breaks arm in Glorious Goodwood fall

Former champion jockey Ryan Moore could be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a suspected broken arm in a fall on Saturday's final day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting. The 27-year-old was brought down when riding Verdant in the Summer Stakes.

His father Gary said he had broken his humerus (upper arm bone) and thumb. Moore started the day in third place in the jockeys' championship, nine behind leader Paul Hanagan and two behin

Boom And Bust takes the Totesport Mile at Goodwood

The Marcus Tregoning-trained Boom And Bust led the field almost from start to finish to win the Totesport Mile at Glorious Goodwood. Jockey Hayley Turner moved her horse, priced at 22-1, to the front early on and held off the challenge of Proponent to win the handicap by a neck. Pintura, priced at 18-1, was third with 14-1 shot Sooraah finishing fourth. "I'm thrilled, it was a very good ride by Hayley. Boom And Bust has surprised me," said Tregoning. Turne

Canford Cliffs may race Frankel at Ascot`s Champions Day

Canford Cliffs is set to try and avenge his Sussex Stakes defeat by Frankel in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day at Ascot on 15 October. The five-time Group One race winner, who won the Sussex 12 months ago, was beaten by five lengths on Wednesday. "We will run a few tests, but that was defintely not the Canford Cliffs we know," said trainer Richard Hannon. "Had we been beaten a couple of lengths I could have accepted it. Hopefully we will

Frankel is Sir Henry Cecil`s favourite

Tall and shy, Sir Henry Cecil, Frankel's trainer, usually prefers to let his horses' actions out on the track do the talking. Not for Sir Henry, sport's newest knight, grand pronouncements or extravagant gestures; a quieter, more considered approach is his trademark. Indeed, generally, hyperbole is more likely to be the name of some blue-blooded member of Cecil's magnificent Warren Place Stables at Newmarket, than the description of anything he has to say

Opinion Poll claims Goodwood Cup victory for Frankie Dettori

Opinion Poll, trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni and ridden by Frankie Dettori, won a thrilling Goodwood Cup at Glorious Goodwood. The Gold Cup runner-up finished ahead of Lost In The Moment, Blue Bajan and Fox Hunt with a photo deciding the outcome of the race. Overturn made the early break but was hauled in by the chasing pack and Dettori led Opinion Poll home. "He's an honest horse and never runs a bad race," said Dettori. "He's got a lot of courage and is

Trainer Mark Johnston aiming for St Leger win

North Yorkshire's Mark Johnston believes one day he will train the winner of the St Leger. The Middleham-based handler has had horses placed in the race in the past and he is keen to go one better and take the ultimate prize. Johnston said: "I would love to win the St Ledger. "I've not had many runners but I've had some great runners. I do see it as the ultimate middle distance to staying test for a three-year old." Johnston added: "Bandari ran in it and

Strong Suit takes Lennox Stakes with confident display

Strong Suit produced a classy display to win the Lennox Stakes at a canter. Ridden by Richard Hughes and trained by Richard Hannon, the 5-2 favourite was on the shoulder of Red Jazz but once he kicked on there was no challenge. Red Jazz held on for second, while Beacon Lodge was third. Delegator, ridden by Frankie Dettori, was never in the running. "He might be a horse for the Sussex Stakes next year," said assistant trainer Richard Hannon Jr. "I think he

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 hurled to the ground, Rewilding running loose, clearly mortally injured, and screens eventually being erected aroun

Frankel and Canford Cliffs set for Goodwood showdown

Frankel and Canford Cliffs are set for a mighty duel after they featured among the four declarations for Wednesday's Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. Unbeaten Frankel won the 2000 Guineas, while 2010 winner Canford Cliffs arrives on the back of a victory over Goldikova in the Queen Anne. "If I win I'll be thrilled. If the other horse beats me, I'll accept it," said Frankel trainer Sir Henry Cecil. French-trained Rajsaman and Godolphin's Rio De La Plata

Sandown Park Variety Club Day

Treat yourself and the children to a little celeb-spotting and mark the end of the summer holidays with a day out at Sandown Park for Variety Club Day, which will include BHA Pony Races for children before racing. Our annual Variety Club Day is always a huge draw for families and celebs alike and for over half a century, it's been a firm favourite among seasoned race-goers and children of all ages - including many grown-up ones! As always at this ultimate

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.

Rewilding's stablemate Debussy is a second potential runner for Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni. Mid

Kirsty Milczarek tops off landmark week for female Jockeys at Newbury Races

Within less than a week of Hayley Turner becoming the first lady Jockey to win a Group 1 race outright when landing the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on board Dream Ahead, her female weighing room colleague Kirsty Milczarek topped off a fantastic week for women Jockeys when winning the feature race at Newbury Racecourse on Friday 15th July. The win notched a second Listed race for Milczarek who was riding the James Toller-trained Saigon who easily took th

Irish Oaks: Epsom winner Dancing Rain aimed at double

Epsom Oaks winner Dancing Rain and runner-up Wonder of Wonders are set to renew rivalry in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Sunday. The pair are among a field of nine for the race, which also includes 1,000 Guineas winner Blue Bunting. Together with Wonder of Wonders, Aidan O'Brien also saddles Gemstone and Amazing Beauty.

Jim Bolger runs Royal Ascot winner Banimpire and Hurricane Havoc. Dancing Rain, trained by William Haggas, won at Epsom unde

Contributions to Jockey Club Checkoff Program Tax Deductable

The Jockey Club President and chief operating officer James L. Gagliano announced Monday (July 11) that owners' and breeders' contributions to The Jockey Club's retirement checkoff program in support of the aftercare of Thoroughbred racehorses now qualify as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. The retirement checkoff program was implemented in 2009 with proceeds benefiting the retirement, retraining, and adoption efforts of Thoroughb

Breeders` Cup Begins Drug Phase-Out in 2012

Breeders' Cup officials announced that the use of race-day medication will be prohibited in World Championships races for 2-year-olds in 2012 and all events in 2013. The board of directors made the decision at its July 14 meeting. Officials said the move is necessary to get Breeders' Cup policies in line with those in other countries at a time of growing international participation in the World Championships and related programs. "Given the high level of

William Buick will keep Dream Ahead ride

Dream Ahead`s trainer David Simcock will remain loyal to jockey William Buick, despite Hayley Turners July Cup success with the three-year-old. Buick was riding in York, meaning Turner stepped in to become the first woman to win a Group One race outright. "William will keep the ride, that was always the case," Newmarket-based Simcock told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

"Hayley will fully understand that, theyre all professionals at the end of the d

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Frankel to run in the JLT Lockinge Stakes

Frankel to run in the JLT Lockinge Stakes

Frankel is 1-3 for the JLT Lockinge Stakes, Saturday`s Group 1 showpiece at Newbury.

The world`s top ranked race horse will face six rivals in the £175,000 contest, with So You Think, who has the Tattersalls Gold Cup later this month as his target, and Red Jazz the two withdrawals on Thursday morning.

Strong Suit will run if trainer

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

Mail De Bievre Booked For Denman Chase

Mail De Bievre Booked For Denman Chase

Mail De Bievre, Tom George`s exciting French recruit is on course to debut on the British circuit in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

One of the real stars of the French chasing scene in the spring of 2010, the 8 year old has run just once since then in a hurdle race at Auteuil back in September 2011.

George has

Sizing Europe Starts His Campaign At Gowran Park

Sizing Europe Starts His Campaign At Gowran Park

Sizing Europe returns to action in tomorrow's PWC Champion Chase at Gowran Park and has seven rivals to beat..

Henry de Bromhead's stable star has been one of the top chasers of recent years and last season was no different.

Having won the Irish Champion Hurdle in 2008, he has since gone onto even bigger and better things.

Champion Thoroughbred Beautiful Pleasure Dies

Champion Thoroughbred Beautiful Pleasure Dies

Beautiful Pleasure, voted the 1999 champion older female after winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff, has been euthanized in Kentucky because of complications from laminitis. The 16-year-old Maudlin mare produced a Medaglia d'Oro colt in February but was plagued for months by the debilitating disease. She spent several weeks in a clinic and appeared to

Sheikh Mohammed Raids Fort Knox

Sheikh Mohammed Raids Fort Knox

Jockey Johnny Murtagh has revealed that Exciting Irish colt Fort Knox has been bought by Sheikh Mohammed.

Murtagh, owner of the yard of trainer Tommy Carmody in Curragh, told the Irish Times the three-year-old has changed hands, having raced three times in Andrew Tinkler`s colours.

Fort Knox has an entry for the French 2,000 Guine

Arvika Ligeonniere Wins The Drinmore

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 bu

Flemenstar Will Contest The Lexus Chase

Flemenstar Will Contest The Lexus Chase

Peter Casey`s Flemenstar remains on course for his first test over three miles after featuring among 12 confirmations for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

Impressive on his first appearance of the season at Navan over two miles, the seven-year-old stepped back up to two and a half miles to annihilate Willie Mullins` previously

Frankie Dettori leads Godolphin`s Lyric of Light home

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 forwa

More Dates Cancelled At Southwell

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 alternativ

Adrian Heskin posts all-the-way win on Mr Cracker

Adrian Heskin posts all-the-way win on Mr Cracker

ADRIAN HESKIN produced a textbook pillar-to-post ride on Mr Cracker as the pair eased to victory in the Grade 2 novice chase at Limerick. Unplaced in the Jewson Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, Mr Cracker, who returned at 4-1, responded well to Heskin's positive style in a race robbed of favourite Quito De La Roque earlier in the day.

Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby

Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby

Derby debutant Mickael Barzalona, 19, stood up and saluted the crowd as he passed the winning line in the dying strides to triumph by a head on the 4-1 second favourite, trained by Andre Fabre. He just denied Treasure Beach in a photo finish with Carlton House three quarters of a length behind as a crowd of 100,000 roared the leaders on in a tight

Jim Culloty gutted over Best Mate

Jim Culloty gutted over Best Mate

Jim Culloty has admitted his disappointment at missing the ride on favourite Best Mate in the the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. His appeal against a riding ban was withdrawn on Thursday after the Jockey Club rejected his application for an adjournment. "I'm absolutely gutted about missing the King George but unfortunately there's n

Edward Gillespie to step down as MD at Cheltenham

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 ou

















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