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Epsom Derby: French raider Pour Moi to run in Classic

French trainer Andre Fabre says his horse Pour Moi will run in the Epsom Derby on 4 June and is his best chance so far of winning the big race. The Montjeu colt, who is owned by the Coolmore team, won stylishly in the Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud in May. He ran over 10 furlongs under Mickael Barzalona at Epsom during the Breakfast With The Stars event on Thursday.

"Pour Moi is the best chance I've ever had here. He's a good horse," said Fabre.

Royal hopes for Epsom Derby riding on Carlton House

The Queen, says her horse racing adviser John Warren, is as excited as any owner at the prospect of having an Investec Derby contender with a serious chance. And, after nine attempts - with a second place (Aureole, Coronation year, 1953) the best - she has every right to be. Following a taking success in the Dante Stakes at York, Carlton House will line up as red-hot favourite for the world's most famous Flat racing prize on 4 June.

And the so-c

Ryan Moore can match Lester Piggott, says Willie Carson

The three-time Champion Jockey, 27, is due to ride Carlton House in the Epsom Derby on Saturday, 4 June. Carson told BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey: "Ryan's a trainer's jockey and wants to be involved in the preparation. He is one-track minded and has tunnel vision. "He does a lot of analysing and is a true professional. There's no reason why he can't become as good as Lester."

Carson added: "He's got a long way to go but he's very, very cool. The y

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 O'Brien when favourite for the 2010 Derby.

The Sandown field of nine includes Frankie Dettori's mou

Epsom Derby: Queen`s horse Carlton House primed for race

Epsom Derby favourite Carlton House, owned by the Queen, is on track for the big race after an impressive workout. The Dante Stakes winner has hardened as market leader for the Classic and is now as low as 5-4 with bookmakers. "As far as I know that was his last serious piece of work before Epsom. It's very exciting," said John Warren, the Queen's racing manager. Of 22 left in the field before Monday's five-day declaration stage, seven represent Irish tr

Champion amateur female jockey Isabel Tompsett hurt in Fakenham fall

A champion amateur jockey is in a critical condition in hospital after a fall at a racecourse in Norfolk. Wales' Isabel Tompsett, 28, was thrown off her horse during a race at Fakenham racecourse on Sunday afternoon. Ms Tompsett, a champion female amateur over jumps in the 2009 to 2010 season, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

In a separate incident, jockey Nick Schofield was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg and han

Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation Funds Wobblers Research

One of the 17 projects the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund in 2011 includes the continuation of a study at the Gluck Equine Research Center now in its second year. The research project, "Orthopedic and Genetic Roles in Wobbler Syndrome," is led by James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, John S. and Elizabeth A. Knight chair and professor of veterinary science at the Gluck Center.

Equine cervical stenosis, commonly known as wobbler syndrome, i

Somerset`s Daryl Jacob secures job with Paul Nicholls

Daryl Jacob has been appointed as second stable jockey to Ruby Walsh at Paul Nicholls' Somerset stables. Jacob successfully deputised for Walsh after he broke his leg last November. And he is already third in the jockeys table, with six winners from 12 rides for Nicholls' Manor Farm yard, since the new season started on 24 April.

"I'm sure this move benefits everyone in the yard," said Nicholls. "With the younger lads as back-up, we'll have the

Full Brother to Barbaro Born

Roy and Gretchen Jackson's Thoroughbred broodmare La Ville Rouge produced a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro May 18. The Dynaformer colt, who was foaled at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, Ky., weighs 138 pounds.

"While only a day old, he appears to have plenty of leg and bone and is a quality foal," said Headley Bell, managing partner of Mill Ridge. "Any time you have a healthy foal you are thankful. Especially when it is a bro

Five Jockeys and two owners face serious BHA charges

Five jockeys and two owners have been charged with "serious breaches" of the rules of racing. The British Horseracing Authority said the allegations focus on horses being laid to lose on betting exchanges. Jimmy Quinn, Paul Doe, Greg Fairley, Paul Fitzsimons and Kirsty Milczarek are accused of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice.

Owners Maurice Sines and James Crickmore are also similarly charged, as are six other men. The char

Glasgow man scoops £350,000 from £1 bet

The man bet on races at Brighton, Nottingham, Towcester and Kempton. A man who won more than £350,000 after placing a 50p each-way bet has been described by bookie William Hill as their "luckiest ever punter". The single father from Glasgow, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit the jackpot with a seven-horse accumulator.

The man, who has not worked for five years after heart surgery, said he was shocked and said his brain was "a wreck". He intend

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 ligament injury that will require an operation and could keep him out for around four months.

Heskin sh

Santa Anita Dirt Track to Undergo Renovation

Santa Anita's dirt racetrack will be undergoing renovation in the coming months to bring it back to the combination of sand, silt, and clay initially approved when the new dirt surface was installed late last year. During an informal California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) hearing at Santa Anita May 17, representatives from the CHRB, Santa Anita, and the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) agreed that the silt and clay content in the dirt surface is now to

The Jockey Club Launches Thoroughbred Placement Program

On May 16 The Jockey Club announced the launch of Thoroughbred Connect, a free online service designed to assist with placement of Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing or breeding careers.

A component of The Jockey Club's interactive registration, Thoroughbred Connect enables registry customers to express their willingness to be contacted by the possessor of a horse in the event the horse is in need of placement. Using Thorough

York crowd cheer popular veteran Mick Easterby double

Crowds at York's Dante Festival cheered popular veteran trainer Mick Easterby as the Sheriff Hutton handler saddled two winners in a row on the final day. Easterby took the Ralph Raper Memorial Stakes with Thirteen Shivers before Then Hoof It, who won at York last year, won the Sportingbet.com Stakes.

"I'm so pleased, the owners are such nice lads," he told BBC Radio York. "Hoof It is an improver," said his son David Easterby. "The Wokingham's p

William Buick triumphs in Yorkshire Cup with John Gosden`s Duncan

Duncan won the Yorkshire Cup thanks to a clever tactical ride from William Buick for trainer John Gosden. The four-year-old travelled wide of the pack early on before being brought back to the field, and Buick then sent the 11-4 shot to the far rail where he was able to stay clear of his rivals. Blue Bajan (25-1), trained by David O'Meara and ridden by Daniel Tudhope, briefly threatened but came second. Luca Cumani's Manighar (7-1) finished third in the

Hannon pair set for Lockinge race

Richard Hannon's star milers Canford Cliffs and Dick Turpin will go head-to-head for the first time this season in Saturday's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The pair met three times last year with Dick Turpin coming out on top twice - winning the Greenham Stakes and finishing second in the 2000 Guineas with his stablemate third.

Canford Cliffs then triumphed in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Henry Cecil's classy Twice Over looks like

Joviality wins Musidora Stakes at York for John Gosden

Joviality edged out Barefoot Lady to win the Musidora Stakes at York after a photo finish. The Cape Cross filly, trained by John Gosden, prevailed by a head from the Richard Fahey-trained second. Amazing Beauty, for Aidan O'Brien, and Henry Cecil's Arizona Jewel were left trailing the leading pair.

Gosden said the extended one and a quarter mile trip was stretching the stamina of the 5-1 winner, ridden by William Buick. The trainer ruled out a

Warrington`s champion jockey Paul Hanagan is hoping Rose can blossom again at York

CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan is hoping Rose Blossom can land a third victory on the Knavesmire in this afternoon's Duke Of York Blue Square Stakes. The Warrington jockey will once again be aboard the Richard Fahey-trained four-year-old as she makes her seasonal return in the Group Two contest at York. Having won a conditions event over course and distance at this Dante meeting 12 months ago, Rose Blossom also landed a Group Two contest at the track in July

Derby fancies ready for Dante Stakes test at York

Leading Derby hopes Carlton House, Seville and World Domination all feature among a field of six runners for Thursday's Dante Stakes at York. The 10-furlong race is a key trial ahead of the Epsom Classic on 4 June.

Workforce lost in the 2010 Dante but won the Derby for trainer Sir Michael Stoute and owner Khalid Abdullah. This time, Stoute will saddle the Queen's horse Carlton House, while Abdullah's famous silks will be carried by Henry Cecil'

Kentucky Derby: Archarcharch, Battle of Hastings Doing Well After Surgery

Archarcharch, the Thoroughbred colt that suffered a lateral condylar fracture (a fracture of the outer half of the condyle--the bottom or distal end of the cannon bone that fits into the fetlock joint) one occurring on the outer half of the bone) in his left foreleg during the May 7 Kentucky Derby, underwent successful surgery to repair the bone May 8 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Unfortunately, the injury proved extensive e

Kentucky Derby 2011: Animal Kingdom Victorious, Archarcharch Injured

Team Valor International’s homebred Animal Kingdom came from off the pace and roared down the stretch to win the 137th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Second in the classic race was Nehro with Mucho Macho Man finished third. Front-running Shackleford finished fourth.

The pace was tepid in the Derby as Shackleford let the field through splits of :23.74, :48.63, and 1:13.40. The mile was run in 1

Aidan Coleman sidelined with broken collarbone

JOCKEY Aidan Coleman has been sidelined with a broken left collarbone following a fall at Punchestown on Friday. Coleman fell when riding Shoreacres in the Mick The Tent Memorial Novice Handicap Chase.Coleman said: "I've had luck with injuries, this is the first time I've broken anything. It's a clean break, nothing complicated and there will be no operation.

"I'm still in Ireland and I'll return on Monday or Tuesday to see the doctor at home. I

Ante-post favourite Uncle Mo to miss Kentucky Derby

Last year's star two-year-old Uncle Mo has been ruled out of Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (2324 BST) with a stomach problem. The powerful colt, who was co-favourite with Florida Derby winner Dialed In, was examined by a vet on Thursday.

But his owner Mike Repole withdrew the horse from the first leg of the Triple Crown on Friday. Dialed In, trained by Nick Zito, will start from stall eight in the now 19-strong field. Repole will

Dordogne wins Derby trial as Johnston clinches one-two

Dordogne survived a strong challenge from stablemate Hurricane Higgins to win the Derby trial at Lingfield, handing Mark Johnston a one-two. The 10-1 winner, ridden by Neil Callan, seized the initiative early on but felt the pinch two furlongs out.

Hurricane Higgins emerged to challenge but he hung left through the final three furlongs and went down by half a length at the line. The stewards held an inquiry but did not alter the placings. Meas

Hurricane Fly charges to Champion Hurdle Victory

Hurricane Fly produced a superb late surge to romp to victory in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown, repeating his 2010 win. Ruby Walsh's mount left Thousand Stars and early pace-setter Binocular trailing in his wake.

The race began in shambolic fashion with the horses reluctant to go off before Binocular took the initiative. With six fences left Menorah went ahead but Walsh timed his charge perfectly and came home five lengths clear. "

Plum Pretty All That in Kentucky Oaks

John Fort's Peachtree Stable's Plum Pretty fought off a late charge by St. John's River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (the first jewel in the Filly Triple Crown) to win by a neck. Zazu rallied for third in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro covered the trip in the $1 million race in 1:49.50.

Breaking well from the post 12 slot, Plum Pre

Kauto Star close to retirement, hints owner Clive Smith

Owner Clive Smith has conceded that record-breaking steeplechaser Kauto Star is nearing retirement after he was pulled up at Punchestown. The four-time King George VI Chase and dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner ran badly in the Punchestown Gold Cup, which was won by Follow The Plan.

Afterwards, trainer Paul Nicholls said a decision about the 11-year-old's future would be made in the autumn. mith told BBC Sport: "If he doesn't spark after a break w

Mare Quevega lands World Series Hurdle at Punchestown

Quevega continued her remarkable career by beating the geldings to carry off the World Series Hurdle at Punchestown. The seven-year-old, a three-time winner of the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, survived an error over the final flight to beat Mourad.

The first two horses home were trained by Willie Mullins, with Ruby Walsh on board the 8-11 winning favourite, his sister Katie on 11-2 shot Mourad. Carlito Brigante, a long-time lead

Aidan O`Brien colt Treasure Beach wins Chester Vase

Treasure Beach continued the good run of form for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien by lifting the Chester Vase. Following Chester wins for stablemates Wonder Of Wonders and Await The Dawn, the Galileo colt held off the fast-finishing 6-4 favourite Nathaniel.

Jockey Ryan Moore said: "I had a nice spot. They went very steady early on and he travelled very well in behind. "When he got half a gap he quickened up very well and when he got to the front he

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Melbourne Cup: Dunaden beats Red Cadeaux in thrilling finish

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 wat

Jason Maguire is free to ride in the Champion Hurdle

Jason Maguire is free to ride in the Champion Hurdle

Jason Maguire is free to ride Peddlers Cross in Cheltenham's Champion Hurdle after winning his appeal against a seven-day ban for whip violations. The Irishman was given two suspensions for his ride on Cool Mission at Doncaster on 23 February. The British Horseracing Authority took one day off the ban, leaving him free to ride in the Champion Hurdl

Paul Nicholls eyes more Kauto Star success

Paul Nicholls eyes more Kauto Star success

Paul Nicholls says Kauto Star's emphatic victory in the Betfair Chase on Saturday was one of the best runs of his career. The 11-year-old double Gold Cup winner produced an outstanding performance, winning by 11 lengths from Long Run. "All the doubters had a pill to swallow on Saturday, and a big one.

"I never dreamed he'd win, I thought he'

Ryan Moore to ride Hoof it in the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes

Ryan Moore to ride Hoof it in the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes

Jockey Ryan Moore has been confirmed to ride the Hoof It, trained by Mick Easterby in next Wednesday`s Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes.

Harry Skelton lifts Irish National riding Niche Market

Harry Skelton lifts Irish National riding Niche Market

Niche Market, the least fancied of the three British raiders, sprang a 33-1 shock at Fairyhouse when winning the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National. The victory gave Harry Skelton, a 3lb claimer attached to Paul Nicholls' yard and son of Olympic show jumper Nick, the biggest winner of his fledgling career.

The Bob Buckler-trained eight-

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

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'

Timmy Murphy to fight Harringay suspension

Timmy Murphy to fight Harringay suspension

Timmy Murphy has lodged an appeal against the 14-day ban he received over the running and riding of Henrietta Knight's Harringay at Towcester on Thursday. The stewards ruled the mare had been tenderly ridden in the two-and-a-half-mile novice hurdle yesterday, the 9-4 shot finishing fifth, beaten 13 and a half lengths.

"I have seen a re

Professor Tim Morris Set To Leave BHA

Professor Tim Morris Set To Leave BHA

Professor Tim Morris will leave his position as the British Horseracing Authority director of equine science and welfare.

His departure is part of the ongoing restructure of BHA services which has been led by chief executive Paul Bittar.

Morris will end in his current full-time role at the end of January 2013, he is expect

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

Strictly no chance: Bookies doubt Richard Dunwoody`s Come Dancing prospects

Strictly no chance: Bookies doubt Richard Dunwoody`s Come Dancing prospects

Bookmakers think Richard Dunwoody is facing his toughest test yet as he swaps his riding boots for dancing shoes in the forthcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The three-times champion jump jockey is a massive 30-1 with Unibet to win the BBC show. The 45-year-old is confirmed as a contestant in this year's series and despite retiring from ra

Micheal Hill Calls It A Day

Micheal Hill Calls It A Day

Michael Hills career has today somewhat fizzled out after he gave up what should have been his final rides at Newmarket on Saturday.

The 49-year-old wasn't feeling at peak fitness so decided not to take up his four booked mounts at Headquarters.

"I'm dehydrated and don't feel well, so I'm not riding today - and that's it," he sai

Music Showcase Weekend at York Racecourse

Music Showcase Weekend at York Racecourse

The final line up for the 2012 Music Showcase has now been confirmed with four stars of the 1980s providing the Friday evening entertainment on stage and the next day McFly will be performing live after racing.

Four of the most famous names in music from the 1980's are set to perform on Friday evening July 27th. Tony Hadley who first achieve

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The sales season just gone by has indicated that high quality bloodstock remains a good investment in times of financial uncertainty. New emerging buyers have joined with the existing major players to create a strong market for the most desirable racing prospects.

With this in mind, Ballylinch Stud and its international partners have continu

Veitch, Veterinarians Testify in Life At Ten Case

Veitch, Veterinarians Testify in Life At Ten Case

The chief state steward overseeing racing in Kentucky and several veterinarians working at Churchill Downs during last fall's Breeders' Cup World Championships testified June 29 that they saw nothing out of the ordinary with Life At Ten prior to her participation in the Ladies' Classic held Nov. 5. John Veitch, the chief steward who is facing an ad

















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