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Big Bucks Wins Fourth On The Bounce

The brilliant Big Buck's won a fourth successive Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. Paul Nicholls' star staying hurdler drew one step closer to equalling the British record of 21 consecutive victories (set by Meteor in the eighteenth century) with his win in the Grade Two contest. Sent off at 1/12 on the son of Cadoudal made it 18 in a row without coming off the bridle as he outclassed his opponents. He was kept company by stablemate Fi

Dank Opens His Group 2 Account

Sir Michael Stoute`s fine season continued as Dank lifted the Group Two Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh.

The twice Group Three winner finished a close third in the Duchess of Cambridge Stake at Royal Ascot to Duntle but went two places betterthis time around under a fine Ryan Moore ride.

Moore was looking poised to challenge in the straight and got first run on the rest as he drove past Aloof just two under two furlongs out.<

Flintshire Lands Grand Prix De Paris

Fancied Battle Of Marengo only managed to beat one home as Flintshire ran out an impressive winner of the Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp.

The Investec Derby fourth, trained by Aiden O`Brien was wearing blinkers for the first time and was hard to settle in the early stages.

Long-time leader Park Reel was wound up at the three-furlong marker as Battle Of Marengo was pulled wide by Joseph O'Brien but gave very little.

Robin Bastiman Plans Next Move For Borderlescott

Borderlescott has a number of options after the veteran sprinter came out of retirement with an encouraging comeback run at York on Saturday. Robin Bastiman called an end on his dual Nunthorpe winner`s career towards the end of last year after he was well beaten in a Listed event at Dundalk, but after the 11-year-old began to show his old spark during routine exercise at home, the decision was reversed. Borderlescott returned to action in York's Lis

Sea Siren Makes Winning Start For Ballydoyle Stables

Sea Siren made a winning debut for the Aidan O`Brien stablein the Listed Belgrave Stakes at Fairyhouse having began her career in Australia. A three time Group One winner in her native country, the mare had finishied eighth in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in her final run for trainer John O'Shea. She was a 5-4 chance dropped in class and travelled smoothly all the way for Joseph O'Brien, who settled her in mid-division in the early stag

Anjaal Wins The July Stakes

The team of Richard Hannon and Paul Hanagan won the Portland Place Properties July Stakes for the second year running with Anjaal coming in at long odds of 14-1. The colt was the winner of a Beverley maiden last time out but looked to be struggling until reaching the rising ground a furlong out and flashing home to deny Figure of Speech who looked set to win having hitthe front inside the distance only to be beaten a neck. Jallota, travelled well until

Guy Reed Dies Age 91

Successful owner and breeder Guy Reed has died at his home on Wednesday night at the age of 91, his secretary has confirmed.

His silks, gold and black check with pink sleeves and cap were carried to victory by a number of top horses dating back to the 1970s and are some of the most recognisable in racing. Well known performers include Sweet And Lovely, Shotgun, Warpath, Dakota, April, Flossy, Pablo, Tiddliwinks and La Cucaracha.

Grand National Hero Auroras Encore to Parade at the Great Yorkshire Show

One of the most famous racehorses in the world – Auroras Encore, the 2013 Grand National winner - will be a star guest at next month’s Great Yorkshire Show. It costs around £3m each year to stage England’s premier agricultural event which celebrates the best of British farming and provides an insight into rural life. Dates for this year are Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 July when around 130,000 people are expected to attend. The 11 year old Yorkshire-trained s

Historic Victory At Ascot For Estimate

Royal Ascot exploded into life as Estimate created history by winning the Gold Cup in the colours of The Queen.

Britain's most famous staying contest had never before been won by a reiging monarch, but Her Majesty was all smiles as Ryan Moore's mount held off the challenges of Simenon and Top Trip.

Moore was well positioned to mount a challenge having settled close to a moderate early pace set by Earl of Tinsdal, and skipped past

Dawn Approach Retuns To Form At Ascot

Dawn Approach bounced back from his dissapointing Derby display with victory in a nail biting finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Jim Bolger`s 2000 Guineas winner had run keen Investec Derby at Epsom and finished back in the field, but was back as the 5/4 favourite to get back to winning ways returning to a mile just 17 days later. Things looked perilous for the three year old in the early stages as there was more pulling but he ev

Maarek Still In Jubilee Mix

Maarek may still feature at Royal Ascot despite performing badly Cork on Sunday losing despite being odds on favourite.

David Nagle's stable star won five times during a superb 2012 campaign and looked setcontinue his progress this year having made a winning return at Naas in April.

He ran ok when finishing fifth in the Duke of York Stakes in his next racr, but went onm to suffer a shock defeat at the hands of Cape Of Approval in

Royal Ascot Race Named In Memory Of Sir Henry Cecil

Bosses at Ascot racecourse have announced the Queen`s Vase will be run in memory of Sir Henry Cecil at next week's Royal meeting following his death on Tuesday

Cecil hold the win record for the most races won by a trainer at the Royal meeting having amassed 75 victories in all including the Queen`s Vase eight times.

The race will be titled 'The Queen's Vase In Memory of Sir Henry Cecil'.

The Queen's Vase is one of th

Sir Henry Cecil Loses His Battle With Cancer

Legendary racing trainer Sir Henry Cecil has died of cancer at the age of 70. The Aberdeen born has trained 25 classic triumphs including four derby winners and been champion trainer 10 times during a glittering career spanning 3 decades. Perhaps Cecil`s crowning glory was the training of Frankel, the highest-rated racehorse in the world who retired last year unbeaten in 14 starts and amassing almost £3 million in earnings. Sir Henry had been bat

Prohibit Returns To Action In France

Prohibit makes his return after 11 months out when he takes part in the Prix Hampton at Maisons-Laffitte on Tuesday. Heas been off the track with a knee injury but is ready to make his comeback after pleasing trainer Robert Cowell in the build-up to this Listed contest. There is an outside chance he could still make an appearance at Royal Ascot to regain his five-furlong crown next Tuesday. "He had a bit of an injury to a knee. He looks in tremend

No Mince At Ascot

Roger Charlton seems to have ruled Mince out of an appearance at Royal Ascot week after her not looking her best at Windsor on Monday night. The filly won four consecutive races last summer and looked like becoming a top sprinter, but hasn`t matched that form so far this year having ran poorly on her return in the Duke Of York Stakes could only manage third in a minor Listed event at the Windsor. "When horses don't run as expected we tend to look fo

David Nolan Handed 10 Day Ban

David Nolan has been handed a 10 day ban stewards at Ripon after they deemed him guilty of dropping his hands. His ride, Petrol was 7/2 joint-favourite Petrol in the Eura Audit UK Selling Handicap and looked odds on for a win a furlong out. Nolan eased up on his mount in the closing stages but was then caught and passed by Chankillo, Nolan tried to kick Ptetrol on but he found little and was beaten by a neck. The stewards decided that he was 'gu

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, rated 114 and above only Casual Look and Was at this stage. Smith said in his BHA blog: "I have Libertarian on 117 as he

Superb Sandiva At Naas

Richard Fahey`s Sandiva ensured she stayed unbeatenwith a confident display in the Coolmore Stud EBF Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas today.

Despite winning by six lengths on her debut at Nottingham, the daughter of Footstepsinthesand looked green but appeared much more polished this time around. She travelled best of all through the race under Pat Smullen after initially breaking well and pulling clear with Heart Focus near the finish.
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Willie The Whipper To Choose Between German And Irish Derbies

Willie The Whipper will probably run in the German Derby at Hamburg next month after producing a good effort despite not coming away with victory in the French Derby on Sunday. Ann Duffield`s colt finished second in a Group One race in France last season but was well beaten by Irish Guineas winner Magician on his seasonal return at Chester. Having been drawn in stall 15, Jamie Spencer was given little choice but to drop his mount in at the rear of t

No Rush For Dawn Approach Decision

Jim Bolger and the team of Dawn Approach wont be rushed into making a decision on his future plans after performing dissapointingly in loss in the Investec Derby despite being favourite. The son of Bolger's Derby hero New Approach was previously undefeated and went off the 5-4 favourite for Epsom`s premier Classic after his Qipco 2000 Guineas success, but finished dead last of the 12 runners. It never looked good for the colt from the strat, as he t

BHA To Seek Legal Advice Over Mahmood Al Zarooni

The British Horseracing Authority are to speak to their legal team before considering whether to take further action against Mahmood Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni, 37, was found guilty of administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses at a hearing on April 25 and banned for 8 years, the trainer has since withdrew his appeal against the severity of the punishment. The handler who was at the time working for Godolphin from Moulton Paddocks in Newmarket was char

Frankie Dettori Still Has Epsom Dreams

Jockey Frankie Dettori still harbours a hope of riding in the the Investec Derby after another meeting with France Galop on Tuesday. He was banned by the French after tesing positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September, but the rider had been due to return to action last week after serving that suspension but there has been complications due to a "private meeting" between Dettori and France Gallop and the French regulator has not cleared the popular jo

Joyeuse Becomes Another Frankel Sibling To Taste Victory

Frankel`s half-sister Joyeuse to made her debutat a low key evening at Lingfield, but could now head to Ascot after an eyecatching victory. The 10/11 favourite took a keen hold under Tom Queally in the early stages before making her mark in the final couple of furlongs to go three lengths clear in softish ground. Among only a handful of spectators were owner-breeder Khalid Abdullah's racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe, while Joyeuse was led up by Shane

Paul Nicholls And Ruby Walsh End Their Partnership

Leading English trainer Paul Nicholls and legendary Irish jockey Ruby Walsh will bring to and end one of jump racing's most successful partnerships in a move that will surely delight Willie Mullins, Irish champion trainer and Ruby`s employer in his homeland. Walsh, has a young family and has cited regular travelling to the UK as a reason for the split. Teh world famous rider, Walsh, 34, who many consider to be the best in the business was on board Kauto

Magician Conjures Easy Win In The Irish 2000 Guineas

Aidan O`Brien`s Magician routed his rivals with an imperious display in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Dante Stakes second Trading Leather set out to make this a searching gallop on his drop back to a mile but the winner could be called a long way from home. Joseph O'Brien didn't have to get too serious with his mount - who was dropping back in trip after winning the Dee Stakes - quickened well and kept on impressively to score

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 a delay due to a "private matter" between Dettori and the Medical Committee of France Galop which prevented t

Aiden O`Brien Talks Investec Derby

Champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien will attempt to win the Investec Derby for a fourth time with two horses, Mars and Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winner Battle Of Marengo. The Ballydoyle based trainer revealed that his son, Joseph, was will most likely to ride Battle Of Marengo in the Derby of the two. O'Brien explained that plans for his Derby team are not yet finalised. "It's all a little bit up in the air at the moment, but they are all in good

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 tomorrow when he'll have a heart scan and then we'll know," said Bastiman. "If there's anything at all not quite right we

Banoffee Lands The Cheshire Oaks

Banoffee went off at 9-1 under Kieren Fallon and left it late to strike to win the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks at Chester on Wednesday.

Fellon guided the filly trained by Hughie Morrison to the inside route and got up late to beat Gertrude Versed , who had set off for home early, by just over a length.

The runner-up was tired in the last furlong and just about held on for second from Jathaba who went off a huge outsider at 50-1

Mahmood Al Zarooni Will Appeal Against Doping Punishment

The British Horseracing Authority have revealed Mahmood Al Zarooni has lodged an appeal against the length of his eight-year suspension from training.

Al Zarooni, 37, was found guilty of giving anabolic steroids to 15 horses BHA hearing on April 25.

The Godolphin handler was charged with rule breaches related to prohibited substances, duty to keep medication records, and conduct prejudicial to racing.

The BHA said i

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Horse Dies Before Traditional Italian Race

Horse Dies Before Traditional Italian Race

An Italian racehorse died July 1 during a practice session for the Palio di Siena horse race that takes place near Tuscany, according to a report from the United Kingdom-based news website Mail Online.

The Palio di Siena is a bareback horse race run twice a year during the summer (in July and August) around the main square of Siena. The

Trainer Ger Lyons rests Lightening Pearl for 1,000 Guineas

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 lo

Further Lingfield Inspections

Further Lingfield Inspections

Lingfield`s meeting on Tuesday must now pass a 7am inspection on raceday morning.

With snow still an issue at the Surrey venue, another check is required before the meeting can be given the go-ahead.

Clerk of the course Neil MacKenzie Ross assessed conditions at 2pm inspection on Monday, and feels the maintenance work ca

Alex Ferguson takes legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar

Alex Ferguson takes legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar

If Sir Alex Ferguson decides to take legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar's multi-million-pound stallion rights, it will prove to be the court case of the year - and one man, more than any other, will be dreading the prospect.

The piggy in the middle, so to speak, between the world's

Hold On Julio To Stick With Hurdles

Hold On Julio To Stick With Hurdles

Hold On Julio is set to remain over hurdles for the immediate future following an encouraging run at Kempton on Saturday.

The smart chaser was a promising third on his first start of the season at Cheltenham and a creditable fifth in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury, but then failed to complete in a Listed event at Ascot last month.
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Ruby Walsh Makes Winning Return To Racing After Injury

Ruby Walsh Makes Winning Return To Racing After Injury

Ruby Walsh, who fractured an ankle in a fall in the Galway Hurdle last month, had to work hard to get hot-pot, trained by Willie Mullins to the front in the Kerrymaid Hurdle.

Miley Shah looked like making all the running but he was far from fluent at the last two flights.

Rattan (4-9 favourite) met the last hurdle running

Robbie Power and Silent Oscar success in Champion epic

Robbie Power and Silent Oscar success in Champion epic

Silent Oscar just got the better of favourite Macs Joy in a thrilling finish to the ACCBank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown. Partnered by Grand National-winning jockey Robbie Power, the Harry Rogers-trained eight-year-old proved most game in fending off the 7-4 market leader after the last.

The first two pulled well clear of third-placed

Racing UK Offer Free Trial

Racing UK Offer Free Trial

Racing UK is offering a free one-month trial for any new subscriber to the TV channel (Sky 432).

New subscribers will get all the vital build-up to the Cheltenham Festival, including Betfair Super Saturday at Newbury, the Kingwell Hurdle meeting at Wincanton, Haydock's Betfred Grand National Trial day and Racing Plus Chase day at Kempton.

Breeders` Cup Begins Drug Phase-Out in 2012

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 ti

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

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.

Harry Skelton makes a name for himself with high-profile success at Ascot

Harry Skelton makes a name for himself with high-profile success at Ascot

At Ascot, Binocular and Punchestowns did it in their pursuit of hurdling championship honours, but even the thrill of their victories didn't beat the happy uninhibited commitment with which 19-year-old Harry Skelton set sail for five fences from home in the three-mile chase.

You will know his surname. Father Nick Skelton has long been one of

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

The multiple Classsic-winning jockey, 42, was the first to enter the stage at studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire, and was immediately set a challenge, being paired with the X Factor's Rylan Clark and asked to make a series of decisions that would affect fellow housemates, involving splitting contestants into either the luxurious house or a grim base

Rule The World Dominates Champagne Fever

Rule The World Dominates Champagne Fever

Rule The World ran out a easy winner of the Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas as heabily fancied Champagne Fever suffered a surprise defeat.

Ruby Walsh never seemed happy aboard the 1/4 favourite and he went out very quickly after leading Minsk (5/1) until the turn for home.

However, in behind Davy Russell hadn't moved a muscle aboard

Saturday Racing At Doncaster Still a Possibility

Saturday Racing At Doncaster Still a Possibility

Friday`s upcoming meeting looks to be already in doubt, with an inspection planned for Wednesday, but there is some optimism that Doncaster`s card on Saturday will go ahead and hopefully lift the gloom even if Cheltenham is lost.

Doncaster`s Saturday fixture has been boosted by the addition of the Champion Hurdle Trial, rearranged fro

















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