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Richard Fox inquest result

Former jockey Richard Fox died after falls in a Newmarket shop and in hospital at Bury St Edmunds, an inquest has heard. Mr Fox died at the West Suffolk Hospital in June 2011, two months after being admitted with a head injury following a fall at an Iceland store. The coroner in Bury St Edmunds recorded a narrative verdict. It concluded he died from a head injury set against a background of epilepsy following a 1999 brain injury. The inquest

Ian Popham Injury Setback

Ian Popham should undergo surgery on Thursday after breaking his pelvis for a second time in his career. The conditional jump jockey sustained his latest injury in a fall before the final race at Plumpton on Monday. Popham was thrown from the Martin Keighley-trained Oyster Hill on the way to the start for the Andy Stewart Charitable Foundation Supports Moorcroft Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race and instantyl withdrew looking very uncomfortable The 3l

Harry Fry Trains his First Winner

Harry Fry trained his first winner under his own name when Highland Retreat got the better of a tight finish at Exeter.

Though he was credited with Rock On Ruby`s win in last season's Champion Hurdle, Fry was at the time an assistant overseeing Paul Nicholls' satellite stable in Seaborough and has only branched out this autumn.

This was just his fifth runner and Highland Retreat (10-1), who had fallen on his previous start in the

Frankie Dettori And Godolphin Part Ways

One of the most successful and long lasting associations in Flat racing is about to come to an end after Godolphin confirmed that Frankie Dettori will not ride for the team next year. Dettori`s 18-year tenure as lead rider for Sheikh Mohammed has yielded victories in most of the world's major races, He sparked speculation that his relationship with Godolphin could be ended when he accepted the mount on the Coolmore-owned Camelot in the Qatar Prix de l'A

Connections Wait For Cityscape Decision

Connections of Cityscape will decide over the next couple of weeks whether the top-class six-year-old will be retired to stud or return to action next season.

Roger Charlton's charge made a brilliant start to his campaign by running out a scintillating winner of the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan and while he has not tasted victory since, he has run some superb races in defeat.

He signed off for the year with an excellent second to t

O`Brien To Dominate Saturday's Racing Post Trophy

Aidan O'Brien trains six of the 15 horses left in Saturday's Racing Post Trophy at the six-day declaration stage. The master of Ballydoyle has left in Battle of Marengo, Eye Of The Storm, Festive Cheer, Kingsbarns, Kingston Jamaica and Magician while Jim Bolger's Autumn Stakes hero Trading Leather and Andrew Oliver's First Cornerstone complete a strong Irish team. Royal Lodge hero Steeler leads the home defence which also includes the Richard Hannon

Wonder Horse Frankel Retires with 100% Record

Frankel, the greatest racehorse in a generation, if not ever, bowed out with an unbeaten record of 14 wins from 14 starts as he took the QIPCO British Champions Stakes here by a length and three-quarters from last year’s winner and second best horse on the planet Cirrus Des Aigles on Saturday.

Ascot had been buzzing all day, the racecard included some of the top horses on the face of the planet, but everybody was here to see Frankel. Even at t

Frankel Will Go In The Quipco Stakes

Frankel will run in the Qipco Champion Stakes. It was the news racing fans were desperate for and after a week of growing uncertainty and deteriorating ground conditions putting his participation in jeopardy, the wonderhorse has finally been given the green light to race.

`I dont think there are any ambers at the moment,` said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to the colt`s owner Khalid Abdullah.

`It`s certainly soft and there are

Frankel Has Worries Over The Ground For Saturday's Qipco Champion Stakes

Ascot has been hit by consistent rain this week with another five millimetres overnight, clerk of the course Chris Stickels has mentioned the possibility of further rain on already soft ground. The forecast for Saturday itself is better but with showers still forecast, the ground is unlikely to be any better than soft. Frankel risks his perfect 13 from 13 record at the weekend but not since he made his debut has he raced on ground worse than good to

Michael Hills Announces His Retirement From Racing

Epsom Derby-winning jockey Michael Hills says he will retire next month after a career which he has achieved 2,000 winners. The Newmarket-born jockey plans to retire when the turf Flat racing season ends on 10 November. The 49-year-old, who won the 1996 Derby on Shaamit, follows twin brother Richard, who retired in March. "You can't go on too long and I've had a great career and I've really enjoyed it," Hills told BBC Sport. "It's extremely hard n

Soft ground expected at Ascot

Chris Stickels, Ascot clerk of the course expects the going on QIPCO Champions Day on Saturday will be soft despite heavy rain at the Berkshire track on Tuesday night with more forecast on Wednesday. Stickels reports the track to be taking the rainfall well but conceded the ground could be heavy in places on the round course on Wednesday should there be another downpour. `We had a wet night, with 12 millimetres of rain," Stickels told At The Races on

Richard Hughes Completes Magnificent Seven at Windsor

Richard Hughes Rode a fantastic seven winners today at Windsor, Bookies took a massive kicking Uk wide as comparisons already being drawn to `Dettori Day` Champion Jockey Elect has had a magnificent season so far but nothing that has come before could compare to today's exploits. The first two wins were straight forward enough on Pivotal Movement and East Texas Red respectively both for Richard Hannon. The third however looked a much more difficul

Richard Hughes Continues His Winning Exploits at Leicester

Richard Hughes won on his first two rides on Tuesday to continue his jaw dropping form of yesterday, when he won on an incredible seven out of eight rides at Windsor. His two victories at Leicester took his record to an amazing nine wins from his last ten rides, before he came home mid-division on his third ride of the day, My Queenie, the 2-1 favourite.
Hughes opened his account with a simple victory on Van Der Neer, who Hughes said could be supplem

Mayson Retired To Stud

The colt trained by Richard Fahey, powered home by five lengths at Newmarket at odds of 20-1, and came agonisingly close to further Group One glory when just touched off in the Prix de l'Abbaye on Arc weekend.

He suffered a bruised foot in Paris but had been a leading contender in the ante-post markets for the Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot.

Fahey said: "We still haven't got a shoe on him and unfortunately there's not a

Frankie Dettori and Joshua Tree win the Woodbine Pattison Canadian International

With Frankie Dettori on his best form, the five year old Joshua Tree trained by Marco Botti held on from the fast-finishing Dandino for a British one-two in the Canadian International.

Starting off at 4-1, he was reclaiming the $1.5 million event after winning two years ago for former trainer Aidan O'Brien and finishing second to Sarah Lynx in 2011.

Runner-up Dandino, a 25-1 chance, charged past former Luca Cumani-trained Forte De

Kieren Fallon Talks About his Racing Future

Kieren Fallon has spoken candidly about his future and admitted the quality of rides he gets isn't what it used to be.

The six-time champion jockey, who has had turbulent times over the years, is now 47 and although he he can count on rides from the likes of Luca Cumani, he does not have regular support from a very top stables.

"I don't think I'll have many (years left)," said Fallon, who was a late replacement for the unwell Fran

James Coppinger denies illegal Betting Charges

Nottingham Forest winger James Coppinger has denied any alleged horse racing corruption charges.

Coppinger is one of three footballers among a group charged by the British Horseracing Authority over a probe into `suspicious betting activity`.

`I am here to state categorically that I have never been involved in any horse race fixing whatsoever,` he said.

Ipswich's Michael Chopra, ex-Manchester United player Mark Wilson

No Saturday Racing at the Cheltenham Festiaval

Ian Renton, the new head at Cheltenham racecourse has ruled an imminent change to the four day festival format, stating a Saturday Gold Cup as `not on my agenda at the moment`. He paid tribute to the hard work of outgoing managing director Edward Gillespie rather than outline his ambitions for National Hunt racing`s headquarters under his leadership.

Renton, who is to succeed Gillespie but in the new role of regional director for Cheltenham a

Somelia Wins the Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe as Camelot Is Nowhere to be seen.

In a hugely exciting Arc De Trioumpihe today Solemia came storming home at a massive 33/1 to take Japanese hope Orfevre on the line with Masterstroke finishing 3rd and Camelot at the end of a long season back in seventh.

Camelot was hot favourite before the race with Frankie Dettori taking the ride having a great record in this race.

Orfevre, heavily backed along with Camelot in the Pari-Mutuel on track, looked set to post a bril

Home Win For Wizz Kin in the Qatar Prix De L'Abbaye de Longchamp

A field of 18 started the five furlong contest which has been dominated by foreign raiders for much recent memory but this year only Robert Collet's four year old Wizz Kid represented the home team.

Inxile and Hamish McGonagall started well with favourite Mayson soon on their heels despite having been slowly away at the break.

The seven year old Inxile soon fell back and Paul Hanagan manoeuvred Mayson off the rail to challenge a

Nathaniel Could Face Frakel In The Qipco Champion Stakes

The John Gosden trained Nathaniel had been well-fancied for the Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe but was forced to miss a trip to Paris after running a temperature earlier in the week and if reports are to believed Gosden is lining up another challenge for his stable superstar. The top trainer reports the Eclipse winner to be back in good shape again at his Newmarket base. Gosden told Racing UK: `It was a body-blow, we haven`t had a temperature in our yard in

Mince Grinds Out Victory in the John Guest Bengough Stakes at Ascot.

Mince continued her progress with a fifth win of the year and her first in Group Three company with a battling win in the John Guest Bengough Stakes at Ascot. Roger Charlton`s three-year-old filly had to dig deep to hold the five-year-old gelding highly fancied Soul after a thrilling race. These two, both strong in the market were always in the front and fought an epic battle to the line with James Doyle keen to make the most of Mince and the 9-4 fa

Sizing Europe Makes Winning Re-appearance at Gowran Park

Winner of this race 12 months ago, Henry de Bromhead's star duly landed his 16th success from 32 starts At Gowran Park Today Sizing Europe, the 11-10 favourite, always had the leader in his sights and jumped in front at the second-last fence. The 2011 Queen Mother Champion Chase winner pulled away to win by seven lengths from Forpadydeplasterer. It gave jockey Andrew Lynch his first winnersine his return from a broken leg suffered in a fall at C

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.

. The 10-year-old has won an Arkle and Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, a Tingle Creek

18 Horse Declared For Saturdays Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Winner of this years Irish Oaks Great Heavens has been added to Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for which a field of 18 have been declared which barring non runners looks to be the final field. With a number of high profile horses having been ruled out of the race for various reasons this week including Nathaniel, his owners have addded his younger sister Great Heavens to the world's richest turf race at a cost of €100,000. As well as Great Hea

Frankie Dettori Gets Camelot Ride In The Arc

Following speculation as to whether Camelot would enter and if so who would get the ride with Aiden O`Brien not able to make the weight, Frankie Dettori has been confirmed to ride in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp despite rarely riding for O'Brien and being retained as jockey for Godolphin. Dettori has previously won the Arc on Lammtarra (1995), Sakhee (2001) and Marienbard (2002)
The news comes as a boost for race organisers in the a

Connections speak of Sadness At Danedream Arc Withdrawal

Danedream`s Dream of winning Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for two years o the bounce are over as the horse is unable to travel as her stables at Cologne racecourse were on Monday placed into quarantine due to a serious outbreak of an equine infection. A statement issued by trainer Peter Schiergen and part-owner Heiko Volz on Wednesday afternoon read: `It is with deep regret and great sadness that we were forced to take Danedream out of the Prix de l'Arc de

Two year Ban for Austrlian Jockey Danny Nikolic

Australian jockey Danny Nikolic, Known for his feiry behaviour has been banned from horse racing for a massive two years for making threats against the chief steward of Victoria state. A racing tribunal last month found the 37-year-old guilty of threatening steward Terry Bailey and his family at a race meeting in Seymour, near Melbourne. Nikolic had pleaded not guilty and made counter accusations alleging Bailey had issued his own threat to derail hi

Weight issue Puts Aiden O`Brien Off Camelot For The Arc

With speculation still ongoing as to whether Camelot will run in the Prix de l`Arc next Sunday it has now been revealed Joseph O'Brien will not ride the Derby winner if he does compete. O`Brien has partnered the four-times Group One winner, trained by his father, Aidan, on all five starts to date but is unable to make the weight for Europe`s premier mile-and-a-half contest at Longchamp. Aidan O`Brien joked: `Bar we cut off one of his arms, he (Jose

Sea Moon A Likely Runner In The likely runner in the Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Trainer Teddy Grimthorpe has now confirmed Sea Moon as a likely runner in the Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday. The Four year old Sir Michael Stoute-trained horse was last seen finishing a dissapointing fifth when sent off favourite for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in July. He looks set to renew rivalries with Danedream and Nathaniel in France this weekend and Grimthorpe, racing manager for owner Khalid Abdu

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Four jockeys banned for corruption by BHA

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

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

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

Prize Money Boost For Sandown Season Finale

Prize Money Boost For Sandown Season Finale

Good news for the horse racing industry as Prize money for the Bet365 `Ultimate Celebration` meeting, which signifies the end of the National Hunt season, will be increased by 15% from £555,000 to £637,000 for 2013. The meeting takes place at Sandown Park on April 26 and 27 and is a mixed Flat and jumps meeting.

Channel 4 will be televis

Nicky Henderson Duo Wont Race Due To Ground

Nicky Henderson Duo Wont Race Due To Ground

Sprinter Sacre and Darlan will both miss their respective races on the final day of Cheltenham's Open meeting today due to the ground being unsuitably soft. After overnight rain, the going was officially described as Soft, Good to soft in places before racing on staurday, but that was changed to Soft, Heavy in places after the Paddy Power Gold Cup

Government Release Tote Distribution Details

Government Release Tote Distribution Details

The Government revealed on Wednesday how racing`s share from the sale of the Tote in 2011 is to be distributed.

Following length lengthy discussions with representarives of the racing industry, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, said the £90 million would be delivered through two different channels, a new charity and a grant sc

Zanetto Wins Millions At Newmarket

Zanetto Wins Millions At Newmarket

Andrew Balding`s charge Zanetto landed the £100,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-Y-O Sprint at Newmarket under Liam Keniry on Wednesday coming in at 7/1.

The Medicean colt raced alone down the middle of the track for most of the race and was always going well and took control of the race going into The Dip.

Zanetto won by thre

William Carson Handed Four Day Ban

William Carson Handed Four Day Ban

Fan favourite, William Carson was handed a four-day ban yesterday after he weighed in 2lb under after finishing third on Beggers Belief in the 6.30pm at Kempton on Wednesday evening.

Carson weighed out at 9st 7lb but came in at just 9st 5lb after the 1m2f handicap race. He and trainer Eric Wheeler could not explain the loss and so Carson

Adrian Maguire forced to retire

Adrian Maguire forced to retire

The National Hunt season begins in earnest today when Cheltenham, the home of jump racing, stages its first meeting of the autumn, but it will do so without Adrian Maguire, who yesterday announced his retirement on medical grounds. In March, Maguire, 31, sustained a broken neck at Warwick in what he regarded as an ordinary fall. It was anything but

Camelot powers to victory in the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas

Camelot powers to victory in the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas

Aidan O`Brien Claimed a sixth win in the season`s first classic as Camelot, the 15-8 favourite powered to victory. French Fifteen had run a great race but was edged into second by Camelot who smshed the last furlong to charge to victory having been stuck in the pack for much of the contest, the 12-1 shot losing by only a neck. Camelot becomes only

Doncaster St Leger Festival win for Aidan O`Brien

Doncaster St Leger Festival win for Aidan O`Brien

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien sent out a rare 20-1 winner when Reply belied his odds to win the Weatherbys Insurance two-year-old Stakes at Doncaster. The trainer's son Joseph, 18, rode the Coolmore-owned colt as he stormed to a narrow success over Factory Time (33-1) and 66-1 shot Letsgoroundagain. Also at the St Leger Festival, Frankie Dettori enjo

Barry Geraghty yet to pick National ride

Barry Geraghty yet to pick National ride

Barry Geraghty has yet to decide on a partner for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree. The Irish rider will weigh up his options after completing his preparations for the four-and-a-half mile marathon tomorrow. "Barry has yet to make his mind up but we will have a better idea of where we stand early next week," said his agent Ciaran O'Toole.

Quito De La Roque wins Champion Chase at Down Royal

Quito De La Roque wins Champion Chase at Down Royal

Quito De La Roque produced a storming finish to win the JN Wine Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday. The mount of Davy Russell, a winner at April's Grand National meeting at Aintree, pipped Sizing Europe who was runner-up for the second year in a row. The 11-4 favourite, owned by Michael O'Leary and trained in Wicklow by Colm Murphy, has been

Alex Ferguson dismisses report on Rooney`s gambling debt

Alex Ferguson dismisses report on Rooney`s gambling debt

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson dismissed a newspaper report on Sunday that striker Wayne Rooney had gambling debts of £700,000 (RM4.4mil). He told Sky Sports after Rooney had scored one and made the other in a pulsating 2-0 Premier League win over Arsenal: “It's absolute rubbish.”

Man of the match Rooney, asked whether the morni

Workforce and So You Think among Eclipse field at Sandown

Workforce and So You Think among Eclipse field at Sandown

The 2010 Epsom Derby winner Workforce and So You Think are among eight horses left in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. Workforce returned with victory at Sandown after winning the Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe last season. Australian import So You Think, now with Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien, was defeated by Rewilding at Royal Asco

















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