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Australia`s Melbourne Cup set for European invasion

A record 11 runners in the 24-horse line-up for Australia's Melbourne Cup will be trying to bring the southern hemisphere's top prize to Europe. Once the preserve of the locals, Ireland's Vintage Crop became the first international winner in 1993 of 'the race that stops a nation'. His trainer Dermot Weld won the two-mile race at Flemington on a second occasion, with Media Puzzle in 2002. France took it last year with Americain who is again in the field o

Indiana Thoroughbred Trainer Handed 10-Year Abuse Suspension

Janey Adams, a 22-year-old Indiana-based owner/trainer, has been accused of abusing and neglecting a Thoroughbred in her care and was recommended to receive a 10-year suspension by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC). She is fighting the penalty. Adams, who pleaded not guilty in the case, requested a stay of her suspension, but her appeal was denied by administrative law judge Kathryn Hostetter on Oct. 25. A full evidentiary hearing before the same

Silvestre de Sousa makes one-day trip for Melbourne Cup ride

Champion jockey contender Silvestre de Sousa will make a dash to Australia to compete in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. The Brazilian, who is suspended on Monday, is four winners behind Paul Hanagan in the Flat jockeys' standings but will fly to Australia to ride Fox Hunt for trainer Mark Johnston. De Sousa then intends to return overnight in order to ride at both Nottingham and Kempton on Wednesday. Reigning champion Hanagan could extend his lead in De Sousa

Weird Al wins on first outing for trainer Donald McCain

Weird Al became the new favourite for next month's Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury with a win at the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. The eight-year-old beat Time For Rupert in the first major jumps prize to be staged since the death of trainer Ginger McCain. It was also Weird Al's first start for Ginger's trainer son Donald. McCain said: "I'm absolutely thrilled but it would be wrong for me to take all the credit." Weird Al was racing for only the ninth ti

Trainer Graeme McPherson fined £3,000 over non-trier rules

Officials at the embattled British Horseracing Authority (BHA) may well agree that it never rains, it pours. As they work to contain the ongoing controversy over changes to the whip rules, they find themselves with a new and altogether more embarrassing situation with which to deal. Barrister-cum-racehorse trainer Graeme McPherson QC, a member of the Authority's own legal team, fell foul of the so-called 'non-trier' rules over the running of a horse at Che

Breeders` Cup: Nine Hours of Television Coverage

The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 20 that ESPN and ABC will televise more than nine hours of live television coverage of the Nov. 4-5 World Championships at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The Breeders' Cup consists of 15 races with purses totaling $26 million. On Friday, Nov. 4, television programming will begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN3 with six Breeders' Cup Championship races, concluding with the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at 7:30

Ruby Walsh to miss British rides in whip row

Top Irish jockey Ruby Walsh has ruled out riding at two British meetings in a row over controversial new whip rules. Walsh was given a five-day ban at Aintree in Saturday after he was deemed to have exceeded the eight-strike limit over jumps when winning on Edgardo Sol. The 32-year-old said he will not risk a further ban by riding at Chepstow on Tuesday and Wetherby on Friday. "Every ride I take in the UK from now on has to be seriously calculated. It has

Ruby Walsh given five-day whip ban at Aintree

Irish jockey Ruby Walsh has threatened to restrict his riding in Britain after being given a five-day ban for breaching new whip rules at Aintree. He was deemed to have exceeded the eight-strike limit over jumps when winning on 7-1 chance Edgardo Sol. Walsh and unhappy colleagues considered not riding in the following race as a protest but eventually took part. "If that ride deserves five days this game is done for," said the furious 32-year-old Walsh.

Aidan O`Brien`s Camelot wins Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Camelot was made a firmer favourite for next year's Epsom Derby after an impressive win in the Racing Post Trophy, the last Group One race of the British flat season. The unbeaten colt, ridden by O'Brien's teenage son Joseph, went off as 10-11 favourite at Doncaster. Camelot is now as low as 3-1 for the Epsom race on 2 June, 2012. Elsewhere, Master Minded was well beaten behind Albertas Run and Pure Faith in Aintree's Old Roan Ch

CANTER Receives Funding from West Virginia Race Track

After starting a successful partnership in 2009, the Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) is receiving $2,500 in grant funding from Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, located in Chester, W.Va., to continue its racehorse rehabilitation program. These additional funds and commitment by Mountaineer will enable CANTER to grow from a free racehorse sales listing service to expanding its racehorse rehabilitation program to as

Whip rules amended by British Horseracing Authority

British Horseracing Authority officials agree to amend controversial new regulations on use of the whip The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has agreed to amend controversial new regulations on use of the whip. Riders must keep to tight limits on the number of times they strike a horse, seven in Flat races, eight over jumps. But they will now be able to use that allocation at any point in the race. Jockeys could still lose prize money if they exceed the

Racing Safety Steward Position Called Valuable

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance considers the presence of a "safety steward" at Southern California a superior best practice, but whether others create such a position depends on financial resources. Luis Juaregui, a retired jockey who became a steward in California in 2006, serves as the safety steward, a position paid for by the California Horse Racing Board, a state agency. California law calls for the hiring o

Jockeys` association wants fines abolished for whip rule breakers

The battle line in the future of the whip in British horseracing seems to be drawn firmly over the issue of financial penalties. The Professional Jockeys' Association (PJA) has revealed the proposals it put to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) during a meeting on Monday. It is happy with the number of strikes on a horse being limited to seven on the Flat and eight over the jumps. But it wants a removal of the condition that restricts a jockey to fi

My Brother Sylvest scores win for Owen

Firm ground took its toll on the number of runners at Exeter yesterday, leaving organisers hoping for a deluge before its flagship meeting in two weeks, but a thin crowd enjoyed some good finishes. David Pipe saddled his first winner for Manchester United footballer Michael Owen and his racing partner Matt Williams when My Brother Sylvest under Tom Scudamore, won the Starsportsbest.co.uk Handicap Hurdle in good style.

Rory Boy, ridden by Tom M

Why changes to racing’s new whip rules appear inevitable

Adjustments to new whip regulations appear inevitable as the British Horseracing Authority seeks to find a solution to end the dispute with jockeys. But any major watering down of the rules risks angering the groups who helped compile them in the first place. The most likely modification will be the scrapping of the ''final furlong'' element which restricts jockeys to using the whip just five times in the closing stages of the race. Instead, riders would

Tony McCoy among nine jockeys to appeal against 10-day ban

he nine jockeys suspended for 10 days for failing to observe a race-stop flag at Wetherby will have their appeals considered on Wednesday. The handicap hurdle on 12 October was declared a void race after Ashburton Lad pulled up with a broken leg. But champion jockey Tony 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 appeal

New Clenbuterol Regulations at Los Alamitos Race Course

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) implemented new regulations surrounding the use of the bronchiodilator clenbuterol in Quarter Horse racing at Los Alamitos Race Course, located in Los Alamitos, Calif. The new regulations went into effect on Oct. 14 and were prompted by the increasing use of the substance as a replacement for anabolic steroids. Clenbuterol is a bronchodilator, and it is used in horses with respiratory problems to relax smooth muscl

Suspended Trainer Dutrow Granted 30-Day Stay of Action

A day before Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow was scheduled to relinquish his license to train horses for the next 10 years in New York state, a state judge put a temporary hold on the punishment handed down last week by racing regulators, according to the trainer's lawyer. Dutrow, slapped by the state's racing board for what it called a pattern of license abuses--including numerous equine drug infractions--over the years in New York and elsewhere, was g

Timeform accuses British Horseracing Authority over non-triers

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is failing to crack down on "non-triers", according to a leading analyst of the sport. Timeform's Chasers & Hurdlers annual claims cheating is rife in jump racing, with stewards "blind" to the practice in which jockeys deliberately limit their horses' chances. Sources within the BHA said it was "disappointed" by the allegations. It comes after a week of controversy surrounding rules on whip use. WHAT IS 'NON-TRYIN

Suspended Jockey Protests New Whip Rules in Britain

Richard Hughes, an Irish jockey who was suspended twice--once on Oct. 10 and once on Oct. 13--for violating the British Horseracing Authority's stricter whip rules, says he will not race again unless the new regulations are changed.

Under revised BHA rules, jockeys found to have used the whip excessively will face a minimum suspension of five days; the previous minimum penalty was a caution, but the BHA found that was not an effective deterrent

Jockey Christophe Soumillon docked £50,000 Ascot prize in whip row

Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon has lost about £50,000 in prize money and been given a five-day ban for flouting the new whip rules. He was punished after he struck his mount six times in the final furlong as he won the £1.3m Champion Stakes on Cirrus Des Aigles at Champions Day. "They changed the rules five days before the race. How can they do that?" asked the 30-year-old. The penalty cost him the biggest pot won by a jockey riding in the UK. Tou

Fabulous Frankel lifts spirits at Ascot after difficult week for racing

Frankel glides to Queen Elizabeth II Stakes win, In a week where the whip dominated racing's headlines, it was a horse who barely needs one that put a smile back on the sport's face. The inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot offered £3m in prize money, the country's richest ever raceday, but the build-up was overshadowed by jockeys unhappy at new whip rules. Riders had threatened to strike on Monday before talks were scheduled in an effort to resolve t

Jockey Club Launches Program for Thoroughbred Sport Horses

The Jockey Club today (Oct. 14) announced the launch of the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP), which will recognize and reward the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and high point awards at locally, nationally, or internationally sanctioned horse shows. The Jockey Club has committed $100,000 to the TIP for a pilot program in 2012. "The Thoroughbred Incentive Program is a natural extension of our ongoing efforts

Jockeys planning strike on Monday over new whip rules

Jockeys are planning to strike on Monday in protest at new whip rules introduced by the British Horseracing Authority, A number of riders are believed to have contacted trainers to say they will not be available for the day's fixtures. On Thursday, flat jockey Richard Hughes announced he was quitting the saddle until the new rules are reconsidered.

The BHA is understood to be committed to the principles of the whip review but is open to discuss

Irish Derby

The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July. It is Ireland's equivalent of the Epsom Derby, and it is currently held three weeks after the English race.

The earliest version of the Irish Derby was an event called the O'Darby Stak

Jockey Richard Hughes gives up riding licence in whip rule protest

Jockey Richard Hughes has given up his riding licence in protest at the new whip regulations after receiving a second ban in the space of four days. Hughes, 38, said he would relinquish his licence until the new rules, introduced on Monday, were reviewed. "Until the rules are resolved I won't be riding - I'd rather retire," he said. "I can't ride horses like this. It's like telling Lionel Messi he can't use his left foot." The new guidelines mean the wh

Epsom Derby

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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

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Eddie Ahern Among Individuals Facing Corruption Charges

Eddie Ahern Among Individuals Facing Corruption Charges

Jockey Eddie Ahern will face a corruption inquiry after being charged with serious breaches of racing's rules. The jockey will be allowed to race in the interim.

Ahern, 35, and five other individuals have been called to attend a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel.

Racehorse owner Neil Clement, 34, a former West Bromw

Trainer Nicky Henderson wins magnificent seven races

Trainer Nicky Henderson wins magnificent seven races

Nicky Henderson has achieved a first as a four-timer at Kempton contributed to a grand total of seven winners from as many runners across the country. Darlan, Mossley, Chablais and Whoops A Daisy won at Kempton, Foxbridge and Owen Glendower at Ludlow, while Top Of The Range was victorious at Ffos Las.

"This is quite special, I don't know if

Robbie Power eyeing Grand National glory

Robbie Power eyeing Grand National glory

Grand National-winning jockey Robbie Power believes the bookmakers have got it wrong regarding his mount Killyglen in Saturday’s spectacular at Aintree. Power landed the great race at only his second attempt when galloping to glory on Silver Birch in 2007 and feels odds as big as 66-1 offered on Stuart Crawford’s nine-year-old are way off the mark.

Sir Henry Cecil Loses His Battle With Cancer

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 t

Daylami breaks the circuit of defeat to pay Frankie Dettori`s dues

Daylami breaks the circuit of defeat to pay Frankie Dettori`s dues

FRANKIE DETTORI was hacking at the Hydra here on Saturday night. Fighting from his trusty white charger, the Italian slew a personal demon and also banished the beast of Gulfstream Park, the notion that Europe was never to win a Breeders' Cup race at the south Florida track. It was not, however, a swift fight. Docksider, Lend A Hand, Mull Of Kintyr

Aidan O`Brien colt Treasure Beach wins Chester Vase

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 tr

Synchronised to go for The Grand National

Synchronised to go for The Grand National

Synchronised to go for The Grand National.

Synchronised will bid to become just the second horse in history to land the John Smith's Grand National and the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season as trainer Jonjo O'Neill said on Tuesday that he saw "no reason" not to run in the Aintree marathon on April 14. Golden Miller, the winn

Frankel Hailed as The Best Ever Following Victory In THe Queen Anne Stakes At Ascot

Frankel Hailed as The Best Ever Following Victory In THe Queen Anne Stakes At Ascot

Timeform, who have been in the business of rating racehorses for over 60 years, have crowned Frankel as the `ultimate racehorse` and elevating him to 2lb better than the French trained 1965 Derby and Prix De L`Arc De Triomphe winner Sea Bird II, also making him better than such legends as including Brigadier Gerard, Mill Reef and even Shergar.
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Channel 4 gets rights for Grand National, Derby and Royal Ascot

Channel 4 gets rights for Grand National, Derby and Royal Ascot

Channel 4 has secured a four-year deal to broadcast the Grand National, the Derby and Royal Ascot from 2013. The deal means Channel 4 will be the exclusive broadcaster of British racing on terrestrial television. The BBC put in as "competitive a bid as possible" to maintain the rights.

BBC director of sport Barbara Slater said: "We are

Paul Nicholls eyes another Hurdle

Paul Nicholls eyes another Hurdle

43 horses have been entered in the £100,000 Grade Three Racing Post Hurdle, the feature race on the third and final day of Cheltenham's The Open on Sunday, November 18.

The two-mile contest has in the past been a springboard for top-class horses with Rooster Booster, Detroit City, Sizing Europe, Khyber Kim and Menorah featuring among the r

Southwell Closed Due To Flooding

Southwell Closed Due To Flooding

Southwell racecourse will be closed until next year due to flooding. Harking back to 2007 when he course was closed for 5 months due to flooding.

The Nottinghamshire venue, which has an 'all-weather' fibresand racing surface, hopes to reopen in January.

Its Flat fixtures due for december have been moved to Wolverhampton and Lingf

Free tickets to Newbury Racecourse Equestrian Day 2012

Free tickets to Newbury Racecourse Equestrian Day 2012

Following the success of the inaugural Equestrian Day in 2011, Newbury Racecourse have announced the date for this year's event. Please keep Saturday 3rd March 2012 free in your diary and we will update you shortly on things to look forward to during the day!

Saturday 3rd March – Greatwood Charity & Equestrian Raceday

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Race Day Medication Summit Digs Into Salix

Race Day Medication Summit Digs Into Salix

Anyone hoping to learn the intricacies of Salix use, research, and regulation at the June 13 International Summit on Race Day Medication, EIPH (exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging) and the Racehorse held at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., didn't walk away disappointed. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), the American Association

Royal Ascot: Frankie Dettori can take centre stage with Shakesperean

Royal Ascot: Frankie Dettori can take centre stage with Shakesperean

We managed to inflict some damage on the auld enemy yesterday and I hope you filled yer boots on brilliant Goldikova, Canford Cliffs and Strong Suit. We can continue to cane them on another day of top class racing and after a disappointing run on Nicconi, who fell out of the stalls in the King's Stand, I'm hoping Frankie can take centre stage on S

















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