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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

Former jockey Richard Fox on life-support machine

Former jockey Richard Fox is on a life-support machine after collapsing in Newmarket on Saturday. The 57-year-old struck his head in the fall and was revived by doctors after his heart stopped. He is currently in West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds where a spokeswoman told the Racing Post his condition was stable.

Friend and racing commentator Derek Thompson said on Twitter: "Pray for Richard Fox." Thompson added on the social networking si

Frankel likely to bypass Epsom Derby for Royal Ascot

Trainer Henry Cecil has indicated his brilliant 2,000 Guineas winner Frankel will miss the Epsom Derby on 4 June and run later that month at Royal Ascot. The unbeaten colt won the Newmaket Classic by six lengths on Saturday. However, Cecil is set to resist the temptation to step him up from a mile to a mile and a half at Epsom and is targeting the St James's Palace Stakes.

"I think the Derby would not be doing the right thing," he told the Daily

Chester Cup: Overturn heads field

Grand National-winning trainer Donald McCain will be hoping for success on the Flat as he saddles Overturn in the Chester Cup on Wednesday. McCain, who won the Aintree race with Ballabriggs in April, is pleased his horse has the plum draw in stall one. "The horse seems in good form, he's very well, and the ground is good for him, too," he said. Earlier, Midnight Caller and Wonder of Wonders are among the fillies set to contest the Cheshire Oaks. T

York Racecourse gets ready for new season

York Racecourse officials hope the new season at the course will signal the start of a successful year. The three-day Dante Festival starts on 11 May and the course clerk and chief executive William Derby told BBC Radio York it is an exciting time.

"It's really great start to the year. It's not a soft launch for us. It's a big festival of racing," he said.

"All the big horses that are looking forward to the Derby and the Oakes are due

Chris Antley Finds Comeback Is Worth Weight

LOUISVILLE Chris Antley could have just disappeared for good, settled into a comfortable life in his native South Carolina, with a normal diet, a normal exercise routine. He didn't need the money. The bull market had taken care of that. He certainly didn't need the torture he put his body through. What he really needed was to be a jockey again.

There's something about the thrills and the rush and the speed and danger that the rest of us just ca

Adrian Heskin adds to growing reputation as he powers False Economy to easy success

ADRIAN HESKIN added to his growing reputation when powering False Economy, backed from 7-1 to 5's, to an easy victory in the opening maiden hurdle at Tipperary last night. Adrian Heskin swept the Michael Hourigan-trained Orpen gelding ahead between the final two flights to beat Shady Gloom by seven lengths. Said Hourigan: "He got hurt in a Thurles bumper and wasn't right the following day. He will probably make a summer horse and could run on the flat at

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Church Island a blessing for Adrian Heskin in Sandown`s big race

For the 15th time in succession, Tony McCoy was honoured as champion jockey when the jumps season ended here, but the big race was stolen by a rider who is half his age. Adrian Heskin, who turned 18 on Thursday, delivered a well-judged ride to win the Bet365 Gold Cup on the Irish-trained Church Island, a 20-1 shot.

Heskin, whose father bred the classy chaser Nick Dundee, began his career in the saddle last season but looked the finished product

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

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 Jun

Fascinators in ban at Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure

Fascinators in ban at Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure

Women will have to wear hats, not fascinators, as part of a tightening of the dress code in Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure this summer. Under the rules, racegoers will also have to wear skirts or dresses of "modest length" falling just above the knee or longer.

For men, a waistcoat and tie will be compulsory in the enclosure and cravats will

Willie Carson still has striving force

Willie Carson still has striving force

Willie Carson may still be on medication in a hospital intensive- care unit, but it would take a brave man to approach his bedside and discuss the notion of retirement. Doctors at Basingstoke's North Hampshire Hospital yesterday continued to marvel at the fortitude of the 53-year-old man who was brought to them on Friday afternoon. Carson is now ou

So You Think wins Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

So You Think wins Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

So You Think held off Snow Fairy in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown for a third Group One success of 2011. Sent off the 1-4 favourite under Seamie Heffernan, he had to work hard before getting the better of 6-1 shot Snow Fairy, with Famous Name in third. The Australian import, who joined Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle team in January, won the

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

Aland Islands is just one of a strong team of up to five trainer Tim Vaughan is preparing for the Aintree meeting. The six year old, Owned by JP McManus won a bumper on his debut last April and has since filled the same position in two races over hurdles and is unbeaten in three career starts so far.

Vaughan`s stable has been performing belo

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

Captin Ramius Wins The Ayr Cup

Captin Ramius Wins The Ayr Cup

Captain Ramius raced to a comfortable victory by over two lengths in the Ayr Gold Cup as trainer Kevin Ryan triumphed for the second year running.

The 16/1 shot, ridden by Irish jockey Pat Smullen, romped home from a furlong out to win Europes richest sprint handicap, worth a huge 120,000 pounds. 2008 winner Regal parade was second with Ma

Sajjhaa Impressive at Meydan

Sajjhaa Impressive at Meydan

Sajjhaa ended a barren spell that goes back to July 2011 as she won the Group Two Cape Verdi at Meydan for Godolphin.

The six-year-old had not claimed victory since winning a Listed event at York 18 months ago and was having her first run since finishing second at Doncaster last November, the last of three placed efforts in Europe last te

Aiden O`Brien Talks Investec Derby

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 pl

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

Upset At Fairyhouse As Waheeb Falls Short

Upset At Fairyhouse As Waheeb Falls Short

There was a major upset in the first race at Fairyhouse today as 1/4 favourite Waaheb could finish only third of five behind Art Of Logistics.

Second to Jezki in a Grade One at Leopardstown, Dermot Weld's inmate was a faller on his next start and came here looking for a confidence booster.

However, his jumping was less than foot

Jockeys` association wants fines abolished for whip rule breakers

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 seve

Willie Carson takes the reins as Swindon`s chairman

Willie Carson takes the reins as Swindon`s chairman

The former champion jockey Willie Carson was in the saddle at Swindon Town yesterday, confirmed as chairman of the Second Division club. His consortium's bid to take over the running of the club was overwhelmingly backed at an extraordinary general meeting ordered by the high court after the resignation of the chairman Danny Donegan last month.

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

















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