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Towcester Racecource Monday 30th April 2012 Meeting Called Off

Horse Website - Towcester Racecource Monday 30th April 2012 Meeting Called Off - For those of you planning to travel to Towcester for a day of racing will be dissapointed as the race course announced mondays racing will be abandoned due to the water logged conditions. How disturbing is it that in a small country like The UK we can have coinciding flood warnings and hosepipe bans? Well if you`ve got hanging baskets you need to soak and you happen to live ne

Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle.

Hurricane Fly got back to winning ways after his dissapointing 3rd defending his cheltenham crown by completing a hat trick in this race.

The odds-on favourite, Ridden by Ruby Walsh took up the running approaching the last and quickened clear of Zaidpour and Paul Townsend, with Willie Mullins`s third runner Thousand Stars (Katie Walsh) next.

The Real Article, who was always in rear, trailed home last of the four runners.

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Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle.

Horse Website - Hurricane Fly wins the Rabobank Champion Hurdle. - Hurricane Fly got back to winning ways after his dissapointing 3rd defending his cheltenham crown by completing a hat trick in this race.

The odds-on favourite, Ridden by Ruby Walsh took up the running approaching the last and quickened clear of Zaidpour and Paul Townsend, with Willie Mullins`s third runner Thousand Stars (Katie Walsh) next.

The Real Article, who was a

Edward Gillespie to step down as MD at Cheltenham

Edward Gillespie is stepping down from his role as managing director of Cheltenham Racecourse, having been MD since 1980. Gillespie, who will be 60 at the end of July, has been in charge for over 100 festival days since he took over. `While part of me feels I could carry on for ever, I'm conscious that my sporting heroes have bowed out at the top of their game, carrying their bats, so to speak," he said on Tuesday. I've been here for a long time, so I'd

Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National

Highy Fancied Merigo has won the Scottish Grand National today, the excellent horse has now finished in the places for three years in a row having won in 2010 and placed second in the same race last year, showing his liking for the marathon course.

The well backed 15-2 shot, trained by Andrew Parker, fought with Auroras Encore from three out in a thrilling duel, before snatching back his crown by a head in the shadow of the post after showing hi

Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National

Horse Website - Merigo Wins The Scottish Grand National - Highy Fancied Merigo has won the Scottish Grand National today, the excellent horse has now finished in the places for three years in a row having won in 2010 and placed second in the same race last year, showing his liking for the marathon course.

The well backed 15-2 shot, trained by Andrew Parker, fought with Auroras Encore from three out in a thrilling duel, before snatching back his

Wayne Rooney Increases Racing Stable

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has along with wife Coleen has purchased two more juveniles to have in training with Tom Dascombe.

Rooney who is the team mate of Michael Owen, already a prominent owner bought his first horse this year, buying a colt by Bahamian Bounty, which he named Switcharooney and put into training with Dascombe, who trains from Owen`s stable in Cheshire.

A regular at the races, Rooney has since

News on Riders Injured During the Grand National Week

With all the talk about whether horse racing is safe enough, most of the talk being about it's dange to horses. We know riders have the choce as to whether to take part or not, but we it is equally dangerous for them as we found out at Aintree last week, Brian Hughes, Ruby Walsh, Tony McCoy, Davy Russel and Noel Fehily were all injured, with Noel Fehily facing a long layoff after it was revealed he fractured his right leg in three places following the fall

Frankel will race again!

The good news came through on Wednesday when Frankel`s connections revealed that the horse racing world champion will be able to will begin most likely begin his comeback with next month`s Jlt Lockinge Stakes.

News that the unbeaten miler had sustained an injury when working last week sparked fears that the Sir Henry Cecil trained four year old might have raced for the last time so early in his potentially prize laden career

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2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland

2 billion Chinesehorse project aided by Ireland - Ireland have been chosen to help China establish its first national equine facility at Tianjin in the first major step toward a Chinese horse-breeding industry. The huge equestrian facility will have 4000 horse stalls, offices for 150 trainers, five training tracks, and two race tracks of international standard, including grandstands and clubhouses.

The deal is thought to generate up to 40 m

€2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland

Officials at Plumpton have called an inspection for 8am ahead of Mondays meeting at the East Sussex venue following more bad weather. The going on the hurdle course is described as soft, heavy in places with the chase course soft. Twelve millimetres of rain had been recorded at 2.30pm on top of five millimetres overnight.

2012 Grand National Runners

This weekend will see 44 horses competing for one of the most presigious titles in horse racing the grand national at aintree. This year`s looks to be another excellent race with some old favourites returning including previous winner Mon Momme and State of Play who has been cconsistently placed over the last 3 year years, could this be the year for a victory. This years race will also see Synchronised in the line up who is heavly fancied fresh from his c

Neptune Collonges Wins Photo Finish 2012 Grand National

Neptune Collonges, ridden by Daryl Jacob gave trainer Paul Nicholls his first National triumph after coming from behind to beat Sunnyhillboy on the line in a photo finish. The £418,860 first prize also secured Paul Nicholls a seventh consecutive trainers’ championship.

The Paul Nicholls-trained gelding — the first grey to win since Nicolaus Silver in 1961 — wore down Sunnyhillboy, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, on the run-in and the pair flashed past

Frankel Injury Update

Flat racing`s leading light, Frankel, will have a scan to his off fore leg next week before connections can assess the extent of an injury sustained on the gallops on Wednesday morning.

However, connections are reported to be more worried than they first were on Thursday when they described the injury as `superficial.` In a report on the At The Races channel on Friday, presenter Matt Chapman reported that the colt is likely to miss his scheduled

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Kirsty Milczarek Successfully Appeals Two Year Riding Ban

Kirsty Milczarek will return to action next week after her appeal against a Two year riding ban was upheld.

The original charges of passing on information and committing corrupt and fraudulent practices quashed by the BHA appeal board on Tuesday, submitted her application for a new licence on Wednesday.

She plans to return to the Newmarket gallops on Saturday to ride out for trainer Luca Cumani and John Ryan before getting back on the

News on the Grand National Horse Confirmation Stage

Amongst the Horses who missed the cut for the Worlds most famous race this year at the latest confirmation stage on Monday was the 14-1 priced Nicky Henderson Horse and 4th place finisher in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Burton Port. This means that State Of Play, who has finished in the frame for each of the last three years, is guaranteed to make the cut for the National.

One of five horses on 10st will also miss the cut for the race a

Graham Lee`s Stable Jockey Sucessor Named

Since Graham Lee announced his transfer to flat racing upon his return from injury, chatter as to who would take over his duties as stable jockey was rife. Well discuss no longer as James Reveley has been named by Ferdy Murphy as his successor.

Reveley will still ride for his father, trainer Keith Reveley, but speaking on Thursday, Murphy made the following statement : `I have spoken to James and Keith, and he'll ride for me when he's not ridin

Harry The Viking Heads The Betting For The Scottish Grand National

Harry The Viking has been made 7-1 favourite for the Coral Scottish Grand National by the sponsors after he featured among 62 entries for the Ayr race on April 21.

Harry The Viking, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is also entered for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown a week later but trainer Paul Nicholls has suggested he is more likely to race in the Scottish National.

Ikorodu Road, who beat Juniorm the John Smith`s Grand National favo

Lar Butler Reacts To The Sad Death Of Trafford Lad

Lar Butler, trainer of Trafford Lad the Horse who died whilst racing at Navan on Sunday described his family as `devastated` at the loss of the Grade 1 winner.

The ten year old had been nursed back to health by Butler who is part of a family syndicate who owned the horse since injuring a tendon back in 2009 and was disputing the lead in the Grade 2 Webster Cup Chase when collapsing rounding the bend to the third last fence.

Butler sa

Monterosso Wins The Dubai World Cup

Monterosso ran a great race in the Dubai World Cup as he stormed clear of stablemate Capponi to win the world`s richest race ridden home by Mickael Barzalona.

Barzalona high in his stirrups, shades of his victory on Pour Moi in last year`s Investec Derby, he was confident enough to wave to the crowd as the Mahmood Al Zarooni trained five year old approached the winning line.

The race was a great training performance from Al Zarooni, w

Monterosso Wins The Dubai World Cup

Horse Website - Monterosso Wins The Dubai World Cup - Monterosso ran a great race in the Dubai World Cup as he stormed clear of stablemate Capponi to win the world`s richest race ridden home by Mickael Barzalona.

Barzalona high in his stirrups, shades of his victory on Pour Moi in last year`s Investec Derby, he was confident enough to wave to the crowd as the Mahmood Al Zarooni trained five year old approached the winning line.

The ra

Prince De Beauchene Will Miss The Grand National

Prince De Beauchene, 9-1 favourite for the John Smith's Grand National, will miss the Aintree spectacular on April 14 after meeting with a setback.

His trainer Willie Mullins broke the news on his website on Saturday morning.

`Prince De Beauchene disappointed in a bit of work during the week, We had him checked out and the veterinary examination revealed that he has a stress fracture of the ilium in the hip area.

`It will

Frankie Dettori Talks About His Dubai World Cup Chances

Frankie has nominated African Story as the horse most likely to give him an 18th career win at the Dubai World Cup when the Godolphin runner lines up in the Godolphin Mile on Saturday.

Formerly trained in France by Andre Fabre, African Story landed a handicap at Meydan on his first start for Saeed Bin Suroor and bounced back from a defeat on his second run to take the Group 3 Burj Nahaar by four-lengths from carnival regular Snaafy.

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Cityscape Thriving under latest Group 1 test

Trainer Roger Charlton reported on Friday that Cityscape, a general 9-1 chance for Saturday`s Dubai Duty Free at Meydan, is thriving before his latest Group 1 test. Cityscape, who has yet to score at the top level, was last seen finishing runner-up in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin last December and he delighted his trainer in a pre-race workout on Friday. Charlton said: `Cityscape is really thriving on his first trip to Dubai. He cantered

Colmore Stud Announce Death Of Montjeu

Coolmore Stud have announced the death of outstanding middle distance runner, Montjeu who as a sire produced three Derby winners, after a short illness, aged 16.

The stallion, whose offspring include Epsom heroes Motivator (2005), Authorized (2007) and Pour Moi (2011), had suffered complications from an overwhelming septicaemia.

A statement from Coolmore on Thursday read: `Montjeu, the highest-rated racehorse ever by the great Sadler`

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 scheme.

Minister John Penrose said: `We promised that racing would get half the proceeds and now we a

Government Release Tote Distribution Details

Horse Website - 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 scheme.

Minister John Penrose said: `W

Graham Lee To Switch To Flat Racing

Top National Hunt Jockey, and 2004 Grand National winner Graham Lee has announced he is to become a Flat jockey on his return from injury next month. He boast a huge array of wins and titles including the Grand National in 2004 on Amberleigh House and an impressive World Hurdle Success on Inglis Drever.

Lee has had his problems with weight, especially since his most recent injury at Southwell. He is quoted as saying : `I’m flying now, things are

Gamilati is to miss the Qipco 1,000 Guineas

Gamilati looks set to miss the race on May 6 after Godolphin on Monday said she had undergone surgery to have a chip removed from her near fore ankle.The UAE 1,000 Guineas winner has had two victories at Meydan this year but connections said she would take time out of training to recover from the operation. Quoted on Godolphin's website, Simon Crisford said: `Gamilati had a very good winter in Dubai winning the UAE 1,000 Guineas impressively, but unfort

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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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Whip Regulations to be Relaxed

Whip Regulations to be Relaxed

New changes to controversial whip rules for jockeys and a revised penalty structure have been approved by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

Sir Henry Cecil wishful thinking on trainers` title

Sir Henry Cecil wishful thinking on trainers` title

Sir Henry Cecil believes his stable is too "thin on the ground" to catch Richard Hannon in the trainers' championship. Newmarket-trainer Cecil, 68, is over £1m short of Hannon, but has a strong team in the upcoming Champions Day at Ascot. On winning an 11th trainers title, Cecil told BBC Look East: "I think that's wishful thinking. "Richard Hannon

Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix

Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix

On Tuesday (Aug. 9), champion Uncle Mo turned in his fourth consecutive encouraging work at Saratoga (Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) and seems on his way to making a comeback in the Aug. 27 King's Bishop. Repole is also only a couple weeks removed from winning the Jim Dandy with Stay Thirsty, who could be the favorite for the Travers and is

First group meeting of the summer with the price of Deauville on Saturday Psyche

First group meeting of the summer with the price of Deauville on Saturday Psyche

Nine contenders will arise in the stalls of this award Psyche, with no fewer than four subjects trained by A Fabre. Haloed by his last victory in a Listed at Sandown, the "Godolphin" FALLS OF LORA (photo Scoopdyga) will also follow, she has already imposed at this stage of the competition, Meydan, and part of fillies experienced initially.

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Black Caviar Makes Winning Return To Racing

Black Caviar Makes Winning Return To Racing

Black Caviar broke the Flemington track record as she returned from eight months off to record her 23rd win.

/ The unbeaten Australian mare had been on the brink of retirement after tearing a quadriceps muscle while running at Royal Ascot last June.

But she was a convincing winner of a race named in her honour - the Black

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

Whip penalties for jockeys may be relaxed says BHA chief Paul Bittar

Whip penalties for jockeys may be relaxed says BHA chief Paul Bittar

The new chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, Paul Bittar, has indicated the controversial penalty structure for jockeys who break new whip rules could be eased. The rules were brought in following the death of two horses at the 2011 Grand National but have attracted criticism.

"The implementation of the rules has been a chal

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

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.

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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

Jockey Hayley Turner faces weeks out with broken ankle

Jockey Hayley Turner faces weeks out with broken ankle

Britain's leading female flat jockey Hayley Turner will be out of action for several weeks after suffering a broken ankle in a fall at Bath. The 28-year-old's agent Guy Jewell said the rider was "comfortable" after an operation on Thursday. "I think she'll be out for six to eight weeks but sportsmen and women are often back quicker than the norm,"

Sona Sasta To Return To Chepstow

Sona Sasta To Return To Chepstow

Sona Sasta could be in line for a quick return to Chepstow for a crack at the Coral Welsh National after his victory there on Saturday.

David Pipe's nine-year-old won a competitive staying handicap in good style under amateur jockey Mikey Ennis, a race he had finished second in 12 months ago to subsequent Welsh National winner Le Beau

Sue Smith and Harvey Smith win the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National

Sue Smith and Harvey Smith win the 2013 John Smith’s Grand National

Harvey & Sue Smith win with Auroras Encore in the John Smith’s Grand National this afternoon. As the winning trainer, Sue Smith  has become only the third women to have ever won the Grand National and she did it, in absolute style with a 66-1 outsider. Ridden by Ryan Mania, Auroras Encore galloped all the way to the finish line nine lengt

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