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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

Equestrian Marketing Online

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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.

T

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

Rock On Ruby is favourite for the John Smith`s Aintree Hurdle

Winner of the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month, Rock On Ruby, has been made the 9-4 favourite for the John Smith`s Aintree Hurdle sponsored by Paddy Power.

The seven year trained by Paul Nicholls old won a Grade 1 race for the first time at Cheltenham and now has the chance to make it two on the trot if he lines up in the Aintree race next month.

Nicholls has already said that Rock On Ruby could

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 below par so far this year but Aland Islands still managed to win at Doncaster earlier this month and with the yard star

Tim Vaughan looks forward to the Grand National meeting at Aintree

Horse Website - 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 below par so far this year but Alan

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.

Grand Crus wont race again this season

David Pipe has decided to call time on Grands Crus` season following his lacklustre display at the Cheltenham Festival.

The grey was one of the bankers of the week for the punters as he looked to make it four out of four over fences in the RSA Chase, but he weakened quickly before the turn for home to finish fourth.

Pipe will now give his stable star a break before bringing him back ready for next season.

`He`s going to be

Hatchfield Farm development was dismissed by Secretary of State

Campaigners in Newmarket are celebrating after Lord Derby`s appeal over his planned Hatchfield Farm development was dismissed by Secretary of State Eric Pickles.

Racing bodies including Tattersalls, Darley, Godolphin and the Save Historic Newmarket Action Group have been fighting the plans to build 1,200 houses on a greenfield site since 2008.

The plans were originally turned down by the Forest Heath District Council in June 2010 but

Ballabriggs looking good for the Grand National

2011 Grand National winner Ballabriggs has a great chance of making next month`s Aintree spectacular according to his jockey Jason Maguire.

The pair are reigning champions and big things are expected of Donald McCain-trained chaser, who finished fourth on his comeback earlier this month.

`He has tightened up for his run at Kelso and is in good order,` said Maguire. `If he takes to the fences like he did last year, he should be in the

Planteur to go in the Dubai World Cup

Marco Botti`s recruit Planteur will get a run in the Dubai World Cup on March 31 after Botti`s former horse Gitano Hernando was withdrawn allowing first reserve, Planteur into the field of 14.

I`m delighted We have been very pleased with everything he has done since he arrived with us, Said Botti who is likely to Partner the 5 year old with Ryan Moore. `Ryan Moore sat on him in a spin around Wolverhampton the other day and all went well. `We're

Ruby Walsh to ride Prince De Beauchene in the Grand National

Prince De Beauchene will likely partner Ruby Walsh to bid for victory in next month's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree though his trainer Willie Mullins has yet to decide riding plans with his stable jockey. Prince De Beauchene, Owned by Graham Wylie shot to the head of the National market following his win in the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse last month and is currently 9-1 favourite for Aintree. With trainer Paul Nicholls hav

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Tony McCoy set to return at Warwick from injury

Tony McCoy set to return at Warwick from injury

Tony McCoy says he is likely to return to action at Warwick on Thursday after being injured in a fall last month. The 16-time champion jockey has been sidelined since 30 December after fracturing ribs and bruising his lungs in a fall at Taunton. McCoy, 37, saw a specialist on Monday, who was pleased with his recovery.

"The doctor is very hap

Tony McCoy Will Pitch For My Tent Or Yours At Cheltenham

Tony McCoy Will Pitch For My Tent Or Yours At Cheltenham

Tony McCoy has confirmed he will stick with My Tent Or Yours in the William Hill Supreme Novices`1 Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

McCoy had the choice between My Tent Or Your or partnering fellow JP McManus hurdler Jezki, trained in Ireland by Jessica Harrington.

My Tent Or Yours is favourite for the Supreme after winning th

Epsom: Frankie Dettori mount Blue Bunting heads Oaks field

Epsom: Frankie Dettori mount Blue Bunting heads Oaks field

Frankie Dettori celebrates on Blue Bunting after winning the 1,000 Guineas - Blue Bunting, winner of the 1,000 Guineas, heads 16 fillies remaining in the Oaks at Epsom on Friday. Frankie Dettori rides again for trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni as the horse bids to become the first filly since Kazzia in 2002 to win the Guineas and Oaks. Aidan O'Brien has

Ballabriggs jockey Jason Maguire taken to hospital

Ballabriggs jockey Jason Maguire taken to hospital

Jason Maguire, due to partner Ballabriggs in the Grand National, was taken to hospital for precautionary X-rays to his elbow after taking a fall from Palawi in the Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle. Ballabriggs' trainer, Donald McCain, said last night: "Nothing is broken, so hopefully he'll be OK.

"He has stitches in his elbow. He has go

Natahiel To Run At Ascot

Natahiel To Run At Ascot

John Gosden has said Nathaniel will attempt back-to-back wins in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The trainer said: `As of this morning, he`s a runner. William (Buick) breezed him this morning and I think it went really well, William was delighted. I expect the ground to be on the easy side, not heavy

2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland

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 internat

Opinion Poll claims Goodwood Cup victory for Frankie Dettori

Opinion Poll claims Goodwood Cup victory for Frankie Dettori

Opinion Poll, trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni and ridden by Frankie Dettori, won a thrilling Goodwood Cup at Glorious Goodwood. The Gold Cup runner-up finished ahead of Lost In The Moment, Blue Bajan and Fox Hunt with a photo deciding the outcome of the race. Overturn made the early break but was hauled in by the chasing pack and Dettori led Opinion

Southwell Announces An Extra Fixture This Weekend

Southwell Announces An Extra Fixture This Weekend

Southwell is to stage an additional all weather Flat fixture on Saturday.

The British Horseracing Authority and the Levy Board have sanctioned a seven-race card because of an unfavourable weather forecast that could threaten racing on turf.

The main meeting on Saturday is at Doncaster featuring the William Hill Lincoln,

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

Ginger McCain eyes record 5th Grand National win

Ginger McCain eyes record 5th Grand National win

Trainer Ginger McCain in in a confident mood going into this years Grand National and believes he can record his fifth win in this legendary race. Ginger has good reason to be confident as his horse Amberleigh House is the defending champion of the grand naional winning the race in 2004, Ginger`s other victories are thanks to the legendary Red Rum

Guy Reed Dies Age 91

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

Come and enjoy the Craic At Kempton Park

Come and enjoy the Craic At Kempton Park

We love Irish Night at Kempton Park. Not only does it remain one of the most popular fixtures on the summer calendar, but we guarantee you a great time as the celtic atmosphere takes over the racecourse.

Alongside an evening of fantastic on-track action – due to popular demand - we’ve brought back Kempton Park favourites Rollercoaster to en

Ballabriggs Looks To Regain Grand National Crown

Ballabriggs Looks To Regain Grand National Crown

Donald McCain is hopeful as Ballabriggs return to Aintree next month following an good run in defeat at Kelso on Saturday.

Entering the Premier Chase for the third year in a row, the 2011 Grand National hero travelled well throughout and stayed on despite tiring on the run-in to finish third under Jason Maguire.

McCain feels ther

Snow Fairy To Miss next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Snow Fairy To Miss next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Money spinning mare Snow Fairy will not race in next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe in Paris after being ruled out for the rest of the year with a leg injury.

The five-year-old, trained by Ed Dunlop who was a dual Oaks winner in 2010, was found to be suffering from heat in a tendon.

Trainer Dunlop said: `She worked yesterday an

















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