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Borderlescott To Return To Racing

Former Group One race winnier Borderlescott looks set to come out of retirement at the tender age of 11. Trainer Robin Bastiman will give the dual Nunthorpe winning sprinter a gallop on Wednesday morning and a subsequent heart scan, if both go to plan he will return to full training. "It's not confirmed just yet, he'll gallop tomorrow when he'll have a heart scan and then we'll know," said Bastiman. "If there's anything at all not quite right we

Banoffee Lands The Cheshire Oaks

Banoffee went off at 9-1 under Kieren Fallon and left it late to strike to win the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks at Chester on Wednesday.

Fellon guided the filly trained by Hughie Morrison to the inside route and got up late to beat Gertrude Versed , who had set off for home early, by just over a length.

The runner-up was tired in the last furlong and just about held on for second from Jathaba who went off a huge outsider at 50-1

Mahmood Al Zarooni Will Appeal Against Doping Punishment

The British Horseracing Authority have revealed Mahmood Al Zarooni has lodged an appeal against the length of his eight-year suspension from training.

Al Zarooni, 37, was found guilty of giving anabolic steroids to 15 horses BHA hearing on April 25.

The Godolphin handler was charged with rule breaches related to prohibited substances, duty to keep medication records, and conduct prejudicial to racing.

The BHA said i

Sheikh Mohammed Raids Fort Knox

Jockey Johnny Murtagh has revealed that Exciting Irish colt Fort Knox has been bought by Sheikh Mohammed. Murtagh, owner of the yard of trainer Tommy Carmody in Curragh, told the Irish Times the three-year-old has changed hands, having raced three times in Andrew Tinkler`s colours. Fort Knox has an entry for the French 2,000 Guineas thsi weekend, but Murtagh said he will go for the Irish version of the race at the Curragh on May 25. He told the I

Trainer Reg Hollinshead Dies Age 89

Well Respected trainer Reg Hollinshead has died, aged 89. He was renowned for his productioni of future top jockeys, Staffordshire-based Hollinshead trained around 2,000 winners under both codes from his Upper Longdon yard near Lichfield. In 1978, Hollinshead, who took out a licence in 1949, saddled Remainder Man to be second in the 2000 Guineas and third in the Derby. Among the apprentices who learnt their trade with Hollinshead were Kevin Darley,

Camelot Makes Winning Start To The Season

Camelot made a successful return to action in the High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.

A multiple Classic winner in 2012, Camelot made a winning reappearance in the Group Three contest on his first start since disappointing in both the St Leger and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but still looked short of full fitness.

Ballydoyle stablemate Triumphant set out the early pace, with Camelot sitting at

Joseph O`Brien Set To Ride Cristoforo Colombo In The QIPCO 2000 Guineas

Joseph O`Brien is to ride Cristoforo Colombo in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas at Newmarket this Saturday. Speaking at Tipperary this evening, trainer Aidan O`Brien also revealed it was the intention for Seamie Heffernan to ride the once-raced Mars in the Classic, with Colm O`Donoghue on George Vancouver. A son of Henrythenavigator, Cristoforo Colombo`s final start as a juvenile saw him finish fourth to Reckless Abandon in the Middle Park Stakes over six fur

Gerard Butler Sparks New Steroid Scandal In British Racing

The British Racing steroid scandal took another twist on Monday as Newmarket trainer, Gerard Butler admitted to using anabolic steroids on his horses. He told the BHA that a number of his horses received treatment including injections of anabolic steroids for injured joints. The trainer indicated that more than 100 racehorses across Newmarket could have been given the same treatment. Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni received an eight-year ban for a

Sports Presenter Clare Balding awarded with a BAFTA

Sport presenter Claire Balding who has long been the face on channel 4 horse racing is to be awarded with a BAFTA for “outstanding achievement in factual presenting” in recognition for her work presenting the 2013 London Olympics as well as her work on Channel 4 presenting the Paralympics. The award will be presented to Claire Balding on the 12th May at a ceremony in London, and will join previous winners Kate Adie, Jon Snow, Andrew Marr, Jeremy Paxman.

Tartak Joins Victor Dartnell Stables

Victor Dartnall has confirmed Tartak has joined his team at Brayford Stables. The ten-year-old has won a Peterborough Chase and the Manifesto at Aintree, when with Tom George, but he looked to lose his way badly and was sent to Tim Vaughan during 2012 in an effort to rediscover his form. He was faller in the Topham Chase on his latest start for Vaughan, the move was confirmed by Dartnall on his website. Dartnall told his website: "He's a lovely h

Great Start To The Jump Season For Jason Maguire

Jason Maguire got his 2013/14 National Hunt season got off to the best possible start as he booted home the first winner of the season at Wetherby and went on to win two more.

With champion jockey Tony McCoy currently injured, it has been speculated that pehaps Maguire could be the man to stop McCoy adding to his run of 18 straigh championships and he got off to a great start on Sunday.

Maguire was on board Life And Soul for Donal

Jezki outshines Champagne Fever At Punchestown

Jessica Harrington`s Jezki impressed when winning of the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. The five-year-old bounced back from his defeat at Cheltenham in the Supreme Novices` in emphatic style with a breathtaking display of hurdling. Champagne Fever went off at even favourite and predictably set out to make the running and with Mallowney for company. Jezki and Ted Veale began to get closer and as Ruby Walsh asked his Champagne Fever

Sprinter Sacre Makes It 10 Chases On The Bounce

Nicky Henderson`s Sprinter Sacre won his tenth straight chasing success when beating his old rival Sizing Europe at Punchestown.

The seven-year-old went off a predictably strong fancy to get the better of his Irish rival in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase and he delivered - though not perhaps as easily as the odds of 1/9 suggested.

Andrew Lynch tried to take the initiative early on Sizing Europe and with the pair having escape

Overturn To Swerve Punchestown

Cholmondeley trainer, Donald McCain is unlikely to enter Overturn in the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown on Thursday. He will instead go for the bet365.com Celebration Chase at Sandown on the final day of the British jumps season on Saturday. Overturn doesn`t like soft ground and McCain is concerned the ground in Ireland will be too soft for the horse who finished second to Special Tiara in the Maghull Novices' Chase on Grand National day at Aintr

Galileo Rock Plans Wait For The Weather

Galileo Rock won`t make his seasonal debut until Trainer David Wachman deems ground conditions good enough for the promising three-year-old. Impressive when winning his maiden at Leopardstown comfortably last August, the only other start as a juvenile for the Galileo colt came when finishing a decent fifth in the Group Three Autumn Stakes at Newmarket. Galileo Rock still holds an engagement in the Investec Derby at Epson, for which he is around a 3

Tony McCoy Spends The Night In Hospital

Champion jockey Tony McCoy will stay in hospital overnight for observation after a heavy fall at Cheltenham.

McCoy was on board Quantitativeeasing in the Barbury International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle when the Nicky Henderson trained gelding stumbled at the second flight, throwing McCoy into the air.

The notoriously tough jockey had to be stretchered off the track and was given oxygen on his way to the medical room by ambulan

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 three quarters of a length from Clancy Avenue (17/2). It was the same distance back to the third, Graphic Guest (1

Record breaking Black Caviar set to retire

The undefeated Australian mare Black Caviar will no longer appear as a sport horse at the racetrack. After its impressive 25th victory last weekend at Royal Randwick trainer Peter Moody announced the marewillretire. "She did everything we asked. It is the right time to stop, "said the proud coach. Last year Black Caviar tore her thigh muscle and seemed already to premature end her sports career. After a rehabilitation period of eight months, the seven yea

Black Caviar Set For Brisbane Trip

Black Caviar looks like heading to Brisbane to race in the BTC Cup at Brisbane after her success in Sydney.

The mare set an Australian record of 15 Group 1 wins by winning in the T.J. Smith Stakes at Randwick and can choose next month between the BTC Cup in Brisbane and The Goodwood at Morphettville due to take place on May 11.

Newspaper reports in Australia have suggested Peter Moody is likely to favour a trip to Brisbane as a Q

Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania To Go For National Double

John Smith`s Grand National winners Ryan Mania and Auroras Encore are set to be reunited at Ayr this weekend after both were given the go ahead for Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National.

Ryan Mania fell back down to earth Less than 24 hours after winnning the Aintree Spectacular on April 6, having to be airlifted to hospital following a heavy fall at Hexham.

He suffered a small fracture to a vertebra as well as some soft tissue

Frankel Half Brother Morpheus Returns To The Track

Half-brother to Frankel, Morpheus will return to the track in the Montaz Restaurant EBF Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.

The 10 furlong contest was won by the Prince Khalid Abdulla's Model Pupil 12 last year and the owner's famous silks will be carried by both Morpheus and Demonic on Wednesday.

Morpheus will partner Ian Mongan as he makes his second racecourse start having finished out of the place backend maiden at Nottingham last Oc

Rival D`Estruval Will Enter The Scottish Grand National

Connections of top Coral Scottish Grand National fancy Rival D'Estruval have confirmed the eight-year-old will go for the big Ayr race on Saturday week.

A major contender for the National Hunt Chase at last month's Cheltenham Festival, Pauline Robson's stable star looked like playing a big part in the race until leading Irish amateur Derek O'Connor fell from his mount two fences from the finish.

After the Festival, Robson's part

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 lengths ahead of Cappa Bleau who took the runner up place. Iain Graham for British Showjumping commented “I

Red Cadeaux Excellent Form Continues In The Dubai World Cup

Red Cadeaux`s amazing career took another twist on Saturday when the globetrotting gelding beat all bar Animal Kingdom in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

Ed Dunlop's seven year old has been nurtured into a top class international performer over the past couple of years, placing in the Melbourne Cup and Hong Kong Vase in 2011.

He gained a deserved victory in the 2012 renewal of the latter contest in December before heading to Dubai

JT McNamara Suffers Paralysis After Festival Fall

Jockey JT McNamara, is remaining positive despite suffering paralysis as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival after Galaxy Rock fell at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup on 14 March. .

The 37-year-old had surgery after fracturing two vertebrae and remains at Bristol's Frenchay Hospital.

"Whilst he suffered a neck injury resulting in paralysis, JT has made progress and is in a

Injury Forces Prince De Beauchene Out Of The Grand National

Willie Mullins has confirmed that Prince De Beauchene will miss the Grand National due to injury.

The 10-year-old was betting at around 12/1Aintree spectacular having won two from three starts this year and finishing second to Roi Du Mee in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last time out.

Prince De Beauchene had been favourite for the 2012 National but was withdrawn a week before the race with a similar setback.

The Irish cha

Alfie Sherrin Won`t Go In The Irish Grand National

Alfie Sherrin`s name was missing from the latest forfeit stage for The Ladbrokes Irish Grand National. Jonjo O`Neill`s charge had been a leading fancy for the Easter Monday showpiece since the weights had been released. The 10 year old is owned by JP McManus and his racing manager Frank Berry explained that a hard race at Cheltenham, where he finished fourth behind Same Difference in the Kim Muir, has taken a toll on Alfie Sherrin. "There's nothi

Cue Card Aimed At Flemenstar And Sprinter Sacre

Cue Card trainer, Colin Tizzard has confirmed his charge to be on target for a exciting clash at Aintree with Flemenstar and Sprinter Sacre. The trio are set to clash in the John Smith`s Melling Chase on Ladies` Day, Friday, April 5. Cue Card claimed Grade One success in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham earlier this month and will be seeking a reversal on Sprinter Sacre, who beat him in the Arkle Trophy last year. Tizzard said: "Cue Card is on co

Sir Peter O`Sullevan Suffers Stroke

Sir Peter O`Sullevan has been taken to Charing Cross Hospital, London, having suffered a mild stroke on Sunday, accordign to Nigel Payne, chief executive of the former broadcaster`s charitable trust.

O'Sullevan, 95, will take further tests over the next few days.

Payne told Press Association Sport: "Sir Peter had a mild stroke on Sunday night, which he detected himself.

"He called the doctor and was admitted to hos

JT Mc Namara To Move To Dublin Hospital

Injured amateur Jockey JT McNamara, who suffered a nasty fall from Galaxy Rock at the Cheltenham Festival fracturing two vertebrae, will be transferred to a hospital in Dublin to be closer to his family. The 37-year-old is said to be in a stable condition at Frenchay Hospital near Bristol, having been airlifted there after his fall in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase 10 days ago. A statement issued on Monday on behalf of the McNamara Family by Dr Adr

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Glasgow man scoops £350,000 from £1 bet

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

Frankie Dettori excited by British Champions Day at Ascot

Frankie Dettori excited by British Champions Day at Ascot

Frankie Dettori says he is "excited" by Saturday's inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot and has urged the public not to miss the action. The Italian revealed he will race in all five championship races and says the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes which features Frankel will be the highlight. Dettori also said he is most looking forward to riding Opin

Third Horse dies in connection with TV series Luck

Third Horse dies in connection with TV series Luck

Filming of horses in the second series of the HBO racing drama "Luck" has been temporarily suspended following the death of a third thoroughbred in connection with the show. The American Humane Association, which has been monitoring horse welfare on set, said the animal reared up and fell backwards while being walked to a barn.

HBO has a

Ban mars Willie Carson`s Classic riposte

Ban mars Willie Carson`s Classic riposte

From the ridiculous to the sublime, and back again. Willie Carson, castigated for a dreadful display at Lingfield last week, answered his critics by giving Matiya a perfect ride to take the Irish 1,000 Guineas at The Curragh yesterday. The filly strode home three lengths clear of Dance Design to give her Newmarket-based trainer Ben Hanbury his firs

Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting

Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting

The Race Day Medication Committee is looking into the question of whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned on race day. Salix, an anti-bleeding drug, is used throughout North America, while adjunct bleeder medications are used in several states, including Kentucky.

Much of the Nov. 14 meeting will deal with testimon

Plenty of reasons to March to Newbury Races later this month

Plenty of reasons to March to Newbury Races later this month

Leading names from the world of Equestrianism and Horseracing will come together for a Celebration of the Horse themed raceday at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday 26 March. As well as seven adrenalin charged jump races, featuring the EBF Mares Finals, there will be something for all the family via a host of equestrian themed demonstrations and stand

Magnificent Frankie! Dettori delight as Poet`s Voice lands QEII thriller

Magnificent Frankie! Dettori delight as Poet`s Voice lands QEII thriller

Frankie Dettori rolled back the years at Ascot once more on the anniversary of his seven winners at the track. On this occasion he had to settle for four victories, with the highlight being his last-gasp success on Poet’s Voice in the Queen Elizabeth IIII Stakes. It would have been more had Dettori picked the right one in the opening race. He finis

British Horseracing Authority to cut penalties for excessive whip use

British Horseracing Authority to cut penalties for excessive whip use

Jockeys found guilty of excessively using the whip will face lesser penalties as a result of an amendment in the rules. The number of uses remains at seven in flat races and eight over jumps. But a rider going one strike over the limit will now receive a two-day ban rather than five.

As a result of the changes made by the British Horseracing

Grand National 2011: Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs battle way to glory at Aintree

Grand National 2011: Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs battle way to glory at Aintree

Ginger McCain, trainer of the Aintree legend Red Rum, may still be alive and kicking but his son Donald inherited his title 'Mr Aintree’ on Saturday when he sent out the Jason Maguire-ridden Ballabriggs to win the 164th John Smith’s Grand National. It was the family’s fifth win in the world’s greatest race.

Up with the pace from the outs

Ballabriggs looking good for the Grand National

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 Kel

Chris Antley Is Found Dead At His Home

Chris Antley Is Found Dead At His Home

Chris Antley, a jockey who battled weight and drug problems but won 3,480 races, including the Kentucky Derby twice, was found dead on the floor of his home late Saturday, the Pasadena police said. They were investigating it as a homicide. Antley, 34, died of ''severe head trauma,'' according to the police, who said the motive had not been determin

Suspended Jockey Protests New Whip Rules in Britain

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

Sir Henry Cecil warns best is still to come from unbeaten Frankel

Sir Henry Cecil warns best is still to come from unbeaten Frankel

Trainer Sir Henry Cecil has warned that "the best is still to come" from his unbeaten colt Frankel. The five-time Group One winner continued his build-up to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on 15 October with a workout on Newmarket Heath under regular jockey Tom Queally. Frankel will be seeking to extend his unbeaten run to nine in the £1m ra

It`s the Winner`s Circle For Juliw Krone at Belmont

It`s the Winner`s Circle For Juliw Krone at Belmont

It took Julie Krone exactly four rides to reach the winner's circle after nine months on the disabled list. She made it in a six-furlong allowance at Belmont Park yesterday aboard the 6-5 favorite, Consider the Lily, her first winner since she shattered her right ankle in a violent spill last August at Saratoga.

The 30-year-old, 4-foot-10-in

















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