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Andrew Thortnon Returns To Racing Following Injury Layoff

National Hunt jockey Andrew Thornton intends to be back race-riding by the middle of next month after Surgery.


The weighing-room veteran is well on the road to recovery after undergoing keyhole surgery on his knee following a fall at Southwell back in July.

Thornton saw a specialist on Wednesday and was given the all-clear to start riding out next week.

`I saw Mr Fogg at the Ridgeway and the X-rays were very

Nathaniel Good To Go In The Qatar Prix de l`Arc Whatever The Ground

John Gosden Is confident Nathaniel can handle whatever ground conditions he faces in the Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday week.

Lady Rothschild`s champion has enjoyed a great season to date, winning the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown before being touched off in the King George VI at Ascot and the Irish Champion Stakes.

Gosden feels his performance in the latter, when beaten by Snow Fairy, proves he can handle quic

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 Maarek in third and Sholaan, who had led early on back in fourth. Smullen was riding for the first time at Ayr and

Beverly Meeting Goes Ahead Without Jockey Valets

The wet and stormy weather today has had a negative effect on the reace card causing traffic chaos in the north-east with jockey valets reportedly stuck in a tailback on the A1.

Their delay means the riders` kit has not arrived at the track but officials have managed to source enough equipment for racing to take place.

However, the British Horseracing Authority are prepared to tweak the schedule throughout the afternoon as the ri

Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe betting hots up after Possible Camelot Entry

Camelot has been heavily backed for the Qatar Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe following a decision from Boylesport to offer non-runner no-bet on the race. The bookie promoted the dual Derby winner to 4-1 favourite (from 9-2), after seeing support since offering the non-runner no-bet concession last week. Spokesman for Boylesports, Leon Blanche said: `We reintroduced Camelot into the betting at 6-1 last Wednesday when we went non-runner no-bet and it`s real

Grand National Changes Recomendations for 2013

AINTREE racecourse and the BHA on Thursday announced several recommendations and modifications to be implemented before the 2013 Grand National, including moving forward the start by 90 yards. The race will therefore be run over a distance of about 4m3½f, having previously been run over 4m4f. There were some calls for a reduction in the field size but this will be maintained at 40 runners for 2013. A review was conducted in the wake of a false start

William Muir Talks About Plans For Purr Along

Purr Along could have put herself in the frame for a trip to France in search of Group One success following her narrow defeat at Doncaster on Friday. Trainer William Muir is considering the Prix Marcel Boussac for the filly who just lost out by a head to Certify after a ding dong battle in the Group Two May Hill Stakes over the straight mile. Muir wants to give Purr Along one more race this term and should the Longchamp race on October 7 comes too

Shareta Eases To Victory In Vermeille

Christophe Lemaire rode Shareta to a comfortable victory in the Vermeille, landing a record seventh success in the race for Alain de Royer-Dupre. Always close to the pace, Shareta travelled well and was in second rounding the bend before powering clear of her rivals with ease. Last year`s Arc runner-up, when sent off at 66-1, proved that was no fluke and backed up her recent Yorkshire Oaks win to record back-to-back Group 1 victories. Pirika trave

Ruby Walsh Makes Winning Return To Racing After Injury

Ruby Walsh, who fractured an ankle in a fall in the Galway Hurdle last month, had to work hard to get hot-pot, trained by Willie Mullins to the front in the Kerrymaid Hurdle.

Miley Shah looked like making all the running but he was far from fluent at the last two flights.

Rattan (4-9 favourite) met the last hurdle running and got the momentum needed for him to prevail by a head in a tight finish.

Walsh said: `I thoug

Never Can Tell Sadly Put Down

Winner of last year`s Cesarewitch, the five-year-old mare was pulled up four furlongs from home in the Group Two feature.

While Never Can Tell was taken away for further treatment in the horse ambulance, trainer Jamie Osborne later confirmed they had been unable to save her.

He tweeted: `It`s with great sadness I report we have failed to save Never Can Tell. She will be much missed by us all. RIP Old Girl.`

Camelot Fails in Triple Crown Bid

It ws 42 years ago that Lester Piggott steered Nijinsky to victory in the St Ledger to win the 2000 Guineas-Epsom Derby-St Leger treble, it was the last time it has ever been completed with Camelot . And it is still the last time as Enke held on over the last furlong to beat Camelot into second place in the Worlds oldest classic, the St Ledger today. Joseph O`Brien had looked comfortable and in control on Camelot but left himself with a lot to do in th

Cleltenham Cup Ticket Allocation To Be Reduced

Cheltenham Gold Cup to Reduce Ticket Allocation For 2013 Cheltenham Racecourse have decided to reduce the amount of tickets available for Gold Cup day 2013. The flagship event of March`s Festival attracted 70,400 racegoers to the Prestbury Park site this year but organisers have opted to cut the allocation to around 67,000 for next years event in case bad weather affects the day as was the case accross many courses this year. Racecourse Spokesperson

Racing Trainer John Dunlop To Retire Age 73

Veteran Classic-winning trainer John Dunlop is set to retire at the end of the Flat racing season in November.

The 73-year-old won the Epsom Derby twice - with Shirley Heights in 1978 and Erhaab 16 years later.

Dunlop, who is based at Arundel in West Sussex, also trained three winners of both the St Leger and 1000 Guineas, plus the Oaks twice. `I now have much reduced stable numbers and it is now less viable than it once was,` he

Snow Fairy wins Irish Champion Ahead Of Nathaniel

Snow Fairy added another chapter to what is one of racing`s great stories as she defeated the much fancied Nathaniel and St Nicholas Abbey to win the Irish Champion Stakes.

The tale seems all the more unbelievable once you take into consideration the fact that Snow Fairy was bought for 1800 Euros back in 2008 when nobody seemed interested in the mare at all. Snow Fairy had won six Group 1s before Saturday`s race, three of those came in East A

Black Caviar On The Mend

Black Caviar has returned to light duties as trainer Peter Moody mulls over whether to let the legendary Mare who is unbeaten in 22 starts race again. Black Caviar hasn`t raced since her narrow victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. And with her participation in the Melbourne spring Carnival ruled out some time ago there was and is still some question as to whether she would race again. Peter Moody though speaking to Australian press sai

Racing mourns the death of a Legend of the sport Lord John Oaksey

Multi-Talented Former jockey, journalist and founder of the Injured Jockeys Fund Lord John Oaksey has sadly died aged 83.

Oaksey has been battling with ill health and passed away on Wednesday at his family home in Wiltshire.

Oaksey won the 1958 Hennessy Gold Cup at Cheltenham aboard Taxidermist and came second in the 1963 Grand National on Carrickbeg during a great riding career.

After racing, his media work saw him

Headgear Rule Changes For Irish Racing

The anomaly of headgear worn by horses in Ireland all coming under the official description of `blinkers` has finally been sorted.

On Friday, The Turf Club announced a change to the rules has been approved by the the Governing Bodies, to facilitate a more accurate declaration of headgear.

The confusion appears when horses trained in Ireland who have worn visors were officially described as racing in blinkers and the outdated syst

Mahmood Al Zarooni Fined By BHA

Newmarket based trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been fined £2,000 by the British Horseracing Authority after urine samples taken from two of his horses were found to contain a prohibited substance. Samples taken from Wood Ditton Stakes winner Mariner's Cross and 1000 Guineas also-ran Lyric Of Light were found to contain propoxyphene. The disciplinary panel said it could not be satisfied the administration of the substance was accidental and gave Godo

Rest Of The World Team Win Shergar Cup

The Rest of the World team, led by Japanese rider Yutaka Take, have won the 12th Shergar Cup for the first time since 2007 in front of over 30,000 at Ascot. China`s Matthew Chadwick secured three second places aswell as victory in the last race to win the individual prize and help his team to 89 points. Frankie Dettori`s best was third but his Europe team were second on 56. Hayley Turner`s all-female team were a point further back, with Keiren Fallon'

Triple Crown aspirant Camelot enjoyed a gallop before racing at Leopardstown ahead of next months Ladbrokes St Leger

The three-year-old has already won the Newmarket 2000 Guineas and the Epsom Derby, and next month looks to be the first horse since Nijinsky in 1970 to complete the Classic treble at Doncaster. We last saw Camelot winning the Irish Derby at the Curragh in late June, he has since has enjoyed a mid-season break, but he stepped up his Leger preparations at the Foxrock venue as he worked alongside stable companions Fame And Glory and Chamonix. The trio

Newmarket Concerts break 100000 Spectators Mark

Adnams Newmarket Nights have been incredibly popular this year with total visitor figures above 100000 With the final concert featuring Jessie J already sold out for Friday. This follows another attendance of 20,000 people who came to watch Friday evening`s concert by Jessie J`s fellow The Voice judge Sir Tom Jones. Newmarket Racecourses`s managing director Amy Starkey hailed the success of the events - which are held on Friday evenings during the summer -

Supersub Christophe Soumillon Rides Excelebration to Victory at Deauville

Moore had stood down for the day following a fall earlier in the day leaving Aidan O`Brien a jockeyless for the Group One Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques Le Marois but connections were keen to snap up the services of the brilliant Belgian. The mile contest saw a slow pace early on as the field bunched up. When Dettori kicked from the front on Elusive Kate, it looked as though he had Excelebration in trouble but the favourite came back at Dett

September Meeting At York Racecourse

Fun for all on Press Family Raceday: including a new Listed race as part of our seven thoroughbred races plus pony racing, our interactive racing zone, bouncy castle and personal appearances at intervals by children's favourite, Peppa Pig. There is a special relaxed feel about the only Sunday of York's year; it naturally attracts a family crowd and remember that under 16's go for free. York Racecourse will once again offer a combined Grandstand & Paddock

Can Frankel Be Beaten

Frankel, The dominant son of Galileo is unbeaten in 12 races after easing to success in the QIPCO Sussex Stakes for the second eason in a row. The legendary horse has yet to run over a mile, That will change at York later this month when he runs in the 10 furlong Juddmonte International, which could be his his penultimate appearance on the racetrack. Wich Cirrus Des Aigles ruled out of the race with injury it is hard to see anyone in the field who can m

Cartier Horse Of The Year Standings

Frankel, the worlds highest rated racehorse has reduced Camelot`s lead for the 2012 Cartier Horse Of The Year Award following a comfortable six-length win in the Group One QIPCO Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. Frankel extended his unbeaten run to 12 in West Sussex with his second successive QIPCO Sussex Stakes victory which moves him onto 96 points, 48 behind three-year-old Camelot who is also still unbeaten on 144. Camelot leads the way in the stan

New Jockey Club Race Course Directors Appointed

Jockey Club Racecourses have appointed four regional directors to run its fourteen tracks acorss the Uk. Managing director at Arena Leisure Ian Renton, pictured with the Princess Royal , has been appointed the new boss at Cheltenham, with responsibility also for Exeter, Warwick and Wincanton. Amy Starkey will run Huntingdon, Nottingham and Market Rasen and Newmarket, while John Baker is now in charge at Aintree, Carlisle and Haydock. Rupert Trevel

Mark Johnston Horses On Form At Glorious Goodwood

Mark Johnston trained his fifth Goodwood winner of the week as Fulbright and Silvestre de Sousa, won the Betfred Mile on Friday.

It was Fulbright`s first time over this distance and he equipped himself well as he held off Mabait by over a length with Mister Music at 25-1 finishing third ahead of last year`s winner Boom and Bust who was in at 20-1

Johnston said: `We were running him over six, clearly we haven`t got a clue. He`s out

Sadlers Rock takes the Goodwood Cup

Johnny Murtagh continued his impressive record at Goodwood yesterday as 2-1 favourite Saddler`s Rock landed the Artemis Goodwood Cup.

The 42-year-old is now 10 victories from 21 rides on the world famous course, beating Askar Tau by a length with Colour Vision in third.

It was the ideal way for the horse trained by John Oxx to bounce back after being defeated by Colour Vision at Royal Ascot.

`When you`re working horse

Frankel Makes It Twelve From Twelve

Frankel, The world`s top racehorse and Racing Mole Favourite, extended his unbeaten run to 12 by trouncing the field in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. An exited crowd of 25,000 saw history unfold as the legendary horse an rider Tom Queally won by five clear lengths to grab the £300,000 prize money and again made it look easy. It now looks as if Frankel, owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah and trained by Sir Henry Cecil wll step up to 10 furlongs at York on 2

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. A de Royer Dupre is also well armed, with the presence of Bougie D'Amore, remaining on two good path to the next leve

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Paul Hanagan: I`m heading back north after a painful Royal Ascot

Paul Hanagan: I`m heading back north after a painful Royal Ascot

After four days at Royal Ascot, champion jockey and ECHO racing columnist Paul Hanagan heads to Scotland tomorrow in pursuit of winners. IT'S been a torrid week at Royal Ascot I have to admit. It just brings home how difficult a meeting it is at which to have winners, and I had plenty of frustrations over the first three days.
I also woke yester

Big Names Among The 19 Entries For The Betfair Chase

Big Names Among The 19 Entries For The Betfair Chase

Long Run, Grands Crus and Cue Card are three big names amongst 19 entries for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 24.

Long Run won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2011 but could only manage third in last season's renewal of the Blue Riband event, one place worse than when second to a revitalised Kauto Star in this race last year.

Betfred is the winning bidder for the Tote

Betfred is the winning bidder for the Tote

UK-based bookmaker Betfred has been chosen to buy the Tote after an auction process that began in November. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt had chosen Betfred although the deal had not been completed, with some technicalities still being sorted out. The price is not yet known but Betfred is thought to have bid about £200m.

Half of the fee will

Frankel heads quality British Champions Day line-up at Ascot

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

Jockeys planning strike on Monday over new whip rules

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

Cleltenham Cup Ticket Allocation To Be Reduced

Cleltenham Cup Ticket Allocation To Be Reduced

Cheltenham Gold Cup to Reduce Ticket Allocation For 2013 Cheltenham Racecourse have decided to reduce the amount of tickets available for Gold Cup day 2013.

The flagship event of March`s Festival attracted 70,400 racegoers to the Prestbury Park site this year but organisers have opted to cut the allocation to around 67,000 for next years e

Edredon out of the blue for Jim Culloty

Edredon out of the blue for Jim Culloty

If Jim Culloty ever thought he had a bogey race, one he was fated never to win, it was the Pertemps King George VI Chase - particularly on Tuesday when Best Mate was pulled out of this year's contest. Yesterday, though, there were more black cats than single magpies or bogeymen on the road to Kempton.

With Best Mate, last year's winner a

Veteran horse The Tatling wins race on 176th and final appearance

Veteran horse The Tatling wins race on 176th and final appearance

The Tatling won the King's Stand Stakes at Ascot way back in 2004 - Veteran horse The Tatling produced a fairytale ending in his 176th and final racecourse appearance by claiming victory at Wolverhampton. The 14-year-old was priced at 16-1 but won the handicap - the 18th of his career - by a short head.

Trainer Milton Bradley said: "I know i

New Jockey Club Race Course Directors Appointed

New Jockey Club Race Course Directors Appointed

Jockey Club Racecourses have appointed four regional directors to run its fourteen tracks acorss the Uk.
Managing director at Arena Leisure Ian Renton, pictured with the Princess Royal , has been appointed the new boss at Cheltenham, with responsibility also for Exeter, Warwick and Wincanton.

Amy Starkey will run Huntingdon, Nottingha

Saturday Racing At Doncaster Still a Possibility

Saturday Racing At Doncaster Still a Possibility

Friday`s upcoming meeting looks to be already in doubt, with an inspection planned for Wednesday, but there is some optimism that Doncaster`s card on Saturday will go ahead and hopefully lift the gloom even if Cheltenham is lost.

Doncaster`s Saturday fixture has been boosted by the addition of the Champion Hurdle Trial, rearranged fro

Cue Card Aimed At Flemenstar And Sprinter Sacre

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 wil

Hayley Turner wins Nunthorpe Stakes on Margot Did

Hayley Turner wins Nunthorpe Stakes on Margot Did

Turner is the only woman to have won a Group One race outright Margot Did won the Nunthorpe Stakes at York's Ebor Festival to give jockey Hayley Turner the second Group One success of her career. The 20-1 shot, trained by Michael Bell, came home three-quarters of a length ahead of Hamish McGonagall (28-1), with Prohibit (12-1) third.

Tur

Monday Southwell Meeting Abandoned

Monday Southwell Meeting Abandoned

Southwell`s National Hunt meeting planned for Monday has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.

The venue has been closed since November 20 and racing was supposed to resume next week.

However, officials are hopeful all-weather racing will take place on Tuesday.

Clerk of the course Roderick Duncan said:

Simonsig Favourite For The Arkle

Simonsig Favourite For The Arkle

Clear favourite Simonsig is amongst the 12 rivals gunning for Tuesday`s Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson has much confidence in his grey who is unbeaten in two starts over fences although the Lambourn trainer has hedged his bets by leaving Jewson Novices' Chase favourite Captain Conan in the field just in case o

















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