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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

Bad Weather CLaims Monday Afternoon Jump Meetings

Monday`s jumps meetings at Towcester and Taunton have been cancelled due to the ongoing unseasonal weather.

Robert Bellamy, Towcester clerk of the course was due to inspect the track at 12pm but made an earlier call after the venue saw plenty of overnight snow.

He said: "We are covered in about two inches of snow and have further showers forecast today, possibly totalling another two inches.

"We also have sub-zero

Today`s Doncaster Meeting The Latest Victim Of The Unseasonal Weather

This afternoon`s flat season kick off meeting at Doncaster has been abandoned due to snow. The fixture was due to feature the first major event of the Flat season, the William Hill Lincoln, but clerk of the course Roderick Duncan called off the card following a 6am inspection. He said: "We have had about two to three inches of snow overnight and it's still falling now. "Daytime temperatures are forecast to stay at or below freezing and further

Wincanton Sunday Meeting Passes Early Inspection

Sunday afternoon`s Wincanton meeting will go ahead after the track passed an 8am inspection on Saturday. Barry Johnson, Course Clerk says the track is fit for action despite concerns about heavy rain. He said: "We had 15 millimetres of rain in the last 24 hours and the course has taken it really well. "We have just showers forecast today and tomorrow now and we are not planning any further inspections. "However, we will be keeping an eye on

Sprinter Sacre To Step Up In Trip At Aintree

A step up in trip and a mouth watering potential clash with Cue Card and Flemenstar at Aintree may be on the cards for Spinter Sacre after his breeder Christophe Malse told trainer Nicky Henderson he was "mad" for restricting the superstar seven-year-old to two miles. And Henderson agrees his stable star, unbeaten in eight starts over fences but has never raced further than the 2m1f in his career, could be better still over further distances. Hend

Doncaster To Inspect

aturday`s planned meeting at Doncaster on Saturday, a card including the William Hill Lincoln, is subject to a 6am inspection on raceday morning.

Course officials are alert after snow is forecast on Town Moor.

Clerk of the course Roderick Duncan had been due to inspect at noon today, but that has now been put postponed until morning.

He said: "We will have a first look at 6am tomorrow as there is still some snow in

Friday Evening Racing Called Off At Dundalk

High winds have forced Dundalk to call off their meeting this evening.

The eight-race card was due to start at 5.50pm but officials have cancelled the fixture due to the inclement weather.

The track tweeted: "Both horse and greyhound racing has been cancelled this evening due to the very high winds; apologies for any inconvenience."

Martin Dwyer Banned For 2 Months By Royal Western India Turf Club

Jockey Martin Dwyer is "in a state of shock" over being banned for two months by the Indian racing authorities.

The charge, preventing a mount from running on its merits, means a suspension running from April 6 to May 31.

Dwyer told BBC Sport: "This is unbelievable, and I'm shocked and a bit numb about it all. I'm trying to get my head round it, but I will appeal against this decision, and will do everything I can to clear my name

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, the first big race of the new turf Flat season.

Races at Southwell will close at noon on Thursda

Prize Money Boost For Sandown Season Finale

Good news for the horse racing industry as Prize money for the Bet365 `Ultimate Celebration` meeting, which signifies the end of the National Hunt season, will be increased by 15% from £555,000 to £637,000 for 2013. The meeting takes place at Sandown Park on April 26 and 27 and is a mixed Flat and jumps meeting. Channel 4 will be televising meeting, with four races per day, including the highlight race of the card on Saturday, the £150,000 Bet365 Gold

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Royal Ascot: Frankel celebrates magnificent seven

Royal Ascot: Frankel celebrates magnificent seven

Frankel may not have produced the sort of unhindered procession which the Queen enjoys but in his own way, the colt demonstrated his enormous ability when winning at Royal Ascot. "Put it this way, if the race was run in another half hour, he would have been ridden completely differently," said trainer Sir Henry Cecil after victory on the meeting's

Unbeaten Frankel named 2011 Cartier horse of the year

Unbeaten Frankel named 2011 Cartier horse of the year

Frankel glides to QEII Stakes win at British Champions Day in October, The unbeaten Frankel has been named racehorse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards. The three-year-old colt, owned and bred by Khalid Abdullah and trained by Sir Henry Cecil, has won all nine of his races to date.

Frankel's season included victories in the 2,000 Guine

Graham Lee and Amberleigh House to join forces again for National

Graham Lee and Amberleigh House to join forces again for National

GRAHAM LEE is free to ride Amberleigh House in the John Smith’s Grand National after it was revealed that Grey Abbey will bypass the Aintree spectacular. Trainer Howard Johnson made the decision after Lee schooled the 11-year-old over Aintree-type fences at his County Durham stable. Grey Abbey could still run at Aintree with the Betfair Bowl over t

Flat jockey Hayley Turner in no rush after injury

Flat jockey Hayley Turner in no rush after injury

Britain's leading female flat jockey Hayley Turner is thrilled to be back in action after nearly four months out with a broken ankle. The Nottinghamshire jockey returned to the fray at Kempton on Tuesday but had a blank afternoon. Turner said: "It's good to be back and I just need to work harder to get a little bit stronger.

"I have a co

Oscar Time ruled out for season with leg injury

Oscar Time ruled out for season with leg injury

Oscar Time was beaten by Ballabriggs (left) in the 2011 Grand National Oscar Time, the 2011 Grand National runner-up, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a leg injury. "He just has a slight tendon injury," said trainer Martin Lynch. "It's nothing huge, but it's enough to keep him out for the season."

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Aidan Coleman sidelined with broken collarbone

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

Conversation Pieces - Ascot Gallery

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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

Wayne Rooney buys horse to be trained at Michael Owen`s yard

Wayne Rooney buys horse to be trained at Michael Owen`s yard

Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney has bought a yearling which is set to go into training with Tom Dascombe. Dascombe's yard, which houses almost 100 horses, was purchased by Rooney's United team-mate Michael Owen in 2007. Rooney paid a recent visit to the Manor House Stables in Cheshire and was so impressed he decided to buy the

Sandown Hurdle Decision Delayed

Sandown Hurdle Decision Delayed

A decision as to whether the four hurdle races will be run at Sandown's meeting on Saturday has been delayed until Friday morning.

Officials at the Esher venue have been given the flexibility by the British Horseracing Authority to put a final decision back until a further inspection at 8am after they looked at the track on Thursday after

Liam Treadwell Has Happy Birthday With Nomecheki

Liam Treadwell Has Happy Birthday With Nomecheki

Liam Treadwell had to pull a rabbit out of a hat to bag a winner on his 24th birthday at Plumpton. Landing the Grand National on Mon Mome made 2009 an unforgettable year for Treadwell, whose partnership with Findon trainer Nick Gifford is starting to flourish.

The jockey nearly came off Nomecheki (3-1) at the penultimate fence of the att

Frankie Dettori Latest

Frankie Dettori Latest

France Galop stewards will meet on December 4 to decide what action to take against Frankie Dettori following his positive test for a banned substance.

The medical commission of the ruling body of French racing last week imposed a temporary suspension on the Italian jockey on medical grounds, following his positive test at Longchamp on Se

Anne-Sophie Pacault Representing and necessary

Anne-Sophie Pacault Representing and necessary

Played yesterday in Avenches, the eighth stage of the Challenge Gallop led to a superb finish which emerged victorious Representing the tricolor, already winner of this event two years ago. Anne-Sophie Paccault knew to bide his time in the middle of the pack before skillfully bring the rope end and ending up in the fight with veteran Pont des Arts,

Injury Forces Tidal Bay Out Of The Grand National

Injury Forces Tidal Bay Out Of The Grand National

Paul Nicholls has confirmed that Tidal Bay will miss both the Ladbrokes World Hurdle and the John Smith's Grand National.

The 12-year-old has returned to his brilliant best this season, winning a exciting renewal of the Lexus Chase over Christmas, and had been allotted what looked a favourable handicap mark for the Aintree spectacular

















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