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Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has given final approval to changes in disciplinary measures and penalties for medication violations that include permitting an owner to void the claim of a horse that tested positive in the race out of which it was claimed. The Jan. 18 action by the Equine Drug Research Council (EDRC) came during a two-hour meeting. It was punctuated by a discussion of whether the KHRC, which must now consi

Aintree Racecourse to get Statue of Ginger McCain

Aintree Racecourse to get Statue of legendary horse trainer Ginger McCain, who enjoyed so much success at Aintree winning the grand national of 4 occasions, 3 time with Red Rum and then again in 2004 with Amberleigh House. The Bronze statue , commissioned by the racecourse will be placed on the mound overlooking the parade ring and celebrate the life of one of horse racing most legendary figures who passed away in September 2011, aged 80.

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Whip row reignites

Before Christmas, there was a definite feeling that the row over the new regulations governing jockeys and the use of their whips was simmering down. Fewer riders were infringing, and conventional wisdom began to have it that changes implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in October had simply needed a bedding-in period. But the controversy was spectacularly reignited last week when well over 100 days of suspensions were handed down, seven

Whip row reignites

Horse Website - Whip row reignites - Before Christmas, there was a definite feeling that the row over the new regulations governing jockeys and the use of their whips was simmering down. Fewer riders were infringing, and conventional wisdom began to have it that changes implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in October had simply needed a bedding-in period. But the controversy was spectacularly reignited last week when well over 100 days o

Will Kennedy receives whip ban after Kempton win

Jockey Will Kennedy has been handed a seven-day whip ban and told to forfeit his prize money after winning at Kempton. Kennedy won the prestigious Lanzarote Hurdle on 9-2 favourite Swincombe Flame but was penalised for excessive use. "You work your backside off and lose two-and-a-half grand. You sometimes wonder why you bother," said Kennedy. The incident occurred just days before new British Horseracing Authority chief executive Paul Bittar begins his po

The Famous Grand National winner, Dont Push it who won with AP McCoy in 2010 has been retired.

The Famous Grand National winner, Don't Push it who won with AP McCoy in 2010 has been retired. Trained by Jonjo O'Neill and owned by JP McManus, The legenday horse will spend his retirement at Mr McManus's Martinstown Stud in Co Limerick. The win was a first in 15 attempts at the Grand National for jockey AP McCoy. It was a first win for the trainer and owner, As well as famously being AP McCoy's

Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Wins 22nd Straight Race

Just as he did last time out, Thoroughbred Rapid Redux held off a stretch bid from Awesome Rhythm at Laurel Park, located in Laurel, Md., to continue his record-setting win streak, which has now reached 22 in a row. Making his first start as a 6-year-old, Robert Cole Jr.'s Rapid Redux went wire-to-wire Jan. 4 in a $5,000 starter allowance race, winning by one length. J. D. Acosta rode the chestnut gelding for trainer David Wells.

The revised edi

Storm damage at Ayr racetrack forces call-off

Tuesday's race meeting at Ayr was abandoned after strong winds damaged facilities at the Craigie track. Clerk of the course Emma Marley had given the meeting the go-ahead following an 0715 GMT inspection due to the threat of rain. But the fierce winds left a tree in a dangerous position, meaning the track had no public address system, which is essential for public safety. Debris on the roads had prevented trainer Lucinda Russell reaching Ayr. The Milnath

Ruby Walsh appeals against three-day ban for careless riding

Ruby Walsh has appealed against a three-day ban incurred for careless riding at Cheltenham on Saturday. He was found guilty of causing interference when partnering Pearl Swan to be first past the post in the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial. While he beat Grumeti by a short head, the two horses got very close in the finish and the stewards opted to reverse the places and ban Walsh. The British Horseracing Authority will hear the appeal on Thursday at 0900GMT. Un

Four New Medication Detection Times Announced by BHA

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced in late 2011 four new detection times for commonly used veterinary medicines: the sedative acepromazine, the sedative /analgesic combination detomidine/butorphanol, the anti-inflammatory treatment prednisolone, and the airway treatment salmeterol. Detection times are the intervals between the time of the last drug administration and the time at which urine (and blood) concentrations are below the laboratory

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 couple of screws in my ankle but it felt fine and I just want to put my head down. I'm not setting targets."

Cheltenham Town decide against racecourse move

Cheltenham have shelved plans to relocate their ground to the town's racecourse at Prestbury Park. The League Two outfit, who are based at Whaddon Road, have been in discussions with racecourse owners about a joint venture since 2008. But both parties have decided the move is not currently possible because of "general economic uncertainty". Robins chairman Paul Baker said: "It is disappointing that the costs of the move are prohibitive." He continued: "It

Kauto Star and Long Run set for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star and Long Run are set for a mouth-watering clash in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. The 11-year-old Kauto Star is aiming to win a record fifth title after he and stablemate Master Minded were confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls on Tuesday. Kauto defied the critics by beating champion Long Run to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock on 19 November. But Long Run's owner Robert Waley-Cohen said: "I think he's back. We are the reignin

Kauto Star and Master Minded hard to split, says owner Clive Smith

Owner Clive Smith says it is impossible to know which of stablemates Kauto Star and Master Minded is the best ahead of the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. The pair clash for the first time when they face champion Long Run at Kempton. Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star seeks a record fifth King George win, while former two-mile champion chaser Master Minded runs over three miles for the first time. "They're both well, but I have no idea who wil

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 as-yet unnamed horse. Dascombe enjoyed success this year with stable star Brown Panther. If it's the next Br

Sports Personality: Bob Champion wins BBC`s Helen Rollason award

Thirty years on from his fairytale Grand National success with Aldaniti, former jockey Bob Champion admits he feels lucky to be alive today, let alone be honoured for his charity work. Champion fought cancer to win the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree on his injury-plagued mount in 1981, and has been a tireless fundraiser ever since. He will be given the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 2011 BBC S

Big Buck`s seeks 14th straight win in Ascot`s Long Walk Hurdle

Brilliant stayer Big Buck's will face six rivals as he bids to stretch his unbeaten run over hurdles to 14 in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old has won the last two renewals of the race, but they have both been run at Newbury. Victory at Ascot would see Big Buck's beat dual champion hurdler Bula's winning run of the 1960s. He would also close on Sir Ken's record of 16 straight hurdles wins in the 1950s and pass £1m in car

Four jockeys banned for corruption by BHA

Jockeys Paul Doe and Greg Fairley have been banned from racing for 12 years for "not riding a horse to its merits" after an investigation into corruption. Two other jockeys are among 11 people barred from the sport following a British Horseracing Authority probe. Kirsty Milczarek has been banned for two years, while Jimmy Quinn has received a six-month punishment. Owners Maurice "Fred" Sines and James Crickmore have been banned for 14 years for betting on

Kauto Star ready for King George VI Chase at Kempton

Kauto Star will aim to win a record fifth King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, after his entry was confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls. Nicholls said: "I've had a chat with Clive [owner Clive Smith] and we're going to run Kauto and Master Minded." The 11-year-old defied the critics by beating Long Run to win the Betfair Chase at Haydock three weeks ago. Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen has avoided a ban that would have stopped him from riding

Model Rule on Salix Administration Adopted

The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Model Rules Committee has adopted protocol that prohibits private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) on race day. The RCI committee, which met Dec. 8 in Tucson, Ariz., also adopted a model rule urging all racing officials to report "any perceived issues" with a horse that could impact the running of a race. The model rule on the tightening of the administration of furosemide has

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 it was only a small race, but what a wonderful story. The horse is still a star in our eyes. Continue reading the ma

Robert Thornton breaks arm in fall at Hereford

Robert Thornton has broken his arm in a fall at Hereford and is likely to miss the busy Christmas period. The rider, 33, fell while riding Richard Lee-trained Western Whisky at the seventh fence in the totetrifecta Handicap Chase, bringing down Maraafeq in the process.

Maraafeq's rider Harry Challoner was unhurt, but clerk of the course Keith Ottesen confirmed Thornton's injury.

He was top jockey at the 2007 Cheltenham Festival, when

Cheltenham treble for Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson

Jockey Barry Geraghty and trainer Nicky Henderson combined for a big-race treble on the second day of the International meeting at Cheltenham. Geraghty first guided the impressive Quantitativeeasing (6-1) to victory in the December Gold Cup He then rode the 5-2 joint-favourite Grandouet to success in the International Hurdle. The pair completed a 34-1 three-timer when the 4-9 favourite Oscar Whisky won the Relkeel Hurdle. It was a perfect 61st birthday p

Oliver Sherwood pins his Cheltenham hopes on Clerk`s Choice

No sport rallies around better than racing in moments of catastrophe, as trainer Oliver Sherwood can testify after fire ripped through his home at Lambourn, Berkshire last month. So much water was required to battle the intense flames that fire-fighters even drained a swimming pool at ex-champion jockey John Francome's neighbouring house. Offers of support immediately poured in, but the best fillip of all for Sherwood would be a big-race winner, and hopes

Frankel set for first 2012 run in Newbury`s Lockinge Stakes

Frankel glides to Queen Elizabeth II Stakes win (UK users only) Unbeaten Frankel looks set to open his 2012 campaign in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on 15 May. The colt, trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by Khalid Abdullah, was the first equine winner of the President's Award at the Horserace Writers and Photographers' Association Awards.

Cecil won Flat trainer of the year and Abdullah owner of the year. Jump trainer of the year went to

Hello Bud seeks repeat win in Becher Chase at Aintree

Hello Bud seeks a repeat win in the Becher Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree on Saturday. The race is the first to be held over the National obstacles since changes were made to the course after two horses died in April's big race. Meanwhile, 2011 Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Sizing Europe runs in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown. Rivals are set to include the Paul Nicholls-pair of Tataniano and Kauto Star's half-brother Kauto Stone.

AAEP 2011: New President, Officers Inducted

Florida racetrack practitioner John Mitchell, DVM, began his service as the president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the association's 2011 Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Mitchell was sworn in as president during the Nov. 21 President's Luncheon. Through many years of steadfast service and leadership, Mitchell has provided the AAEP with valuable insight into racehorse welfare, veterinary ethics, and practice ma

Paul Nicholls eyes more Kauto Star success

Paul Nicholls says Kauto Star's emphatic victory in the Betfair Chase on Saturday was one of the best runs of his career. The 11-year-old double Gold Cup winner produced an outstanding performance, winning by 11 lengths from Long Run. "All the doubters had a pill to swallow on Saturday, and a big one. "I never dreamed he'd win, I thought he'd run a nice race, but that was one of his best performances ever," Nicholls told BBC Points West. "He's a one off,

Trainer Nicky Henderson wins magnificent seven races

Nicky Henderson has achieved a first as a four-timer at Kempton contributed to a grand total of seven winners from as many runners across the country. Darlan, Mossley, Chablais and Whoops A Daisy won at Kempton, Foxbridge and Owen Glendower at Ludlow, while Top Of The Range was victorious at Ffos Las. "This is quite special, I don't know if I've had seven, I remember having six one Boxing Day," Henderson said. "We haven't had seven out of seven, that I c

Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead

Acclaimed champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday (Nov. 15) from complications from surgery. The 17-year-old stallion had undergone implant surgery to relieve cervical spinal cord pressure three days earlier (Nov. 12), according to chief operating surgeon, and following the procedure his prognosis had been "guarded to good." Jet Master Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, independent surgical consultant specializing in "wobblers

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New whip rules come into force for jockeys

New whip rules come into force for jockeys

Jockeys face new rules on use of the whip - New rules governing jockeys and their use of whips come into force on Monday - starting with Flat meetings at Great Yarmouth, Salisbury and Windsor. Riders are allowed a maximum eight strokes of the whip in jumps races and seven on the Flat, with penalties for riders who break the regulations.

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Hold On Julio To Stick With Hurdles

Hold On Julio To Stick With Hurdles

Hold On Julio is set to remain over hurdles for the immediate future following an encouraging run at Kempton on Saturday.

The smart chaser was a promising third on his first start of the season at Cheltenham and a creditable fifth in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury, but then failed to complete in a Listed event at Ascot last month.
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No Sunday Racing In UK And Ireland

No Sunday Racing In UK And Ireland

Todays Flat meeting at Kempton has been cancelled due to snow.

Although course officials gave the fixture the go-ahead earlier in the morning, the situation has since deteriorated with further snow.

Kempton's abandonment means there is now no racing at all in Britain and in Ireland on Sunday.

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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).

I`m A Celeb: Scots jockey Willie Carson to enter the jungle in new series

I`m A Celeb: Scots jockey Willie Carson to enter the jungle in new series

RACING hero Willie Carson is the sole Scot on the new series of I'm A Celeb, it has been announced. The popular ITV show begins this Sunday, and Carson, 68, will go up against nine other celebs in the Australian jungle. They include comedy legend Freddie Starr, Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton, Hart to Hart actress Stefanie Powers and The Only

Longshot Ruler On Ice Steals the Belmont Stakes

Longshot Ruler On Ice Steals the Belmont Stakes

A sealed, speed-favoring sloppy track and bad racing luck endured by the favorite combined to allow 24-1 longshot Ruler On Ice to claim a stunning victory in the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes June 11.
Ruler On Ice is a gelded son of Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms’ Roman Ruler out of Champagne Glow (by Saratoga Six). He was bred in Kentucky by Liberati

Lingfield Weather Just OK For Racing

Lingfield Weather Just OK For Racing

Officials had expressed concern on Monday after checking conditions for a second time that afternoon.

But following an 0730 GMT assessment, the fixture was given the go-ahead, with the ground heavy all round on the turf track.

The one bumper is scheduled for the all-weather.

Clerk of the course Neil MacKenzie

Racing UK Offer Free Trial

Racing UK Offer Free Trial

Racing UK is offering a free one-month trial for any new subscriber to the TV channel (Sky 432).

New subscribers will get all the vital build-up to the Cheltenham Festival, including Betfair Super Saturday at Newbury, the Kingwell Hurdle meeting at Wincanton, Haydock's Betfred Grand National Trial day and Racing Plus Chase day at Kempton.

Preview Cheltenham Festival - 4:00 - Christie`s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

Preview Cheltenham Festival - 4:00 - Christie`s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup

At 4.00pm 24 runners winners will be competing for a prize fund of £35000 over 3m 2f in the Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup. CHAPOTURGEON easily beat a couple of today's key rivals on his hunter chase debut at Newbury in January and though he has to last out another half a mile this time, the way he bounded clear on the run-in there aug

Race Day Medication Summit Digs Into Salix

Race Day Medication Summit Digs Into Salix

Anyone hoping to learn the intricacies of Salix use, research, and regulation at the June 13 International Summit on Race Day Medication, EIPH (exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging) and the Racehorse held at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., didn't walk away disappointed. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), the American Association

Graham Lee is right man for big occasion

Graham Lee is right man for big occasion

Big races bring out the best in the most talented jockeys, there is no doubt. The major challenge singles out those who can excel under the pressure of the big occasion, giving them an edge when it is most needed. Graham Lee is one of those big-race jockeys. In 2004, Lee became universally recognised for winning the Grand National on the Ginger McC

Cheltenham Festival: Nicky Henderson stable lad wins £1m

Cheltenham Festival: Nicky Henderson stable lad wins £1m

Trainer Nicky Henderson has been in fantastic form at this years Cheltenham Festival, and it seems some of his luck has rubbed of on Conor Murphy one of his stable lads. Conor placed a £50 accumulator bet based on five of the yard`s six winners :- Sprinter Sacre, Simonsig, Bobs Worth, Finians Rainbow and Riverside Theatre at hefty antepost prices i

Richard Hughes leading 2012 flat jockey

Richard Hughes leading 2012 flat jockey

Richard Hughes was officially crowned champion Flat jockey for 2012 in a champagne-splashed ceremony at Doncaster .

Hughes had been champion elect for some weeks with an unassailable lead over Silvestre de Sousa and third-placed William Buick.

Ryan Moore, who suffered from a three-month absence from the saddle due to a br

Barry Geraghty gets Leader ride

Barry Geraghty gets Leader ride

Barry Geraghty will ride Keen Leader in the Gold Cup, trainer Jonjo O'Neill has revealed. Barry Geraghty, who guided the eight-year-old to victory on his penultimate start at Haydock, replaces Liam Cooper. "It has been decided that Barry will ride Keen Leader, end of story. There is nothing more to say on the matter," said O'Neill.

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