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Five Jockeys and two owners face serious BHA charges

Five jockeys and two owners have been charged with "serious breaches" of the rules of racing. The British Horseracing Authority said the allegations focus on horses being laid to lose on betting exchanges. Jimmy Quinn, Paul Doe, Greg Fairley, Paul Fitzsimons and Kirsty Milczarek are accused of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice.

Owners Maurice Sines and James Crickmore are also similarly charged, as are six other men. The char

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 not worked for five years after heart surgery, said he was shocked and said his brain was "a wreck". He intend

Injury blow for Adrian Heskin young jockey faces spell on the sidelines

Irish rider Adrian Heskin faces a spell on the sidelines following a fall at Killarney on Tuesday evening. The young claimer was aboard the Niall Moran-trained Rakamasi, who fell at the first in the Killarney Outlook Handicap Chase won by Harold's Cross.

Heskin's boss Michael Hourigan fears the rider has suffered a cruciate ligament ligament injury that will require an operation and could keep him out for around four months.

Heskin sh

Santa Anita Dirt Track to Undergo Renovation

Santa Anita's dirt racetrack will be undergoing renovation in the coming months to bring it back to the combination of sand, silt, and clay initially approved when the new dirt surface was installed late last year. During an informal California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) hearing at Santa Anita May 17, representatives from the CHRB, Santa Anita, and the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) agreed that the silt and clay content in the dirt surface is now to

The Jockey Club Launches Thoroughbred Placement Program

On May 16 The Jockey Club announced the launch of Thoroughbred Connect, a free online service designed to assist with placement of Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing or breeding careers.

A component of The Jockey Club's interactive registration, Thoroughbred Connect enables registry customers to express their willingness to be contacted by the possessor of a horse in the event the horse is in need of placement. Using Thorough

York crowd cheer popular veteran Mick Easterby double

Crowds at York's Dante Festival cheered popular veteran trainer Mick Easterby as the Sheriff Hutton handler saddled two winners in a row on the final day. Easterby took the Ralph Raper Memorial Stakes with Thirteen Shivers before Then Hoof It, who won at York last year, won the Sportingbet.com Stakes.

"I'm so pleased, the owners are such nice lads," he told BBC Radio York. "Hoof It is an improver," said his son David Easterby. "The Wokingham's p

William Buick triumphs in Yorkshire Cup with John Gosden`s Duncan

Duncan won the Yorkshire Cup thanks to a clever tactical ride from William Buick for trainer John Gosden. The four-year-old travelled wide of the pack early on before being brought back to the field, and Buick then sent the 11-4 shot to the far rail where he was able to stay clear of his rivals. Blue Bajan (25-1), trained by David O'Meara and ridden by Daniel Tudhope, briefly threatened but came second. Luca Cumani's Manighar (7-1) finished third in the

Hannon pair set for Lockinge race

Richard Hannon's star milers Canford Cliffs and Dick Turpin will go head-to-head for the first time this season in Saturday's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The pair met three times last year with Dick Turpin coming out on top twice - winning the Greenham Stakes and finishing second in the 2000 Guineas with his stablemate third.

Canford Cliffs then triumphed in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Henry Cecil's classy Twice Over looks like

Joviality wins Musidora Stakes at York for John Gosden

Joviality edged out Barefoot Lady to win the Musidora Stakes at York after a photo finish. The Cape Cross filly, trained by John Gosden, prevailed by a head from the Richard Fahey-trained second. Amazing Beauty, for Aidan O'Brien, and Henry Cecil's Arizona Jewel were left trailing the leading pair.

Gosden said the extended one and a quarter mile trip was stretching the stamina of the 5-1 winner, ridden by William Buick. The trainer ruled out a

Warrington`s champion jockey Paul Hanagan is hoping Rose can blossom again at York

CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan is hoping Rose Blossom can land a third victory on the Knavesmire in this afternoon's Duke Of York Blue Square Stakes. The Warrington jockey will once again be aboard the Richard Fahey-trained four-year-old as she makes her seasonal return in the Group Two contest at York. Having won a conditions event over course and distance at this Dante meeting 12 months ago, Rose Blossom also landed a Group Two contest at the track in July

Derby fancies ready for Dante Stakes test at York

Leading Derby hopes Carlton House, Seville and World Domination all feature among a field of six runners for Thursday's Dante Stakes at York. The 10-furlong race is a key trial ahead of the Epsom Classic on 4 June.

Workforce lost in the 2010 Dante but won the Derby for trainer Sir Michael Stoute and owner Khalid Abdullah. This time, Stoute will saddle the Queen's horse Carlton House, while Abdullah's famous silks will be carried by Henry Cecil'

Kentucky Derby: Archarcharch, Battle of Hastings Doing Well After Surgery

Archarcharch, the Thoroughbred colt that suffered a lateral condylar fracture (a fracture of the outer half of the condyle--the bottom or distal end of the cannon bone that fits into the fetlock joint) one occurring on the outer half of the bone) in his left foreleg during the May 7 Kentucky Derby, underwent successful surgery to repair the bone May 8 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Unfortunately, the injury proved extensive e

Kentucky Derby 2011: Animal Kingdom Victorious, Archarcharch Injured

Team Valor International’s homebred Animal Kingdom came from off the pace and roared down the stretch to win the 137th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Second in the classic race was Nehro with Mucho Macho Man finished third. Front-running Shackleford finished fourth.

The pace was tepid in the Derby as Shackleford let the field through splits of :23.74, :48.63, and 1:13.40. The mile was run in 1

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 operation.

"I'm still in Ireland and I'll return on Monday or Tuesday to see the doctor at home. I

Ante-post favourite Uncle Mo to miss Kentucky Derby

Last year's star two-year-old Uncle Mo has been ruled out of Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (2324 BST) with a stomach problem. The powerful colt, who was co-favourite with Florida Derby winner Dialed In, was examined by a vet on Thursday.

But his owner Mike Repole withdrew the horse from the first leg of the Triple Crown on Friday. Dialed In, trained by Nick Zito, will start from stall eight in the now 19-strong field. Repole will

Dordogne wins Derby trial as Johnston clinches one-two

Dordogne survived a strong challenge from stablemate Hurricane Higgins to win the Derby trial at Lingfield, handing Mark Johnston a one-two. The 10-1 winner, ridden by Neil Callan, seized the initiative early on but felt the pinch two furlongs out.

Hurricane Higgins emerged to challenge but he hung left through the final three furlongs and went down by half a length at the line. The stewards held an inquiry but did not alter the placings. Meas

Hurricane Fly charges to Champion Hurdle Victory

Hurricane Fly produced a superb late surge to romp to victory in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown, repeating his 2010 win. Ruby Walsh's mount left Thousand Stars and early pace-setter Binocular trailing in his wake.

The race began in shambolic fashion with the horses reluctant to go off before Binocular took the initiative. With six fences left Menorah went ahead but Walsh timed his charge perfectly and came home five lengths clear. "

Plum Pretty All That in Kentucky Oaks

John Fort's Peachtree Stable's Plum Pretty fought off a late charge by St. John's River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (the first jewel in the Filly Triple Crown) to win by a neck. Zazu rallied for third in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro covered the trip in the $1 million race in 1:49.50.

Breaking well from the post 12 slot, Plum Pre

Kauto Star close to retirement, hints owner Clive Smith

Owner Clive Smith has conceded that record-breaking steeplechaser Kauto Star is nearing retirement after he was pulled up at Punchestown. The four-time King George VI Chase and dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner ran badly in the Punchestown Gold Cup, which was won by Follow The Plan.

Afterwards, trainer Paul Nicholls said a decision about the 11-year-old's future would be made in the autumn. mith told BBC Sport: "If he doesn't spark after a break w

Mare Quevega lands World Series Hurdle at Punchestown

Quevega continued her remarkable career by beating the geldings to carry off the World Series Hurdle at Punchestown. The seven-year-old, a three-time winner of the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, survived an error over the final flight to beat Mourad.

The first two horses home were trained by Willie Mullins, with Ruby Walsh on board the 8-11 winning favourite, his sister Katie on 11-2 shot Mourad. Carlito Brigante, a long-time lead

Aidan O`Brien colt Treasure Beach wins Chester Vase

Treasure Beach continued the good run of form for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien by lifting the Chester Vase. Following Chester wins for stablemates Wonder Of Wonders and Await The Dawn, the Galileo colt held off the fast-finishing 6-4 favourite Nathaniel.

Jockey Ryan Moore said: "I had a nice spot. They went very steady early on and he travelled very well in behind. "When he got half a gap he quickened up very well and when he got to the front he

Former jockey Richard Fox on life-support machine

Former jockey Richard Fox is on a life-support machine after collapsing in Newmarket on Saturday. The 57-year-old struck his head in the fall and was revived by doctors after his heart stopped. He is currently in West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds where a spokeswoman told the Racing Post his condition was stable.

Friend and racing commentator Derek Thompson said on Twitter: "Pray for Richard Fox." Thompson added on the social networking si

Frankel likely to bypass Epsom Derby for Royal Ascot

Trainer Henry Cecil has indicated his brilliant 2,000 Guineas winner Frankel will miss the Epsom Derby on 4 June and run later that month at Royal Ascot. The unbeaten colt won the Newmaket Classic by six lengths on Saturday. However, Cecil is set to resist the temptation to step him up from a mile to a mile and a half at Epsom and is targeting the St James's Palace Stakes.

"I think the Derby would not be doing the right thing," he told the Daily

Chester Cup: Overturn heads field

Grand National-winning trainer Donald McCain will be hoping for success on the Flat as he saddles Overturn in the Chester Cup on Wednesday. McCain, who won the Aintree race with Ballabriggs in April, is pleased his horse has the plum draw in stall one. "The horse seems in good form, he's very well, and the ground is good for him, too," he said. Earlier, Midnight Caller and Wonder of Wonders are among the fillies set to contest the Cheshire Oaks. T

York Racecourse gets ready for new season

York Racecourse officials hope the new season at the course will signal the start of a successful year. The three-day Dante Festival starts on 11 May and the course clerk and chief executive William Derby told BBC Radio York it is an exciting time.

"It's really great start to the year. It's not a soft launch for us. It's a big festival of racing," he said.

"All the big horses that are looking forward to the Derby and the Oakes are due

Chris Antley Finds Comeback Is Worth Weight

LOUISVILLE Chris Antley could have just disappeared for good, settled into a comfortable life in his native South Carolina, with a normal diet, a normal exercise routine. He didn't need the money. The bull market had taken care of that. He certainly didn't need the torture he put his body through. What he really needed was to be a jockey again.

There's something about the thrills and the rush and the speed and danger that the rest of us just ca

Adrian Heskin adds to growing reputation as he powers False Economy to easy success

ADRIAN HESKIN added to his growing reputation when powering False Economy, backed from 7-1 to 5's, to an easy victory in the opening maiden hurdle at Tipperary last night. Adrian Heskin swept the Michael Hourigan-trained Orpen gelding ahead between the final two flights to beat Shady Gloom by seven lengths. Said Hourigan: "He got hurt in a Thurles bumper and wasn't right the following day. He will probably make a summer horse and could run on the flat at

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Church Island a blessing for Adrian Heskin in Sandown`s big race

For the 15th time in succession, Tony McCoy was honoured as champion jockey when the jumps season ended here, but the big race was stolen by a rider who is half his age. Adrian Heskin, who turned 18 on Thursday, delivered a well-judged ride to win the Bet365 Gold Cup on the Irish-trained Church Island, a 20-1 shot.

Heskin, whose father bred the classy chaser Nick Dundee, began his career in the saddle last season but looked the finished product

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BHA Announces Long Awaited Prize Money Increases

BHA Announces Long Awaited Prize Money Increases

The BHA hs announced a "notable boost to prize-money levels" by unveiling the introduction of race values enforceable under the rules of racing.

The level of the BHA race values, to be implemented from January 1 represent a 12 per cent increase compared to the 2012 race programme at Horsemen's Group tariff rates.

The new race va

Grand National: Red Rum legend Ginger McCain`s trainer son triumphs with Ballabriggs

Grand National: Red Rum legend Ginger McCain`s trainer son triumphs with Ballabriggs

Ballabriggs was an emotional winner of the John Smith`s Grand National for Donald McCain, son of Aintree legend Ginger McCain, the trainer of Red Rum. The 10-year-old was prominent throughout, but appeared to be running on empty after the final fence as Oscar Time, ridden by Sam Waley-Cohen, the amateur jockey who also won the Cheltenham Gold Cup,

Grand National Searches For New Sponsor

Grand National Searches For New Sponsor

Aintree racecourse is looking for a new sponsor for the Grand National after John Smith's confirmed it would not be renewing its deal beyond the 2013 race.

The ale company, which has backed the race since 2005, will continue to be involved with racing elsewhere.

John Smith's Karen Crowley said: "The Grand National has been one of

Kilworth`s Adrian Heskin stars at Naas races

Kilworth`s Adrian Heskin stars at Naas races

SEVENTEEN-YEAR old talented teenager Adrian Heskin from Kilally Kilworth, showed star qualities at Naas races on Sunday last where he oozed confidence, on 12/1 chance Dancing Tornado, to easily win the € 25,000 Naas Supporters handicap hurdle over 2m 3f. Confidently ridden, he made significant progress into 9th four out, went 5th traveling well two

Regal Parade win just dandy for Willie Carson

Regal Parade win just dandy for Willie Carson

Willie Carson was the happiest man alive when Regal Parade took a prize that he couldn't win during his star-studded career as a jockey. For Regal Parade, 18-1 winner of the John Smith's Ayr Gold Cup, was partnered by his grandson William. "I am happier than when I won the Derby, really proud. This should be where William's career takes off," said

Lingfield Afternoon Card Cancelled

Lingfield Afternoon Card Cancelled

This afternoon`s meeting at Lingfield has been abandoned due to adverse weather conditions.

Having already lost Friday's fixture following heavy snowfall on Friday morning, clerk of the course Neil Mackenzie Ross announced an inspection for 7am on Saturday in the hope conditions would improve.

However, further snow overnight has l

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

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

Aidan Coleman delighted for Mon Mome connections

Aidan Coleman delighted for Mon Mome connections

AIDAN COLEMAN, who opted to ride Stanm in the Grand National instead of winner Mon Mome, on Sunday spoke of his "delight" at Liam Treadwell's success. Coleman had partnered the Venetia Williams-trained runner into tenth last year but decided to go with Stan, who fell, on Saturday.

"It was a great success for the whole team at Venetia's,

Sir Alex Ferguson`s Sand Boy Lands Kempton Gamble

Sir Alex Ferguson`s Sand Boy Lands Kempton Gamble

Sir Alex Fergusons famous red colours were carried to a ready success at Kempton on Monday by the Charlie Hills-trained Sand Boy.

A three-year-old Footstepsinthesand colt, he is owned in partnership by the Manchester United manager with friends John Cotton and Jack Hanson.

Having been available at 3/1 early in the day, S

Barry Geraghty`s redemption at Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty`s redemption at Cheltenham

Whatever happened to Barry Geraghty? It was barely a year ago that the question was being asked, and knowing insiders in Irish racing were prepared to mutter some fairly pejorative answers. The jockey who rode five winners at the 2003 Festival had become a peripheral, questioned figure. The winter after that great breakthrough, he rode 110 winners

Niall Madden hailed after National win

Niall Madden hailed after National win

Jockey Niall 'Slippers' Madden had a Grand National debut to remember with victory on Numbersixvalverde in the 159th running at Aintree on Saturday. The 20-year-old had a patient ride, bringing his mount to the front at the last fence and holding off last year's winner Hedgehunter by six lengths. "I had a dream run all the way around," said Madden.

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis dies

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis dies

Former Newmarket trainer Michael Jarvis has died, aged 73. Jarvis guided Carroll House to victory in the 1989 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and landed the 2005 Epsom Oaks with Eswarah. He retired in February after having heart surgery in 2009. He was also treated for prostate cancer. Royal Ascot winner Rakti, who also won the Champion Stakes and Lockin

Preview Cheltenham Festival - 5:15 - Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3 Handicap)

Preview Cheltenham Festival - 5:15 - Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3 Handicap)

The last race of the day is the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (Grade 3 Handicap) at 5.15, and will see 21 horses race over 2m for £75000. Nicky Henderson is mob-handed in his bid to win his father's race for a second time, but this looks an extremely competitive renewal and there have to be doubts about a race like this bringin

Hurdles Cancelled At Lingfield

Hurdles Cancelled At Lingfield

A plan to stage an all-chase and bumper card at Lingfield on Tuesday will be implemented after the hurdle races were abandoned due to waterlogging today.

The fixture will include the three chases already scheduled plus three additional chases and a National Hunt Flat race, which will be run on the all-weather track.

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