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news archive 2010

Captain's Blog - 2010 Review 31/12/10
As 2010 draws to a close it is time for a little bit of reflection and of course a look ahead to 2011 here on the blog.

Mikael D’Haguenet Well Beaten at Leopardstown 31/12/10
Realth Dubh sprung a mild surprise by winning the Bord na Mona With Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Thursday as the 4/7 favourite Mikael D'Haguenet ran badly to finish only fifth.

Big Buck's Cruises in at Newbury 29/12/10
Tony McCoy was a mere passenger as he steered Big Buck's to an effortless victory in the race named in his honour, the AP Wins Sports Personality Long Walk Hurdle at Newbury.

Cheltenham Set for Cracking Start to 2011 29/12/10
Cheltenham is set to begin 2011 in the best possible style with a fantastic seven-race programme on New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2011.

Majestic Concorde Springs Paddy Power Chase Surprise 29/12/10
Dermot Weld worked his magic once more when Majestic Concorde sprang a 33-1 surprise in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown.

Big Zeb, Zaidpour and Hurricane Fly Feature at Leopardstown 29/12/10
Last season’s Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Big Zeb continues his preparation for a repeat bid at the top two-milers’ race over fences at the Cheltenham Festival in March when contesting the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase, a race he won in 2008, at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

Leopardstown – Paddy Power Chase Preview 28/12/10
The most competitive race on day two of Leopardstown’s Christmas meetings is the Paddy Power Chase, and this year’s renewal of the valuable handicap has the makings of a cracking contest.

We Have Jump Racing on Tuesday! 28/12/10
It has been a long time since we enjoyed any jumping action and after a barren Boxing Day, we will hopefully have 3 meetings to get stuck into on Bank Holiday Tuesday. Ffos Las are expecting to host a NH card.

January Date for King George 27/12/10
Kauto Star's bid to land a record fifth successive William Hill King George VI Chase will be staged in mid-January.

Binocular Sights Set on Christmas Hurdle at Kempton 23/12/10
Binocular, winner of last season’s Champion Hurdle, will continue his preparation to retain his crown at the Cheltenham Festival in March by running in the Williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Tony McCoy 7/2 to Score Sports Award Double 22/12/10
The 36 year old from Moneyglass in County Antrim, who recently won the BBC Sports Personality of the year award, is now the clear second favourite to be crowned the 2010 RTÉ Sports Person of the year on Wednesday night.

King George VI Chase 10-Year-Trends 22/12/10
St Stephens Day or Boxing Day, depending on which side of the Irish Sea you reside, is the busiest race day of the year, and the King George VI Chase at Kempton is the big race of the day.

William Hill and Racing Post Spark a Betting Revolution 20/12/10
William Hill and the Racing Post have created a first with a ground-breaking iPhone app. The Racing Post application, which is currently the most popular horse racing app in the App Store, now boasts seamless betting directly from Britain’s biggest bookmaker William Hill.

Tizzard Team Continuing in Fine Form 17/12/10
Jumps trainer Colin Tizzard had a fine time of things last season with his Cue Card winning the Festival Bumper at Cheltenham in March, and with that horse continuing to progress and others performing well for the yard, the Dorset-based handler looks set for his best ever season.

Two For One Deal at Ayr's New Year Festival 16/12/10
Ayr Racecourse stages the Victor Chandler New Year Festival on Sunday January 2 and Monday January 3 with seven races each day.

King Fontaine & According To Pete On Course for Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase 16/12/10
Wetherby stages the popular two-day Coral Christmas Meeting on Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26 and Bank Holiday Monday, December 27.

Tartak May Head for Cheltenham after Peterborough Win 15/12/10
There was a sad conclusion to the totesport.com Peterborough Chase won by Tartak, as Paul Nicholls' multiple Grade One winner Twist Magic lost his life in the Newbury Grade Two.

Starluck in Top Form Ahead of Christmas Hurdle Bid 13/12/10
Irish-born racehorse trainer Alan Fleming is still yet to be a recognisable face on British racecourses, but all that could easily change if the plan for his stable star Starluck comes to fruition and he wins the Grade 1 William Hill Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Sizing Europe Ready for King George Test 13/12/10
Sizing Europe is reported as being in good form ahead of his tilt at the King George VI Chase at Kempton. The talented 8-y-o has seemingly taken well to the increase in trip this year to 3-miles and finished just 4-lengths behind Kauto Star at Down Royal last month.

International Glory for Menorah 11/12/10
Menorah showed he will be a tough nut to crack at the Festival meeting in March with a performance of real authority in the StanJames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Master Minded Gives Tingle Creek Master Class 11/12/10
Master Minded looked back to his imperious best with a sumptuous performance in the Keith Prowse Hospitality Tingle Creek Chase at Cheltenham.

Poquelin Retains the Vote A P Gold Cup 11/12/10
Poquelin defied the history books to become the only horse ever to land the Vote AP Gold Cup at Cheltenham twice following his win last year.

Harry Heading Straight for the Gold Cup 10/12/10
Fresh from yet another success on a big stage following the win of the useful Reve de Sivola in a hot novices’ chase at Cheltenham on Friday, up-and-coming trainer Nick Williams had news of plans for his recent impressive Hennessey Gold Cup winner Diamond Harry.

Noel Fehily passed fit to ride Master Minded 10/12/10
Noel Fehily will be able to ride at the Cheltenham meeting this week, after initially being told he would not be granted permission to ride on his proposed return from his wrist injury.

Gary Carroll 4-6 Favourite for Irish Apprentice Title 09/12/10
William Hill have revised their betting on the ‘2010 Irish Apprentice Jockey’s Title’ following the release of the overnight declaration for the finale of the Irish Flat season at Dundalk.

Peterborough Chase Preview 09/12/10
With racing almost certain to take place at Huntingdon on Sunday 13th December, racing fans will be able to get stuck into what promises to be a cracking renewal in the Grade 2 Peterborough Chase – rescheduled after racing was abandoned at the Cambridgeshire track on Thursday.

Curtis Aims Duo at Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 09/12/10
Pembrokeshire trainer Rebecca Curtis is set to pitch Old Wigmore and Teaforthree into a fantastic renewal of the £25,000 Grade Two Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (3.40pm) over three miles on Saturday, December 11, day two of The International at Cheltenham.

Sergeant Well-Drilled as Weights are Revealed for The Ladbroke 09/12/10
Aegean Dawn is the 5/1 antepost favourite with Ladbrokes for The Ladbroke (2.35pm) at Ascot on Saturday, December 18, and Nicky Henderson’s rapidly improving charge has been allotted 11st 2lb for the ultra-competitive Listed two-mile handicap hurdle.

Cheltenham Confident of Racing This Weekend 07/12/10
National Hunt enthusiasts and irish racing pundits are desperate to see a proper resumption of action having reached the point where they find the prospect of another day’s all-weather racing about as attractive as Ann Widdicombe’s tango.

Kauto Star Now Evens for William Hill King George following Imperial’s Defection 06/12/10
William Hill, the sponsors of the King George VI Chase, have re-issued prices for the Boxing Day feature following the news that the Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander will not be taking his place in the line-up.

Aegean Dawn and Tocca Ferro Among Entries for Ladbroke Hurdle 06/12/10
One of the most intriguing contests looking at the ante-post markets is The Ladbroke Hurdle, due to be run at Ascot on Saturday December 18.

Midnight Chasing Further Cheltenham Glory 04/12/10
Midnight Chase is set to bid for a third consecutive victory at Cheltenham this season in the £40,000 Listed www.maxwell-drummond.com Handicap Chase (1.15pm) over three miles, one and a half furlongs on the first day of The International on Friday, December 10.

New Stalls Number Rules Set to Cause Havoc 03/12/10
Starting stalls in Britain are set be numbered in the opposite direction following an astounding decision by the British Horseracing Authority which they say has been taken to bring us in line with all other racing nations in the world, with the exception of Ireland.

Dickin Getting Restless Over Harry’s Return to Cheltenham 03/12/10
Trainer Robin Dickin is keeping his fingers crossed that the current cold snap gripping the country subsides ahead of next weekend so that his stable star Restless Harry can take his chance in the £35,000 Grade Two Unicoin Homes Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 11.

Fehily Absence Not Such a Bad Break 02/12/10
It looked pretty grim for ‘jockey of the moment’ Noel Fehily when he took a heavy fall from Rivaliste on the day before the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury last week, with first horse racing Ireland reports suggesting that the Irishman’s wrist had been broken and that he would be absent for some time.

Time For Rupert Looking for Another Cheltenham Adventure 01/12/10
Time For Rupert has a choice of targets as he bids to build on an impressive chasing debut and continue his excellent Cheltenham record at The International, which takes place on Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11.

Kauto Doing Just Fine but Planet Of Sound the Value? 01/12/10
The winter weather may be playing havoc with the jumping scene in general but the star of the game, Kauto Star, has not been sent home from school, with trainer Paul Nicholls reporting his charge unaffected by conditions thus far.

Tranquil Sea and The Nightingale Among John Durkan Chase Entries 01/12/10
Racing enthusiasts will be keen to see the cold snap ease ahead of the weekend, as the John Durkan Memorial Chase planned for Punchestown on Sunday is shaping up to be a cracking contest.

Champion Court Aiming to Give Keighley Another Cheltenham Success 30/11/10
Trainer Martin Keighley is looking forward to seeing Champion Court return to Cheltenham as the exciting novice bids for another Grade Two success in the three-mile £25,000 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle on the second day of The International, Saturday, December 11.

Diamond Harry Sparkles in Thrilling Hennessy 27/11/10
Diamond Harry landed a terrific renewal of the Hennessy Gold Cup in front of a packed grandstand as Denman lost nothing in defeat in hanging on for third in the big Newbury handicap.

Abdullah Elects to Keep Midday in Training 26/11/10
The announcement that leading older filly Midday is to be kept in training next season has been warmly welcomed by racing fans across Britain and beyond and continues the pleasing trend of some of the best horses of 2010 coming back to do battle once again in the spring.

Fighting Fifth Switched to Newbury
25/11/10 Reigning champion hurdler Binocular will get the chance to make his reappearance this weekend after Newbury stepped in to host the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Hurricane Fly and Solwhit to Lock Horns at Fairyhouse 25/11/10
At Fairyhouse on Sunday, the most valuable of the three Grade 1 contests is the Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grade Hurdle in which Hurricane Fly and Solwhit are set to lock horns.

Binocular Sights Set on Fighting Fifth Return 24/11/10
Last season’s brilliant Champion Hurdle winner Binocular is set to make his return to action in the Stan James-sponsored Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

Solwhit 5-4 Favourite for Hatton’s Grace 23/11/10
Bookies William Hill have installed Solwhit as their 5-4 favourite for this Sunday’s Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Ruby’s Autobiography on Shortlist for Sports Book of the Year 23/11/10
The shortlist of six books to contest the title of William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year for 2010 was announced today.

Denman Shortens as Twenty Left in Hennessy 23/11/10
Denman heads twenty horses that have been left in the Hennessy Gold Cup at the latest forfeit stage and totesport have shortened him slightly at the head of the market at 7/2 (from 4/1).

Pandorama Could Turn the Hennessy Clock Back for Ireland 22/11/10
With the mighty Denman set to top the Hennessy Gold Cup weights yet again in his bid to win an astonishing third renewal of the historic event, many very talented horses find themselves likely to run from out of the handicap for the first time in their life.

Imperial Commander on Target for Kauto Clash in King George 22/11/10
Imperial Commander picked up a minor injury at Haydock on Saturday when winning the Betfair Chase but early fears that the injury was more serious have thankfully been proved wide of the mark.

Zenyatta Gallops Off Into the Sunset 19/11/10
American superstar Zenyatta has run her last race and been retired with immediate effect to Lanes End Farm in Kentucky

Snow Fairy Off to Hong Kong & Black Apalachi Latest 19/11/10
Snow Fairy is to miss the Japan Cup and is likely to go for either the Hong Kong Vase or Cup instead. Black Apalachi will return to action in early 2011.

Goldikova is Cartier Horse Of The Year 17/11/10
Goldikova, undeniably the outstanding champion of recent times, is tonight named Cartier Horse Of The Year at the 2010 Cartier Racing Awards, and the exceptional racemare also receives the Cartier Older Horse Award for the second year running.

Kauto Star to Miss Hennessy Gold Cup 16/11/10
Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls and owner Clive Smith have decided not to run Kauto Star in the Hennessy Gold Cup later in the month.

Little Josh Pays Compliment to Newbury-Bound Weird Al 15/11/10
Little Josh’s gallant pillar-to-post pyrotechnics in the Paddy Power Gold Cup served as a major boost to the unbeaten Weird Al ahead of his tilt at the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on November 27.

Solwhit Heads Quartet for Dobbins & Madigans Hurdle 12/11/10
The Charles Byrnes-trained Solwhit heads a list of four entries for this Sunday’s Dobbins and Madigans Hurdle at Punchestown.

Christophe Soumillon Now Evens for Ballydoyle Job 12/11/10
Christophe Soumillon is now the Even-money favourite to become the next retained Ballydoyle jockey following another busy day of trading at William Hill.

The 20th Cartier Racing Awards Unveiled on Tuesday, November 16 11/11/10
There is great anticipation ahead of the 2010 Cartier Racing Awards after another fabulous year of horseracing, with the winners announced in London on the evening of Tuesday, November 16.

Johnson & Fehily Lead Market on Thomas Pink Award 10/11/10
Paddy Power has opened a market on the Thomas Pink Leading Rider Award at The Open.

Who Will be Jockey on Kauto? And at Ballydoyle? 10/11/10
Paul Nicholls and Clive Smith have yet to decide whether to let Kauto Star carry top-weight in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury later this month.

Paul Carberry 4-5 Favourite to Take Ruby’s Crown 09/11/10
William Hill have installed Paul Carberry as their new 4-5 favourite for the 2010/11 Irish National Hunt Jockey’s Championship following the news that Ruby Walsh would be sidelined for around 12 weeks.

Christophe Soumillon New Favourite for Ballydoyle Post 09/11/10
William Hill have deleted Pat Smullen (the previous 6-4 favourite) from their market to become the next retained jockey at Ballydoyle following comments Dermot Weld made about his stable jockey.

Pat Smullen 6-4 Fav to Succeed Johnny Murtagh at Ballydoyle 08/11/10
Pat Smullen remains the 6-4 favourite with William Hill to become the next retained jockey at Ballydoyle following the news that Johnny Murtagh has parted ways with the Coolmore outfit.

Goldikova - An All-Time Great Miler 08/11/10
Following her scintillating third successive win in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Mile, the astounding French mare Goldikova must surely rate as one of the greatest racehorses of the modern era, and possibly of all time.

Ruby Sidelined – McCoy 1/5 to Star on Kauto 08/11/10
The Racing world was left shocked on Saturday with the news that Ruby Walsh – having sustained a broken leg at Down Royal – will miss the ride aboard Kauto Star in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

Record Breaking Win for Goldikova at Breeders Cup 07/11/10
Two remarkable performances were witnessed at Churchill Downs at the Breeders Cup Championships. Firstly tears of joy for a record breaking third victory with French Goldikova, and then tears of sadness as Zenyatta was unable to complete 20 undefeated races by a margin no bigger than a nose.

Ruby Walsh Breaks Leg at Down Royal 06/11/10
Ruby Walsh could be facing months on the sidelines after suffering a fracture of his tibia and fibula in his right leg after a fall at Down Royal on Saturday.

Paul Hanagan Crowned Champion Flat Jockey 2010 06/11/10
Paul Hanagan is the 2010 Champion Jockey on the flat after a determined and prolonged challenge from rival Richard Hughes faltered on the last day.

Tatenen’s Confidence Boosted Ahead of Potential Paddy Power Gold Cup Raid 05/11/10
Tatenen delighted new trainer Richard Rowe with a sound round of jumping at Kempton Park on Monday and the high-class gelding could take his new-found confidence to The Open at Cheltenham for the £150,000 Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.35pm) on Saturday, November 13.

Kauto Heads Star Line-Up At Down Royal - 7 Declared 05/11/2010
A field of seven chasers are set to line-up for tomorrow’s JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal – including the dual Gold Cup winner Kauto Star, last season’s Arkle winner Sizing Europe, and the hat-trick seeking China Rock.

Americain Strikes Down Under as Cartier Focus Shifts to America 05/11/10
Americain became the third European-trained winner of the Group One Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, Australia, on Tuesday, November 2, and the victory sees him emerge as a leading contender for the 2010 Cartier Stayer Award.

Goldsworthy Eyes Paddy Power Gold Cup for Hills of Aran 05/11/10
Hills Of Aran is on the comeback trail and has the £150,000 Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.30pm) at Cheltenham on Saturday, November 13, as his probable next target according to trainer Keith Goldsworthy, who saddled Hold Em to take third in last season’s renewal of the extended two and a half-mile contest.

Last Year’s Leading Novice Hurdlers Set to Clash in Cheltenham’s Greatwood Hurdle 04/11/10
One of the most revealing Champion Hurdle trials is the Grade 3, Greatwood Handicap Hurdle which will be run at Cheltenham on Sunday November 14th as part of the ever popular Paddy Power and this year it is likely to bring together the top two from the 2010 Supreme Novices Hurdle, Menorah and Get me Out Of Here.

Scottish National Hero Merigo Targets toteport.com Becher Chase 04/11/10
Merigo brought the house down at Ayr in April when becoming a rare Scottish-trained winner of the Scottish Grand National and the talented nine-year-old has the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National itself in his sights as he heads to Aintree on Sunday, November 21, for the £100,000 Listed totesport.com Becher Chase (1.45pm).

Gold Cup-Winning Trio Among 19 Entries for Betfair Chase 04/11/10
A total of 19 top-class chasers are entered for the £200,000 Grade One Betfair Chase (3.25pm) at Haydock on Saturday, November 20, including the last three winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander.

Workforce and Midday Breeders' Cup Ground Concerns 04/11/10
There would seem to be a difference of opinion as to how the turf at Churchill Downs is riding prior to this weekend Breeders Cup Championship meeting.

Goldikova Bidding for Immortality in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile
03/11/10
As a jockey Freddie Head set a new record when partnering Miesque to back-to-back victories in the Breeders’ Cup Mile in 1987 and ’88. On Saturday, he will be bidding to set a new record, this time as a trainer, when saddling Goldikova in this year’s renewal of the TVG-sponsored event.

Workforce Breeders Cup Odds Drift with Going Concerns 02/11/10
Workforce, the short-priced favourite for Saturday's Breeders Cup Turf, looks far from certain to run, after connections expressed serious doubts about the state of the going at Churchill Downs.

Architrave Heads to The Open for the JCB Juvenile Hurdle 02/11/10
Architrave is unbeaten in three starts over hurdles and trainer Tim Vaughan is looking for win number four when the three-year-old steps out at Cheltenham for the £25,000 Grade Two JCB Juvenile Hurdle (12.45pm) over an extended two miles at The Open on Saturday, November 13.

French-Trained Americain Wins Melbourne Cup 02/11/10
The 150th running over the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Park, the $3m prize money and the £120,000 gold Cup goes to France this year as Americain was given a beautiful ride around the outside to hit the front with 100 yards to go.

Melbourne Cup Betting Odds News 01/11/10
Bart Cummings is searching for his 13th winner of the Melbourne Cup and he does so with current race favourite, So You Think.

Deep Purple Set for Repeat Bid in Peterborough Chase 01/11/10
Deep Purple is set to bid for a repeat victory in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on December 9 after posting a decent performance in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby.

Hughes Just 3 Behind Hanagan Going into Final Week 31/10/10
With just one week left to go in the Jockeys’ championship, Richard Hughes cut Paul Hanagan's lead to a slender three at Lingfield, riding two winners , one of which, Aurora Sky prevailed by the narrowest of margins from the favourite, Bahamian Music ridden by Hanagan.

So You Think Favourite for Melbourne Cup 31/10/10
So You Think, winner of five Group 1 races, is clear favourite for the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday, generally priced up at around the 11/4 mark.

Super Smooth Nacarat Lands Charlie Hall 30/10/10
Nacarat put up a near perfect display of jumping to land the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Fair Along at the Double in John Smith's Hurdle 30/10/10
A determined performance from Philip Hobbs' Fair Along landed the John Smith's Hurdle at Wetherby for the second year in succession under an excellent ride from regular pilot Rhys Flint.

Breeders Cup 2010 Preview
29/10/10
The 27th Breeders' Cup will be held at Churchill Downs home of the Kentucky Derby on the 5th-6th November.

Hughes Cuts Hanagan’s Lead Down to Just Six
29/10/10
Richard Hughes continues to finish the season with a flurry, and a double at Wolverhampton reduced his deficit to six.

Neptune Can Rise to Wetherby Challenge 28/10/10
Neptune Equester (10st 7lb) bids for a Wetherby hat-trick tomorrow, Friday, October 29, in the day’s feature race, the £20,000 Listed bet365 Handicap Chase (3.20pm) over an extended two and a half miles, which has nine declared runners.

Breeders’ Cup Turf 28/10/10
The Breeders Cup meeting is almost upon us and the racing world is starting to look across the pond in anticipation of another weekend of top quality action.

Johnson Favours John Smith’s Hurdle for Wetherby-Bound Tidal Bay 28/10/10
Howard Johnson engaged the top-class Tidal Bay in both of Wetherby’s big races on Saturday, October 30, but is keen to run the nine-year-old in the £32,500 Grade Two John Smith’s Hurdle rather than the £100,000 Grade Two bet365 Charlie Hall Chase.

Picture Editor and Timepiece On Track for Newmarket’s Rowley Mile 28/10/10
Trainer Henry Cecil’s exciting Derby hope Picture Editor heads the cast list for the final meeting of 2010 at Newmarket Racecourses on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October, when the Rowley Mile stages two days of fantastic racing that traditionally reveal future stars.

Deep Purple Favourite for the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase 27/10/10
Although the Open Meeting at Cheltenham in November is generally seen as the real curtain-raiser of the National Hunt season, the Bet 365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby invariably attracts a good field, and this year’s renewal on Saturday is shaping up to be an intriguing contest.

Freddy Head Happy With Goldikova 26/10/10
Freddy Head said today that Goldikova’s preparation for a record-breaking third successive victory in the US$2-million TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile in America on Saturday, November 6, is going smoothly.

Richard Hughes Treble Re-Ignites Title Race 26/10/10
Richard Hughes' hopes of becoming champion jockey this season looked all but over a couple of weeks ago but the Irishman is clearly in no mood to stop pushing and a treble on Monday has seen the deficit reduced to just 8-winners.

Betfair Goes Public 25/10/10
Betfair, the world’s first racing tips betting exchange and the unquestionably dominant force in international exchange betting, has become a public company with the release of shares in the business.

Workforce Confirmed for the Turf at Churchill Downs 25/10/10
Racing fans have received the news they had been hoping for: Workforce is set to take his chance in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs on November 6, on the proviso that the ground is not too firm.

Casamento Leads Irish Charge in Racing Post Trophy 23/10/10
Casamento swept to victory in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster to lead home a one-two-three for the Irish challengers in the Group One contest.

Monet's Garden Hat-Trick in Old Roan Chase 23/10/10
Monet's Garden won the totetentofollow Old Roan Chase for an emotional third time with a thrilling success over Poquelin at Aintree.

Racing Post Trophy Ground a Concern for Native Khan 23/10/10
As the season draws to a close of sorts, the Racing Post Trophy is the highlight of Saturday’s racing and it is not clear how much rain might fall before post time at Doncaster.

Fair Along Primed For a John Smith’s Hurdle Repeat 21/10/10
Fair Along will bid to reprise his impressive victory of 12 months ago in the £32,500 Grade Two John Smith’s Hurdle (2.50pm), when he again lines up for the three-mile, one-furlong Wetherby contest on Saturday, October 30.

Four Horse Racing Books on Long List for William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year 21/10/10
The contenders for this year’s William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year were announced today. There are 25 books in total on the long list for the award, which includes some of the biggest names in Irish sport.

Breeders’ Cup 2010 News: Rip Van Winkle Retired After Setback 21/10/10
Multiple Group 1 winner Rip Van Winkle has been retired to stud following a setback, so will miss out on another crack at the Breeders’ Cup

Frankel Zooms Into Contention for a Cartier Racing Award 21/10/10
Frankel bolstered his towering reputation and stormed into the reckoning for the coveted Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt Award at Newmarket on Saturday, October 16, with a commanding victory over five select rivals in the Group One Dubai Dewhurst Stakes.

Tom George Lauds Tartak's totescoop6 Old Roan Chase Credentials 20/10/10
Trainer Tom George believes that Tartak has an “outstanding chance” of winning the £60,000 Grade Two totescoop6 Old Roan Chase on Saturday, October 23.

Celestial Halo Fails to Complete on Chase Debut 20/10/10
Top class hurdler Celestial Halo made an inauspicious start to his chasing career when he fell four from home in a dramatic conclusion to the Best Mate Beginners' Chase at Exeter.

Charlton Targets bet365 Charlie Hall Chase with Knockara Beau 20/10/10
Knockara Beau proved himself as a high-class novice chaser last term and George Charlton’s charge is primed for a return to action at Wetherby in the Grade Two £100,000 bet365 Charlie Hall Chase over three miles, one furlong on Saturday, October 30.

Paul Hanagan to Ride Native Khan in Racing Post Trophy
19/10/10
Native Khan, whose trainer Ed Dunlop decided to bypass a tilt at last weekend’s Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, is set to take his chance in Saturday’s Group 1 Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.

Master Medic to be Tested in Old Roan Chase 19/10/10
Tim Walford is set to test new recruit Master Medic in what is shaping to be a tremendous renewal of the £60,000 Grade Two totescoop6 Old Roan Chase over two and a half miles at Aintree on Saturday, October 23.

Cecil Aims Twice Over at the Dubai World Cup 17/10/10
Twice Over will once again be aimed at the Dubai World Cup after winning the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday for the second year in what was a vintage afternoon for a resurgent Henry Cecil.

A Pocket Guide to the Champion Stakes at Newmarket 16/10/10
Twice Over is too short a price for such a competitive race. This time of year it often pays to be with fresh horses and with this in mind both Await the Dawn and Vision D’Etat look to be major players.

Ulster Racing Fans Set to Flock to Downpatrick for Free Day of Racing 15/10/10
Downpatrick Racecourse are anticipating a record crowd for tomorrow’s William Hill sponsored ‘FREE DAY’ of racing at the Northern Irish track.

Sensible Decision from Canford Team 15/10/10
The temptation to run star miler Canford Cliffs in two high profile and extremely valuable races in the Far East this autumn must have been very hard to resist, but quite sensibly trainer Richard Hannon and the syndicate owners of the season’s star miler have decided to put him away for the season.

Tremendous Champions’ Day in Prospect Following Final Declaration Stage 14/10/10
The countdown to Champions’ Day is now almost complete following the final declaration stage for the highest-class raceday in Britain on Saturday, 16th October at Newmarket, which features six Group races, plus one of the season’s most valuable handicaps.

Leading Juvenile Colts Declared to Run in Dewhurst Stakes 14/10/10
The Champion Stakes is the feature at the Suffolk track on Saturday afternoon but another Group One in the form of the Dewhurst Stakes will be the priority of many fans.

Melling Hero Albertas Run Set to Return in Old Roan Chase 14/10/10
Aintree’s new season of racing starts off with a bang on Saturday, October 23, with seven races beginning at 2.10pm, headed by the £60,000 totescoop6 Old Roan Chase.

Ladbrokes Pay out on Paul Hanagan; Dream Ahead Confirmed for Dewhurst 14/10/10
Ladbrokes are paying out on Paul Hanagan as winner of the 2010 Jockeys' Championship. Trainer David Simcock confirmed Dream Ahead would run after a pleasing workout.

Sponsors Give Sizing Europe a 14-1 Quote for William Hill King George Ahead of Seasonal Debut 13/10/10
Last season’s Arkle winner Sizing Europe has been given a quote of 14-1 for this year’s King George VI Chase at Kempton by the race sponsors William Hill.

Dewhurst Odds Don’t Reflect the Facts 11/10/10
Hopes seem fairly high that at least two of the three leading juvenile colts this season will take each other on in what promises to be a highly informative renewal of the Group 1 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on October 16.

Hanagan Picks Up One-Day Ban at Goodwood
11/10/10
Paul Hanagan rode a winner at Goodwood on Saturday, a glorious October day, taking his lead over rival Richard Hughes to nine.

The Melbourne Cup - Antepost Preview 08/10/10
It’s that time of year when the eyes of the racing world begins to develop an international flavour. With the flat season coming to a head, attention turns to the Breeders Cup meeting in the USA, whilst Down Under, the Melbourne Cup takes centre stage.

Hughes' Appeal Failure Looks Enough to Give Hanagan Victory
08/10/10
Richard Hughes chances of becoming champion jockey were dealt a tangible blow after his appeal against a 6-day ban, imposed by the Wolverhampton stewards after Hughes had committed a riding offence on Saturday night, was thrown out.

Workforce & Goldikova Shake Up Cartier Racing Awards Standings 07/10/10
Workforce fulfilled the immense promise of his wide-margin Investec Derby triumph back in June with a thrilling victory in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, October 3, to re-emerge as a strong candidate for 2010 Cartier Racing Awards recognition.

Wetherby Racecourse Looking Ahead to the New Season 07/10/10
Wetherby Racecourse is looking ahead to the start of the new season, which commences on Wednesday, October 13, with its contribution to prize money at the same levels as last season, despite drastic funding cuts by the Horserace Betting Levy Board.

Cheltenham to Host Final Race in the Crystal Cup Cross Country Challenge 2010 07/10/10
Cheltenham Racecourse will host the final race of the Crystal Cup Challenge at December’s International meeting where the first European cross country champion will be crowned.

Jump Jockeys Take Centre Stage at Goodwood’s Season Finale 06/10/10
Goodwood hosts its final fixture of 2010 this Sunday, October 10, when the afternoon kicks off with the unique Three Musketeers Trophy Handicap (2.00pm) over two miles.

Betting on the Races – Basic Tips, Value Bets 06/10/10
Though horse racing has little in common with football and basketball betting, there’s one thing that’s pretty much the same in all racing and sports related gambling: one needs to find value, and get his money in on that value, otherwise he’ll just end up betting with the squares and wasting his money on negative EV propositions.

Stunning Zenyatta Wins Again 05/10/10
US wondermare Zenyatta came with her customary late charge to claim a last gasp victory in the Grade 1 Lady’s Secret Stakes at Hollywood Park on Saturday and in the process took her incredible unbeaten record to 19, going into next month’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Workforce to Travel to Kentucky for the Turf 05/10/10
Connections of Workforce will may decide to have a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Turf as long as the colt shows himself to be in good order over the next 2-weeks.

Salisbury Mile Races Abandoned 04/10/10
Following an inspection by the Clerk of the Course and the British Horseracing Authority Inspectorate, the mile races scheduled to take place at Salisbury on Monday, October 11th have been abandoned.

Workforce Lands Arc Glory 03/10/10
Derby hero Workforce bounced back to his best to give trainer Sir Michael Stoute his first success in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in a thrilling finish at Longchamp.

Gilt Edge Girl Strikes Prix de L’Abbaye Gold 03/10/10
Gilt Edge Girl gave Clive Cox and Luke Morris Group One glory with an impressive performance in the Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp.

Third Time Lucky for Credit Swap in Cambridgeshire 02/10/10
Credit Swap, who was having his third run in six days, made it a winning one when the 14/1 chance led home his 34 rivals in the totesport Cambridgeshire Handicap.

Sahpresa Makes History in Sun Chariot Stakes 02/10/10
Sahpresa today became only the second mare to complete back-to-back wins in the Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes and the first since the mile contest attained Group One status.

Fury Convincing in Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy 02/10/10
Fury justified 11/2 joint-favouritism in the £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy when the convincing length and three quarters winner from Pisco Sour.

Masaya Scores for Lyrical Clive 02/10/10
Clive Brittain danced his customary shuffle as Masaya returned to the winner’s enclosure after seeing off 19 rivals to capture the £300,000 Tattersalls Million 2-Y-O Fillies’ Trophy.

Dream Ahead Simply Outstanding in Middle Park 01/10/10
Dream Ahead justified strong market support to run out a brilliant nine-length winner of the Group One Shadwell Middle Park Stakes over six furlongs and could return to Newmarket in a fortnight’s time.

Hooray All The Way in Adnams Cheveley Park Stakes 01/10/10
Hooray led from start to finish as she powered through the soft ground to claim the Group One Adnams Cheveley Park Stakes for owners Cheveley Park Stud, trainer Sir Mark Prescott and jockey Seb Sanders. Her lead was never seriously threatened and at the finish she had four and a half lengths to spare over Rimth.

October's Golden Fare 30/09/10
October's dream fixtures become reality on the first of the month when Newmarket stages the Cheveley Park and Middle Park Stakes, two of the more influential juvenile contests in the entire racing calendar and all eyes will be upon the unfolding of both races with regard to next season's Newmarket classics.

White Moonstone Could Be a Cartier Racing Awards Gem 30/09/10
An illuminating victory for White Moonstone in the Group One Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile at Ascot on Saturday, September 25, means the Godolphin filly now tops the current points standing for the coveted Cartier 2-Y-O Filly Award.

Frankel Well Ahead of the Curve – At the Moment 28/09/10
The breathtaking performance from Henry Cecil’s Frankel in winning the Group 2 Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot over the weekend has sent the ante-post markets for next year’s classic races into a real frenzy.

Eddie Ahern Injured in a Fall at Bath - Seb Sanders at Brighton Tuesday 28/09/10
Eddie Ahern was injured in a fall at the Bath track yesterday in thick fog and the meeting was subsequently abandoned after a similar incident in the 4.30 as Liam Jones suffered the same fate, but this time without injury.

British Horse Racing Revamp for 2011 27/09/10
A British Horse Racing 2011 revamp will include a £3m Champions day at Ascot.

Poet's Voice Wins QE2 Thriller 25/09/10
Poet's Voice capped a fantastic afternoon for Frankie Dettori as he landed a thrilling last-gasp success in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Ascot Saturday - Latest Meon Valley Stud News 24/09/10
Date With Destiny, trained by Richard Hannon, has always carried with her a sense of intrigue and interest as she is the only foal of failed sire George Washington.

De Royer Dupre Aiming for Successive Pride Stakes Victory with Ashiyla 23/09/10
Entries were revealed yesterday for the Group Two Pride Stakes, which take place at Newmarket on Champions’ Day, Saturday, 16th October.

Balthazaar’s Gift Among 47 for Victor Chandler Challenge Stakes 23/09/10
Champions’ Day, at Newmarket on Saturday, 16th October, kicks off with the £90,000 Victor Chandler Challenge Stakes, one of the few Pattern races in the calendar for three-year-olds and upwards to take place over seven furlongs.

Top Sprinter Fleeting Spirit Retired - Swiss Diva Clear Favourite for Prix de L’Abbaye 22/09/10
Jeremy Noseda has confirmed that Fleeting Spirit, who enjoyed her finest hour when landing the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket in 2009, has been retired.

Illustrious Blue Workout at Goodwood Cancelled 21/09/10
In a change to the press release issued yesterday, Illustrious Blue will now NOT perform a workout before racing at Goodwood tomorrow.

Goodwood’s Foundation Stakes Looks a Hot Prospect 21/09/10
Michael Jarvis is expecting a “big run” from Hot Prospect in what promises to be a fascinating renewal of the Listed Mouton Cadet Classic Foundation Stakes (3.45pm) at Goodwood on Wednesday, September 22.

McMahon Big Race Double a Huge Breakthrough 20/09/10
Six years since taking over the training licence from his father Brian, Ed McMahon at last announced his arrival on the pattern race scene in spectacular fashion winning not one, but two Group races at Newbury on Saturday in the space of just over an hour.

Frankie Strikes Gold on Redford 18/09/10
Dandy Nicholls and Frankie Dettori teamed up for one of the most popular successes in the history of the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup as the Thirsk trainer incredibly saddled his sixth winner of the six-furlong dash.

Several Hold Claims in a Wide Open 2010 Arc de Triomphe
17/09/10
With just two weeks to go before the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the 2010 renewal of the most valuable race in Europe looks wide open with bookmakers offering 7/2 the field and cases can be made for just about all the leading candidates.

Brittain Doubles Up in Tattersalls Million Contests
17/09/10
Clive Brittain is going all out to clinch a substantial share of the lucrative rewards on offer in the two Tattersalls Million Series races staged at Newmarket on Friday 17th September and Saturday 18th September, with a pair of serious contenders in each contest.

Longchamp Target for Gosden's Doncaster Cup Winner 15/09/10
When the John Gosden-trained Samuel suffered a serious tendon injury after finishing a short-head second to the smart stayer Distinction in a listed race at Sandown in the summer of 2008, it looked to all intents and purposes as though the racing career of the gelded son of Sakhee had come to an end.

Midday Rules the Roost as Sariska Disgraces Herself – Again
14/09/10
Henry Cecil’s outstanding mare Midday landed yet another big success when battling on bravely to land the Group 1 Qatar Prix Vermeille at Longchamp at the weekend, cementing her position as hot favourite to win her second Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Churchill Downs on November 6.

September: UK Horse Racing at its Best 14/09/10
Even as thoroughbred racing seems to barely struggle along in the good old US of A, in the UK, the month of September is promising plenty of action, and unlike on this side of the pond, spectators are likely to flock to each and every one of the horse racing festivals on the schedule.

US Thoroughbred Racing – Industry Losing Steam 13/09/10
The online gambling and online poker industries are apparently not the only ones left struggling these days. The plight of thoroughbred horse racing has been obvious for quite a while, although it didn’t exactly create large waves in the media yet.

Arctic Cosmos Comes Out of the Cold to Land St Leger 11/09/10
William Buick, seen by many as the most exciting young jockey around, enjoyed a first British Group 1 success when giving Arctic Cosmos a ride full of confidence to land the 234th running of the Ladbrokes St Leger.

Balthazaar's Gift Swoops to Take Park Stakes
11/09/10
Balthazaar's Gift came from last to first within a handful of strides to win the Eddie Stobart Park Stakes at Doncaster.

Top Races and Entertainment for William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival 10/09/10
Scotland's richest and most glamorous flat racing meeting - the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival takes place at Ayr Racecourse from Thursday until Saturday.

Prohibit Could Be Prix de l'Abbaye Bound 09/09/10
Prohibit could have earned himself at crack at the Group One Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp on October 3 following an authoritative victory in the Listed Scarbrough Stakes over five furlongs.

O'Brien Holding All the Champion Stakes Aces 08/09/10
With a likely field of no more than eight starters for Saturday's Group 1 Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes, it looks as though Ballydoyle maestro Aidan O'Brien could saddle as many as five of the runners for Leopardstown's top class mile-and-a-quarter contest.

14 Chasing Neptune Investment Management Champagne Stakes Glory 07/09/10
The 12 five-day confirmations for the £118,700 Group Two Investment Management Champagne Stakes (2.10pm) have been joined by a pair of supplementary entries, who were added to the field for the seven-furlong contest at a cost of £10,000 each.

Well-Deserved Retirement for Dar Re Mi 06/09/10
The news that John Gosden's terrific mare Dar Re Mi has run her last race and has been retired with immediate effect has doubtless come as something of a surprise to the five-year-old's many fans.

Surrey Set for Stardom in the Peter Willett Stakes at Goodwood 05/09/10
Surrey Star went close to tasting Group Three glory at Sandown last month and trainer Roger Teal is confident of another bold show on Tuesday, September 7, when he sends the talented colt to Goodwood for the £23,500 Listed Peter Willett Stakes (3.45pm).

Lanigan and Oxx Targeting DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster 05/09/10
Day two of the 2010 Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, Thursday, September 9, is DFS Ladies Day and in addition to all the fine fashion on display, fillies and mares take centre stage on the track in the £100,000 Group Two DFS Park Hill Stakes (3.45pm), popularly known as the “Fillies’ St Leger”.

McMahon Hopes to Storm Doncaster’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival 02/09/10
Ed McMahon is enjoying a purple patch with Astrophysical Jet’s Group Three triumph in Ireland the pick of four winners in the last 12 days and the Staffordshire trainer is hoping another of his speedsters can continue the good run at Doncaster’s four-day Ladbrokes St Leger Festival next week.

Ballydoyle ‘Star’ Can Land Haydock’s Sprint Cup 02/09/10
The Aidan O’Brien trained Starspangledbanner heads the betting of 16 runners entered in the Group One, Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday and judging by the form shown by Ballydoyle’s Australian import in four starts on British soil so far this season, looks set to take all the beating.

Opinions on Theory Leaves Layers Divided 02/09/10
The victory of the Brian Meehan-trained Theyskens' Theory in the Group 3 Chichester Observer Prestige Stakes at Goodwood has left the betting firms taking starkly different opinions as to the juvenile's chances of landing next season's 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Admiral Barry Aiming to Have All Guns Blazing in Totesport.com Cesarewitch 02/09/10
Irish handler Eoin Griffin is hopeful that Admiral Barry can continue his excellent form on the Flat with victory in the £160,000 totesport.com Cesarewitch after the five-year-old was allotted 8st 5lb for the prestigious two and a quarter mile heritage handicap at Newmarket on Champions’ Day, Saturday, 16th October.

Tiger Reigns Could Spearhead Revitalised Dods Team in totesport.com Cambridgeshire 02/09/10
Michael Dods, whose County Durham yard is starting to fire once again after a lean summer, is weighing up the £160,000 totesport.com Cambridgeshire (3.40pm) for three of his stable stalwarts at Newmarket on Saturday, 2nd October.

Top Racing and Glamour at William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival
31/08/10
Scotland's richest and most glamorous flat racing meeting - the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup Festival takes place at Ayr Racecourse from Thursday September 16 until Saturday September 18.

Poet's Voice Triumphs in totesport Celebration Mile 28/08/10
Poet's Voice laid down his claim for top miling honours at the back-end of the season as he overwhelmed odds-on Main Aim in the Group Two totesport.com Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

Sprint Sensation Overdose Wins Again 27/08/10
Overdose, the Hungarian sprinter who looked set to take the racing world by storm last year until a serious injury placed his career in jeopardy, gained his second win since returning to the fray last month with an imperious display in front of an adoring home crowd at Kincsem Park in Budapest at the weekend.

Pires Early Mover in Cambridgeshire Market 27/08/10
Pires has been cut to 25/1 (from 33/1) by the sponsors for the totesport.com Cambridgeshire after punters were quick to latch onto Tony Martin’s gelding shortly after prices were released.

Spencer's Bad Day at the Office 27/08/10
When Jamie Spencer woke up on the morning of Thursday 19th August 2010 he must have thought to himself that two outstanding opportunities awaited him at York, with both Sariska and Zarebiya looking to hold outstanding chances in their respective races on the Knavesmire.

Makfi Delivers Potent Cartier Racing Awards Reminder 26/08/10
Makfi emphasised that he is anything but a one-race wonder with a sublime victory in the Group One Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le Buffard Jacques le Marois over a mile at Deauville on August 15, a success that sees him re-emerge as an exciting contender for Cartier Racing Awards honours.

32 Remain On Course for Eddie Stobart Group Park Stakes 26/08/10
This year’s £160,000 Group Two Eddie Stobart Group Park Stakes is set to be a cracking renewal with 32 horses going forward for the seven-furlong contest at Doncaster on Ladbrokes St Leger Day, Saturday, September 11, following the scratchings deadline.

37 Chasing Neptune Investment Management Champagne Stakes Glory 26/08/10
Ladbrokes St Leger Day at Doncaster, Saturday, September 11, also features high-class two-year-old racing with the £100,000 Neptune Investment Champagne Stakes taking place.

Tropical Paradise Looking to Rule Supreme Once More at Goodwood 25/08/10
After posting a first Group success at Glorious Goodwood, talented filly Tropical Paradise is set to return to the Sussex course for the £57,000 Supreme Stakes (3.55pm) over seven furlongs on Sunday, August 29.

Sonning Rose Among 11 for the Chichester Observer Prestige Stakes at Goodwood 24/08/10
Mick Channon is hoping that Sonning Rose can bloom in the £40,000 Group Three Chichester Observer Prestige Stakes (3.40pm) at Goodwood on Saturday, August 28.

Blanco Looks Ante-Post Leger Value
23/08/10
Unless I'm missing something glaringly obvious, it's hard to see just why Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby winner Cape Blanco is still on offer at up to 10/1 for the St Leger at Doncaster on September 11th.

Twice in a Blue Moon Rose for Midday 21/08/10
Leading online Bookmakers have presented trainer Henry Cecil with a special rose bush to mark the back-to-back wins of Midday in the 2009 and 2010 renewals of the Blue Square Nassau Stakes.

Cochabamba Seeks Prestige at Goodwood 20/08/10
Cochabamba has the seven-furlong £40,000 Group Three Prestige Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday, August 28, firmly on her agenda as she bids to continue the promise of her first two career starts.

What Next for Sariska After York Refusal? 20/08/10
The Yorkshire Oaks is one of the feature races of the four day long York Ebor meeting but the 2010 renewal of the race was thrown in to disarray as favourite to win the Group One, Sariska, refused to leave the stalls.

Eddie Stobart Group is the New Sponsor of the Park Stakes at Doncaster 19/08/10
First run in 1978, the Eddie Stobart Group Park Stakes is for three-year-olds and upwards over seven furlongs. Although currently a Group Two contest, there are no penalties for previous Group Two or Group One winners so the race is run with Group One conditions.

Neptune Investment Management Back Champagne Stakes
19/08/10
Doncaster Racecourse is pleased to announce another new sponsor at the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival, with Neptune Investment Management the new sponsor of the £100,000 Group Two Champagne Stakes on Saturday, September 11, Ladbrokes St Leger Day.

Rewilding New Favourite for St Leger after Voltigeur Romp 18/08/10
Rewilding is the new 2/1 favourite (from 9/2) with totesport after running away with the sportingbet.com Great Voltigeur Stakes at York yesterday afternoon.

Zoffany Halts Hannon’s Juvenile Hot Streak 16/08/10
East Everleigh handler Richard Hannon suffered a rare reverse this season when his red hot favourite Strong Suit could finish only third to Aidan O’Brien’s Zoffany in the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Ladbrokes St Leger Remains Number One Target for Dandino
12/08/10
The trials season for the £500,000 Ladbrokes St Leger is in full force with the Gordon Stakes having taken place at Goodwood just over a fortnight ago and York set to play host to the Great Voltigeur Stakes on Tuesday, August 17.

Premio Loco Among 28 for totesport Celebration Mile 12/08/10
An exciting total of 28 top milers remain in the Group Two totesport.com Celebration Mile following the latest scratchings deadline.

Racing World Stunned by Harbinger Injury Blow 10/08/10
The ups and downs of the racing game have once again been brought sharply into focus with the news that following a routine exercise gallop Sir Michael Stoute's brilliant Harbinger has suffered a serious injury that means he will never race again

Crowded to Set Up House in the US 10/08/10
Brian Meehan's Crowded House, leading staying juvenile of the 2008 and ante-post favourite for the Derby the following year, appears to have run his last race on these shores and will head off to the US in the hope that a change of environment might also prompt better fortunes.

Ebor Handicap 10-Year-Trends 09/08/10
The Totesport Ebor Handicap is the showpiece event of York’s four day Ebor Festival which starts on Tuesday 17th August. The race is run over 1M 6F but, despite the length of the race, the draw still seems to be play a big part, with a higher draw appearing to be a definite advantage.

Victory for Team Ireland in Shergar Cup 07/08/10
For the second year in succession, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup went to Team Ireland, comprised this year of Captain Richard Hughes, Pat Smullen and Fran Berry. The final team scores were Ireland 80, Europe 72, Rest of the World 45 and Great Britain 43.

Suit Strong Favourite for this Sunday's Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh 06/08/10
Strong Suit, the current 5-1 favourite for next year’s 2000 Guineas, heads a list of nine horses who stood their ground at the 48 hour declaration stage for this Sunday’s Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

Shergar Cup Rest Of The World Team Ambitious to Do Well 06/08/10
Anton Marcus, 40, the current South African champion jockey, is looking forward to his first experience of European racing at Ascot on Saturday.

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup - Facts & Figures 05/08/10
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is the world’s premier international jockeys’ team competition. Three world-class riders will represent each of Great Britain, Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World.

Harbinger Could Head Next to the Juddmonte International
04/08/10
The mouthwatering prospect of the mighty Harbinger taking a step back in trip and taking on the cream of Europe's best ten furlong horses in York's prestigious Juddmonte International Stakes at this month's York Ebor 2010 meeting looks more than just a vague possibility.

Thirteen Entries for Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes
04/08/10
The Keeneland Phoenix Two-Year-Old Stakes tops the bill on another exciting eight race programme at the Curragh this Sunday.

The Melbourne Cup - The Race That Stops Australia 03/08/10
We have the Grand National, the Americans have the greatest two minutes in sport, but Australia has the race that stops the nation.

Starspangledbanner Heads Nunthorpe Betting 03/08/10
The Golden Jubilee Stakes and July Cup winner, Starspangledbanner, heads the betting for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at 9-4, in Coral's opening show on the five furlong Group One.

Majestic Goldikova Marches On 02/08/10
When Freddie Head rode the great mare Miesque to her second Breeders' Cup Mile victory a generation ago he quite reasonably believed that he would never be associated with a better thoroughbred performer.

Brilliant Harbinger Goes Top of the Class 27/07/10
Prior to Saturday's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot all the talk was of Workforce and whether the Derby winner was as good as he looked when trouncing his rivals by seven lengths at Epsom.

Blanco Strengthens O'Brien's St Leger Hand 26/07/10
Harbinger was so brilliant in winning the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot that the performance of second placed Cape Blanco could easily be overlooked, but the Irish Derby winner ran to form and suggested he could yet be a major player in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster in September.

Pat Smullen and Paul Townend Head Races for Galway Top Jockey Titles 25/07/10
William Hill have installed the five-times Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen as their favourite to win the flat jockey title at Galway.

Harbinger Smashes Course Record to Take King George by Record 11 Lengths 24/07/10
It was billed as a match between the three-year-olds, consisting of the Derby winner Workforce and the Irish Derby victor Cape Blanco, and the older horses but in the event the 2010 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II Stakes was only ever about one horse - Harbinger.

Hawkeyethenoo Bags SkyBet Dash 24/07/10
Kieren Fallon bagged a quickfire double in the big races at York when Hawkeyethenoo took the SkyBet Dash, after steering Summit Surge to victory in the SkyBet York Stakes.

Summit Surge Swamps Sky Bet Stakes 24/07/10
Luca Cumani's Summit Surge came with a late thrust to deny Bushman in the Sky Bet York Stakes as Kieren Fallon set up a big-race double on the Knavesmire.

Donald McCain-Trained Overturn Heads Galway Hurdle Betting 24/07/10
A total of 42 horses have stood their ground at the latest forfeit stage for next Thursday’s Guinness Galway Hurdle.

Herbert Won’t Deny Colt’s Champagne Stakes Prospects
23/07/10
Sir Michael Stoute has included the unraced juvenile Deny among the 82 entries for the £100,000 Group Two Champagne Stakes at Doncaster’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival on Saturday, September 11.

Aga Khan’s French Raiders Among Fantastic Park Stakes Entries
23/07/10
The £160,000 Group Two Park Stakes takes place over seven furlongs at the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster on Saturday, September 11, and has attracted a fantastic entry of 53, including the Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained pair of Varenar and Dalghar from France.

Godolphin Land Group1 German Feature 22/07/10
Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor landed a first Group 1 victory for Sheik Mohammed in 2010 when the classy Campanologist took the Grosser Preis vonLotto Hamburg, in Germany, under stable jockey Frankie Dettori.

Majestic Concorde Heads Galway Plate Betting 22/07/10
A total of 65 horses have stood their ground at the latest forfeit stage for next Wednesday’s Tote Galway Plate at Ballybrit.

Theology Could Face Snow Fairy and Cape Blanco in St Leger
22/07/10
Dual Oaks winner Snow Fairy and Irish Derby hero Cape Blanco are among 42 entries revealed today for the world’s oldest Classic, the Group One Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday, September 11. Both are rated 8/1 hopes by Ladbrokes.

Hannon Issues Cliffs Ground Warning 21/07/10
Richard Hannon, enjoying another outstandingly successful season, has issued a warning about the participation of his star three-year-old miler Canford Cliffs in the eagerly awaited Group1 Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood later this month.

Budapest Bullet on Nunthorpe Trail 19/07/10
The prospect of one of the most exciting sprinting clashes for many a long year drew just a shade closer this week with the news that outstanding Hungarian sprinter Overdose is to return to the track.

O’Brien Keen on Sussex Stakes Double with Rip Van Winkle
18/07/10
Last year’s winner Rip Van Winkle is on target to run in the feature race of Glorious Goodwood, the Group One Sussex Stakes, on Wednesday, July 28.

'The Bullet's' Nunthorpe Bid Rests on Bratislava Sunday Return
16/07/10
This weekend many racing eyes will be concentrated in the direction of Bratislava where the outstanding Hungarian sprinter Overdose is set to make his eagerly anticipated return to action after a 15 month absence from the track.

Get Set to Profit from Panic 15/07/10
Pembrokeshire based trainer Peter Bowen has made a regular habit of landing the valuable Totesport.com Summer Plate Handicap Chase at Market Rasen and this weekend, his charge No Panic stands out as one to seriously consider.

Knight Hopes for Illustrious Goodwood Cup Victory 14/07/10
Illustrious Blue has already notched two victories at Glorious Goodwood down the years and the popular seven-year-old course specialist will bid for the biggest success of his career at the five-day summer festival in the £100,000 Group Two Artemis Goodwood Cup (3.25pm) over two miles on Thursday, July 29.

Investec Oaks Heroine Snow Fairy 3-1 Favourite for Irish Oaks 14/07/10
William Hill have installed the Investec Oaks winner Snow Fairy as their 3-1 favourite for this Sunday’s Darley sponsored Irish equivalent.

Opening Galway Plate & Hurdle Prices from William Hill 13/07/10
William Hill have opened betting on the two feature races of 2010 Galway Festival – the Tote Galway Plate and the Guinness Galway Hurdle.

Starspangledbanner Takes Darley July Cup
09/07/10
Starspangledbanner won his second consecutive Group One race when taking the highlight of the Champagne Lanson July Festival, the £400,000 Darley July Cup.

Sans Frontieres Fulfils Promise 08/07/10
San Frontieres, on only his seventh appearance on a racetrack, posted his second victory with a shock win in the Group Two Princess Of Wales’s sportingbet.com Stakes. Starting at 14/1, the four-year-old surprised even his trainer, Jeremy Noseda.

John Smith’s Cup 10-Year-Trends 09/07/10
The John Smith’s Cup is one of the big Northern handicaps of the season and it takes place at York on Saturday 10th July. The race is run over a mile, two furlongs and 88 yards and is always a highly competitive affair.

Channon Vindicated with Group One Success for Music Show
07/07/10
After a string of unfortunate efforts, Music Show finally gained a deserved Group One victory when taking the £185,000 Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes in the colours of Jaber Abdullah.

Herbert Thinks Harbinger Can Beat Two Derby Heroes
07/07/10
The big two, English Derby hero Workforce and stable companion Harbinger, unbeaten in three starts this season including last time in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, remain in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes after yesterday’s scratching stage which was revealed today.

King George – the Classic Generation are Back! 07/07/10
Growing up the legend of the Grundy/Bustino King George gave this race a magical aura and exemplified its status as the mid-summer event in the UK that established the pecking order of the Classic generation against their elders.

Prizefighting Looks up to Bahrain Trophy Class
07/07/10
Shrewd Newmarket-based John Gosden knows a good horse when he sees one and has always held Prizefighting in some regard. At Newmarket on Thursday, Princess Haya's colt can prove his worth by winning the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy.

Jockeys to Wear Team Colours in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup 06/07/10
The jockeys competing in the four team Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup will wear team colours for the first time at this year’s renewal on Saturday, 7th August.

Guest Serious About Attitude for Darley July Cup 06/07/10
Serious Attitude could bid for a second Newmarket Group One triumph in what promises to be a typically top-drawer renewal of the £400,000 Darley July Cup (3.10pm) over six furlongs at the July Course on Friday, 9th July.

Tony McCoy Jumps Back to the Top of the BBC Sports Personality Betting 04/07/10
William Hill have shortened the Grand National winning jockey Tony McCoy from 7-2 to 2-1 favourite to be crowned the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the year.

Lord Of The Stars has TNT July Stakes Option 03/07/10
Ralph Beckett is considering the £70,000 Group Two TNT July Stakes (2pm) among two options for his exciting colt Lord Of The Stars at Newmarket’s Champagne Lanson July Festival next week.

Tiger to Pounce in Hot Haydock Handicap
02/07/10
Saturday's Old Newton Cup at Haydock promises to be the usual red hot affair with a host of horses having claims to a share of the very generous prize money on offer.

Eclipse Stakes 10-Year-Trends 30/06/10
The Coral Eclipse Stakes takes place at Sandown on Saturday, 3rd July. A group 1 run over 1M 2F, it is the first chance for the classic generation to take on the older horses at the highest level.

Coral Open Betting on Further Sandown Races 29/06/10
The sponsor has opened betting on two of Saturday's Coral-Eclipse supporting races, and make Amour Propre, Bould Mover and Triple Aspect the 7-2 co-favourites for the Coral Charge, while Ransom Note heads the betting for the Coral Challenge at 5-1.

Cape Blanco 13-8 to Beat Workforce the Next Time They Meet 27/06/10
William Hill has shortened Cape Blanco from 25-1 to 16-1 for the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe following his half a length victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

Morse the Call to Extend O'Brien Railway Stakes Record
25/06/10
Master trainer Aidan O'Brien has won the Group 2 Railway Stakes a staggering 11 times in the last 13 years, a quite sensational record of success in such a high grade event.

Cape Blanco 5-2 Favourite for Irish Derby 25/06/10
Aidan O’Brien, who will be looking to win his eighth Irish Derby, has left five horses in the Group 1 race including the new favourite Cape Blanco.

O’Callaghan Targets Darley July Cup for King 25/06/10
Trainer Carl O’Callaghan has confirmed that Kinsale King will remain in Britain for a probable tilt at the £400,000 Darley July Cup at Newmarket, the third British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge, on Friday, 9th July.

Jan Vermeer 2-1 Favourite For Irish Derby – 11 Entered 23/06/10
A total of 11 horses have stood their ground at the latest entry stage for this Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

9-2 Tony Mccoy Heads Sports Personality Betting Whilst Rooney Loses Favour 21/06/10
William Hill have today elevated Champion Jockey and Grand National winner Tony McCoy to 9-2 favourite from 8-1 following good support to win this years BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

O'Brien Bonanza to Continue in Railway Stakes 21/06/10
One of the strongest statistics in the racing game will be tested again at the Curragh this weekend when Aidan O'Brien seeks to win his 12th Group 2 Railway Stakes in the last 14 years, an extraordinary run of success.

Sarafina Now 14-1 for the Arc Following Impressive Win in the French Oaks 14/06/10
Sarafina gave Alan de Royer-Dupre his sixth win in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly yesterday afternoon.

BHA Barking Up the Wrong Tree – Again! 09/06/10
The news that the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has decided to hold an official inquiry into Aidan O'Brien's refusal to comply with their vet's wishes at York last month, once again appears to demonstrate the ruling body's focus on the wrong issues in the sport.

Lope De Vega 10-1 for Arc After French Derby Win 07/06/10
Lope De Vega, named after the 17th century Spanish playwright of the same name, won the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly on Sunday.

All Signs Point to Rio 27/05/10
With the Richard Hannon team enjoying another terrific season and the yard still on a high after the success of Canford Cliffs in the Abu Dhabi 2000 Guineas at the Curragh last Sunday, it's time for the promising juvenile Cape To Rio to cement his Royal Ascot claims with victory in Sandown's listed National Stakes on Thursday evening.

Tickets on Sale June 5 for 2010 Breeders' Cup 27/05/10
The Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs yesterday announced that tickets for this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Nov. 5-6, will go on sale at 12 p.m. (ET) Saturday, June 5.

The Public Crowns Big Buck’s Horse Of The Year 25/05/10
The public has elected Big Buck’s their Horse of the Year after the inaugural vote for the prestigious title, announced at today’s Anglo-Irish Jump Racing Awards in London.

O'Brien Bidding for Hat-Trick of Irish 2000 Guineas Wins 21/05/10
Ballydoyle trainer Aidan O'Brien is set to saddle an amazing six of the 13 contenders for Saturday's Abu Dahbi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, including leading market fancies Steinbeck and Fencing Master.

Anna Salai New Favourite for Irish 1000 Guineas 21/05/2010
William Hill have re-opened their betting for this Sunday’s Irish 1000 Guineas following the final declarations for the Group 1 contest. The bookies now make the Godolphin filly Anna Salai their 4-1 favourite for the race, with the original favourite Music Show now a 9-2 shot from 7-2.

Fame And Glory 4-7 Favourite for Tattersalls Gold Cup 21/05/2010
Last year’s Irish Derby winner Fame And Glory heads a list of six horses who stood their ground at the 48 hour declaration stage for this Sunday’s Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Canford Cliffs Heads Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Following 48 Hour Decs 20/05/2010
Hills now make Canford Cliffs, who finished third in the English 2000 Guineas, their 5-2 favourite for the race, while the original favourite Steinbeck has drifted out to 11-4 from 5-2.

Xtension Primed for Irish Guineas glory 18/05/10
Since the days when he made his living as a jobbing jump jockey life has been very much on an upward curve for trainer Clive Cox

Steinbeck 5-2 Favourite for Irish 2000 Guineas Glory 18/05/2010
William Hill have installed the Aidan O’Brien trained Steinbeck as their 5-2 favourite for this Saturday’s Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. The son of Footstepsinthestand is one of a nine horses entered from the all-powerful Ballydoyle yard.

Cecil's Ajaan to Give Yard a Chester Cup Boost 04/05/10
Ever since his tremendous effort in last year's Chester Cup when he lost out to Daraahem by just a neck, Henry Cecil's Ajaan has looked exactly the sort to return to the Roodeye and put up an even better performance in 2010.

Co-Favourites of Five for Chester Cup
04/05/10
The top weight Tastahil heads a maximum field of 17 runners for this Wednesday’s totesport.com Chester Cup at the Roodee.

Total Gallery Pleases Moore Ahead of Palace House Introduction
29/04/10
Trainer Stan Moore is looking forward to getting his star sprinter Total Gallery back on the racecourse in the £65,000 Group Three StanJames.com Palace House Stakes (3.40pm) at Newmarket on Saturday, 1st May.

Planet Takes Gold at Punchestown 22/04/10
An action-packed renewal of the feature Grade 1 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup saw Planet Of Sound, trained in Somerset by Philip Hobbs, spring a 14/1 surprise when scoring by three and a half lengths.

Goodwood Garden Party Set to be a Sell Out 21/04/10
Over 10,000 people have taken up the invitation to attend the ‘Goodwood Garden Party’ fixture on Saturday 1st May. Demand has been so great that the Sussex racecourse has announced the free ticket offer for the Gordon Enclosure is now ‘sold out’ for the opening meeting of Goodwood’s 2010 season.

Blackstairmountain Bags Big Prize for Mullins 21/04/10
Willie Mullins enjoyed an amazing 2009 Punchestown Festival with 12 wins and he made a bright start to this year’s meeting when Blackstairmountain beat stablemate Flat Out in the Grade 1 Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle.

Bookies Saddle Up for €50 Million Punchestown Festival 20/04/10
Bookies William Hill estimate Irish punters will splash out around €50 million at this week’s Punchestown Festival. The event, which has been dubbed the ‘Irish Cheltenham’, gets underway today with Irish racing fans expected to bet close to €10 million on each of the five days of the Festival.

Thousands to Descend on Britain's Racecourses for Free Week of Horse Racing 19/04/10
The sport of horse racing is getting ready to welcome thousands of people for its week of free horse racing.

Meehan Pleased with Dancing David Ahead of Craven Stakes
14/04/10
Dancing David proved himself capable of mixing it at the top level last season and the colt is pleasing trainer Brian Meehan ahead of the £65,000 Group Three Racing Post breezeupbonus.com Craven Stakes, staged over a mile at Newmarket on Thursday, April 15, for which there are nine declarations.

Don’t Push It & Imperial Commander to Parade at Cheltenham
14/04/10
John Smith’s Grand National hero Don’t Push It will parade alongside totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander during racing at Cheltenham this Friday evening, April 16.

Cheltenham Winners Set for Coral Scottish Grand National
12/04/10
Halcon Genelardais, runner up to 2008 winner Iris De Balme, heads the weights at the five day stage for Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National.

More Stars Entered At Punchestown 02/04/10
Early-closing entries for days three, four and five of the 2010 Irish National Hunt Festival at Punchestown are revealed today with many more of the biggest stars in jump racing set to appear at the meeting, which runs from Tuesday, April 20 to Saturday, April 24.

The Denman Show Moves to Scotland 01/04/10
It was amazing that, on the back of one below-par effort when unseating his rider at Newbury in February, the legendary Denman was written off by so many in racing as being over the hill and past his prime.

Alpha Ridge Continues to Attract Support in Irish National 01/04/10
The joint top rated - Aran Concerto and Siegemaster head a list of 51 horses who stood their ground at the latest confirmation stage for the 2010 Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National.

Household Cavalry Coming to Lambourn Charity Open Day
30/03/10
For the last 21 years, Lambourn, ‘The Valley of the Racecourse’ has opened its doors to the thousands of visitors who flock to the annual, Betfair sponsored, Lambourn Charity Open Day which is once again taking place this Good Friday, 2nd April.

Dunguib Given Rabobank Champion Hurdle Option at Punchestown 24/03/10
After finishing only third when sent off a red-hot 4/5 favourite in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last week, Dunguib is set to try and restore his reputation as one of the most exciting novice hurdlers of recent times at this year’s Irish National Hunt Festival at Punchestown.

New Clerk of the Course at Ayr
23/03/10
Ayr Racecourse has appointed Emma Marley as Clerk of the Course and she will assume her duties from early May.

Rain Will Help Mull Of Killough in William Hill Lincoln 23/03/10
John Spearing is hoping a drop of rain can help the lightly-raced Mull Of Killough (12/1 with William Hill) land the £125,000 William Hill Lincoln (3.10pm) over a mile at Doncaster on Saturday, March 27.

Follow Extraterrestrial for a Happy Landing 16/03/10
Is it that time of the year again? It seems like only yesterday that we said goodbye to the 2009 flat season and now we're closing in on the opening fixture of 2010 with the Lincoln Handicap proving a tough nut to crack.

Qaspal Gets Paddy Power Imperial Cup Run with a Decent Chance 11/03/10
Trainer Philip Hobbs and leading owner J P McManus were breathing a huge sigh of relief this morning after Qaspal managed to get a run in Saturday’s 70,000 Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown a run which could possibly have huge implications for the six-year-old also getting an opportunity at next week’s Cheltenham Festival. [more]

Ante Post Derby Punters Praying for Abbey Success 11/03/10
Such was the authority with which St Nicholas Abbey despatched his rivals in the Group1 Racing Post Trophy last October, it is hard to look much further in considering the most likely horse to win this year's Epsom Derby

Karl Burke – A Charity 2,500 Mile Cycle Ride! 10/03/10
Racehorse trainer Karl Burke will embark on the greatest challenge of his life when he leaves Perth racecourse on his trusty pushbike.

Pipe Could Be Double-Handed in Paddy Power Imperial Cup 09/03/10
Last season was something of a blip for David Pipe as it was the first time since he took over from father Martin that he failed to win the 70,000 Paddy Power Imperial Cup and the Nicholashayne trainer will be aiming to correct this anomaly in this Saturday’s renewal with either Salut Flo and/or Hunterview.

Nicholls Aiming to Land Last Big Race Before Cheltenham
04/03/10
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls could be double-handed as he bids to win the 70,000 Paddy Power Imperial Cup for the first time at Sandown on Saturday 13th March and triumph in the last major contest before the Cheltenham Festival.

WBX Hurdling Triple Crown has Positive Effect on Racing
04/03/10
As the 2009/10 WBX Hurdling Triple Crown draws to its exciting conclusion it is clear to see the positive effect it has had on National Hunt racing and the two mile hurdling division in the four years the WBX Hurdling Triple Crown has been in existence.

Miss Mitch Hits a Snitch 01/03/10
This weekend the dangers of ante-post betting could not have been more clearly demonstrated than in the case of the unfortunate Miss Mitch, well supported at fancy prices for the Racing Post Chase, only to be declared a non-runner the day before after knocking a joint.

Kilcrea Castle Backed for Racing Post and Grand National 24/02/10
Coral bookmakers have today seen money for Kilcrea Castle to win the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday, and have trimmed the price to 5-1 (from 6-1), the horse has also proved popular in the Grand National betting, being cut to 33-1 (from 50-1) with the Barking firm.

Nacarat 4-1 Favourite for Racing Post Chase
22/02/10
The Tom George trained Nacarat heads William Hill’s betting for this weekend’s Racing Post Chase at Kempton.

42 for Sportingbet Supports Heros Winter Derby 18/02/10
The highlight of the all-weather season takes place at Lingfield Park on Saturday, March 20, with the £100,000 Group Three Sportingbet Supports HEROS Winter Derby over 10 furlongs.

Francis Still Remembered for Extraordinary Devon Loch Loss 16/02/10
The passing of Dick Francis at the age of 89 this weekend brings to an end a life that saw the mild mannered Royal jockey and best-selling author achieve tremendous success in two very different fields.

Jesse James Gunning for William Hill Lincoln Berth 11/02/10
John Gosden could bid for back-to-back victories in the £125,000 William Hill Lincoln with Expresso Star but the Newmarket trainer may face a potential challenge from one of his former charges, Jesse James, now in the care of Warminster handler Jeremy Gask.

Knockara Beau Set for totepool Towton Novices’ Chase 02/02/10
George Charlton is almost certain his stable star Knockara Beau will head to Wetherby for the £30,000 Grade Two totepool Towton Novices’ Chase on Saturday, February 6.

Blue Square Gold Cup is “Plan A” for Le Beau Bai 28/01/10
Le Beau Bai has developed into an exciting staying chaser for trainer Richard Lee and the Herefordshire handler is keen to run his Welsh National third in the £100,000 Grade Three Blue Square Gold Cup on Saturday, February 20.

Sky Bet Chase Has 36 Acceptors
26/01/10
Gone To Lunch is among 36 acceptors at the five-day stage for what promises to be a fantastic renewal of the £90,000 Sky Bet Chase (3.25pm) at Doncaster on Saturday, January 30.

Hennessy Primed for Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster 21/01/10
Hennessy heads to Doncaster for the £90,000 Listed Sky Bet Chase over three miles on Saturday, January 30, with trainer Warren Greatrex looking for a big run from last season’s Grade Three Sandown Gold Cup winner.

Wetherby Hope for Saturday Action
11/01/10
Officials at Wetherby will be hoping the weather relents this week in order that the racecourse can make a belated start to 2010 with a meeting on Saturday (January 16).

National Hunt Flat Card on the AWT at Kempton 11/01/10
Following the recent spate of abandonments and with the current cold snap delaying the resumption of Racing on turf, the British Horseracing Authority has programmed a provisional National Hunt Flat Card on the AWT at Kempton for Saturday, January 16th.

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