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Harry Cobden: Thursday Thoughts and Gold Cup Pick

Published: 16th March 2022

After a frustrating Wednesday that saw Harry’s best rides sidelined by the rain he heads back to Prestbury Park in search of a first win of the week....
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Harry Cobden: Wonderful Wednesday On The Cards

Published: 15th March 2022

My Day Two Rides 1:30 Stage Star (Ballymore Novices Hurdle) This looks an ultra-competitive race. He’s done nothing wrong all season, winning each of his three starts in really impressive fashion. He’s...
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Harry Cobden: My Cheltenham Routine

Published: 14th March 2022

It’s a huge thrill to be a small part of such a major event like the Cheltenham Festival. It’s going to be amazing to have crowds back after the troubles we’ve all...
Features

Tiger Roll – One Last Cheltenham Dance

Published: 14th March 2022

Tiger Roll will always be considered an Aintree legend. In the midst of becoming the first horse since Red Rum to win the Grand National more than once, it is sometimes forgotten...
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The World’s Tallest Jockeys

Published: 21st February 2022

The constraints of riding to specific weights has always attracted shorter men and women to the sport but there are plenty of others who, quite literally, stand head and shoulders above the...
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Harry Cobden: Riding Out The Storm

Published: 18th February 2022

I have certainly had a bit of a spring in my step since getting off Bravemansgame at Newbury last Saturday.   He jumped superbly and for him to concede so much weight to...
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Fit at 50 – Five Of The Best Golden Oldie Jockeys

Published: 6th February 2022

With most elite sportsmen and women retiring in their 30s, horse racing bucks the trend. Plenty of riders are still competing in races well into their 50s. The current crop of golden...
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Top 13 Horse Racing Facts You Might Not Know

Published: 31st January 2022

Horse racing is one of the most historic sports with evidence suggesting it even took place in Britain during the Roman occupation as long as two millenniums ago....
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Harry Cobden: Feeling McFabulous about Saturday

Published: 28th January 2022

Get the latest from top jockey Harry Cobden as he looks ahead to a bumper card at Cheltenham for Cheltenham Trials Day....
Features

Horse Racing’s Greatest Rivalries

Published: 27th January 2022

British racing has thrown up some sensational rivalries down the years. Here’s a look at the horses, jockeys and trainers that have provided some spine‐tingling drama with those battles....