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International Women’s Day | Racing’s Leading Lights

Published: 8th March 2022

As a sport, we are uniquely privileged to have so many fantastic women participate both on and off the track.  To celebrate International Women's Day, we got the thoughts of three inspiring women...
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International Women’s Day | Female Pioneers At The Cheltenham Festival

Published: 7th March 2022

It highlighted the giant strides women have made in racing in recent years and now it’s the norm for female participants to be seen in the winners’ enclosure after big‐race victories. In...
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Jockey Of The Month: Deutsch, Powell And Mania Celebrate Success in February

Published: 1st March 2022

The three jockeys nominated for February Jockey of the Month 2022 are Charlie Deutsch, Brendan Powell and Ryan Mania. All three nominees had big race winners throughout the month. Find out more about...
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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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The Greatest Greys – Jump Racing

Published: 17th February 2022

There’s nothing quite like a grey horse. Big-race winners with snowy white coats or steely grey colourings seem to find it easier to work their way into the hearts of racing fans....
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Horses for courses: Racehorses that loved one racecourse

Published: 14th February 2022

Some racehorses absolutely love certain racecourses. Find out the Jumps and Flat racehorses that make the list of horses for courses...
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The Ultimate Jumpers

Published: 14th February 2022

There’s no finer sight in sport than a bold‐jumping chaser flying over the fences at one of jump racing’s top tracks....
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Paisley Park Among Trio Nominated For January Horse Of The Month Award

Published: 8th February 2022

Four-time Champion Jockey, Richard Johnson has selected three magnificent racehorses for Great British Racing’s Horse of the Month competition.  To shine a spotlight on the amazing animals that power horseracing, each month...
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Jockey Of The Month: Top Trio Kick Off 2022 In A Winning Fashion

Published: 7th February 2022

The three jockeys nominated for January Jockey of the Month 2022 are Nico De Boinville, Tom Bellamy and Adrian Heskin. All three nominees had big race winners throughout the month. Find out...
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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...