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Who Could Win The Apprentice Jockey Championship?

Published: 17th July 2024

The race to be Champion Apprentice Jockey is hotting up. As the championship approaches the halfway point, the battle for the young riders’ crown is wide open. ...
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A life After Racing: The Unique Careers of Retired Racehorses

Published: 3rd July 2024

When a racehorse retires, their lives are far from over. Take a look at some of the most unique careers that retired racehorses have had......
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How To Ride A Racehorse

Published: 28th June 2024

It takes an immense amount of skill to ride a racehorse. Learn the basics of riding racehorses and how the techniques have developed from the early days into today’s modern styles....
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Billy Loughnane – A Star In The Making?

Published: 27th June 2024

At just 18 years old, Billy Loughnane rode his first Royal Ascot winner at the 2024 festival. With such huge success at such a young age, are we looking at the next...
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Your Guide to Royal Ascot

Published: 17th June 2024

The Key Races There are eight Group 1 races spread over the five days of Royal Ascot. The meeting starts on Tuesday with possibly the best two hours of racing anywhere in...
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Flat Jockeys Championship Update

Published: 11th June 2024

Oisin Murphy The 28-year-old has raced into the lead after a stunning start to the campaign. Trebles at Lingfield and Windsor, as well as a fantastic four-timer on Newcastle’s all-weather track early...
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Which rider will win the Derby?

Published: 28th May 2024

Ryan Moore Age: 40 Likely Derby mount: City Of Troy Derby rides: 18 Best finishing position: Won on Workforce (2010), Ruler Of The World (2013), Auguste Rodin (2023) Derby prospects: City Of...
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Can William Buick Be Champion Jockey Again?

Published: 2nd May 2024

This year’s Jump Jockeys’ Championship went down to the last couple of days. With at least five genuine contenders to be Champion Jockey, the Flat title should be equally thrilling. It starts...
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Who Will Follow In The Footsteps Of Billy Loughnane?

Published: 1st May 2024

The Apprentice title race kicks off this Saturday, the same day as the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, and the winner will be crowned at Ascot’s glittering end-of-season Champions Day celebrations on October 19....
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Harry Cobden wins first Champion Jump Jockey Title

Published: 26th April 2024

Harry Cobden will join an illustrious club when he is crowned Champion Jump Jockey for the first time this weekend....