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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...
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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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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....
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Painting The Picture – Racehorse Commentary

Published: 25th January 2022

One of the most important roles for any racing fan is that of the commentator. As well as informing what is going on in a race, the callers help build the excitement...
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Nicky Henderson | Under Starters Orders

Published: 25th January 2022

Name: Nicky Henderson Born: 10th December, 1950 Career highlight: Winning a second Queen Mother Champion Chase with Sprinter Sacre in 2016 after heart and back issues had threatened to prematurely end his...
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Conditional Jockeys’ Championship – The Frontrunners

Published: 19th January 2022

The race to be crowned champion conditional jockey is hotting up. Jump racing’s best young riders are battling it out for the coveted award as the season enters its final months....
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Harry Skelton | Under Starters Orders

Published: 14th January 2022

As the youngest son of Olympic gold medal‐winning showjumper Nick Skelton, the 32‐year‐old has been surrounded by horses all his life....
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Jockey Fitness Explained

Published: 13th January 2022

Anyone who has ever gone near a horse can appreciate how skilful jockeys have to be. Trying to control a strong‐willed thoroughbred takes exceptional talent. But how fit do jockeys have to...
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Big Hitters Nominated For December Horse Of The Month

Published: 11th January 2022

Former Champion Jump Jockey Richard Johnson picks his the three nominations for the new Horse of the month award. Vote below for your favourite......