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Funny moments when racehorses refuse to race

Published: 20th May 2019

Photo courtesy of the Racing Post Our list includes some of the great characters in racing such as British cult hero, the aptly named Mad Moose and Australian superstar Chautauqua.   Gurka...
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Dante winners that went on to Derby success

Published: 13th May 2019

The Group 2 contest is considered a leading trial for the Epsom Derby in June. Run over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs, there is a healthy £160,000 up for grabs...
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Who will be the 2019 Flat Champion Jockey?

Published: 3rd May 2019

Silvestre De Sousa is the leading contender for the title having dominated the last two championships, however, there are would-be champions wherever you look in the weighing room who will be trying...
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Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo to become a roving racing reporter

Published: 30th April 2019

As a roving reporter, Toff will be showcasing everything amazing a raceday has to offer; including going behind the scenes on and off the track with all things fashion, food, racing and music....
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The top 5 champions owned by The Queen

Published: 21st April 2019

During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II has overseen the English national team winning the World Cup, a man landing on the moon and the emergence of the internet. But, she has also...
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Altior looking to break a Jumps racing world record

Published: 18th April 2019

The Seven Barrows’ superstar is coming off the back of his gritty victory in his second Champion Chase at Cheltenham roughly six weeks ago where he equalled Big Buck’s record of 18...
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Surprising names not to have won the Grand National

Published: 4th April 2019

The roll of honour reads like a who’s who of Jumps racing royalty, with jockeys such as Sir A P McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty and Fred Winter having ridden a winner...
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Jockey Fit: The Jockey-Inspired Fitness Class

Published: 31st March 2019

Jockey Fit is a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) concept that targets four of the key physical facets relied upon in horse racing: Quads, Cardio, Balance and Core...
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Where are our Grand National heroes now?

Published: 24th March 2019

Photo courtesy of Horse and Hound Pineau De Re (2014) The 2014 Grand National winner, who provided jockey Leighton Aspell with the first of his back-to-back wins, is now enjoying his second...
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Noel Fehily Tribute: Five of the Best

Published: 20th March 2019

Still riding at the very top of his game, Fehily is both hugely respected by his weighing room colleagues and appreciated by racing fans alike. To celebrate the curtain coming down on his...