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Kelso’s Premier Raceday

Published: 29th February 2024

Warm Scottish Welcome The Scottish Borders track prides itself in being one of Britain’s friendliest racecourse but it is also the cosiest. Not even the biting winter cold can stop the enjoyment...
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Cleverest Racehorse Names

Published: 19th February 2024

Plenty like to use a combination of the horse’s sire (dad) and dam (mum).Here’s some of the cleverest horse names that have graced tracks down the years. Might Bite Being a son...
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Bowen vs Cobden For The Title

Published: 30th January 2024

The Comeback Is On Sean Bowen appeared to be running away with the prestigious title but a knee injury, picked up in a bone-crunching fall at Aintree on Boxing Day, has opened...
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British Racing stars that shone at the BBC Sports Personality of The Year Awards

Published: 18th December 2023

British racing has had a long association with the glittering annual sporting celebration. Some of the most memorable moments in the history of the prestigious awards have centred around racing. ...
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Festive Racing Guide – What’s on this Christmas

Published: 6th December 2023

It all kicks off on Boxing Day following a two-day break for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. With a feast of incredible racing on offer, it helps ensure the sport ends 2023...
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Sean Bowen – Marching Towards The Title

Published: 29th November 2023

The Champion Jockey Allergic To Horses? The 26-year-old has a commanding lead in this season’s title race as he attempts to join riding greats like Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Peter...
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Hayley Turner – First British Woman To 1000 Winners

Published: 22nd November 2023

Early Days Hayley Turner was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire. She learned to ride at an early age as her mum Kate was a riding instructor. After graduating from Doncaster-based Northern...
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Jump Racing’s Future Stars

Published: 2nd November 2023

Some of the greats of the sport like Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and current champion jockey Brian Hughes have all landed the prestigious title. More recently, Harry Cobden, Bryony Frost and...
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Catch Me If You Can – The Race For The Jump Jockey Champs

Published: 31st October 2023

There might still be the best part of six months left in the season, but the Welsh rider has dashed into an impressive lead as he looks to become champion jump jockey...
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Trainers Champs Going All The Way

Published: 19th October 2023

Team Gosden The father-and-son team of John and Thady Gosden lead the way going into Ascot’s glittering endof-season celebrations but Aidan O’Brien could easily bridge the gap with £4.1million up for grabs...