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Racing tycoon charged with nine offences in ‘serious’ fraud probe

Another horse he bought, Laurens, won six big races and bagged just under £1.8m in prize money.

Paul Nicholls fumes there are ‘no excuses’ as Lorcan Williams breaks whip rules with Newbury winner set to lose race

It caps a tough few days for Williams who has been standing in for Cobden and Gingell while they deal with minor injuries.

Chantal Sutherland set for first ride since suffering injury while avoiding geese

She had just completed a race, steering her mount to finish fourth in a stakes event when they were confronted by two geese crossing the course from the infield lake.

Racehorse owner John Dance charged with nine offences in ‘serious’ fraud probe

He faces three counts of fraud by abuse of position, three counts of fraud by false representation and three counts of converting or transferring criminal property.

Newsboy’s horse racing selections for Thursday’s four meetings, including Southwell Nap

The winner is a lightly raced and progressive horse and, returning to action on the same British Horseracing Authority mark of 82 - the son of Raven’s Pass is due…

Future of horse racing in Northern California is dealt a blow after group withdraws meet application

The California Horse Racing Board had been set to discuss racing at Pleasanton at its meeting on Thursday.

Zara Tindall in ‘heated public row’ with steward in rare outburst

Although the royal was in good spirits on the day, wrapped up warm in a beautiful chocolate brown suede coat, she was once spotted in a heated exchange at the…

Nicky Henderson hails return of National Hunt racing to Windsor

'We are looking forward to racing on Sunday and welcoming back our colleagues from the jump racing world.'

Charlie Deutsch and Venetia Williams add December Gold Cup to haul after Gemirande wins

Jockey and trainer stopped off at Cheltenham to add yesterday's £125,000 prize to their recent haul of major jump races.

Gemirande rewards Charlie Deutsch’s weight loss with December Gold Cup

Madara then moved to within a neck of the lead on the run-in, only for Gemirande to find more for Deutsch’s urging and edge away once more in the final…

Newsboy’s horse racing selections for Sunday’s meetings at Windsor and Carlisle

IT'S an historic day at Windsor Racecourse on Sunday as the track stages its first National Hunt fixture in almost 20 years.

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The roars, cheers, chants, sights, and smells are all part of the sporting experience tech can't emulate, at least not yet.

‘Last of Mohicans’: Chadians saddle up for bush horse racing

"Good horses were needed to steal the cattle or run away," added the 50-year-old, whose nickname "

Tuesday horse racing tips: Best bets at Uttoxeter from Tom Lunn

He could be quite strong in the market to see the others drift out – making them all closer in the betting, which gives Jagwar even more value.

Ginny’s Destiny has Cotswold Chase date after impressing at Huntingdon

We’ll get him nice and fresh and well, he’s crying out for three miles and it seems Cheltenham suits him very well.

Tom Dascombe confident Hot Fuss has what it takes to impress at Chepstow

Tom Dascombe’s three-year-old was rated as high as 95 on the Flat and switched codes swiftly in the autumn to make his debut over obstacles at Wincanton in late October.

Windsor ‘delighted’ with entries for Sunday’s National Hunt

However, it’s a more settled week this week, with calmer weather and it looks to be a dry week, so hopefully the ground may dry slightly.

Watch: Racehorse runs through town in Scotland after unseating rider

A horse unseated its rider in the last race and made its way out of the racecourse

Horse Racing Law at Center of Latest Challenge to Agency Judges

He sought a preliminary injunction to stop the agency proceeding while his suit was decided. The district court in April denied Manis’ request, concluding he failed to show a likelihood…

I was competing for a £170k prize – and lost to my husband

As a jockey, you want to ride in the best races with the best horses. I’m very lucky that I have support from some of the best racehorse trainers and…