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‘Everyone in the Southern California racing community knew someone tragically impacted’ – Jay Hovdey reflects on the LA wildfires
The wind was picking up again, whipping in from the east. It was one of those “hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the ...
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British racecourses unite to increase aftercare funding through Retraining of Racehorses
In a significant step for the welfare of retired racehorses, all 59 British racecourses have collectively agreed to a ...
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‘A keen observer and a good listener’ – JA McGrath on trainer Danny Shum, set to unleash the world’s #1 racehorse in Dubai
Romantic Warrior is said to be at ‘80-90% of his best condition’ and he makes his Meydan debut in the G1 Jebel Hatta on Friday’s card [Jan 24] at Meydan with James McDonald in the saddle ...
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‘A gold-plated comet with a tail formed of dollar bills’ – how the Pegasus World Cup has changed year-by-year
They’re off for the first Pegasus World Cup in January 2017 – with the winner Arrogate in gate one and a world record $12m on the table. Photo: Adam Mooshian/Gulfstream Park As it enters its ninth ...
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‘Quite freakish’: Hong Kong sensation Ka Ying Rising sprints to #2 on world rankings
Sha Tin sizzler: Zac Purton returns triumphant after another blockbuster display from Ka Ying Rising. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club Ka Ying Rising’s connections were left reaching for superlatives ...
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Shadow Of Light is Europe’s champion two-year-old for 2024 – plus some names to note in 2025
Top of the shop: champion two-year-old Shadow Of Light (William Buick) wins the Middle Park Stakes. Photo: Dan Abraham / focusonracing.com Godolphin’s dual G1 winner Shadow Of Light has been crowned ...
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Zac Purton sets new all-time record for victories in Hong Kong with 1,814th win
Zac Purton stands alone as the jockey with the most wins in Hong Kong racing history after a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night [Jan 22]. The seven-time Hong Kong champion jockey reached the ...
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Sheila Laxon: The sport is getting too precious – we would never put our horses’ health at risk
Second time around: Robbie Dolan celebrates after winning the Melbourne Cup on Knight’s Choice, representing the training partnership of John Symons & Sheila Laxon, who also scored with Ethereal in ...