This article highlights key horse racing events taking place during the Christmas period across Ireland and Britain. It discusses various races, including the William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle and the King George VI at Kempton, providing insights on contenders like…
Spillane’s Tower, trained by Jimmy Mangan and owned by JP McManus, heads a robust lineup of 11 runners for the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. The six-year-old was a significant competitor last season and will…
A horse named Rufio, which broke free from a racecourse in Musselburgh, was seen galloping through the streets of Prestonpans, approximately two miles away. The incident occurred when the 10-year-old gelding unseated jockey Lucy Brown during a race. Luckily, Rufio…
Horse racing professionals from across France gathered in Paris to protest a proposed increase in taxes on horse racing bets, leading to the cancellation of races nationwide. The government aims to raise the tax on physical betting from 6.9% to…
On November 7, nearly 5,000 individuals from the horse racing industry are set to protest in Paris against a government amendment that proposes increasing the tax on horse betting. The planned amendment would raise the taxation on physical bets from…
Karen Wiltshire made history as the first female jockey to win a race in British Flat racing, despite facing relentless misogyny and harassment in the 1970s. In her new biography, ‘No Place For a Girl,’ she shares her harrowing experiences,…
Karen Wiltshire’s story highlights the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated world of horse racing during the 1970s. After enduring physical assault and sexual harassment, she persevered to become the first professional female jockey to win a race in…
In a stunning upset, Robbie Dolan piloted 90-1 outsider Knight’s Choice to an exhilarating victory in the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Battling against favored contenders like Sea King and Onesmoothoperator, Knight’s Choice edged out the Japanese runner Warp Speed…
Knight’s Choice has claimed victory in the prestigious Melbourne Cup, securing a nail-biting win in the final metres of the race. This marked a significant achievement for Irish jockey Robbie Dolan, participating in the event for the first time. The…
