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Read more about the article Shishkin’s cheeky bid to rock rivals in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot… but the race is a stepping stone towards the King George at Kempton

Shishkin’s cheeky bid to rock rivals in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot… but the race is a stepping stone towards the King George at Kempton

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Nicky Henderson says Shishkin is fit enough for the Nirvana Spa 1965 ChaseNico de Boinville’s mount faces three rivals including Paul Nicholls' Pic D’OrhyIt is a stepping stone for Shishkin towards…

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Read more about the article DOMINIC KING: How racing became Fergie’s great escape – it was only meant as a release for Sir Alex Ferguson, but a fateful trip to the Cheltenham Festival turned him into a racehorse owner

DOMINIC KING: How racing became Fergie’s great escape – it was only meant as a release for Sir Alex Ferguson, but a fateful trip to the Cheltenham Festival turned him into a racehorse owner

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A release, that is all it was supposed to be — something to provide a diversion from the relentless intensity of the day job. Sir Alex Ferguson had always loved…

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Read more about the article Trainer Paul Nicholls on King George VI Chase winner Bravemansgame’s chances at Haydock, and four other horses at Ascot as he hopes Blueking D’Oroux will relish the step up to 2m3f

Trainer Paul Nicholls on King George VI Chase winner Bravemansgame’s chances at Haydock, and four other horses at Ascot as he hopes Blueking D’Oroux will relish the step up to 2m3f

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Trainer Paul Nicholls reveals insight into Bravemansgame ahead of HaydockThe 61-year-old favours Bravemansgame's chances in the race on Saturday Nicholls also has a quartet of horses riding at Ascot on Saturday…

Continue ReadingTrainer Paul Nicholls on King George VI Chase winner Bravemansgame’s chances at Haydock, and four other horses at Ascot as he hopes Blueking D’Oroux will relish the step up to 2m3f
Read more about the article Essex Police launch probe after ‘Acid Man’ threatens 10 top trainers in phone calls… with Racecourse Association urging all their members to intensify security

Essex Police launch probe after ‘Acid Man’ threatens 10 top trainers in phone calls… with Racecourse Association urging all their members to intensify security

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Racecourse Association have urged all their members to intensify securityEssex Police investigating after 10 trainers received calls from the 'Acid Man'Man claimed he will throw acid in their faces if…

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Read more about the article HORSE POWER: It’s bewildering that the show went on at Newcastle after Graham Lee’s life-changing fall… PLUS what a miss Iroko will be this winter

HORSE POWER: It’s bewildering that the show went on at Newcastle after Graham Lee’s life-changing fall… PLUS what a miss Iroko will be this winter

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It was an hour before the first race at Newcastle last Wednesday when word reached the weighing room of an update to the fixture list.With the weather having an impact…

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Read more about the article Jockey Hayley Turner ‘chuffed and relieved’ after finally securing landmark 1,000th career winner at Chelmsford

Jockey Hayley Turner ‘chuffed and relieved’ after finally securing landmark 1,000th career winner at Chelmsford

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Hayley Turner reached the milestone on Tradesman, trained by David SimcockTradesman came with a swooping late run to land the victory at Chelmsford The 40-year-old was greeted in the winners’ enclosure…

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Read more about the article Legendary jockey AP McCoy fights back tears on live TV and has to be consoled by Ed Chamberlin as he gives emotional update on his friend Graham Lee, who suffered a spinal injury when falling off a horse

Legendary jockey AP McCoy fights back tears on live TV and has to be consoled by Ed Chamberlin as he gives emotional update on his friend Graham Lee, who suffered a spinal injury when falling off a horse

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Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee was injured in a fall at NewcastleHe has underwent surgery and has swelling and bruising around his spinal chordAP McCoy was clearly emotional as he…

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Read more about the article Bravemansgame set for jockey switch in Betfair Chase at Haydock… with regular rider Harry Cobden needed by trainer Paul Nicholls at Ascot

Bravemansgame set for jockey switch in Betfair Chase at Haydock… with regular rider Harry Cobden needed by trainer Paul Nicholls at Ascot

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Paul Nicholls says it is possible that Bravemansgame will run on SaturdayTrainer is encouraged by the prospect of the ground at Haydock drying up Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up will be left…

Continue ReadingBravemansgame set for jockey switch in Betfair Chase at Haydock… with regular rider Harry Cobden needed by trainer Paul Nicholls at Ascot