Denis O’Regan retires from racing after becoming the first jump jockey to ride a winner at every British and Irish racecourse

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Denis O'Regan hung up his riding boots after securing a landmark achievement41-year-old first jump jockey to ride winner at every British and Irish racecourseO'Regan remarked that he has had 'a…

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Harry Cobden hails courage of his Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Stage Star as he lands big-race double at Cheltenham… and his 14th win in the last 15 days

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25-year-old Harry Cobden continued his hot streak with a Cheltenham doubleCobden won on 4-1 favourite Stage Star to land feature Paddy Power Gold CupWins take Cobden's total to 67 for the…

Continue ReadingHarry Cobden hails courage of his Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Stage Star as he lands big-race double at Cheltenham… and his 14th win in the last 15 days

Paul Nicholls on Afadil – and his six other horses as he awaits clement weather for Truckers Lodge and Flash Collonges at Cheltenham on Sunday

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The trainer will have seven horses in action at the storied racecourse on SundayAmong them are Rickety Bridge, Sonigino, Ginny's Destiny, and First Flyer Nicholls won the Paddy Power Gold Cup…

Continue ReadingPaul Nicholls on Afadil – and his six other horses as he awaits clement weather for Truckers Lodge and Flash Collonges at Cheltenham on Sunday

Sir Alex Ferguson hails the ‘best moment’ of his racing life as his homebred horse Spirit Dancer wins Bahrain International Trophy to land £500,000 prize

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Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted as his gelding Spirit Dancer won in Bahrain He said it was the best feeling he had during his time involved in horse racing By Dominic King…

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ED CHAMBERLIN: Forget the festival, nothing compares to Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham… it can create legends and stir the soul

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Where will the biggest domestic crowd be for a sporting event on Saturday? Answer: Cheltenham racecourse. A crowd of more than 30,000 is expected for Paddy Power Gold Cup Day…

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Leading horse racing trainer Mick Appleby’s husband is banned from the sport – for just 12 weeks – after ‘losing his temper’ and causing a horse ‘serious injury’ with cuts to its mouth

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Mick Appleby's husband has been banned from horse racing for 12 weeks Jonny Clayton is said to have lost his temper and caused serious injury to a horse By Oli Gamp For…

Continue ReadingLeading horse racing trainer Mick Appleby’s husband is banned from the sport – for just 12 weeks – after ‘losing his temper’ and causing a horse ‘serious injury’ with cuts to its mouth