Horse Racing
Awzaan goes for Newmarket prize
Mark Johnston's unbeaten colt Awzaan heads a field of five declared for the Shadwell Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket on Friday.
Fallon gets green light to return
Kieren Fallon has been granted a riding licence by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that will enable him to return to the saddle on Friday.
A Neuroscience Professor Makes Her Move to the Racetrack
Michelle Nihei’s life changed one morning in 2001 when she showed up on the backstretch at Keeneland and persuaded a trainer to let her gallop a horse. No one at the Lexington, Ky., track knew anything about her or her background, but that didn’t ...
Trainer Burke will challenge ban
Lawyers representing Karl Burke say the trainer plans to appeal against his 12-month British Horseracing Authority ban for alleged race-fixing.
Fame And Glory thrives on stamina test in Irish Derby
Johnny Murtagh is in jubilant mood after Aidan O'Brien-trained colt surges to an impressive five-length success at the Curragh
Ascot glory for Mastercraftsman
Johnny Murtagh rode Mastercraftsman brilliantly to edge out Delegator and win the St James's Palace Stakes on a thrilling opening day at Royal Ascot.
Intense Focus can provide Jim Bolger with further Royal Ascot glory
Rob Wright fancies 10-1 shot in St James's Palace Stakes and reckons Aqlaam, pictured, is the one to beat in the race that opens the meeting
Simple approach pays dividends as Kinane defies advancing years
Jockey can look ahead with mix of motivation and mellowness he has acquired through his relationship with John Oxx
Murtagh opts for Rip Van Winkle
Johnny Murtagh caused a surprise ahead of Saturday's Epsom Derby by announcing he would ride Rip Van Winkle and not possible favourite Fame And Glory.
Borel Rejoins Mine That Bird and Predicts Win at Belmont
Calvin Borel is apparently very happy to be back on Mine That Bird, the horse he guided to a Kentucky Derby victory. He worked the little bay gelding Monday morning at Churchill Downs and promptly predicted a victory on Saturday in the 141st runni...
Henry Candy fears testing ground for Amour Propre at Haydock
Trainer fearful of underfoot conditions for his progressive sprinter, who impressed when winning on his return at Newmarket
Free Agent to lay down Derby bid
Royal colt Free Agent puts his Derby credentials on the line in the Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood on Wednesday.
Super Filly wins 134th Preakness at Pimlico
Filly Rachel Alexandra's win, the first for a female horse in 85 years, made it a great day for the ladies. See how she pulled off the thrilling victory.
Sariska dashes royal hopes with majestic display in Musidora
Michael Bell-trained filly is new favourite for the Oaks at Epsom next month after putting Enticement in her place at York
A filly fanatic
Minutes after romping to a record victory in the Kentucky Oaks aboard Rachel Alexandra, jockey Calvin Borel had no doubt the filly would've been able not only to run with the colts in the Kentucky Derby - but also beat them.
There's no stopping Rachel Alexandra
Filly's path to race in the Preakness is cleared when plan to block her from competing is thwarted.
Shaking Off Long Odds at the Derby
By now, almost everyone knows the story of Tom McCarthy and General Quarters. He was a retired high school principal who had owned and trained horses for four decades. His colt was not a pretty thing and had a price tag of just $20,000.
Kentucky Derby favorite to start in 13th post position
I Want Revenge, the 3-year-old colt favored to win the $2-million Kentucky Derby, drew the 13th post position Wednesday for the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Another hoof problem puts Quality Road’s status in doubt
Quality Road has another hoof problem that could knock him out of the Kentucky Derby.
Karl Burke hoping trial proves stepping stone to real thing for Popmurphy
Yorkshire-based trainer has one eye on Derby, while Hoo La Baloo, pictured, has Sandown on his agenda