Category: Horse Racing News

The European Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby has a trio of one-mile races remaining that, following a four-month hiatus, is set to return in March — with big points at stake on the synthetic tracks. The Road to the Kentucky Derby Conditions Stakes at Kempton Park in Surrey will kick off the month. The Patton Stakes at County Louth in Ireland is pencilled in for 3 March, with the final race — the Cardinal Stakes — at Chelmsford in Essex on 30 March. The European Series, like the Japan…

The horseracing industry’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, has launched a brand-new app which makes it easier than ever for racing’s people to access 24/7 support. In line with the charity’s wider service provision, the innovative app is designed specifically for anyone working in or retired from the British horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industries – people like Archie who works for Kingsclere trainer, Andrew Balding. Archie said: “The app is really useful, everything you need is there, I will definitely make use of it. It’s much easier to use the app than…

This year, the horse racing world is getting ready to take over the tracks. In recent years the global pandemic has stopped many tournaments from taking place and has forced a lot of horses into retirement.  However, as the world starts to right itself, the races are getting back into action. With so many jockeys and trainers ready to catch up for a lost time, we expect a whole new wave of bettors and investors to join in the hype. If you are new to horse racing, read through the TVG…

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports on the various online sports betting websites today. Though it is nowhere near as popular as sports like football (both Association and American), cricket, tennis, or basketball, there is still a large community of horse racing enthusiasts that gather to watch and bet on the latest horse race. Interestingly enough, since its oldest iteration (back in the Ancient era) horse racing’s popularity has fluctuated. The modern iteration of the sport comes to us from the Victorian era. England introduced a standardized…

Constitution Hill is already being referred to as one of the greatest hurdlers of all time, and he enhanced his reputation further with victory in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. Nicky Henderson’s runner has now won four races at Grade One level. He maintained his 100% record with a 17-length success at the Surrey-based racecourse. Under the hands of Nico de Boinville, he cantered home on the bridle, finishing ahead of former Champion Hurdle winner Epatante and Highway One O Two respectively. The mighty Constitution Hill wins AGAIN! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/oFCjwevoCY —…

Conditional Jockey, Tom Buckley (22), has received his second ban of the season after he rode the wrong track on horse, Sindabella at Leicester on Wednesday 28th December. Buckley’s first ban, of 14 days, came in September 2022 during the 2m1f novice hurdle at Newton Abbot, riding Watchoutitscookie, another Hawke trained horse. Based with Paul Nichols, Buckley had two lengths in hand on Wednesday during the 2n4c1/2f Handicap Hurdle, as he tuned to the home straight. However, despite the strong start, the pair rode forward taking the chase track side…

Written by Jake Exelby 20-year-old Amber Jackson-Fennell is a relatively new face on the pointing scene, but is hoping to make a splash over the coming seasons. Originally from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, she is now based near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, from where she trains – and rides – a small string of pointers (which she also owns herself) alongside her day job – as novice jockey for top pointing operation Station Yard Racing (Fran & Charlie Poste). Amber finished last season early to retain her novice status, got off the…

Written by Jake Exelby 21-year-old Myles Osborne enjoyed a fine season as a trainer last year, with six winners from just 12 runners – four coming from stable star Moratorium, on whom Myles enjoyed his first riding success at Larkhill in January, and two from Broomfields Cave, subsequently second in an Aintree bumper and sold to race under rules for Neil Mulholland. This year, Myles and his partner Celine de la Haye – who rides on the flat in her native Jersey – have expanded their string and moved to Bourton…

Horse lovers come in all different varieties. Some love nothing more than plaiting up and strutting their stuff in the dressage arena, others love bombing across country, the wind in their hair, and some don’t feel the need to ride the horse at all but would rather watch as a mass of thoroughbreds’ gallops around a track, feeling the thunder of hooves echoing in their chest.  If you’ve never experienced the latter before then we’ve got a guide to enjoying your first-ever day at the races. In this article, we…

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has announced the amazing contenders for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year Award 2022. This year’s three finalists were voted on by the public from a shortlist of 12 horses chosen from over 150 nominations received by RoR as contenders for The Jockey Club sponsored award. With nearly 3,000 votes received, RoR confirm the three horses that captured the highest number of public votes online are: The overall winner from these three finalists will now be chosen by sports broadcaster, horse lover and RoR Patron…

Sky Racing World is pleased to announce the latest addition to its ever-growing content portfolio, with the launch of Thoroughbred racing from Abu Dhabi. Sky Racing World is distributing the simulcast of this United Arab Emirates (UAE) track across North America and facilitating the international commingling of wagering B-pools via PGI (owned by Tabcorp). The Abu Dhabi Thoroughbred racing product successfully launched on December 4th for the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival which featured the Group 1 Jewel Crown won by First Classs. Their growing portfolio now…

Written by Jake Exelby Claire Hart has been one of the most successful female riders of the past decade, notching up 101 victories between the flags – many of which she trained herself – alongside another 14 in Hunter Chases, and finishing runner-up to Gina Andrews in the Ladies Championship twice. Best-known for her association with the prolific Palypso De Creek and Dabinett Moon, it was on another multiple winner – Lady Myfanwy – that Claire first came to prominence. Which is why it’s appropriate that Claire – based near…

Irish chaser Envoi Allen is set to appear in the King George VI Chase at Kempton for the first time in his career this year. The contest on Boxing Day is one of the biggest races in the 3m chase division. Henry De Bromhead’s runner is now one of the highest-rated chasers in training. He was unbeaten in four bumper appearances, while he won all four of his races over hurdles. His record over fences is also impressive, as he has won six of his 11 appearances to date. 🙌@HenrydeBromhead is all set…

Cheltenham Hospitality Tester – Win two tickets courtesy of Myracing! Here’s your chance to win two free hospitality tickets for Cheltenham this December! Much excitement comes along when the Cheltenham festival comes around in March each year, but the famous course still attracts attention all year round. Myracing are giving one lucky punter TWO free hospitality tickets for you and a guest at The International live from Cheltenham on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. You could be situated in the Gold Cup Restaurant where you can claim benefits such as: We’re…

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has announced the highly anticipated shortlist of the final twelve former racehorses in the running for the 2022 The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year. As part of the process, the horse-loving public can vote online for their favourite to decide on the three finalists for this year’s prestigious award. Renowned sports broadcaster, horse lover and RoR Patron, Clare Balding CBE, will then have the difficult task of deciding on the overall winner from the public choice. There were 150 nominations received by RoR, who had…

When a horse is widely tipped to achieve sustained success, including several months ahead of competing in an upcoming event, then it usually indicates the prospect of something special. After an exceptional run at the Fighting Fifth Hurdle in Newcastle, the next big star in racing could well be Constitution Hill. And it wasn’t just the result itself that has quickly attracted great attention, but the impressive manner in which Constitution Hill romped his way to victory. The five-year-old was five 12 lengths ahead with Nico De Boinville in the…

Cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming a staple in every reputable online casino and sportsbook. In fact, did you know that cryptocurrencies are most often used for gambling? Long story short, yes, you can bet on horse racing using cryptocurrencies. As far as horse racing goes, the sport is extremely popular among punters. Moreover, with the future of horse racing looking bright, the number of betting sites that offer horse racing betting and accept crypto is on the rise. The good news is that even today, there are a ton of betting sites where you…

When a racehorse’s career comes to an end, it is common for owners to offer the horse to trainers other than their own so that the animal can continue training and competing. Such horses are known as ‘second career’ racehorses, and there are many organisations worldwide that help place them in new homes when their usefulness as a racehorse has ended. There are countless success stories in which ex-racehorses have forged new careers after their racing days are over. These animals have found second careers as show jumpers, hunters, eventers,…

Magic Moments celebrated in the north as Highfield Princess crowned the success story of the year On Friday 25th November the who’s who of northern racing came together to celebrate a stellar year of sporting achievements at the ROA Northern Racing Awards. The black-tie event, hosted by Racing Welfare at Newcastle racecourse, celebrated racing successes across the region with Highfield Princess winning the Stud/Breeder Success Story of the Year award for owner/breeder John Fairley, reaffirming her position as this year’s jewel in Northern racing’s crown.  The popular event saw two ROA-sponsored Magic Moment awards…

Racehorse riders remind us of the horsemen who competed in tournaments and demonstrated their aptitude for horsemanship and combat. Fortunately, today’s competitions are friendly, and you don’t have to enter battles to prove your bravery. However, horse racing is a sport where a strong bond between man and animal is needed to function as a winning team. How did this way of comparing forces develop, and who are the famous horsemen who have stood out from the rest? We’ll tell you about it right now. History and origin of horse…

From the Top I’m always a firm believer that to know where you’re heading, you must know where you came from, so let’s start from the beginning. Horse racing has a long and illustrious history dating back hundreds of years. Betting on horse races has existed as long as horses have been raced. And, despite significant changes over the years, horse racing remains one of the most popular spectator sports worldwide. While horse racing has been around for centuries, it was in the late 1700s that it became organised in…

Defence Secretary saves iconic Larkhill point-to-point racecourse from closure Rural campaigners have welcomed a last-minute intervention by the Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, following reports that the much-loved Larkhill point-to-point racecourse had been earmarked for closure.  A report in The Sunday Telegraph confirms Mr Wallace has stepped in to stop the closure and was only first made aware of the ‘short-sighted’ plans, following a report in the media. A source close to the Defence Secretary said: “It was drawn to the Defence Secretary’s attention by an article in the media.…

Sportsbetkings Australia is a well-known betting site in Australia. It is a controlled company, which means that 90% of its voting rights are held by one of the company’s co-founders. There is no independent board or compensation committee, and the company doesn’t have to provide its shareholders with information about its finances. However, its class A shares are publicly traded. Sports bet kings australia Loves Horse Racing There is no doubt that sports betting is becoming popular around the world, and Australia is no exception. This country has embraced sports…

According to the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association, the state’s statewide marketing effort for horse racing, both Standardbred and Thoroughbred, has continued to yield favorable results for the 2021-22 cycle. During the Oct. 25 Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission meeting, a recap of the previous period and a vision ahead to 2022-23 were offered. The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition formed the PHRA, which includes a statewide marketing plan, specialized promotions, and instructional initiatives at the state’s six racetracks. All this creates super opportunities for those who want to place bets at mobile casinos for…

‘We could have saved a life or two’ – says father who’s mission it is to save lives through fundraising and mental health support In 2019 Simon Jones tragically lost his son, Tim, to suicide. He was just 17 years old.  Tim was a popular member of the horseracing community and a member of the team at Micky Hammond’s training yard in Middleham, North Yorkshire. Since the tragedy, Ripon-based Simon has taken on various fundraising challenges to support Racing Welfare’s Mental Health First Aid courses, raising more than £25,000 to…