Now in the record books for another year, the 2023 flat campaign certainly provided many lasting memories, ranging from Frankie Dettori’s alleged farewell to the British racing scene, […]
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Melbourne Cup 2023: Results, Runners & Prize Money
The Willie Mullins-trained Vauban was all the rage in the weeks leading up to the 2023 edition, with the Rich Ricci-owned former Grade 1 hurdler attracting much of […]
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Richard Dunwoody: Racing’s Mr Incredible
AP McCoy may now hold just about every National Hunt record going, but before he emerged to dominate the scene, it was another Northern Irishman who sat atop […]
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Connor Beasley: The Comeback King
Three-time British Champion Jumps Jockey Brian Hughes has thrust Northern-based jockeys into the spotlight in recent years thanks to his outstanding exploits in the National Hunt sphere. However, […]
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Brian Hughes: Racing’s Low-Key Champion Jockey
Northern Ireland has proven to be a fertile ground for top-class National Hunt Jockeys. The name of AP McCoy immediately springs to mind when we think of jumps […]
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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2023: Results, Runners & Prize Money
The 2023 edition of Europe’s greatest and richest race once again attracted the best of the best from across the continent and beyond. Despite the extensive international challenge, […]
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St Leger Stakes 2023: Results, Runners & Prize Money
Aidan O’Brien dominated the entries in his bid for a seventh St. Leger success, with four of the nine runners hailing from his Ballydoyle operation. Heading up that […]
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Hollie Doyle – The Finest Female on the Flat
Of the many sporting pursuits, horse racing provides possibly the most even playing field of all – enabling male and female riders to compete on a level footing. […]
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Breeding Brilliance: Greatest Classic Sires of the 21st Century
During the British flat season, five contests stand tall above the rest in terms of the prestige bestowed upon the winners. Collectively known as the Classics; the 1000 […]