Topped by the additions of champions Beholder and Tepin , chosen in their first year of eligibility, eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame class of 2022. Other inductees include racehorses Hillsdale and Royal Heroine and trainer Oscar White via the Historic Review Committee, and Pillars
Continue Reading...‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ’saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph
The owner of a trailer that came loose when her towbar came off her new second-hand car at about 50mph has shared her story in hope it will prevent others suffering a similar experience Georgia Rodway was taking her horse Flight and Alfie, who belongs to a friend, to cross-country schooling last Sunday (1 May) when the incident happened.
Continue Reading...‘She passed a good test’ – new Oaks favorite Emily Upjohn impresses Dettori
It isn’t often that a horse will be sent off a 4-7 shot in a Classic trial but Emily Upjohn justified that weight of support when dominating the final two furlongs of the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes, making an emphatic statement ahead of the Cazoo Oaks on June 3. John and Thady Gosden’s charge is as
Continue Reading...Australia: Heavy turf not an issue for Duke of Gordon
One-mile races on heavy turf in Australia are defining the season of the 3-year-old gelding Duke of Gordon. Duke of Gordon won a maiden race on April 14 and his debut against winners on April 28 in races with those conditions at Wyong Racecourse. The victories give Duke of Gordon a legitimate claim as the
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