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USA: Breeders´ Cup board suffers further blow

Racing Post | 13 days ago
THE Breeders' Cup board has suffered another blow with longtime member Satish Sanan resigning amid claims his openness has resulted in personal attacks. Read More...

Ajmany the springer on otherwise quiet morning

Racing Post | 13 days ago
THERE are a total of nine meetings in Britain and Ireland on Friday but despite the abundance of racing, or perhaps because of it, the markets have been relatively quiet throughout the morning. Read More...

Returning pair set for Ormonde Stakes battle

Racing Post | 13 days ago
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE bids to become the third horse in the last 20 years to gain back-to-back wins in the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes but stood between him and another win in the Group3 contest is one of Marwan Koukash's Chester battalion. Read More...

USA: Hollywood Park set to close at end of 2013

Racing Post | 14 days ago
Hollywood Park, which signed a historic five-year deal with Betfair last year, will close at the end of 2013. Read More...

FRANCE: Toutancarmont wins marathon Anjou-Loire Challenge

Racing Post | 14 days ago
TOUTANCARMONT (Isabelle Pacault/Jonathan Plouganou) just got the better of a near-blanket finish to Europe's longest steeplechase, while Nick Williams's veteran Maljimar survived two serious blunders to finish just a length back in third. Read More...

Chester clerk Morris defends watering policy

Racing Post | 14 days ago
CHESTER clerk of the course Andrew Morris on Thursday defended the decision to water the track in the build-up and during the May meeting, as the going eased significantly on the second day of the three-day fixture. Read More...

Money back if second – all Friday´s Chester Ch4 races

Racing Post | 14 days ago
BET through the Racing Post app on any of Friday's races shown on Channel 4 and if your horse finishes second get your stake back as a free bet. Read More...

Sportech sign deal with Danish operator

Racing Post | 14 days ago
UK-BASED pools and tote betting company Sportech has signed a deal with Danske Spil of Denmark to provide a pari-mutuel tote betting system through its subsidiary Sportech Racing. Read More...

CHESTER VASE: Ruler on top of the world

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RULER OF THE WORLD can now bid to follow in the famous hoofprints of Shergar as the colt gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his third winner of the Chester Vase in the last five seasons with an impressive performance. Read More...

Ruler on top of the world in Chester Vase

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RULER OF THE WORLD can now bid to follow in the famous hoofprints of Shergar as the colt gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his third winner of the Chester Vase in the last five seasons with an impressive performance. Read More...

Ruler on top of the world in Chester Vase

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RULER OF THE WORLD can now bid to follow in the famous hoofprints of Shergar as the colt gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his third winner of the Chester Vase in the last five seasons with an impressive performance. Read More...

CHESTER: Ruler on top of the world in Vase

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RULER OF THE WORLD can now bid to follow in the famous hoofprints of Shergar as the colt gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his third winner of the Chester Vase in the last five seasons with an impressive performance. Read More...

HUXLEY: Danadana delivers for Fallon

Racing Post | 14 days ago
DANADANA came from the clouds to collar his rivals in the Huxley Stakes under another masterful ride from Kieren Fallon. Read More...

Topping to stay as Hills boss until at least 2015

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RALPH TOPPING is to remain as chief executive of William Hill until at least the end of 2015, it has been announced. Read More...

Money back if your horse is second: all Thursday´s C4 races

Racing Post | 14 days ago
BET through the Racing Post app on any of Thursday's racing shown on Channel 4 and if your horse finishes second get your stake back as a free bet. Read More...

Bin Suroor set to take charge of former Al Zarooni base

Racing Post | 14 days ago
GODOLPHIN trainer Saeed Bin Suroor is set to take over Moulton Paddocks, the former base of the banned Mahmood Al Zarooni "on a temporary basis until a new trainer is appointed" for the stable. Read More...

Bin Suroor set to take charge of former Al Zarooni base

Racing Post | 14 days ago
GODOLPHIN trainer Saeed Bin Suroor is set to take over Moulton Paddocks, the former base of the banned Mahmood Al Zarooni, but no horses will be able to run from the yard until test results on all Godolphin-owned horses in Newmarket are known. Read More...

Red Cadeaux arrives safely for Kranji mission

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RED CADEAUX has touched down in Singapore in preparation for the latest stop on his money-spinning world tour at Kranji next month. Read More...

SINGAPORE: Red Cadeaux arrives safely for Kranji mission

Racing Post | 14 days ago
RED CADEAUX has touched down in Singapore in preparation for the latest stop on his money-spinning world tour at Kranji next week. Read More...

Stoute´s Hawkwood out to shine at Chester

Racing Post | 14 days ago
SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD, taken out of a handicap at Newmarket on Sunday due to unsuitably fast ground, is the type of four-year-old with whom Sir Michael Stoute excels, but a double-figure draw offers no assistance at Chester. Read More...

O´Brien out to rule at Chester once again

Racing Post | 15 days ago
AIDAN O'BRIEN has not had too may runners at Chester over the years but the ones he has sent to the track have fared well with Thursday's Group 3 MBNA Chester Vase one race in particular in which the trainer's runners have shone. Read More...

FRANCE: Another Jewel and Maljimar head Le Lion raiders

Racing Post | 15 days ago
EXPERIENCE of the unique layout at Le Lion frequently proves priceless and it is no surprise to see the Anglo-Irish challenge headed by two horses who have thrived at the track before. Read More...

FRANCE: Pirika takes flight as visitors fail to fire

Racing Post | 15 days ago
PIERRE-CHARLES BOUDOT claimed his second big success in five days for boss Andre Fabre as Pirika held off the late charge of Haya Landa to score at Group level for the first time. Read More...

CHESTER CUP: Glory for Koukash as Address wins

Racing Post | 15 days ago
ADDRESS UNKNOWN made the perfect start to his career for Richard Fahey as he led home a 1-2 for the trainer from stablemate Ingleby Spirit. Read More...

Cup glory for Koukash as Address wins at Chester

Racing Post | 15 days ago
ADDRESS UNKNOWN made the perfect start to his career for Richard Fahey as he led home a 1-2 for the trainer from stablemate Ingleby Spirit. Read More...

Cup glory for Koukash as Address wins at Chester

Racing Post | 15 days ago
ADDRESS UNKNOWN made the perfect start to his career for Richard Fahey as he led home a 1-2 for the trainer from stablemate Ingleby Spirit. Read More...

Banoffee benefits from sweet Fallon ride

Racing Post | 15 days ago
BANOFFEE came from last to first under a sweet ride from Kieren Fallon to make it two wins from two starts. Read More...

CHESHIRE OAKS: Banoffee benefits from sweet Fallon ride

Racing Post | 15 days ago
BANOFFEE came from last to first under a sweet ride from Kieren Fallon to make it two wins from two starts. Read More...

CHESTER: Banoffee benefits from sweet Fallon ride

Racing Post | 15 days ago
BANOFFEE came from last to first under a sweet ride from Kieren Fallon to make it two wins from two starts. Read More...

CHESHIRE OAKS: Banoffee benefits from sweet Fallon ride

Racing Post | 15 days ago
BANOFFEE came from last to first under a sweet ride from Kieren Fallon to make it two wins from two starts. Read More...

No Fergie but United stars at Chester

Racing Post | 15 days ago
CHESTER racecourse will host Manchester United players this afternoon but their manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not expected to be in attendance. Read More...

Money back if second – all Wednesday´s Chester Ch4 races

Racing Post | 15 days ago
BET through the Racing Post app on any of Wednesday's races shown on Channel 4 and if your horse finishes second get your stake back as a free bet. Read More...

Smugglers Gold backed for Lily Agnes glory

Racing Post | 15 days ago
CHESTER'S May meeting opens with an ultra-competitive running of the Manor House Stables-backed Lily Agnes Stakes at 1.45pm but that hasn't put punters off, who have nailed their colours to the David Evans-trained Smugglers Gold. Read More...

William Hill to sponsor one of USA´s top races

Racing Post | 15 days ago
WILLIAM HILL have announced a long-term agreement with Monmouth Park racecourse in New Jersey in a further signal of intent that the potentially huge US gambling market will spring open in the near future. Read More...

Deacon Blues among 61 entered for the July Cup

Racing Post | 15 days ago
JAMES FANSHAWE'S superstar sprinters Deacon Blues and Society Rock were among the 61 early entries for Newmarket's Group 1 Darley July Cup on Saturday, July 13. Read More...

Great Leighs and At The Races in broadcast deal

Racing Post | 15 days ago
ACTION from Great Leighs will be screened by At The Races should the all-weather course be granted fixtures in 2014. Read More...

Focus on Chester after Ferguson reveals retirement

Racing Post | 15 days ago
CHESTER racecourse could be at the centre of the sporting and media world on Wednesday after the shock announcement that Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season following a record-breaking 26-year reign. Read More...

Playtech chairman hails ´exceptional´ year

Racing Post | 15 days ago
PLAYTECH chairman Roger Withers will issue a positive statement at the company's annual general meeting on Wednesday morning following what he describes as "another year of exceptional growth". Read More...

FRANCE: Ground holds key to Allied offensive

Racing Post | 15 days ago
ALLIED Powers (Michael Bell/Christophe Soumillon) was a winner of this race in 2010 and again 12 months ago but the current going forecast of good to soft will be against the Michael Bell-trained eight-year-old. Read More...

Hurdling star Countrywide Flame on Chester Cup trail

Racing Post | 15 days ago
COUNTRYWIDE Flame, third in the Champion Hurdle, bids to land one of Flat racing's most prestigious handicaps on Wednesday when he lines up in the feature race on the opening day of Chester's May meeting. Read More...

Gabrial is my best chance at Chester, says Marwan Koukash

Racing Post | 16 days ago
MARWAN KOUKASH expects Gabrial to add to his hefty haul of Chester winners this week when he runs in the Stella Artois Huxley Stakes on Thursday, the owner reveals in an interview with the Weekender. Read More...

Mahmood Al Zarooni appeals eight-year drug ban

Racing Post | 16 days ago
MAHMOOD AL ZAROONI on Tuesday lodged an appeal with the BHA against the length of his eight-year ban for administering anabolic steroids to horses under his care. Read More...

Rite Of Passage set for another Gold Cup bid

Racing Post | 16 days ago
RITE OF PASSAGE is on track for another crack at the Gold Cup after working post-racing on Monday at the Curragh. Read More...

FRANCE: Olympic heads hopefuls ahead of Longchamp test

Racing Post | 16 days ago
OLYMPIC GLORY will attempt to bookend a week to remember for the Richard Hannon team, after featuring among 30 colts to go forward from Tuesday's first forfeit stage for Sunday's Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2,000 Guineas). Read More...

Cooper could be out for a year after breaking left leg

Racing Post | 16 days ago
BRYAN COOPER, one of the up-and-coming stars of the weighing room, could face up to a year on the sidelines after breaking his left femur in a fall at Down Royal on Monday. Read More...

Cooper sidelined after breaking left leg in a fall

Racing Post | 16 days ago
BRYAN COOPER, one of the up-and-coming stars of the weighing room, could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his left femur in a fall at Down Royal on Monday. Read More...

SWEDEN: McCabe chasing Listed honours with Aubrietia

Racing Post | 16 days ago
WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers may have have been relegated for the second year in a row last weekend but their colours will still be seen in action in Europe on Tuesday. Read More...

AUSTRALIA: Johns told to ´man up´ at More Joyous inquiry

Racing Post | 16 days ago
OWNER John Singleton has called on Andrew Johns to "man up" and tell the truth to the More Joyous inquiry. Read More...

Jockey Club Racecourses seek standard each-way terms

Racing Post | 16 days ago
JOCKEY Club Racecourses is seeking to implement the introduction of standard each-way terms being offered by racecourse bookmakers across its 15 racecourses. Read More...

Moody vehemently denies using peptides

Racing Post | 16 days ago
TRAINER Peter Moody has reacted angrily to speculation linking him to the use of peptides on racehorses just a week after he unequivocally denied ever giving steroids to his unbeaten champion Black Caviar. Read More...