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Date - February 19, 2019
Mark Johnston breaks British training record
Poet’s Society was the horse that made history for Mark JohnstonImage reproduced with the kind permission of Newmarket Racecourse
Middleham-based Mark Johnston has broken Richard Hannon’s record for the number of winners, as Poet’s Society landed the Clipper Logistics Handicap… Read More
July racing summary
British Racing News
The death of John Dunlop
John Dunlop
John Dunlop, one of the most successful British post-war trainers, has very sadly died at the age of 78.
Dunlop was an important conduit to the arrival of the… Read More
Clive Cox bidding for back-to-back wins in Saturday’s Mill Reef Stakes
Harry Angel comfortably wins the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes last yearImage supplied by Newbury Racecourse
In-form Lambourn trainer Clive Cox is well-represented at Newbury on the second day of the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend, Saturday, September 23, with… Read More
Days Hotel heads Dan Moore Memorial Chase entries
Days Hotel winning at NaasImage by www.healyracing.ie
Henry de Bromhead’s classy performer Days Hotel heads 16 possibles for the Bar One Racing Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday following the five-day confirmation stage.
Days Hotel, whose last… Read More
Brain Power on course for Sandown Park’s Contenders Hurdle
Brain Power beats Consul De Thaix at Sandown Park in DecemberImage reproduced with the kind permission of Sandown Park Racecourse
Brain Power will test his Champion Hurdle credentials in the Contenders Hurdle at Sandown on February 4.
The Nicky… Read More
Kauto Star owner Clive Smith shocked and saddened by Jockey Club announcement
Kauto Star memorably beats Long Run to win the 2011 King George VI Chase at Kempton ParkImage by Toby Connors
Clive Smith, owner of legendary five-time King George VI Chase hero Kauto Star, admitted to being shocked and saddened by… Read More
Social media reaction to Kempton Park announcement
How racing reacted to news that Kempton Park, home of the King George VI Chase, could close by 2021 “at the earliest”.
Archie Watson, trainer – @Archie_Watson
“Very sad to read of plans to close Kempton. Early memories of going… Read More
BHA Statement on the potential closure of Kempton Park
Speaking regarding an announcement made today by The Jockey Club concerning their future plans, Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said:
“We acknowledge and understand the reasons behind the Jockey Club’s announcement earlier… Read More