All news on the topic: Horses

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Mourners asked to wear Bristol Rovers colours to tragic jockey's funeral
The funeral of the 25-year-old amateur rider, who died after suffering multiple injuries when riding in a point-to-point in Kent, will take place in the Somerset village where he worked for Paul Nicholls
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Grand National 2024 prize money, runners and odds as Corach Rambler returns
Lucinda Russell will become the most successful female trainer in Grand National history if Corach Rambler follows up last year’s victory
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Aidan O'Brien ready to push boundaries with Auguste Rodin and Luxembourg in 2024
The Ballydoyle trainer expressed some regret about not aiming Luxembourg at the £16million Saudi Cup on dirt but could try the surface later in the year
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Queen loved horse racing 'naughtiness' and giggled at jockeys with bums in air
Sports presenter Clare Balding says she thinks the late Queen 'loved the naughtiness of racing' and recalls how she learned to ride on a 'little fat Shetland pony' that had been a gift from the Monarch
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‘XL Bully’ attack leaves horse dripping in blood before cowardly owner flees
The horse, Doris, was left injured and bloodied after the unleashed 'XL Bully' dog launched a brazen attack on her - which saw the owner reportedly flee the scene
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Thriving Caoilin Quinn hopes to dedicate TV winner to newly-retired Jamie Moore
Caoilin Quinn has two live chances for trainer Gary Moore at Haydock, where Salver is a hot favourite for the Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle. The race takes place just a few days after the trainer's son Jamie announced his retirement
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Jockey James Best retrained as a lorry driver before surprise ITV double
The 33-year-old chases further glory on grey mare My Silver Lining at Haydock today. Emma Lavelle's horse kick-started a memorable few weeks for Best, who celebrated his first Grade One on underdog Nickle Back
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Jockey under investigation for controversial ride has exclusion order lifted
Conditional rider Dylan Kitts was warned off this week off after missing numerous deadlines set by the BHA but has now provided the required information
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Clonmel chaos as 'equine musical chairs' leads to 930-1 result for punters
Kevin Sexton's mount Mick Charlie was a long way back, but he made up relentless ground in the Grange Novice Handicap Chase to overtake its tiring leaders and win a shade cosily
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Nearly half of Brits dream of opening and running their own pubs
The Royal Oak, Moon Under the Water, and White Hart are the top names Brits would go for if they were to open their own pub.
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Jockey at centre of Hillsin case excluded for non-cooperation with investigation
Conditional rider Dylan Kitts had been suspended from racing while the BHA looked into his riding of Hillsin who finished third under tender handling last year
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Man turns £3,400 horse box into one-bed home and rents it out for £170 a night
Jamie Duff, 24, bought the tiny second-hand horse trailer online - and tore out the inside to make room for a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and lounge - plus an outdoor jacuzzi
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Jockey fights for life with traumatic injuries after fall one week on from award
Chelsey Reynolds, 28, is in a critical condition in hospital after an incident at a private training facility south of Adelaide, South Australia
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Popular horse and fan favourite retired as trainer pays heartfelt tribute
Ramses De Teillee won over £230,000 in prize money during his career, scoring eight times in a 40-race career for trainer David Pipe and has been retired aged 12
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Kentucky Derby winner takes shot at unique race run on frozen lake
Ramiro Restrepo owned 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and is now embarking on a new adventure with the British-trained Cumulonimbus at St Moritz
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Jockey trapped under horse 'very lucky' after fellow rider saved him from injury
Richie McLernon was pinned to the ground after Conkwell Legend fell until David Bass arrived to take control of the potentially dangerous situation
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Ex-jockey pioneers revolutionary horseshoe - and is enjoying stunning results
From 28 horses which have run this season in Equishox shoes, co-created by Robert ‘Choc’ Thornton, there have been 12 wins and 23 places, a startling figure for a man who rode over 1,100 winners during his racing career
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Michelle Mone's £80k gift horse cleared to compete in £1million Grand National
The status of the Jonjo O'Neill-trained Monbeg Genius had been in question after £75m of assets controlled by Mone and husband Doug Barrowman were frozen.
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Brooks Koepka and Graeme McDowell to fly in to see Cheltenham Festival hope run
The two major winners have a gap in their schedule which could enable them to watch the Harry Derham-trained Givemefive who is due to run at Kempton
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Country music superstar who died will be “watching from above” when horses run
Chart-topper Toby Keith, who died on Monday aged 62, was a student of racehorse pedigrees, breeder and owner who raced hundreds of horses.
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Katie Price slammed for dangerous horse riding move as fans worry about children
Katie Price has come under fire after sharing a video on social media riding her stunning horse but fans instantly spotted that should she have had an accident, her insurance may have been void
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Grand National gets new start time in latest change to address welfare issues
Organisers announced the famous horse race will be brought forwards 75 minutes earlier to 4pm after concerns that the long build-up heightened tension as 94 entries were received for the 2024 edition on Tuesday
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Royal racehorse aiming to give King 'a bit of a boost' by winning at Sedgefield
Reach For The Moon, who was owned by the King and Queen on the Flat, makes his jumps debut at Sedgefield for the Queen and Sir Chips Keswick
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King Charles' health battles - enlarged prostate, 'sausage fingers' & lost voice
King Charles decided to inform both his sons personally about his cancer diagnosis - and the Prince of Wales is said to be in regular contact with his father following the news
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Keagan Kirkby was inspired by Ruby Walsh and spoke of 'dream job' with Nicholls
The horse racing industry is mourning the loss of Keagan Kirkby, who died in a fall at Charing point-to-point in Sunday. Dozens of people have paid tribute to the 25-year-old, who worked for 14-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls