All news on the topic: Horses

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Horse from rare breed loved by Queen dies after well-meaning stranger's mistake
WARNING - UPSETTING IMAGE: The Cleveland Bay breed was saved from extinction by the late Queen and now one has been found lying dead in a field in Wales after someone fed the animal through the fence
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Royale Pagaille wins Betfair Chase and Shishkin fails to start on day of shocks
Royale Pagaille won the Haydock feature for in-form trainer Venetia Williams, while at Ascot, Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden raced to a four-timer. Pic D'Orhy landed the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase, but Shishkin took no part in proceedings
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Meet TikTok sensation Twinkle the Pony whose fans include Jason Derulo
Twinkle the Pony's owner Eirinn began sharing Twinkle on social media in 2020
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Paul Nicholls slams critics after bold Harry Cobden decision - "It's laughable"
The chaser is one of six confirmations for the Betfair Chase, alongside Protektorat, Shishkin, Corach Rambler, Royale Pagaille and Minella Drama. After plenty of recent rain, a predominantly dry week is forecast for Haydock
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Stage Star overcomes final fence drama as low-cost syndicate celebrate
The Paul Nicholls-trained chaser raced on again after a bad mistake at the final jump in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. It headlined a double for jockey Harry Cobden, on target with JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial hero Burdett Road
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Newsboy's racing tips for Sunday's cards at Cheltenham, Newcastle and Fontwell
Newsboy's Nap selection for Sunday, November 19, is the Dan Skelton-trained Knickerbockerglory at Cheltenham (3.30). The next best is another Prestbury Park runner Brechin Castle (4.00)
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Sir Alex Ferguson hails “best ever” win after Man Utd legend nets $1m prize
Spirit Dancer, bred and owned by the former Manchester United manager, caused a surprise with a 20-1 victory in Bahrain’s richest race
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Ferguson explains how he got hooked on horse racing during Man Utd tenure
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he is now involved in 32 racehorses including Spirit Dancer who runs in Bahrain on Friday
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King Charles given Royal Ascot race named after him as 75th birthday present
The King’s Stand Stakes, the 5f Group 1 sprint, has been renamed the King Charles III Stakes to mark the monarch’s landmark anniversary
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Sir Alex Ferguson heading to Bahrain in pursuit of $1million racing riches
The legendary former Manchester United manager is due to see his horse Spirit Dancer contest the Bahrain International Trophy at Sahkir racecourse
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Grand National-winning jockey rushed to intensive care after horrific fall
Graham Lee, rider of 2004 Grand National winner Amberleigh House, was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary following the incident at Newcastle on Friday. The 47-year-old fell from sprinter Ben Macdui in the stalls
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Willie Mullins favourite beaten as Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cup
Vauban faded to finish 14th, as ex-British runner Without A Fight gave jockey Mark Zahra back-to-back success in Australia’s historic staying race.
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Ryan Moore hit with record fine after producing ‘greatest ride’ at Breeders’ Cup
In winning the £3.2m Breeders’ Cup Turf on Derby winner Auguste Rodin, stewards found Ryan Moore had breached the whip strike limit
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Tottenham v Chelsea: bet365 boost Palmer to Score First and Maddison to score from outside the box as Mauricio Pochettino returns to Spurs
All the odds and boosted markets ahead of Monday Night’s Premier League London Derby when Poch’s Chelsea hope to hand his former side Spurs their first loss of the season.
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Sanctuary heartbreak as two animals die after fireworks set off near grounds
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, has slammed thoughtless revellers who set off the monster pyrotechnics, with the noises having already caused one of its horses to die
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Inspirational story of horse who 'saved boy's life' gets happy ending
Cody Dorman, the teenager who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, was trackside at Santa Anita to see Cody’s Wish win the Dirt Mile for a second time
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Gentlemansgame takes Charlie Hall and Boothill hands Harry Fry emotional win
Race-fit Gentlemansgame gave Mouse Morris his first Wetherby winner in 22 years when he landed the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase. Boothill delivered for Harry Fry at Ascot, where Venetia Williams trainee Victtorino sprang a 20-1 surprise
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Therapy horse dies after getting spooked by fireworks in Bonfire Night warning
A therapy horse spooked by fireworks has been put down after it panicked upon hearing the blasts from the celebratory explosions, with a campaign now calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks
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British sprinter named after dead friend wins big in $1million race
Big Evs, trained by Mick Appleby and ridden by Tom Marquand, landed the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita as Europe swept the first three places
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Trainers fury as US vets stop European challengers running at the Breeders’ Cup
River Tiber, the favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, and Givemethebeatboys were scratched from the Juvenile Turf Sprint to the frustration of their trainers
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Emmerdale fans spot baffling detail on Kim Tate horse after blasting death scene
ITV Emmerdale fans spot the horse that killed rapist Craig Reed was not the same horse Kim Tate set free into the woods in a bid to secure an alibi following his brutal death
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Emmerdale fans distracted as they spot mystery person during Kim and Craig scene
ITV Emmerdale viewers were left distracted on Thursday night as they spotted a mystery person in the background during Kim Tate and Craig Reed's showdown
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Lucinda Russell makes Ahoy Senor claim ahead of Wetherby's Charlie Hall Chase
Paul Nicholls told Mirror Racing he is leaning towards the Betfair Chase for Bravemansgame. Ahoy Senor, from Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell's stable, is an intended Charlie Hall runner
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Police hunt dangerous dogs after attack on horses as they roam out of control
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after two dogs attacked a number of horses in a field near Beaumont College in Lancaster this morning
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Champion miler Paddington ruled out of Breeders’ Cup by elevated temperature
The three-year-old colt who won four Group 1 races in a row over the summer has been retired to take up stallion dutes at Coolmore Stud