Jockey Vincent Ho demonstrates exceptional self-discipline and commitment, rising at 3:45 AM daily for training and riding up to 10 horses. His rigorous routine, bond with horses like Golden Sixty, and international experience have led to 12 Group 1 titles and the Tony Cruz Award, cementing his status as a world-class athlete.
The weekend features the penultimate and final days of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including track, boxing, and netball finals. Horse racing concludes at Goodwood, while the Tour de France Femmes begins with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot defending her title against strong rivals like Demi Vollering.
This weekend features key sports events including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Tour de France finale in Paris, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, and the Hungarian Grand Prix. Highlights include Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Cameron McEvoy seeking gold, Tadej Pogacar aiming for a record-equalling Tour de France title, and Lewis Hamilton challenging Kimi Antonelli in Formula One.
Jacob and Kylie Malthouse are suing the Mount Gambier Racing Club in South Australia after discovering a large, concealed rubbish pit containing veterinary syringes and domestic waste on land they bought for a new home. They seek $114,000 for waste removal and remediation, but the club denies liability.
Andy Burnham's new premiership could significantly impact British horse racing, particularly concerning gambling regulations. While Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy remains, her stance on affordability checks is firm. Burnham's past support for stricter gambling controls, including potential sponsorship bans, poses a long-term threat to racing's revenue.
The future of Kempton Park racecourse, home of the King George VI Chase, will be debated in Westminster Hall. Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp secured the debate to discuss the impact of new planning regulations and a controversial 2018 option agreement between the Jockey Club and Barratt Redrow, which could lead to over 2,000 new homes on the site.
Kempton Park racecourse's future is debated in Westminster due to relaxed planning laws potentially enabling housing development. The Jockey Club's 2018 option agreement with Barratt Redrow is central to the controversy.
Aqueduct, NYC's final horse racing track, will host its last live races this weekend after over 130 years. The "Big A" will continue simulcasting until September 7th, but its closure marks a shift in gambling and a consolidation of the sport around fewer, more prominent venues.
Four of Britain's five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday have been abandoned due to a rare red warning for extreme heat issued by the Met Office. Temperatures could reach 39C in parts of England and Wales, triggering the British Horseracing Authority's hot weather policy.
يستقطب سباق رويال أسكوت السنوي في بيركشاير حوالي 300 ألف زائر، ويتميز بتقاليد ملكية صارمة، وقواعد لباس محددة، خاصة فيما يتعلق بالقبعات الفاخرة، التي أصبحت رمزاً للحدث منذ القرن التاسع عشر.
A construction site manager in London wins a bet on a horse named Christmas Day after following a 1964 tip found in a time capsule in Crystal Palace Park.
Jockey Zac Purton made history with 2,000 Hong Kong wins in May. Trainers' championship saw Caspar Fownes regain the lead. Notable wins include Tycoon Resource and rides by Purton on The Azure and Invictus Dragon.
UK police are investigating "inappropriate behavior" by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at the 2002 Royal Ascot horse racing event, according to The Sunday Times. This follows recent reports of him being investigated for possible sexual misconduct and previous allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Horse racing selections for upcoming races, including URANUS STAR, LUCRATIVE EIGHT, SUPERB SPIRIT, and STAR FIGURE, with expert tips on their chances.
The Green Party's surge in elections prompts concerns about the future of horse racing, with some party members advocating for its abolition due to animal welfare concerns.
Racing experts provide their top picks and analysis for upcoming horse races, highlighting key contenders like Autumn Vibes, Crossborderpegasus, and Circuit Fiery.
Newmarket’s 2,000 Guineas starts at 3.35pm (BST)Get in touch: email Greg about today’s racing1. FLORA OF BERMUDA 7-2, 2. Rosy Affair, 3. Sayidah Dariyan. Won by hd, 1 3/4.Rosy Affair leads, Flora Of Bermuda close behind, Sayidah Dariyan also chasing the pace … they’re into the Dip … Rosy Affair still leads with half a furlong to go, Oisin Murphy getting a strong run from Flora of Bermuda … inching closer … it’s a photo but it looks like Murphy got there ! Continue reading...
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Former England Under-21 rugby player Matt Hampson, who became ventilator-dependent after a spinal injury in 2005, is running the 2026 London Marathon in a custom racing chair. Former champion jockey Sir AP McCoy is supporting his efforts to raise funds for The Matt Hampson Foundation, which assists young people facing similar challenges.
Champion jockey Christophe Lemaire prepares to ride Japanese contender Masquerade Ball against Hong Kong's Romantic Warrior in Sunday's QEII Cup at Sha Tin, expressing confidence in the horse's potential despite the challenges of travel and acclimatization.
A collection of expert horse racing tips and selections for various races, featuring analysis on horses like Endued, Invictus Dragon, Ghorgan, Good Fortune, and Shotgun.
