On this day in 2012: Frankie Dettori given six-month ban after failing drug test
Champion jockey vowed to “rebuild his reputation” after ban.
Top class: Ruidoso Downs Racing Hall of Fame class is selected for 2024
Ruidoso Downs Racing Hall of Fame class is selected for 2024
When is Kentucky Derby 2024? Everything you need to know ahead of the Run for the Roses
The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Everything you need to know about the annual horse racing event.
Paul Robson, the jockey who became an undertaker
When trainer Paul Robson’s burgeoning career as a jockey was cut short by injury aged 22, he returned home to Hawick in the Scottish Borders to follow in the footsteps of his forebears chiselling out a career as a carpenter.
Justify likely to keep Kentucky Derby win despite losing court case
Churchill Downs indicates it will not revisit Justify's win in 2018 after court rules horse should be disqualified in Santa Anita Derby.
Glasgow Airport runway open, flights to resume after heavy snow
Glasgow Airport on Saturday said its runway was now fully operational and it would resume flights after planes were grounded earlier due to heavy snowfall. “Our runway is now fully operational again and we are working with our airline partners and their handlers to resume flight schedules,” Glasgow Airport said. The Scottish airport had earlier said flight operations were suspended because of a combination of heavier than forecast snow and freezing conditions throughout the night and early morning.
Justify's win in 2018 Santa Anita Derby in doubt after judge's ruling
A judge rules Triple Crown winner Justify should have received a potential disqualifying ruling after testing positive. He finished his career undefeated.
Alex Edwards becomes first jockey to lose race for breaking whip rules, with nine 'hits' over limit
Jump jockey Alex Edwards made an unwanted piece of British racing history when a horse he rode to victory at Market Rasen last week, Mixedwave, was disqualified after the Tuesday sitting of the British Horseracing Authority’s whip review committee found he had used his whip nine times above the permitted level of seven hits.
Winner disqualified after breaking new whip rules
A jockey becomes the first winner to be disqualified for excessive use of the whip under British racing's new rules.
Shishkin refuses to race at Ascot & Royal Pagaille wins Betfair Chase at Haydock
Royal Pagaille wins the Betfair Chase at Haydock while there is a shock at Ascot where odds-on favourite Shishkin refuses to race.
History-maker Hayley Turner becomes first woman jockey to win 1,000 races
Hayley Turner, the inspiration to a generation of female riders, made racing history again when her victory on Tradesman in the Illuminate Christmas Ball Handicap at Chelmsford meant she became the British female jockey to ride 1000 winners.
Hayley Turner becomes first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners
Hayley Turner becomes the first female jockey in Europe to ride 1,000 winners with victory on Tradesman at Chelmsford.
Jonbon: Nicky Henderson charge cruises to Shloer Chase victory at Cheltenham
Jonbon blows away three rivals to seal a comfortable victory for trainer Nicky Henderson in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.
Cheltenham: Stage Star holds on to clinch victory in Paddy Power Gold Cup
Stage Star holds on to clinch victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham after a stumble at the last fence.
Canterbury Hall of Fame owner Lothenbach dies unexpectedly at 64
Bob Lothenbach, one of Minnesota's most prominent racehorse owners and breeders, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 64. Lothenbach, of Wayzata, earned national respect for the quality and success of his thoroughbreds. Since 2000, his horses have won 793 races and $30.3 million in earnings while racing at top tracks around the country. But he had a special affection for Canterbury Park, …
On this day in 2006: Gold Cup winning Desert Orchid dies at the age of 27
The dashing grey won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989.
Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee suffers damage to spinal cord in horror fall
Graham Lee, the Grand National-winning jockey, has sustained damage to his spinal cord, an MRI scan has revealed, after his fall at Newcastle on Friday evening.
Former Grand National winner in intensive care after falling off horse
Jockey Graham Lee injured his neck after being unseated at Newcastle Racecourse on Friday
Gerri Colombe: Gordon Elliott's star youngster snatches Champion Chase win at Down Royal
Gerri Colombe produces a late burst on the run-in to edge out last year's winner Envoi Allen in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.
Grand National winning jockey Graham Lee in intensive care after fall
Graham Lee, the Grand National winning jump jockey is in intensive care in a hospital with a serious neck injury after a shocking fall on the all-weather at Newcastle on Friday night.