Tony McCoy remained in hospital this evening for further tests after his fall at Taunton on Friday.
McCoy suffered fractured ribs in the spill at the Somerset track, the latest in a long line of recent heavy falls for the perennial champion jockey.
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Fingal Bay was made to work hard to maintain his 100% record in the Bathwick Tyres Challow Novices’ Hurdle.
Giving Richard Johnson his 100th winner for the 16th consecutive season, Philip Hobbs’ exciting prospect was in the lead a long way from home…
Son Amix made amends for an early exit in a Grade One contest at Leopardstown when getting off the mark over fences in the Punchestown Hospitality Beginners Chase.
The grey had unseated trainer Tom Cooper’s son Bryan at the 10th fence in the Fort Le…
Mikael d’Haguenet duly dispatched his three rivals as he took another step to rebuilding his career with a smooth success in the Follow Punchestown On Facebook Hurdle.
The three-times Grade One winner has not always delivered but had little trouble …
Rey Nacarado (3-1) gave Andrew Tinkler a Newbury double with a game win in the Betfred Mandarin Handicap Chase.
Charlie Longsdon’s runner was always travelling nicely off the pace before making smooth progress and jumping into the lead four out.
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All The Aces (4-5 favourite) gives every indication of being able to translate his smart Flat form to jumping as he beat useful yardstick Destroyer Deployed hands-down in the Betfred 1350 Shops Nationwide Charity Introductory Hurdle at Newbury.
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Cue Card (5-2) made all the running to win a eventful Betfred Goals Galore Novices’ Chase at Newbury.
All four runners made mistakes at one stage with Minella Class unshipping 3lb claimer David Bass six from home when making a bid for the lead.
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Richard Johnson was delighted to see Captain Chris get back on a track with a solid performance in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Last season’s Arkle Trophy winner unseated Johnson at the last at Exeter on his return but finished third to Kaut…
Richard Johnson believes Menorah will be a better horse when he steps up in class and encounters a stronger pace than he faced when opening his account over fences at Taunton.
The Philip Hobbs-trained gelding gave connections a scare when making a b…
Alan King introduced his second Triumph Hurdle candidate in as many days as Vendor gained a narrow verdict over Tango de Juilley in the Betfred The Bonus King Juvenile Hurdle at Newbury.
This race was won by the very smart Grandouet a year ago, whil…
Colin Tizzard is confident Cue Card will show everyone what he is made of in the Betfred Goals Galore Novices’ Chase at Newbury.
The high-class hurdler made a fine start to his career over fences at Chepstow, but then unseated jockey Joe Tizzard in …
Former trainer Peter Walwyn has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
Walwyn’s greatest achievement was saddling the magnificent Grundy to victories in the Epsom Derby, the Irish Derby, the Irish 2000 Guineas and the King George VI and…
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Loading ...RECURRING themes emerged on Wednesday as the industry responded to the latest changes to the whip rules, with “common-sense at last being applied” an opinion prevalent among jockeys, while trainers raged at the mess the sport has found itself in. The BHA announcedon Tuesday that when a jockey over jumps [...]Reg Hollinshead: picked up €7,500 prize with Path Finder on Wednesday PICTURE: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos) Report: France, Wednesday Cagnes-sur-Mer REG HOLLINSHEAD struck for the first time this winter at Cagnes as Path Finder (Francois-Xavier Bertras) showed great resolution to land the 1m2f claimer. Bertras sat on the shoulder of [...]Eagle Mountain: won the Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin in December 2008 PICTURE: Hong Kong Jockey Club New Zealand: The much-travelled Eagle Mountain, placed in both the English and Irish Derbies for Aidan O’Brien in 2007, is set to resurrect his racing career at the age of [...]Silvestre de Sousa: “It’s too big an opportunity for me to miss” PICTURE: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos) SILVESTRE DE SOUSA’S standing among the leading rank of Britain’s jockeys was confirmed on Tuesday evening when his services were secured by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation. The appointment opens an exciting [...]Mahmood Al Zarooni: out to maintain perfect record PICTURE: Edward Whitaker Preview: UAE, Thursday 4.20pm GMT (live on ATR/RUK) Meydan: UAE Oaks (Group 3) 1m1½f Tapeta, 3yo fillies HAVING already saddled the winners of the UAE 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas, Godolphin’s Mahmood Al Zarooni looks to have the [...]Nicky Mackay‘s ride on Stars In Your Eyes (left) led to a ten-day whip ban PICTURE: attheraces.com NICKY MACKAY on Wednesday withdrew his appeal against last week’s controversial decision of the Wolverhampton stewards to ban him for ten days for excessive use of the whip. Nicky Mackay: ban [...]Royal Academy wins the famous running of the Breeders’ Cup Mile in 1990 PICTURE: Racing Post ROYAL ACADEMY, famed for winning the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Mile under an inspired ride from Lester Piggott, has died aged 25. The son of Nijinsky, who was trained by the great Vincent O’Brien, [...]Grandouet: surgery went well to flush fluid from an infection in his leg PICTURE: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos) GRANDOUET was “walking comfortably” on Wednesday following minor surgery to drain fluid from his near hind fetlock joint, but his appearance in the Stan James Champion Hurdle remains in doubt. Trainer [...]News about the issues, events and personalities in the racing and betting industry.Part of RACINGPOST.com Members’ Club VN:F [1.9.13_1145]please wait...Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)VN:F [1.9.13_1145]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)Tell Others:ShareEmailDiamond Harry: 2010 Hennessy winner was diagnosed with a loose palate PICTURE: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos) CONNECTIONS of Diamond Harry, a general 33-1 chance for next month Cheltenham Gold Cup, are hoping a recent wind operation can see the nine-year-old bounce back to form when he takes on Kauto [...]
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