Jockey Billy Loughnane has been banned for 21 days for improper riding. The stewards ruled he acted against the instructions of a vet at Southwell on Thursday evening. There was an incident at the start of the day's final race,…
In our first trainee blog, Harry Winnard, from the 23rd Godolphin Flying Start class (2025-2027), considers whether jockeys should once again have access to saunas at UK racecourses. A jockey running laps of the track in an outfit resembling a…
Point-to-pointer Moorhead sold for £24,000to New Vision Bloodstock and Paul Drury at the GoffsGo Late March Sale which ended on Thursday. The son of Arrigo (lot 13) was consigned by Hill House Stud. He ran second on debut in a…
Newgate Stud boss Henry Field has hailed Extreme Choice “a phenomenon” and raised the prospect of the superstar stallion covering more northern hemisphere mares by stating that “every major international organisation” has the statistical freak on their radar. Extreme Choice…
HRI Equuip has launched its National Workforce Survey, an initiative designed in collaboration with Perceptive Insight and Grant Thornton, seeking to capture the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of those working across the Irish racing industry. The survey invites participation from…
Former Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior tuned up for a start in April's G1 FWD QEII Cup on Thursday. The Danny Shum trainee impressed in a 1200-metre barrier trial on the dirt at Sha Tin. Already a…
Thursday's Prix du Val Saint-Georges at Chantilly shaped like a mini Group race and it was Juddmonte's exciting Frankel filly Gilded Prize who emerged on top to become her sire's 46th TDN Rising Star, Presented by Hagyard. Back over the same…
The Irish European Breeders' Fund (Irish EBF) has announced a record-breaking sponsorship commitment of €3.2 million for 2026. Funded by Irish Stallion Farms, this investment represents a 100% increase in annual contributions compared to just a decade ago. This significant…
The landmark 30th running of the $30.5-million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28 will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more than 150 countries. Dubai Racing Club, working with its…
Svensk Galopp has confirmed that this year's Swedish Yearling Sale, arranged in collaboration with the breeding association SFAF, will be staged at Bro Park Racecourse on Friday, September 25. The sale is scheduled to take place a week after Denmark's…