January 25, 2024

Japanese Superstar Wins World’s Best Racehorse Award, Equinox Rated 7lb Higher Than Ace Impact in Equinox vs Ace Impact Race – Racing Post

Equinox, the four-year-old racehorse, was recognized as the top-rated horse at 135 pounds, surpassing Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact and Prince of Wales’s and Juddmonte International hero Mostahdaf at a ceremony in London. The Japan Cup was also honored as the world’s best race for the first time during the event. The jockey commented that while Equinox […]

Equinox - The Racehorse 0 1 min read
January 25, 2024

Hexham Racecourse Regains Favor with Elon Musk After Ban from X Racing Post

Hexham Racecourse found itself in a predicament reminiscent of Donald Trump’s inaccess to social media platform X, leading to a ban and eventual reinstatement. The ban on the racecourse’s X account disrupted operations, with Hexham manager Robert Whitelock expressing the difficulties in reaching out to X representatives for reinstatement. Faced with obstacles in contacting X, the racecourse found support from […]

Hexham Racecourse 0 47 sec read
January 25, 2024

The Racing Post Reports the Passing of Alan Morcombe, Former Chief Executive of Horsemen’s Group at Age 71

Alan Morcombe, who was 71 at the time of his passing, was a highly respected figure in the horseracing industry. Former Horsemen’s Group chairman Paul Dixon fondly recalled Morcombe as a “brilliant negotiator” who had a talent for making things happen. Morcombe joined the forerunner of the Thoroughbred Group in 2010, following successful stints as chief executive at technology provider […]

Horse Racing Governance 0 1 min read
January 25, 2024

Willie Mullins’ 29 Baring Bingham entries: What’s in store for the Cheltenham Festival novice hurdles? (Racing Post)

Willie Mullins has a total of 29 entries for the Baring Bingham. On the other hand, Henderson has approached his entries with a more focused strategy. Within his entries, Jango Baie, also in the Baring Bingham, and Jingko Blue, entered in both the Baring Bingham and Albert Bartlett, stand as Henderson’s potential runners with multiple options for engagement.

Cheltenham Festival - Baring Bingham and Albert Bartlett Entries 0 17 sec read
January 25, 2024

Trainer Anticipates Big Rock’s 2024 with Blue Rose Cen’s Move from Christopher Head

Head will continue to train the world’s best miler, QEII winner Big Rock, at the head of a 22-strong team for Yeguada. Italian-born Guarnieri has taken delivery of 11 horses in Chantilly after being contacted by racing managers for Yeguada principal Leopoldo Fernandez Pujals. Guarnieri expressed his excitement at training high-quality horses sent to him and described it as a […]

Chantilly Horse Racing Circuit 0 1 min read
January 25, 2024

Bookies are hesitant about Mirazur West’s Cheltenham prospects after his first hurdle victory

Mirazur West dominated the race under jockey Mark Walsh, displaying excellent jumping skills to secure a victory over Al Gasparo by 11 lengths. Tragically, D B Cooper suffered a fatal leg injury during the race. Mirazur West had previously finished as a runner-up to King Of Kingsfield in a Grade 1 Royal Bond hurdle and showed improvement in his recent […]

Horse Racing 0 51 sec read
January 25, 2024

BHA shelves controversial proposal to impose limits on handicap trainers, but will continue to monitor the issue

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) had raised concerns about the potential for a small number of trainers to stifle competition in major handicaps, especially the Randox Grand National at Aintree, which had reduced its maximum field to 34 runners from 40 this season. In response to this, the BHA proposed a change to the rules of racing, suggesting that a […]

Horse Racing Governance and Regulations 0 1 min read

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