In the wake of Brexit, all horse movements into and out of the European Union are now subject to VAT payments. This change in regulations has caused disruption, as evidenced by the recent incident involving two horses bound for Deauville. Officials encountered issues related to the valuation of the accompanying horse’s import documents, leading to a delay in their journey.
Scores of protesters were attempting to disrupt the Randox Grand National event. Some were trying to scale perimeter fences while others were attempting to glue themselves to the course fences. Police, security, and locals were working to stop them, with riot vans and trained dogs being utilized. BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Darren Owen later described the situation as “like […]
The Racing Post Digital Newspaper is the online equivalent of the print edition, and is highly popular among Members’ Club package users. Subscribers can access the digital newspaper on their phone, tablet, or laptop, while non-subscribers have the option to purchase single editions. The digital newspaper offers easy navigation between sections, a search feature, and the ability to bookmark and […]
In 2021, the horse named Mostahdaf took some time to fulfill its early potential but eventually became a top performer. It won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and Juddmonte International races last year. During a race, the horse Notable Speech was held back off a slow pace set by Valvano, who eventually became the runner-up. Notable Speech was at the […]
Dare To Dream, trained in France by Irishman Gavin Hernon, has shown promise by placing third in a Group 3 race at the Curragh in October, finishing behind Content and Kitty Rose. The filly is expected to perform better as she competes in longer distance races. Her dam has a close relation to Arc winner Danedream, and Dare To Dream […]
We are approaching the biggest betting race of the year with a sense of unease, as we have witnessed unexpected outcomes and overlooked competitors emerging victorious. One such instance was a 30-100 shot who had shown remarkable performance at Kempton over Christmas but disappointingly finished last in a recent race. Jockey James Reveley described the horse’s sudden loss of energy […]
The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) has been in existence for 60 years, and this year, it should be acknowledged for its support of Haynes, who has benefited greatly from it. My initial connection with Haynes was through another jump jockey, Jimmy Harris, based in the Midlands, who suffered a back injury at the age of 36 in 1971. I began […]
Last year’s safety review resulted in several changes to the Grand National race. The number of runners was reduced from 40 to 34, the first fence was moved 60 yards closer to the starting line, and the start was altered so that all horses are standing, rather than walking, when the race begins. These changes were implemented in the hope […]
Trained by champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls, the six-year-old, last seen winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December, has not been sighted since. At the Cheltenham Festival, he finished second in the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle, chasing home Ballyburn. The Arkle form may be represented in the Maghull Novices’ Chase (5.00) by the placed horses Found A Fifty and Il […]
From May 1, the Jockey Club is reducing its executive contribution to prize-money at racecourses it owns and runs. The Jockey Club will be reducing its contribution to prize-money by approximately £750,000 to £31.1 million for the year. As a consequence, levy payments and entry fees are also expected to fall, meaning the total prize-money available at Jockey Club racecourses […]