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Soft ground won't trouble Imperial Commander

19.11.09
Imperial Commander won't mind the likely soft ground when he takes on Kauto Star in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, according to his trainer... more

Bookies see a charge for Cavalryman

23.09.09
Though his trainer believes Cavalryman "does not have the class" to beat Sea The Stars in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, it hasn't stopped backers from latching on to Andre Fabre's colt... more

Mawatheeq is only '50-50' for Newmarket bid

17.09.09
Mawatheeq is likely to bypass the Cambridgeshire Handicap in favour of a trip to France, according to trainer Marcus Tregoning... more

Delighted Luca Cumani gets first call on Kieren Fallon

01.09.09
Kieren Fallon is to formally link up with Luca Cumani when the rider makes his long-awaited return to the saddle at Lingfield... more

Sparkling Spirit has Jeremy Noseda in bullish mood

27.08.09
Jeremy Noseda is exuding confidence as Fleeting Spirit continues to shine in her preparation for the Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup... more

I’m sorry fellas, but there’s a nice little urner to be made by backing Australia

07.07.09
Bookmakers report that England are virtually friendless in the market to win the Ashes series as patriotism has turned to pessimism ahead of the First Test... more

Ashes betting: Australia still seen as nice little 'urners'

07.07.09
Even patriotic England fans are running scared when it comes to betting against the old foe... more

Fame And Glory cut for Arc de Triomphe after Derby demolition

29.06.09
Fame and Glory is now the 4-1 joint-favourite from 8-1 with Stan James for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp... more

Royal trainer faces D-Day over failed dope test

22.06.09
Horse racing: Nicky Henderson faces the prospect of losing his licence at a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary hearing, after a positive dope test on one of the Queen's horses at Huntingdon in February... more

John Gosden delighted with Rainbow View's Oaks workout

28.05.09
Horse racing: Leading Oaks fancy Rainbow View pleased trainer John Gosden in a spin round Epsom as part of the 'Breakfast With The Stars' event this morning ahead of the Classic... more

Johnny Murtagh is still weighing up his Derby options

19.05.09
Horse racing: Johnny Murtagh is still undecided about which horse to ride in next month's Epsom Derby - but the signs are it will be Fame And Glory... more

Richard Hannon's Agent on Derby mission for Queen

18.05.09
Horse racing: The apparent monopoly of Irish horses in the Epsom Classic on 6 June means Stan James is offering 6-1 that there will be a British winner... more

Oaks prep run in doubt for classy High Heeled

11.05.09
Horse racing: Barry Hills may keep the wraps on Oaks contender High Heeled and head straight to Epsom... more

Rip Van Winkle boost as Johnny Murtagh takes mount

30.04.09
Horse racing: Rip Van Winkle is likely to go off favourite for the 2,000 Guineas, providing he recovers sufficiently from a bruised foot... more

Darryll Holland's extra motivation to break Classic duck

30.04.09
Horse racing: There is growing confidence that Lahaleeb can cause a surprise in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket and give jockey Darryll Holland an elusive first British Classic... more

Hughes hopeful but he fears a war of attrition in the National

26.03.09
Black Apalachi has a "massive chance" of landing the John Smith's Grand National - but his trainer Dessie Hughes concedes that fellow Irish raider War Of Attrition is the horse they all have to beat at Aintree... more

Neill set to relive Gloria victory with Piraya at Kempton

17.02.09
Horse racing: The Racing Post Chase is once again set to be graced with a runner in owner Terry Neill's famous red and white silks with the David Pipe-trained French-bred Piraya set to line up at Kempton... more

Godolphin's £6m gamble in search of Derby success

21.01.09
Godolphin have splashed the cash in an attempt to buy Classic success on the Flat this year... more

Channel 4 racing threat as BBC offered Newmarket showpieces

05.01.09
Channel 4's future coverage of racing is under threat after it was revealed that the BBC has been offered Newmarket's three biggest race days of the season... more

Bookies' fear over series backer

03.07.08
Racing's attempt to reach a new audience with the introduction of the £10million 'Sovereign Series' could struggle to take off, according to a leading bookmaker... more

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