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Cheltenham 2012: Time for a New Braveheart
Not since the Len Lungo trained Freetown forged clear up the hill to win the Pertemps Final in 2002 has a race at the Festival been won by a horse trained north of the border. In the preceding ...
Big Purse Bonanza for Railway Stakes
Everyone in horse racing knows that the biggest names in the industry can usually be found at the racing events that carry the biggest purses. Not only does purse money attract the local talent ...
Coral Welsh National – A Taste of What’s to Come
In 1895 the very first Coral Welsh National, also known as the Welsh Grand National, was raced at the Ely Racecourse. All the races were held here until 1939, when the Ely Racecourse was shut ...
Gold Rush Fever
Now that the elimination races are over, drivers and their horses are getting ready for the Gold Rush, which will be held on Saturday, 28 June 2008, at Georgian Downs. Calling this horse racing ...
Ohio Honors Top Horses
The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners organization was established to promote the sport of horse racing and oversee the development of the breeding programs in the State of Ohio. They are ...
Melbourne Cup Inquiry
On 4 November 2008, one of the most nail-biting finishes in the history of the Melbourne Cup took place at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Australia. Spectators had to wait approximately ...
Peppers Pride Makes History
Horses such as Citation (Triple Crown winner in 1948), Mister Frisky, Hallowed Dreams and Cigar stand out in North American horse racing history. Not only for their individual achievements ...
The Inspiring Tale of Mariah’s Storm
It's a time tested fact that stories of strong determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds holds a special appeal to the general public. Such is the dramatic tale of Mariah's Storm, ...
Magic Millions Prospect for Australia
The Magic Millions event, in Australia has seen wonderful horses rise to fame and the sale of numerous spectacular athletes over the years. In fact, the first Magic Millions Yearling Sale took ...
Ascot Hosts British Champions Day
Taking place at Ascot on 15 October 2011, the QIPCO British Champions Day is promoted as "Britain’s Richest Ever Raceday" and looks set to become a highlight on the British horseracing calendar ...
Big Brown’s Little Girl
The new year brings new hope for the future of Girl Power with the birth of almost Triple Crown winner Big Brown's first foal. As evidenced by this past Monday's Eclipse Awards, the 2009 ...
Irish Oaks Fairy Tale
The inaugural Irish Oaks was run in 1895, and the race has become a part of Curragh's history, as well as one of the most prestigious horse racing events on the Irish racing calendar. Numerous ...
