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Dubai World Cup 2025: The Obscene Money Behind Horse Racing's Middle East Spectacle

Dubai's World Cup 2025 approaches with a staggering $30.5 million prize pool across nine races. ..

Jake Coen's Parade Ring Nightmare: When Everything Goes Wrong in Seconds

Jockey Jake Coen suffered a dramatic fall from Arch Empire at Punchestown on Saturday, collapsing..

When Trainers Should Keep Their Mouths Shut: Desert Flower's Oaks Disaster

Charlie Appleby's bold prediction for Desert Flower in the Oaks backfired spectacularly at Epsom..

This 80-Year-Old Yorkshire Gran Is About to Embarrass Every Billionaire at the Derby

Eighty-year-old Yorkshire grandmother Vimy Aykroyd is challenging racing's billionaire elite at the ..

Holy Hats and Champagne Dreams: Epsom's Ladies' Day Was Pure Theatre

Ladies' Day at Epsom transformed the Surrey racecourse into a fashion spectacle by 11 AM. From..

Mother Nature's About to Gate-Crash the Derby (And She's Bringing Friends)

Epsom Derby faces severe weather threat as Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and..

Dreams Cut Short: A 23-Year-Old's Racing Career Ends Before It Really Started

A promising racing career has been cut tragically short for 23-year-old jockey Gearoid Harney. ..

Derby Day Just Got a Whole Lot More Expensive (And Not Because of Your Losing Bets)

Punters at Saturday's Epsom Derby could face £100 fines under a new public space protection order..

Sun Club's Racing Deal: Four Free Tickets Every Quarter (And Why I'm Actually Tempted)

Sun Club's racing ticket deal offers four free racing tickets quarterly for just £1.99 monthly,..

Why Frankie's Derby Pick Just Made Me Rethink Everything

Frankie Dettori's Derby pick has sent shockwaves through racing circles. The legendary jockey is..

Derby Day Drama: O'Brien Drops a Horse and I'm Already Stressed About the Draw

Derby declarations are in 72 hours early this year, and the tension is already mounting. Aidan..

This Unbeaten French Colt Just Dropped £75K to Gate-crash the Derby Party

Midak, an unbeaten French colt, has been supplemented into the Derby for £75,000 by the late Aga..

This Absolute Legend Just Turned £12 Into £23K - And I'm Still Processing It

A punter at William Hill transformed a £12 each-way bet into an astonishing £23,715.15 windfall. ..

The Wexford Mess: When Racing Gets Ugly and Everyone Has an Opinion

Racing controversy erupts after Philip Byrnes' suspicious fall at Wexford when clear to win. ..

Willie Mullins Just Scooped Up This Jockey Who Hit a Mental 150-1 Winner

Willie Mullins has recruited jockey Anna McGuinness, who just secured her first win for him at..

That Wexford Fall Made My Stomach Turn... But Here's Why I Can't Say What You Want Me To

A controversial fall at Wexford has sent shockwaves through racing circles. Philip Byrnes..

Rachael Blackmore Just Dropped Some Pictures and Honestly? She Looks Happier Than I've Seen Her in Years

Rachael Blackmore's retirement at 35 has sparked reflection on her groundbreaking career. The..

Ballydoyle's Derby Drama: When Favourites Fall and Dark Horses Rise

Ballydoyle's Derby drama intensifies as The Lion In Winter drifts dramatically in betting markets. ..

The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming: Greg Fairley's Wild Journey Back from Racing's Biggest Scandal

Greg Fairley, once racing's golden boy, is making an unexpected comeback fifteen years after his..

That Wexford Race Has Everyone Talking (And Not in a Good Way)

A bizarre incident at Wexford racecourse has sparked controversy across the racing world. Philip..

When Life Gives You Jokers: Shoemark's Last-Ditch Bid for French Derby Glory

When life gives you jokers, Kieran Shoemark plays his wild card. The suspended jockey will use..

When Your £140k-Per-Race Wonder Horse Becomes the Last Man Standing

Royal Ascot faces unprecedented withdrawals, creating a bloodbath of big-name entries. Kyprios'..

O'Brien Just Dropped a Bombshell That's Got Derby Punters Going Mental

Aidan O'Brien has caused major Derby betting upheaval with his latest comments. The trainer..

Henderson watches £650k worth of horses slip through his fingers as Harris scales back big time

Nicky Henderson faced a gut-wrenching experience at Doncaster sales as £650,000 worth of horses..

When it rains, it pours: Man Utd's Amorim can't catch a break – even his horse namesake loses at Yarmouth

Manchester United's misfortunes continue as a racehorse named Amorim lost at Yarmouth just hours..

Racecourses face FIXTURE BAN if they don't sort their weighing rooms

Twelve British racecourses face fixture bans if they fail to upgrade their weighing room facilities ..

The Lion In Winter Roars Back: Derby Punters Pile In Despite Dante Disaster

The Lion In Winter has remarkably become the 5-2 Derby favorite despite a poor showing in the Dante ..

Royal Racing Disappointment: King's Filly Withdrawn from Epsom Classic

King Charles faces disappointment as his filly Purple Rainbow is withdrawn from the Epsom Oaks. ..

Racing Icon 'Tommo' Hangs Up the Mic After Stunning 66-1 Winner with Wife

Racing legend Derek Tommo Thompson will call his final race on July 22nd at Wolverhampton after..

Shoemark Dumped for Irish 2000 Guineas as 'Best in Business' Keane Gets Field Of Gold Nod

Kieran Shoemark has been replaced on Field Of Gold for Saturday's Irish 2000 Guineas following a..

Racing Royalty: Ryan Moore's Son Joins the Jockey Club – But There's a Twist!

Ryan Moore's 16-year-old son Toby has joined the professional riding ranks with Charlie Appleby's..

Heavyweight showdown at Newbury - why I'm backing Notable Speech in a Lockinge thriller (and a sneaky 7-1 shot at Newmarket)

A heavyweight clash between Notable Speech and Rosallion headlines today's Lockinge Stakes at..

Derby ban has me kicking myself – but I've only got myself to blame for this mess

A jockey expresses frustration over an 11-day ban received at Newcastle for careless riding,..

Mullins & Ricci Strike Again: Grey Filly Manita Has Us All Wondering if Lightning Can Strike Twice

Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci have acquired another promising French grey filly named Manita. The..

Constitution Hill's £650k Ascot Gold Cup Dream Officially DEAD as Henderson Admits 'Something's Gone Wrong'

Constitution Hill's £650,000 Ascot Gold Cup bid has been officially abandoned by trainer Nicky..

Mullins takes aim at Newcastle with 100-1 Cheltenham shocker among EIGHT entries

Willie Mullins makes bold move with eight entries for Northumberland Plate at Newcastle, including..

Henderson's Mare Pulls Off Stunning Midweek Heist as French Star Flops... Again

Nicky Henderson's mare Aston Martini shocked the racing world with a stunning victory in France..

Dettori Shatters Royal Ascot Dreams – I'm Staying in America

Frankie Dettori has quashed rumors of a Royal Ascot return, confirming he'll remain in America. ..

Royal Racing Revolution: King Charles Teams Up with Irish Legend Mullins for Historic First

King Charles has made racing history by sending a royal horse to be trained in Ireland. The..

Dancing Gemini's Lockinge Shocker: Moore In, Shoemark Out as £225k Ride Changes Hands

Ryan Moore has secured the ride on Dancing Gemini for Saturday's £225,000 Group 1 Lockinge at..

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