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Megan Nicholls announces shock retirement aged 25 on live TV and bows out on horse trained by legendary dad Paul

Megan Nicholls announces shock retirement aged 25 on live TV and bows out on horse trained by legendary dad Paul

Frankie's Back with His Royal Ascot Gold - Two Horses That'll Make You Rich (Or Broke)

Frankie's Back with His Royal Ascot Gold - Two Horses That'll Make You Rich (Or Broke)

Frankie Dettori has shared his two top picks for Royal Ascot this week. The legendary jockey, who..

Royal Ascot 2025: The Bookies Are Going Mental (And Here's How to Cash In)

Royal Ascot 2025: The Bookies Are Going Mental (And Here's How to Cash In)

Bookmakers are offering unprecedented deals for Royal Ascot 2025, with welcome bonuses reaching..

My Completely Honest Guide to Watching Royal Ascot 2025 (Because Someone Has to Tell You the Truth)

My Completely Honest Guide to Watching Royal Ascot 2025 (Because Someone Has to Tell You the Truth)

Royal Ascot 2025 returns June 17-21, offering 35 races with over £10 million in prize money. This..

MPs Are Freaking Out: Reeves' Tax Plan Could Kill Off Horse Racing

MPs Are Freaking Out: Reeves' Tax Plan Could Kill Off Horse Racing

MPs from both parties are alarmed over Rachel Reeves' proposed flat-rate tax on online gambling. ..

Bravemansgame's French Adventure: When Champions Need a Fresh Start

Bravemansgame's French Adventure: When Champions Need a Fresh Start

Bravemansgame, the 2022 King George VI Chase winner, has left Paul Nicholls' yard after six years. ..

The Jockey Jungle: Five Royal Ascot Rides That'll Make You Forget About Ryan Moore (Almost)

The Jockey Jungle: Five Royal Ascot Rides That'll Make You Forget About Ryan Moore (Almost)

Royal Ascot betting offers alternatives to Ryan Moore, the obvious jockey choice. Australian James ..

This Royal Ascot Longshot Just Made Me Question Everything I Know About Gambling

This Royal Ascot Longshot Just Made Me Question Everything I Know About Gambling

A remarkable betting phenomenon is unfolding around The Liffey ahead of the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot...

They Finally Told Us What Killed Michael O'Sullivan

They Finally Told Us What Killed Michael O'Sullivan

Inquest reveals Michael O'Sullivan died from severe, traumatic brain injury after a fall at Thurles ..

The King's Horse Just Got the Jockey Everyone Wants

The King's Horse Just Got the Jockey Everyone Wants

King Charles' horse Reaching High has secured top jockey Ryan Moore for Royal Ascot. Betting..

Mullins Just Pulled Off the Racing Move of the Year - And It's Worth £115k

Mullins Just Pulled Off the Racing Move of the Year - And It's Worth £115k

Willie Mullins has made a stunning move by securing Colin Keane for two major Royal Ascot rides..

This Kid's Dad Died Before He Was Even Born – Now He's Making Willie Mullins Look Like a Genius

This Kid's Dad Died Before He Was Even Born – Now He's Making Willie Mullins Look Like a Genius

A 21-year-old jockey, Sean Cleary-Farrell, is making waves with Willie Mullins, riding three..

We Lost a Giant: Peter Easterby Dead at 95

We Lost a Giant: Peter Easterby Dead at 95

Racing legend Peter Easterby has died at 95, leaving an extraordinary legacy in British horse..

Lambourn Shocks Everyone at Epsom - My £50 Bet Just Paid Off Big Time

Lambourn Shocks Everyone at Epsom - My £50 Bet Just Paid Off Big Time

Lambourn has stunned the racing world with a spectacular victory in the 246th Derby at Epsom. The..

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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: 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

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)

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 ..