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D Wayne Lukas: farewell to a racing icon
Steve Dennis pays tribute to the legendary trainer, a true giant of the sport who died on Saturday night [June 28] at the age of 89 ...
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What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas, Mystik Dan, Royal Ascot whip ban, Irish Derby and more
Medical issues force the end of a legendary training career, while Churchill Downs hosts a thrilling clash between winners of ...
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Royal Ascot rankings update: ‘That was a great performance’ – Field Of Gold enters world top five | Topics: William Buick, Royal Ascot, Trawlerman, TRC Global Rankings ...
The Gosden team (stay at #7, +101pt) enjoyed a fantastic week with five winners; the father-and-son team won the top trainer award by virtue of more second places than world #1 Aidan O’Brien, who also ...
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Oisin Murphy: The normal person felt an attachment to racing that doesn’t exist anymore | Topics: What They're Thinking, Qatar Racing, Roaring Lion, Oisin Murphy ...
Oisin Murphy: secured his fourth jockeys’ championship in 2024. Photo: Megan Coggin. Our questions are answered by the four-time British champion jockey, who has in prime form at Royal Ascot with five ...
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What’s been happening: D Wayne Lukas, Mystik Dan, Royal Ascot whip ban, Irish Derby and more … | Topics: Seven Days in Racing, Sierra Leone, Royal Ascot, Cercene, Lambourn ...
In happier times: D Wayne Lukas holding court at the Preakness ‘Alibi Breakfast’ at Pimlico in 2022. Photo: Maryland Jockey Club. Medical issues force the end of a legendary training career, while ...
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Royal Ascot: If you want to get ahead, get a hat – Steve Dennis recalls the inimitable Gertrude Shilling | Topics: Royal Ascot | Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
And don’t forget the collage of red, white and blue targets with a corsage of two doves of peace, to celebrate victory in the Falklands War; a dartboard; a colossal cup and saucer; a black and white ...
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‘The video of the new Belmont Park gave me goosebumps’ – Bucchero’s timely move to New York set to pay dividends | Topics: NYRA, Harlan Malter, New York Thoroughbred ...
Ironhorse: Bucchero and Harlan Malter, pictured during a trip to the UK in 2018 for Royal Ascot. Photo: Amanda Duckworth. Harlan Malter, managing partner of Ironhorse Racing Stable, Ironhorse ...
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How to bet Royal Ascot: Why Field Of Gold is a strong fancy
However, there is clearly little between the leading domestic protagonists and it might pay to look outside the box with Carl Spackler, who was last seen gaining a third G1 win in the Maker’s Mark ...
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Pat Day: I take full responsibility for Easy Goer’s defeat in the Preakness | Topics: What They're Thinking, Easy Goer, Kentucky Derby, Pat Day | Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
Pat Day holds up eight fingers in the Churchill Downs winner’s circle after becoming only the third jockey to reach 8,000 career wins in May 2001. Photo: Alamy (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Our questions are ...
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A life after racing: ‘Thoroughbreds can do anything’ – spotlight on global aftercare efforts | Topics: A Life After Racing, Retraining of Racehorses, Aftercare ...
Di Arbuthnot: ‘We could all do more for our horses, and we must all do better,’ says IFAR chair. Photo supplied Di Arbuthnot, chair of the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), ...
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Pace makes the race – and with Owen Almighty back in the running, there should be plenty of speed about | Topics: Kentucky Derby, Owen Almighty, On the Kentucky Derby trail ...
Owen Almighty didn’t lead on his most recent start at Keeneland in the Blue Grass, instead stalking East Avenue before dropping out to finish in a share of sixth and last place. But the Bryan ...