Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to win 2,343 races, including 24 Grade 1 contests, while his mounts earned more than $131.6 million. Talamo, 35, recently began a new chapter in his life by joining FanDuel TV as a full-time host and racing analyst.
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British racing to hold one-day strike in tax protest
The British Horseracing Authority cancels all races on 10 September in protest against the Government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting.
British racing to hold one-day strike in tax protest
The British Horseracing Authority cancels all races on 10 September in protest against the Government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting.
CALUM McCLURKIN: York has an International to truly savour but an uninspiring Oaks. It sums up Britain’s curious position at the highest level
Compare and contrast the fields for the Juddmonte International and Yorkshire Oaks at York's Ebor Festival this week and you will see what a curious position British racing is at the highest level.