Fourteen years ago this summer, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
John ‘Shark’ Hanlon to start five-month suspension from training on December 1 as he fails in attempt to have ban deferred after footage showed one of his horseboxes carrying a dead horse
The severity of the punishment - which also included a €2000 fine - left Hanlon shocked and he has appealed against it.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, September 13
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Doncaster, Salisbury, Sandown and Chester.
2024 Summer Stakes at a Glance
Woodbine’s “Win and You’re In” prep for the Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, the bet365.com Summer Stakes, is set for Saturday as part of a stakes-packed card including two other Challenge Series preps.
