Some upset victories are more stunning than others. Villanova beating Georgetown in the 1985 NCAA men’s basketball National Championship, well, that was almost unthinkable, while the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win over the New England Patriots in February 2018 was more along the lines of an eyebrow raiser. The 2013 Risen Star Stakes – no doubt – falls into the former category.
Barry Connell on being driven by his ‘David v Goliath’ battles, his 50-1 chance at Cheltenham and why Marine Nationale could produce something special again
DOMINIC KING IN KILDARE: Racing enthrals him, horses captivate him and it doesn't take long to appreciate he is wondering, at every minute, how he can keep finding marginal gains.
John Shirreffs, Trainer of Zenyatta, Dies at Age 80
John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta to a Hall of Fame career and saddled Giacomo to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby, died in his sleep Feb. 12 at his home in Arcadia, Calif. He was 80.
Grand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore reveals exciting family news just weeks after wedding
Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore has revealed that she and her new husband are expecting their first child just weeks after getting married.
