UK Racing News
Thursday 9 February 2012
Trainer Josh Gifford passes away
Grand National-winning trainer Josh Gifford has died from a heart attack at the age of 70.
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Thursday 9 February 2012
Pete weight poser for Jefferson
Malcolm Jefferson is hoping According To Pete will be allotted less than 11st when the weights for the John Smith's Grand National are announced on Tuesday.
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Wednesday 8 February 2012
UK freeze claims Huntingdon card
Thursday's meeting at Huntingdon has been abandoned due to a frozen track.
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Tuesday 7 February 2012
Frost puts pay to Carlisle and Ludlow cards
Wednesday's race meetings at Carlisle and Ludlow have both been abandoned as the big freeze in Britain continues to play havoc with the schedule.
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Monday 6 February 2012
Tuesday's UK jump action frozen off
The cold snap in Britain has seen the abandonment of Tuesday's meetings at Market Rasen and Sedgefield.
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Thursday 2 February 2012
Walsh appeal dismissed by BHA
Ruby Walsh has had his appeal against a three-day careless riding ban dismissed following a hearing at the British Horseracing Authority this morning.
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Wednesday 1 February 2012
Ballabriggs among National entries
Last year's Aintree hero Ballabriggs features among the 82 entries for the John Smith's Grand National on 14 April.
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Wednesday 1 February 2012
UK racing hit by cold snap
Racing in the UK has fallen victim to the cold snap with Wednesday's meetings at Leicester and Ludlow and Thursday's at Towcester abandoned due to frozen tracks.
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Tuesday 31 January 2012
Folkestone meeting to go ahead
Tuesday afternoon's jumps meeting at Folkestone goes ahead after a 7.30am precautionary inspection was cancelled.
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Monday 30 January 2012
Hurricane Fly in fine shape after win
Willie Mullins is thrilled to report Hurricane Fly none the worse for his spectacular seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown.
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Monday 30 January 2012
Walsh to appeal Cheltenham ban
Ruby Walsh has appealed against the three-day ban he incurred at Cheltenham on Saturday.
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Monday 30 January 2012
Harrington waits on Citizen handicap
Jessica Harrington is looking for the weights to go up for Citizenship to take his chance in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on 11 February.
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Friday 27 January 2012
Hold On Julio out of Sky Bet Chase
Ante-post favourite Hold On Julio has been ruled out of the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster on Saturday.
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Thursday 26 January 2012
Grands Crus misses Argento
Unbeaten novice chaser Grands Crus will miss Saturday's Argento Chase at Cheltenham after connections decided to sidestep the Grade Two heat.
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Wednesday 25 January 2012
Hello Bud set for Aintree farewell
Veteran Hello Bud is likely to make his final racecourse appearance in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree in April.
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Tuesday 24 January 2012
Time called on Oscar campaign
Last season's John Smith's Grand National runner-up Oscar Time has been ruled out for the season with a leg injury.
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Tuesday 24 January 2012
McCoy targets Thursday return
Tony McCoy expects to be back in action on Thursday after recovering from the injuries sustained in a fall last month.
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Monday 23 January 2012
Carberry will be fit for Cheltenham Festival
Paul Carberry will be back in time for the Cheltenham Festival after breaking his collar bone in a skiing accident last week.
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Monday 23 January 2012
Stellar cast set for Leopardstown card
One of the best meetings outside the major festivals has been scheduled at Leopardstown on 12 February - with four Grade Ones on the card.
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Monday 23 January 2012
Rain wanted to help Voler against Hurricane
Colm Murphy would like to see plenty of rain to tempt him to run Voler La Vedette against Hurricane Fly in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.
