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Singapore’s last horse race watched by thousands
Punters assess horses and jockeys during a parade at the Singapore Turf Club in Kranji, Singapore October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su SINGAPORE– After a more than 180-year history, horse racing in Singapore has come to an end. The city-state’s Singapore Turf Club held its final horse race in front of a 10,000-strong crowd on Saturday…
Read MoreCarlos Yulo focusing on pommel horse as Paris Olympics nears
FILE–Southeast Asian Games – Artistic Gymnastics – Olympic Marquee, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 8, 2023 Philippines’ Carlos Yulo in action during the men’s qualification REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Yulo will be competing in various events in his latest Olympic bid and if there’s one particular event that he is worried about ahead of the…
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British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse
British equestrian rider Georgie Campbell has died after falling from a horse at the Bicton International Trials in Devon. Campbell, who was competing on the final day of the event, was immediately attended to by medical staff but could not be saved, said British Eventing. The governing body said in a statement: “It is with…
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Chester’s Boodles May Festival: Horse by horse guide to the Chester Vase Stakes | Racing News
attheraces.com’s Declan Rix takes a closer look at the runners in the Chester Vase and sides with a Godolphin hope in the competitive field, live on Sky Sports Racing. 1. AGENDA (3) T: Aidan O’Brien J: Dylan Browne McMonagle Well-bred son of Galileo out of Royal Ascot winner Different League. Made a lovely introduction in…
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O'Brien hopes Al Riffa is an Arc horse
Trainer Joseph O’Brien has big hopes for Al Riffa ahead of this weekend’s Prix Ganay.
Read More O'Brien the dream is that Al Riffa is an Arc type horse
Trainer Joseph O’Brien has big hopes for Al Riffa ahead of this weekend’s Prix Ganay which could be a stepping stone to the Arc
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Grand National: Aintree reduced to 34 runners in 2024 and changes made to first fence amid horse welfare focus | Racing News
Racing’s most famous contest, the Randox Grand National at Aintree, will be reduced from 40 runners to 34 from next year as part of a focus on horse welfare. Three of this year’s Grand National field died after sustaining injuries in the race, leading to criticism from animal rights activists Animal Aid. The race was…
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