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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ripon takes centre stage on Saturday | Racing News
Ripon hosts domestic action on Saturday while across the pond the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic features Charlie Appleby’s Silver Knott and War Like Goddess. 3.20 Ripon – Baradar, Balmodero and Tropical Island feature Baradar, Balmodero and Tropical Island all contest in the Michael Raby Memorial Handicap (4.00). Mick Appleby’s Balmodero looked a comfortable…
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Cheltenham Festival changes: Prices frozen, more handicap races and drinking areas expanded for 2025 and beyond | Racing News
The Cheltenham Festival, known as the pinnacle of jump racing, is undergoing a series of dramatic changes, including adjustments to five of its 28 races and an easing of course-side drinking restrictions. The four-day meeting in March was the subject of an extensive review, although most of the on-course changes announced will be implemented in…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Busy day for Billy Loughnane at Wolverhampton | Racing News
Sedgefield and Wolverhampton are the focus with Surprise Picture seeking another course success as Bluebells Boy bids for a hat-trick at the latter 6.00 Wolverhampton – Surprise Picture bids for fourth course and distance success Surprise Picture attempts to land his fourth course and distance success in the At The Races 1M Social Followers Handicap…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Yarmouth hosts seven-race card | Racing News
All eyes are on Yarmouth on Thursday afternoon, with all seven races live on Sky Sports Racing from 2.20pm. 4.25 Yarmouth – Smart Hero and First Folio headline feature James Tate saddles Smart Hero who got off the mark when readily landing a maiden at Southwell and must be feared as he tackles handicap company…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Look De Vega takes on red-hot Niel field | Racing News
Arc favourite Look De Vega headlines a superb-looking field for this afternoon’s Prix Niel – live on Sky Sports Racing at 3.40pm… 3.40 ParisLongchamp – Arc Favourite Look De Vega takes on red-hot Niel field Look De Vega has not been seen since producing a sparkling display to land the Prix du Jockey Club at…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Illinois bids for St Leger glory at Doncaster | Racing News
It’s time for the big one on Town Moor as the 248th instalment of the Doncaster St Leger takes centre stage – live on Sky Sports Racing! 3.40 Doncaster – O’Brien trio headline seven-strong St Leger Illinois looks the pick of the trio having enjoyed a successful campaign that has seen him finish in the…
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Hollie Doyle’s blog: Albasheer to relish Doncaster ground on St Leger day | Racing News
Hollie Doyle repartners Albasheer in Saturday’s Portland Handicap – live on Sky Sports racing – before heading off to Ireland to ride her old friend Bradsell at the Curragh on Sunday. Albasheer out for compensation on Leger day Albasheer has been a great servant to Archie Watson and the team at Saxon Gate Stables this…
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Doncaster Cup: horse-by-horse guide by Hayley Moore | Racing News
There’s another brilliant eight-race card to look forward to on Town Moor on Friday and the feature race is run in honour of the late journalist Howard Wright, who loved the St Leger Festival. This year’s renewal of the Group 2 Howard Wright Doncaster Cup at 3.35 on Friday, live on Sky Sports Racing, sees…
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Betfred St Leger Runner Guide: All the details on this year’s contenders | Racing News
Our Senior Form Analyst Jamie Lynch on every confirmed runner in Saturday’s renewal of the world’s oldest Classic, the St Leger, live on Sky Sports Racing. More than just a race, the Betfred St Leger at 3.40pm on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing, has a fundamental function as one of racing’s great roundabouts, connecting…
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Sir Michael Stoute retires: Former champion trainer and multiple Derby winner to call time on career | Racing News
Sir Michael Stoute has announced he will retire from training at the end of the 2024 Flat season. Stoute, 78, has been one of the most successful Flat trainers throughout the 20th and 21st century in a career that started in 1972. He will be forever associated with Shergar, the ill-fated 1981 Derby winner –…
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