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York Racecourse Equine Ambassador Goldream lifts spirits of former doctor

Suzanne Ashton
Goldream with John and Jan Kirk

Today, York Racecourse Equine Ambassador former racehorse Goldream (Remy) and his friend Poppy visited St Leonard’s Hospice and met with patients and their families as well as visitors to its Sunflower Wellbeing Hub.    In partnership with the racehorse rehoming and retraining charity New Beginnings the former dual Group 1 winning racehorse was enrolled as York’s ambassador last year to help deepen the racecourses’ connection with the local community.   The equine pair’s visit follows research released last week by Bristol University via the International Forum of Racehorses (IFAR) on the…

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Racing Welfare Supporters to Hike and Climb over 1,500 Meters

Suzanne Ashton
Horse Racing Welfare Supporters set to hike to raise funds -image of a hiker walking along a path among hills

Racing Welfare supporters are set to come together this Saturday (8th July) to raise funds for the well-respected charity. The determined supporters will all be hiking 25 miles and climbing over 1,500 meters as they tackle Yorkshire’s famous three peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside in just 12 hours. Racing Welfare’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, which the Tote and Tattersalls sponsor, has attracted participants from all corners of the sport, with racing yards such as Ben Pauling Racing fielding a large team, as well as representatives from the media, including ITV Racing’s Adele Mulrennan and…

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Trophies, Prizes and Silks Oh My! Frankie Dettori Goodies Go To Auction

Suzanne Ashton
Frankie Dettori - items of the famous jockey will go to auction in July 2023

Horse racing legend jockey Frankie Dettori will auction over 120 lots, including trophies, prizes, silks and memorabilia, at Cheffins in Cambridge as part of a timed online auction from 5th July until 18th July.  Frankie Dettori, the 52-year-old jockey, has had over 4,000 wins as part of his illustrious career and is now looking to ‘scale down’ his property with his wife Catherine. As part of their move, they have been clearing out the thousands of prizes and trophies won over his career. Dettori said: All my kids have branched out, so…

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Auguste Rodin has 2% chance to complete Derby double

Suzanne Ashton
Irish Derby favourite Auguste Rodin has just 2% chance to complete Derby double, according to historical data - image for illustration only.

Aidan O’Brien is the master Flat trainer of his generation, but even he might have his work cut out to get Auguste Rodin ready to complete an Epsom/Irish Derby double at the Curragh this coming Saturday.  Auguste Rodin was victorious in the Epsom Derby six weeks ago, where he was sent off at 9/2 and won by half a length from 66/1 outsider King Of Steel.  The three-year-old could become just the fourth double Derby winner since 2003 this weekend, following in the footsteps of Camelot, Australia and Harzand –…

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Royal Ascot Boasts New individual World Pool Race Turnover Record

Suzanne Ashton
Frankie Dettori wins the Gold Cup on Courage Mon Ami at Royal Ascot in 2023 (credit: Focus On Racing)

Royal Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes breaks record for World Pool turnover in a single race; Huge Tote pools offer exceptional value with Tote+ Win beating SP in 29 of the 35 races World Pool, the globe’s largest commingled horse racing pools, developed and run by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), delivered value for customers around the world like never before, with Tote+ Win beating SP in 83% of the 35 races across the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.  Saturday’s highlight, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, broke the…

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Update: Going on Day 5 of Royal Ascot

Suzanne Ashton
Royal Ascot Day5 Going image of race course showing good to firm ground around the course

The going for day five of Royal Ascot, Saturday 24th June, is: Good to Firm GoingStick readings at 8am: Stands side: 7.9 Centre: 7.9 Far side: 7.8 Round: 7.0 Stalls: Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Watering: Watered 5mm on the Straight Course and 4mm on the Round Course after racing on Friday. Weather: Dry overnight to 6.30am Saturday. Today is forecast to be dry and warm with temperatures getting up to 27c.  For access to the live weather station and for the latest Going info please go to Ascot |…

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A Speechless’ Frankie Dettori Triumphs in Final Race at Ascot

Suzanne Ashton
Franki Dettori and Courage Mon Ami after winning the Gold Cup. Image credit Megan Ridgwell

Frankie Dettori sparked incredible scenes at Royal Ascot as he celebrated a ninth Gold Cup win on his final ride in the race with unexposed four-year-old Courage Mon Ami (15/2) reports Race News. The John & Thady Gosden-trained horse defied convention by winning the blue-riband contest on just his fourth career start, having not even contested a Group race until today. However, the unbeaten son of Frankel took the sharp rise through the class in his stride by coming from well off the pace to collar Coltrane and score by…

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UPDATE: Going on Day 4 of Royal Ascot

Suzanne Ashton
Going day 4 royal ascot track good to firm all the way around

The going for day 4 of Royal Ascot, Friday 23rd June, is: Good to Firm. GoingStick readings at 8am Stands side: 7.9 Centre: 7.8 Far side: 7.7 Round: 7.1  Stalls Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside  Watering Watered 5mm on the Straight Course and 4mm on the Round Course after racing on Thursday.  Weather Dry overnight to 6.30 am Friday. Both today and Saturday are forecast to be dry with temperatures getting up to 27c.   For access to the live weather station and for the latest Going info please go to…

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Update: Going on day 3 of Royal Ascot

Suzanne Ashton
Royal Ascot Day 3 Going image of race course and different types of ground

The going for day 3 of Royal Ascot, Thursday 22nd June, is: Good to Firm on the Straight Course and Good, Good to Firm in places on the Round Course.  GoingStick readings at 8am on day 3 of Royal Ascot Stands side: 7.5 Centre: 7.7 Far side: 7.4 Round: 7.2 Stalls Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside  Weather: Dry overnight to 6.30am Thursday. We are forecast a generally dry, warm day, with temperatures of up to 26c. An odd scattered shower is possible. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be dry, with temperatures getting…

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Update: Going for day two of Royal Ascot

Suzanne Ashton
Going news on day two of Royal Ascot image of track using dark green and light green for different types of going.

The going for day two of Royal Ascot, Wednesday 21st June, is: Good on the Straight Course and Good, Good to Soft in places on the Round Course.  Royal Ascot GoingStick readings at 8am Stands side: 7.7 Centre: 7.5 Far side: 7.5 Round: 6.6 Stalls Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Rail movements The rail on the Round Course is positioned approximately four yards out from approximately nine furlongs out to the home straight. This will remain in place until after racing on Wednesday. This adds the following to today’s races: 15:05 +7 yards…

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