It’s never nice to report on a respected club with over 180 years of history closing its door. Unfortunately, the Singapore Turf Club has had to start the process of doing just that. The reason behind this sad event is that the ever-growing needs of people in Singapore mean that the land has had to be reclaimed for housing and residential purposes. News of closure has led to outcries by many of overreach by the government. However, the flip side of the argument is that Covid has taken a heavy…

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Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has been crowned the leading Jumps horse of the 2022/23 season in the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications with a rating of 179. Constitution Hill and Energumene share the runners-up spot on a mark of 175, with the latter becoming the highest-rated British-trained hurdler since Classifications were first published in 1999/2000. Held annually, the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classification identifies the best Steeplechaser and Hurdlers that were trained in either Britain or Irland between the 2022/2023 season. The classification also includes those horses based in France…

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Royal Ascot Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” Ascot racecourse has announced Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes will be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” In memory of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The feature race takes place on the final day of Royal Ascot each year (this year 24th June). The race is one of the most prestigious sprint races in the world, and it often attracts the best sprinters from around the globe. Some of…

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Rarely does one see such a property of this nature on the market. A fully-equipped, modern racehorse training yard complete with a luxury four-bedroom house and trainers office to boot. As they say location is everything and this lovely property on the outskirts of Newmarket is no different.   Set in 0.35 acres, Pond House Stables has a guide price of £625,000 with property consultant Carter Jonas and comprises a 20-box yard with a horse walker and access to local gallops. Distance from The stables to Newmarket is a mere…

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To the sound of Britney Spears “Oops I did it again” another Tory has been caught in what can only be described as lobbying hot water. Whilst there is no accusation of explicit wrongdoing the optics on his (Philip Davies) conduct looks less than transparent, which is unfortunate given the issues in parliament of “Buy a Tory” that seem to be going on recently. Old Kwasi and his fellow donkey Hancock (we had to get the racing angle in) were offering their services to non-existent South Korean companies for a…

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