Newcastle: Constitution Hill’s return off while Newbury has inspection as cold weather hits racing
Constitution Hill won the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle last year Saturday’s racing at Newcastle has been called off because of frozen ground while Newbury will hold an inspection before its big meeting. Champion hurdler Constitution Hill was due to return in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Stablemate Shishkin, who refused to race a […]
‘Acid man’ threatens 10 horse racing trainers in phone calls
Six-time champion trainer Nicky Henderson was among those targeted Ten horse racing trainers have received phone calls from someone claiming to be the “acid man”, who threatened to spray acid in their faces. Those targeted include six-time champion jumps trainer Nicky Henderson, Gary Moore and flat trainers Charlie Fellowes and Richard Fahey. The National Trainers […]
Ace Impact named horse of the year at Cartier Racing Awards
Ace Impact was ridden to victory in the Arc by Cristian Demuro Unbeaten French Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact has been named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards. The Cracksman colt is the first French-trained winner of the award since Treve 10 years ago. Ace Impact won […]
James Doyle: Jockey to leave Godolphin for Wathnan Racing
Doyle rode Ballymount Boy to victory for Wathnan Racing at Doncaster on Saturday Classic-winning jockey James Doyle is to leave the powerful Godolphin team after nine years to join Wathnan Racing as number one rider. The 35-year-old won the 2,000 Guineas last year on Coroebus for Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin outfit. Wathnan Racing has […]