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Why are horses ridden this way by jockeys?

Over a century after American jockey Tod Sloan revolutionised horse racing with his innovative riding posture, scientists are beginning to understand why this technique makes ...

The Impact of a Labour Government on Racing

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been preparing for a potential change in government for several months, building relationships with relevant shadow ministers and ...

Unimaginable story of a group of friends making a hasty decision

In an unexpected turn of events, eight friends from Darlington found their lives changed forever after a few beers led them to buy a racehorse named Showtime Mahomes. This ...

Ribot: A Legend in British Horse Racing

Ribot was a British-bred, Italian-trained Thoroughbred racehorse renowned for his undefeated record of 16 races, including two victories in the Arc de Triomphe. His career ...

Point-to-Point competitions

This type of racing, known as point-to-point, is self-explanatory as it involves racing from one point to another. While these words could apply to any race with a set start ...

The Challenges of Trainers' Mental Wellbeing

Training racehorses is inherently stressful. While this is manageable for many, it can lead to significant issues. In contemporary discussions on occupational health, mental ...

A Look Behind the Curtain of Horse Racing

Much like a Hollywood production, live horse racing involves a large team working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. At Pennsylvania's three thoroughbred ...

Latest News on the Flat Jockeys' Championship

As the thrilling journey to Ascot's Qipco Champions Day continues, triple champion Oisin Murphy is leading the pack. With months remaining until the grand finale, the ...

Long-lived horses

The average lifespan of a horse is about 30 years. In the wild they rarely live more than 15 years, but with home care, veterinary supervision and good nutrition they live ...