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Horse Racing

Brian Hughes targeting champion jockey title defence and 'just wants to ride winners every day'

Brian Hughes is prepared to put himself through the wringer in defence of his jockeys' championship, with the aim once again to pass the 200-winner mark.

Planet Sport writer · 25 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary horse Rock of Gibralter has died aged 23

Rock Of Gibraltar, the first horse ever to win seven consecutive Group Ones in the northern hemisphere, has died of heart failure at the age of 23.

Planet Sport writer · 24 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Safe ground permitting, Ahoy Senor looks set to return in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby

Ahoy Senor look set for a mouthwatering clash with Bravemansgame in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday – providing the ground is “safe”.

Planet Sport writer · 24 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Search For A Song retires after strong performance to finish runner up in Prix Royal-Oak

Two-time Irish St Leger winner Search For A Song has been retired following her gallant runner-up effort in the Prix Royal-Oak at ParisLongchamp on Sunday.

Planet Sport writer · 23 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Dingo Dollar sets sights on Scottish Grand National after veterans’ victory at Aintree

A second tilt at the Scottish Grand National is the likely long-term target for Dingo Dollar after his triumphant return in the Jewson Widnes Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans' Handicap Chase at Aintree.

Planet Sport writer · 23 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Jockey Daniel Muscutt blown away by outpouring of support after landmark win riding Dubai Mile

Daniel Muscutt admits to being overcome by a mixture of emotions after landing his first Group One aboard Dubai Mile in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud.

Planet Sport writer · 23 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Mighty Potter set to make fencing debut at the Ladbrokes Festival at Down Royal

Dual Grade One-winning hurdler Mighty Potter is set to commence his career over fences at the Ladbrokes Festival at Down Royal next month.

Planet Sport writer · 23 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Peter Chapple-Hyam backing Defence Of Fort to shine at Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury

Peter Chapple-Hyam is hoping to see the real Defence Of Fort when he lines up in the Virgin Bet Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury.

Planet Sport writer · 21 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Irish trainer Henry De Bromhead has big plans for the stars of his stable

It appears Henry de Bromhead will be taking familiar routes with some of his stable stars as the jumps season begins to kick in to action.

Nick Krige · 21 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Baaeed will run final race at Ascot before retiring to Shadwell Nunnery Stud

Baaeed will officially join the Shadwell stallion roster at Nunnery Stud in 2023.

Planet Sport writer · 20 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Harry Herbert dreaming of Melbourne Cup glory: 'Very rare to find a horse as talented as Durston'

Durston blasted his way into Melbourne Cup contention with a scintillating victory in the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.

Planet Sport writer · 16 Oct 2022

Horse Racing

Sir Mark Prescott mulling over entering Alpinista into the Japan Cup

Sir Mark Prescott has admitted that while his cut of the huge prize-money on offer should Alpinista win the Japan Cup is a nice thought, he would hate to see his brilliant mare beaten in the Far East.

Planet Sport writer · 14 Oct 2022