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A Piece Of Heaven keeps focus on Chester’s Classic trials after ground chaos
🏇 Horse Racing8 May 2026

A Piece Of Heaven keeps focus on Chester’s Classic trials after ground chaos

The Guardian

Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis
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Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis

Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reform The racing industry is such a broad and varied collec

The Guardian5 May
Horse racing: Precise the favourite for 1,000 Guineas as O’Brien chases record – live
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Horse racing: Precise the favourite for 1,000 Guineas as O’Brien chases record – live

Newmarket’s marquee race starts at 3.35pm (BST) Get in touch: email Greg about today’s racing Silvestre de Sousa did not see another rival there, and Jennifer

The Guardian3 May
Golden Tempo surges to take Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes first female trainer to win
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Golden Tempo surges to take Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes first female trainer to win

Renegade finishes second at Churchill Downs Jockey Jorge Ortiz beats brother Irad for first Long shot Ocelli (70-1) takes third place Golden Tempo won the 15

The Guardian2 May
Horse racing: 2,000 Guineas day 2026 – live news and updates
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Horse racing: 2,000 Guineas day 2026 – live news and updates

Newmarket’s 2,000 Guineas starts at 3.35pm (BST) Get in touch: email Greg about today’s racing 1.10 NEWMARKET, ELLEN CHALONER STAKES, LISTED, 6F The first rac

The Guardian2 May
Felicity Barnard: ‘I’m hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it’
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Felicity Barnard: ‘I’m hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it’

The uniqueness of Royal Ascot was a factor in the track CEO’s jump from the Premier League to the sport of kings “I was used to fans,” Felicity Barnard, the chi

The Guardian1 May
Murphy goes head-to-head with Loughnane on Guineas weekend in jockeys’ title race
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Murphy goes head-to-head with Loughnane on Guineas weekend in jockeys’ title race

The Champion jockey fight could come down to a head-bobber here, a one-day ban there – or who wants it most A little over a month after the Brocklesby at Doncas

The Guardian27 Apr
Raaheeb plummets in Derby betting after smooth Classic Trial triumph
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Raaheeb plummets in Derby betting after smooth Classic Trial triumph

The winner has broken into Ballydoyle’s dominance of the Epsom market after running out an impressive winner Raaheeb, a full brother to the exceptional Baaeed,

The Guardian24 Apr
Churchill Downs strikes $85m deal for Preakness intellectual property rights
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Churchill Downs strikes $85m deal for Preakness intellectual property rights

Kentucky Derby owner to buy Preakness trademarks Maryland will keep staging race under licensing deal Move comes amid Triple Crown scheduling debate Churchil

The Guardian21 Apr
Why time is not on big-spending Joorabchian’s side in make-or-break season
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Why time is not on big-spending Joorabchian’s side in make-or-break season

After making a spectacular punt on racing and bloodstock, the football super-agent will be hoping for a swift return There was an unexpected, jarring moment in

The Guardian20 Apr
Dan Skelton targets bogey track as rivals jockey for Scottish Grand National glory
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Dan Skelton targets bogey track as rivals jockey for Scottish Grand National glory

Champion-in-waiting can extend his prize money record He has had a winner at 39 of 41 jumps tracks this season Dan Skelton is already certain to be crowned th

The Guardian17 Apr
Portcullis gets royal breeders dreaming at Newmarket’s ancient first rite of spring
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Portcullis gets royal breeders dreaming at Newmarket’s ancient first rite of spring

John Gosden’s three-year-old was among those catching the eye at the Craven meeting, which has been attracting dreamers and optimists since 1771 Captain Cook wa

The Guardian16 Apr
Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick
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Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick

‘It is never acceptable to take law into own hands’ Barrister tells court future of stables now in doubt The Welsh Grand National-winning trainer Evan William

The Guardian14 Apr
Nicky Henderson on Constitution Hill and the yips: ‘The best jumper you’ll ever see and he lost it’
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Nicky Henderson on Constitution Hill and the yips: ‘The best jumper you’ll ever see and he lost it’

The venerated trainer could not find a guru in the world to cure one of the greatest hurdlers in history but a surprise switch to the Flat promises a career swa

The Guardian14 Apr
Key gambling reform campaigner calls for pause to controversial affordability checks
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Key gambling reform campaigner calls for pause to controversial affordability checks

Noyes ‘deeply concerned over a lack of transparency’ Unexpected intervention echoes pressure on government Dr James Noyes, one of the key early advocates of a

The Guardian13 Apr
History beckons for I Am Maximus as Red Rum’s record comes in to view | Greg Wood
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History beckons for I Am Maximus as Red Rum’s record comes in to view | Greg Wood

The two-time Grand National winner is surely second only to ‘Rummy’ and will be a strong favourite at Aintree in 2027 Relentless drama, no significant injuries

The Guardian13 Apr
Mullins makes fiendish Grand National puzzle look simple with third win in a row | Sean Ingle
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Mullins makes fiendish Grand National puzzle look simple with third win in a row | Sean Ingle

Outstanding trainer of his generation makes history with fourth victory in Aintree spectacular via I Am Maximus Remember what Gary Lineker said about football b

The Guardian11 Apr
I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum
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I Am Maximus joins Grand National greats by regaining crown to emulate Red Rum

Aintree great first since Red Rum to regain great prize Well-backed favourite wins incident-packed race I Am Maximus made history when becoming the first hors

The Guardian11 Apr
Telescopes, selfies and epic leaps: Grand National meeting 2026 – in pictures
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Telescopes, selfies and epic leaps: Grand National meeting 2026 – in pictures

Racegoers dress to impress and the horses do the rest as our award-winning photographer soaks up the atmosphere at Aintree Continue reading...

The Guardian11 Apr
Grand National 2026: horse racing updates from Aintree – live
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Grand National 2026: horse racing updates from Aintree – live

All the latest horse racing updates on Grand National day Guide to all of the runners | ‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout Welcome to Aintree on Grand National mor

The Guardian11 Apr
‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting | Sean Ingle
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‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting | Sean Ingle

Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays off The Aintree morning was still young, and th

The Guardian11 Apr
Grand National preview: Jagwar to deny Irish battalions in Aintree spectacular
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Grand National preview: Jagwar to deny Irish battalions in Aintree spectacular

No English stable has won the greatest prize in the sport since 2015 but the selection has all the attributes required It is more than a decade since a Grand Na

The Guardian10 Apr
Two-horse trainer hopes to keep Grand National fairytale tradition alive
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Two-horse trainer hopes to keep Grand National fairytale tradition alive

Victory with Oscars Brother for Connor and Daniel King would be one of most remarkable tales in race’s history Connor King needs a little persuading that his at

The Guardian10 Apr
Elliott targets Grand National with five runners after first-day Aintree double
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Elliott targets Grand National with five runners after first-day Aintree double

Brighterdaysahead set for chasing ranks after success Irish trainer has quintet ready for Saturday’s big prize Gordon Elliott opened the Grand National meetin

The Guardian9 Apr
Grand National 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
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Grand National 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

The 2024 winner I Am Maximus heads to Aintree on Saturday as favourite to win again. Here is a look through the chances of all 34 contenders One of two previous

The Guardian8 Apr
Racing open to more direct protests in campaign against affordability checks
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Racing open to more direct protests in campaign against affordability checks

New CEO hails ‘Axe the Tax’ revolt in previous battle Dunshea surprised by RSPCA comments on welfare The chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority,

The Guardian8 Apr
Horse welfare debate helps highlight Grand National’s unrivalled status
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Horse welfare debate helps highlight Grand National’s unrivalled status

While authorities are under pressure to keep learning, TV audience figures suggest the public have not lost interest There will never be a year when horse welfa

The Guardian6 Apr
Timeforshowcasing into Classic contention after Burradon success
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Timeforshowcasing into Classic contention after Burradon success

Charlie Johnston-trained horse won at prices up to 25-1 ‘I backed her twice, I couldn’t believe how she drifted’ Charlie Johnston picked up a decent bonus on

The Guardian3 Apr
Justin Timberlake’s walk-on part back in spotlight as Chelmsford faces closure fears
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Justin Timberlake’s walk-on part back in spotlight as Chelmsford faces closure fears

Track forced to cancel scheduled meetings Chaotic concert aftermath led to legal action The oft-troubled history of Chelmsford City racecourse in Essex took i

The Guardian1 Apr
Computer error at O’Brien yard removes horses from 2,000 Guineas ‘by mistake’
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Computer error at O’Brien yard removes horses from 2,000 Guineas ‘by mistake’

Trainer calling on authorities to apply ‘common sense’ ‘There was a blip on the computer’, says Irish handler The most successful horse racing operation in E

The Guardian31 Mar
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