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Whip rules to change for jockeys

Horse Racing - 6 hours 21 min ago
Changes to controversial whip rules and a revised penalty structure are approved by the British Horseracing Authority.
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De Sousa agrees to join Godolphin

Horse Racing - 11 hours 6 min ago
Brazilian-born jockey Silvestre De Sousa is set to join Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stable.
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Who holds the whip hand?

Horse Racing - 12 hours 42 min ago
Horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght examines who has come out on top in dispute about rules governing whip use
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Nicholls admits Cheltenham fears

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:47
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is concerned about the health of some of his horses ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
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Giles Cross wins National trial

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:44
Favourite Giles Cross races to victory in the Grand National Trial at Haydock ahead of Neptune Collonges and Welsh Grand National winner Le Beau Bai.
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Jockey Hills to end long career

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:32
Richard Hills announces he will end his 33-year riding career next month with more than 1,840 domestic winners to his name.
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The history of sport and the British

Horse Racing - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 15:15
Clare Balding on the relationship between sport, class and race
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Long Run battles to Newbury win

Horse Racing - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 15:08
Long Run prepares for his defence of the Cheltenham Gold Cup with victory in the Denman Chase at Newbury.
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McCoy handed a four-day whip ban

Horse Racing - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:48
Champion jockey Tony McCoy receives a four-day ban for excessive use of the whip on Prince Of Pirates.
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Synchronised tops Aintree weights

Horse Racing - Tue, 02/14/2012 - 19:39
Lexus Chase winner Synchronised is allotted top weight of 11st 10lb for the Grand National at Aintree.
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Calgary Bay 'in his prime' for National

Horse Racing - Tue, 02/14/2012 - 17:08
Henrietta Knight believes Calgary Bay is set for glory
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Aintree reveal legends shortlist

Horse Racing - Tue, 02/14/2012 - 12:51
Public to vote from 10 names for Grand National hall of fame
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Trainer Gifford dies at 70

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/13/2012 - 21:56
Grand National-winning trainer Josh Gifford dies of a heart attack at the age of 70.
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Tribute to Josh Gifford

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/13/2012 - 21:53
Remembering life of Grand National-winning trainer
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Esprit races to Irish Hennessy Gold Cup win

Horse Racing - Mon, 02/13/2012 - 21:49
Favourite Quel Esprit charges to a two-length victory in the Irish Hennessy Gold Cup, giving trainer Willie Mullins his eighth win in the race.
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Sport schedule hit by bad weather

Horse Racing - Sat, 02/11/2012 - 21:33
The weekend's sporting fixtures are heavily affected by the weather again, with several games postponed on Saturday morning.
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Long Run faces tough Newbury test

Horse Racing - Thu, 02/09/2012 - 15:33
Newbury Racecourse general manager Stephen Higgins says Gold Cup winner Long Run faces a tough test at the Super Saturday meeting.
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Northern exposure

Horse Racing - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 08:51
Racing in Scotland and north of England enjoys a rare winter weather boost
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Walsh's joy after ban is deferred

Horse Racing - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:49
Ruby Walsh will ride Zarkandar in Saturday's Betfair Hurdle after he was allowed to defer his suspension.
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Grands Crus faces test of Gold Cup credentials

Horse Racing - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:47
Grands Crus could be the grey to replace Desert Orchid in public affections
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