Horse Racing
Whip rules to change for jockeys
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
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 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
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
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
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
Clare Balding on the relationship between sport, class and race
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Long Run battles to Newbury win
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
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
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
Henrietta Knight believes Calgary Bay is set for glory
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Aintree reveal legends shortlist
Public to vote from 10 names for Grand National hall of fame
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Trainer Gifford dies at 70
Grand National-winning trainer Josh Gifford dies of a heart attack at the age of 70.
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Esprit races to Irish Hennessy Gold Cup win
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
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
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
Racing in Scotland and north of England enjoys a rare winter weather boost
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Walsh's joy after ban is deferred
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
Grands Crus could be the grey to replace Desert Orchid in public affections
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