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Frankie Dettori bids to make successful return from Royal Ascot suspension with Lezoo by landing the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury
21/07/23 09:30
MARCUS TOWNEND:Lezoo bids to give Frankie Dettori a winning return in the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury, with trainer Ralph Beckett's faith in his filly intact despite two defeats this year. Suspensions mean Dettori has been on the sidelines since Royal Ascot last month, where one of his rides was Lezoo's unplaced effort in the Commonwealth Cup when drawn away from the main action. Before that, Lezoo, winner of the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes last year, failed to stay the mile in the 1,000 Guineas....read
Mail Sport racing tips: Best bets for Sunday, July 16
15/07/23 10:18Mail Sport's racing experts Marcus Townend and Laurie Brannan deliver their tips for Sunday's racing from Perth and Stratford.
Shaquille slow to show but romps to victory in the Pertemps Network July Cup at Newmarket after 5-2 shot shrugged off poor start to draw on raw talent and emerge decisive winner
15/07/23 09:39MARCUS TOWNEND: On Saturday, Rossa Ryan's mount compounded another poor start by pulling so hard that he was in front after only two of the six furlongs had been run.
Chalden flops in France without Frankie Dettori as the odds-on favourite ridden by Oisin Murphy finishes a tired seventh at the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville
09/07/23 09:30Odds-on favourite Chaldean could only finish a tired seventh as the British and Irish challenge was routed in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville.
Suspended Frankie Dettori is left kicking his heels as William Buick stands in for him on Emily Upjoh in the Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown
07/07/23 09:27Saturday's Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown could be the start of a painful and frustrating seven days for Frankie Dettori. William Buick stands in for him on Emily Upjohn.
Frankie Dettori's hopes of an elusive July Cup win are dashed after jockey is handed an eight-day whip suspension - on top of his nine-day careless riding ban at his final Royal Ascot
27/06/23 07:15MARCUS TOWNEND: Dettori used his whip once over the permitted six strokes when second on Inspiral in last week's Queen Anne Stakes. The ban is doubled because it was in a Class 1 race.
MARCUS TOWNEND: Frankie Dettori bows out in style after reaching 81 Royal Ascot wins, King Charles receives an enthusiastic welcome and Qatari money continues to make its presence felt
25/06/23 09:44MARCUS TOWNEND: You sensed that out of all the 'last appearance at' moments Dettori has gone through so far, this one affected him the most.
Frankie Dettori admits he was 'too tired to cry' as the legendary jockey is BEATEN in his final Royal Ascot race denying him the dream farewell
24/06/23 11:02MARCUS TOWNEND AT ROYAL ASCOT: Frankie Dettori bowed out of Royal Ascot last night saying he was 'too tired to cry' but delighted with how his final try at his favourite meeting had been a success.
Frankie Dettori fulfils dream week as he lands his 80th Royal Ascot win on Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes on final royal meeting before retirement
23/06/23 09:31Frankie Dettori hit another major racing milestone when landing his 80th Royal Ascot winner on Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes on Friday.
Frankie Dettori, 52, earns a fairytale NINTH Gold Cup win before his retirement as Courage Mon Ami beats favourite Coltrane at Royal Ascot
22/06/23 03:30Frankie Dettori showed once again that he has a showman's timing as well as being one of the sport's greatest ever jockeys by landing a remarkable ninth Ascot Gold Cup on Courage Mon Ami.
Frankie Dettori admits to 'relief' after securing the first win of his Royal Ascot swansong as veteran jockey rides to Queen's Vase victory with Gregory
21/06/23 07:24MARCUS TOWNEND AT ROYAL ASCOT: It had taken the 52-year-old Italian nine rides and a series of near-misses to land his 78th royal meeting success and the relief was clear.
Arsenal mad Dettori trying to win a trophy for Spurs! Gooners Frankie and trainer John Ryan target Royal Ascot glory for Tottenham icon Ossie Ardiles
20/06/23 06:16Arsenal fan and top trainer John Ryan will put football loyalties to one side as he and Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles cheer on Manaccan in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
Bookies fear the Frankie Dettori factor now, says trainer John Gosden, as Inspiral is prepared for the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot
19/06/23 09:30Trainer John Gosden is happy with the form of Inspiral as she tries to give Frankie Dettori a flying start in the opening Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday.
Trapeze artist gets in the swing for Ascot: Trainer Heather Main had a great career as a circus and opera singer - now she's tuned up for Royal success
18/06/23 09:30MARCUS TOWNEND: To say Heather Main's route to training racehorses was unconventional would be an understatement and not close to describing the path that she has taken to Royal Ascot.
'For sure I will cry': Frankie Dettori admits he will be emotional as he prepares to wave goodbye to Royal Ascot for the final time
17/06/23 09:30The 52-year-old, who retires at the end of the season, first rode at the royal meeting in 1989 and the first of his 77 winners there came on Markofdistinction in the 1990 Queen Anne Stakes.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Eagle has landed: £7,000 horse and his owners - builders, a bookie, a labourer and a publican - from Seahouses Social Club with top hats at the ready are hoping to take Royal Ascot by storm
17/06/23 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: He is easily the star turn among the 10 horses former jump jockey Adam Nicol trains with partner Jennie Durrans at his family's former riding school.
'I don't think the threat has gone away - this'll make them more determined': Racing chief Nevin Truesdale insists Animal Rising will come again after mass protests at Epsom
04/06/23 09:32Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale has warned the success in snuffing out the threat of animal rights protesters at the Betfred Derby on Saturday.
9-2 Auguste Rodin triumphs in the 244th Epsom Derby to hand Aidan O'Brien his ninth win at the showpiece event - but there's no fairytale send-off for Frankie Dettori... and an animal rights activist is arrested for storming the track
03/06/23 01:07MARCUS TOWNEND: The only disappointment for the crowd and the millions watching around the world on TV was that there was no final dream ride for Frankie Dettori.
'I have nothing to prove... if I do make a balls of it, it doesn't matter!': Frankie Dettori is super-relaxed for his 28th and final ride in the Derby... as the jockey, 52, targets dream ending on 3-1 chance Arrest
02/06/23 08:00MARCUS TOWNEND: The only thing Dettori can remember about his first ride in the Derby in 1992 is the old way of getting to the start of the most important race in British Flat racing.
Frankie Dettori lifts Soul Sister's owner Lady Bamford off her feet in winner's enclosure after landing the Oaks for seventh time... but jockey, 52, insists he will still retire despite the success as 'I am bound to f*** up at some time!'
02/06/23 06:08Irrepressible Frankie Dettori landed his seventh Betfred Oaks on his final ride in the race with a virtuoso performance on board 11-4 shot Soul Sister.
Epsom Derby organisers spend £150,000 on additional security to stop 'up to 1,000' militant animal rights activists disrupting tomorrow's big race
02/06/23 06:38The Jockey Club have warned animal rights activists that they will not tolerate 'illegal and reckless behaviour' at the Betfred Derby.
Frankie Dettori believes his final Oaks ride is one of only three fillies who can win the Epsom Classic... but legendary jockey is 'frightened' by the form of favourite Savethelastdance
01/06/23 09:30Frankie Dettori says it's hard to see the winner of the Betfred Oaks not being one of the three fillies' at the head of the betting which includes his impressive Musidora Stakes winner Soul Sister.
Derby favourite Auguste Rodin handed huge boost by securing favourable draw for Saturday's Epsom Classic.. with the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt securing 'lucky' stall 10 - which has produced 10 winners since 1967
01/06/23 04:55The chances of Betfred Derby favourite Auguste Rodin have been boosted after he was given a draw which has historically proved favourable.
Trainer Ralph Beckett has no concerns over Artistic Star after giving the unbeaten colt the green light to run in Saturday's Derby at Epsom after just two races
29/05/23 09:30Ralph Beckett does not feel inexperience will be an issue for Artistic Star after giving the only unbeaten contender left in Saturday's Betfred Derby the green light to run at Epsom.
Epsom Downs chairman Brian Finch is defiant amid threat of protestors storming the famous Derby as the Jockey Club is granted a High Court injunction to help stop animal rights activists after Grand National chaos
27/05/23 09:46Next Saturday's Betfred Derby will present challenges Brian Finch never envisaged after he made history last year when appointed as the first black chairman of any British racecourse.
Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore will join forces under a dual licence in a bid to train more champion horses... with her Scottish stables set to be their main base
14/05/23 10:41EXCLUSIVE BY MARCUS TOWNEND: Lucinda Russell is to join forces with Michael Scudamore in a move to elevate her jumps operation to a new level.
Frankie Dettori can put down a marker for the Derby by landing the Chester Vase on favourite Arrest... with doubts over Aidan O'Brien's Auguste Rodin after dismal run in the 2,000 Guineas
09/05/23 11:20The dismal run from Auguste Rodin in Saturday's Qipco 2,000 Guineas at New- market means the picture for next month's Betfred Derby is distinctly confused.
Jumps owner Max McNeill splits with jockey Adrian Heskin and parts company with racing manager Iain Turner as he looks to 'cut costs' due to economic crisis
09/05/23 12:45McNeill's colours are familiar sight on tracks in Britain and Ireland and he said the wider economic situation means he needed to 'cut costs' with a small reduction in the number of horses.
Frankie Dettori narrowly fails to give the King and Queen a winner on their Coronation day after and Saga was beaten in a photo finish by William Buick-ridden King of Conquest at Newmarket
06/05/23 09:48Hopes of a royal winner on Coronation day were dashed when Saga - ridden by Frankie Dettori in the colours of His Majesty King Charles and Queen Camilla - was pipped in the Suffolk Stakes.
King of Flat racing Frankie Dettori in dream land after 'phenomenal' 2,000 Guineas victory on Chaldean, with the legendary jockey landing the Classic for fourth time in his farewell season
06/05/23 08:44Frankie Dettori questioned whether he was dreaming after Chaldean carried him to a fairytale win on his final ride in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at a rain-lashed Newmarket.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'Missing out on the Derby for the Queen is my greatest regret' Racing Hall of Fame inductee Sir Michael Stoute looks back on his storied career - and names Shergar his best EVER horse
29/04/23 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MARCUS TOWNEND: More than 4,000 winners have been listed in Stoute's name. Among them have been 16 British Classics, including six Derbys.
Start time of the Derby brought forward to 1.30pm in a bid to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final... as Epsom owners agree move with ITV broadcasting both events on June 3
26/04/23 07:11The 244th running of the most important Classic of the Flat season had been scheduled for 4.30pm but it will now be the second race on the card.
Frankie Dettori 'gobsmacked' after giant mural is unveiled of legendary jockey at Epsom racecourse... with image showing the Italian as a young rider and riding 2015 Derby winner Golden Horn
25/04/23 04:04Frankie Dettori said he was 'gobsmacked' after a massive mural of him was unveiled at Epsom on Tuesday ahead of his final season race riding.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, April 18
17/04/23 10:27Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's racing from Newmarket, Lingfield, and Southwell.
2,000 Guineas favourite Auguste Rodin has big-money bid boosted after main challenger Nostrum withdraws from the race through injury
17/04/23 09:31Guineas favourite Auguste Rodin has been cut to 11-4 after it was announced Nostrum, who was expected to be one of his most dangerous opponents, will miss the race.
Red Rum: The Movie! The Wire's Dominic West unveils plans to turn the three-time Grand National winner into a motion picture, calling it 'a brilliant underdog story'
16/04/23 09:30Award-winning actor Dominic West has revealed he wants to make a movie about three-time Grand National winner Red Rum - hailing it as a 'brilliant underdog story'.
Now the Cheltenham Gold Cup is in the Grand National hero's sights, as Lucinda Russell confirms that Corach Rambler could have a tilt at March's big festival in 2024
16/04/23 09:30Corach Rambler is likely to have his sights raised next season with a possible tilt at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to trainer Lucinda Russell.
Trainer Sandy Thomson is adamant Animal Rising protestors led to the death of his horse... after Hill Sixteen was put down following a fall at the first fence of the delayed Grand National
16/04/23 09:30Trainer Sandy Thomson has doubled down on his belief that the 14-minute delay caused by animal rights activists before the Grand National contributed to the death of his horse Hill Sixteen.
Secrets of the £17,000 horse that was on the money! Trainer Lucinda Russell knew Corach Rambler had what it took to win the Grand National... and meet the 13 PEOPLE it takes to train the Aintree champion
15/04/23 07:33Before their victory on Saturday, Lucinda Russell spoke to Mail Sport's Marcus Townend and lifted the lid on the horse that won the £1million steeplechase.
The Dyslexic jockey who wrote his own stunning Aintree script - Derek Fox left school at 14 struggling to read but is now a bookworm who led Corach Rambler to Grand National glory
15/04/23 07:26Before Corach Rambler's victory on Saturday, Fox spoke to Mail Sport's Marcus Townend about his battle with dyslexia and his ambition to win another Grand National.
Corach Rambler - the 8-1 favourite - powers through to win the Grand National as police arrest 118 in a day of chaos at Aintree after protesters broke onto the Merseyside track
15/04/23 04:49MARCUS TOWNEND AT AINTREE: Corach Rambler hardly gave his backers a moment's worry as he travelled smoothly, jumped with precision and was eased to the front jumping the last fence.
Rachael Blackmore will ride Ain't That A Shame as the favourite to win the Grand National despite her heavy 11th-fence fall on Upping The Anti in the Topham Handicap Chase
14/04/23 09:39Rachael Blackmore will climb aboard Ain't That A Shame as the favourite to win the Randox Grand National after surviving a bruising fall in the Topham Handicap Chase.
Secrets of the £17,000 horse that can be on the money! Trainer Lucinda Russell is confident Corach Rambler has what it takes to win the Grand National... and meet the 13 PEOPLE it takes to train an Aintree runner
14/04/23 09:39Trainer Lucinda Russell says winning the 2017 Grand National with One For Arthur changed her life and the trajectory of her Scottish stable. She is looking for another win with Corach Rambler.
Pierre Manigault chases his own Grand National American dream with Cape Gentleman as he seeks to emulate the famous victory of his great uncle Stephen Sanford 100 years ago
14/04/23 09:31Exactly 100 years ago, Stephen 'Laddie' Sanford became the first American to own a Grand National winner when Sergeant Murphy stormed to victory.
Superstar Constitution Hill stretches unbeaten run to a magnificent seven with comfortable win in the Aintree Hurdle on the opening day of the Grand National meeting
13/04/23 07:27MARCUS TOWNEND AT AINTREE: The imperious Constitution Hill stretched his unbeaten record to a magnificent seven wins on the opening day of the Randox Grand National meeting.
Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Bravesmansgame blocked from running at Aintree by court order after John Dance was removed from the registration as the horse's joint-owner
12/04/23 09:30Bravemansgame was dramatically forced out of the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase after the Financial Conduct Authority ramped up their investigation into the horse's part-owner John Dance.
Unbeaten superstar Constitution Hill tops the bill on day one of the Grand National meeting as Shishkin seeks to see off a strong Aintree bowl field on a huge afternoon for Henderson stable
12/04/23 09:30The prospect of unbeaten superstar Constitution Hill gracing the day-one card on Thursday will set the bar pretty high for what follows at the Aintree meeting.
EXCLUSIVE: Grand National favourite Corach Rambler's jockey Derek Fox in a race against time to make the Aintree blockbuster on Saturday after injuring his shoulder in a fall
10/04/23 09:31EXCLUSIVE BY MARCUS TOWNEND: Jockey Derek Fox has suffered an injury scare ahead of riding 6-1 favourite Corach Rambler in Saturday's £1million Randox Grand National at Aintree.
A look at the runners ahead of the upcoming Grand National, after there were no surprise withdrawals at the penultimate declaration stage... with Harry Redknapp's part-owned horse guaranteed a start
10/04/23 02:38Fifty entries remain in the race with the latest withdrawals being Royal Pagaille, Envoi Allen, The Shunter, Gin On Lime, Battleoverdoyen, Quick Wave and Captain Kangaroo.
The McCain love affair with the Grand National endures and Donald will have a runner in the Aintree showpiece for the first time in eight years... and the trainer has a Trump card!
08/04/23 09:30On the 50th anniversary next Saturday of Red Rum's first Grand National win, it seems appropriate that a little piece of him will be at the starting line at Aintree.
'We've had ups and downs. It's all systems go now': Jimmy Fyffe has high hopes for Hill Sixteen in the Grand National as Dundee United director says it is a dream come true to have a runner in the Aintree showpiece
06/04/23 11:49Lucinda Russell's Scottish treasure Corach Rambler is favourite to win the Randox Grand National at Aintree, but he will not be the only runner being cheered on north of the border.
Racing rocked following probe into major sponsor Vertem Asset Management and founder John Dance - co-owner of Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Bravesmansgame
06/04/23 09:31MARCUS TOWNEND: The company was ordered to cease activities by the Financial Conduct Authority after serious regulatory and operational issues came to light.
Jack Channon hopes Majestic can boost his fledgling training career with victory at Doncaster after delivering a timely triumph for his dad Mick at Newmarket last season
31/03/23 09:30Jack Channon heads to Doncaster on Saturday hoping Majestic, the horse who helped end his father Mick's career on a high, can deliver massive impetus to his embryonic training career.
So, is Constitution Hill set for the final hurdle? Wonder horse could switch to chasing after the Aintree Hurdle at Grand National meeting next month... as trainer Nicky Henderson eyes Champion Chase and Gold Cup glory
30/03/23 10:15Constitution Hill's run on the opening day of next month's Grand National meeting at Aintree could be his last over hurdles, according to trainer Nicky Henderson.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, March 29
28/03/23 09:30Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's racing from Newcastle, Market Rasen, Lingfield and Kempton.
Frankie Dettori misses out on record fifth win at the Dubai World Cup but rides Lord North to special consolation prize with victory in the Dubai Turf for the third season running
25/03/23 11:34Frankie Dettori missed out on a record fifth win in the Dubai World Cup but there was a valuable consolation prize - victory for the third year running in the Dubai Turf on Lord North.
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori seeks fairytale ending to his Dubai racing career by signing off in style with record fifth win in Saturday's $12m World Cup
24/03/23 10:31Dettori is on board Country Grammer as he takes in what is effectively another leg of his worldwide farewell tour in his final year in the saddle.
Galopin Des Champs wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup for Willie Mullins as Paul Townend produces a brilliant ride to edge Bravemansgame after defending champion A Plus Tard was pulled up in pulsating race
17/03/23 03:39MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHELTENHAM: Now that is what I call a horse race, that is what I call a champion steeplechaser and that is what I call a truly inspired ride.
Ex-Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick is at Cheltenham to see his horse You Wear it Well win the Jack de Bromhead Mares Novices' Hurdle, after he missed his first Festival winner back in 2014... because he was watching the Gunners!
16/03/23 10:31Keswick, who stood down in 2020 after seven years as Arsenal chairman, won the Festival Novices' Handicap Chase in 2014 with Present View, trained by Jamie Snowden like You Wear It Well.
Envoi Allen victory gives Henry de Bromhead hope he can win a remarkable THIRD consecutive Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Friday... as the trainer insists A Plus Tard 'seems really good' ahead of prestigious meeting
16/03/23 10:31De Bromhead's reigning champion A Plus Tard, a dual Festival winner and the mount of Rachael Blackmore on Friday, has not run since he was pulled up in the Betfair Chase in November.
Shishkin is set to step up his distance and run next month's Grand National after his struggles in the Ryanair Chase... as trainer Nicky Henderson claims 'he just didn't look happy' during the race
16/03/23 10:30Nicky Henderson's chaser was in trouble early in the race and made a series of jumping errors, with a particularly bad one at the third-last that knocked him back to sixth place.
CHELTENHAM NOTEBOOK: Grand National winner Sam Waley-Cohen has no regrets about retirement, Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping for more footballing success... and Davy Russell HITS BACK at Michael O'Leary
16/03/23 10:30Sam Waley-Cohen became the first amateur jockey to win the Grand National in 32 years last April on the 50-1 shot, before promptly announcing his retirement a few minutes later.
FESTIVAL FEVER: Sportsmail's Chris Sutton and footballer-turned-pundit Peter Crouch reveal why they LOVE Cheltenham, what their favourite race is... and their banker bets for the final day of action
16/03/23 10:30Crouch was pictured enjoying a day at the races on Thursday and he even enjoyed some success as he watched his 9-1 bet Good Time Jonny romp to victory in the the Final Handicap Hurdle.
Envoi Allen stuns to win the Ryanair Chase for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead - as favourite Shishkin is left to rue a costly jumping error in the third race of Day Three at Cheltenham
16/03/23 03:00The horse coming in at evens looked frenetic in early on in the race, while Envoi Allen's run was timed well, remaining near the front of the pack in good position before racing clear at the line.
Brighton owner Tony Bloom hits the £1m jackpot after placing one of the biggest bets EVER at the Cheltenham Festival on his horse Energumene landing the Champion Chase
16/03/23 12:13Bloom dashed out of Cheltenham on Wednesday night - to watch his team take on Crystal Palace as they pursue a best-ever finish in the Premier League - more than £1m better off.
Willie Mullins' stable star Galopin Des Champs heads a 13-strong field for Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup... but forecast of more rain casts doubt over participation of Hewick
15/03/23 11:56Paul Townend's winner of last month's Irish Gold Cup is joined by stablemate and Irish Gold Cup runner-up Stattler, the mount of the trainer's son Patrick.
What next for wonder horse Constitution Hill? Trainer Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley consider their options with a potential challenge for the Cheltenham Gold Cup
15/03/23 11:44MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHELTENHAM: Nicky Henderson said Unibet Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill barely looked like he'd had a race 24 hours after his memorable victory.
CHELTENHAM NOTEBOOK: Former England captain Eoin Morgan to cheer on the horse named after him, high hopes for Teahupoo and Patrick Mullins seeking Incredible finish
15/03/23 10:55Former England white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan is expected to be at the track on Thursday to see the horse named after him.
FESTIVAL FEVER: British tennis star and Cheltenham resident Dan Evans on how the town comes alive during the iconic meeting, getting up early to watch the action while playing in the USA... and his banker bet
15/03/23 10:30British tennis star Dan Evans would have been at the Cheltenham Festival this week if he hadn't been playing in tournaments in the United States.
FESTIVAL FEVER: England cricketer and racing fan Jonny Bairstow reveals why he 'loves' Cheltenham, his favourite memory from previous visits... and his banker bet
14/03/23 11:10England World Cup winner Jonny Bairstow will be taking in all the action at Cheltenham this week. Here he reveals what the iconic festival means to him, his favourite race and his banker bet.
CHELTENHAM NOTEBOOK: Festival first for Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, Sandy Thomson chases maiden win... and school's out for John Gleeson
14/03/23 10:42Thyme Hill's run in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase will be the first for the new training partnership of Philip Hobbs and his long-time assistant Johnson White.
'He brings a tear to my eye. He's UNIQUE': Nicky Henderson insists Constitution Hill is up there with the greats after the six-year-old stormed to Champion Hurdle glory on an incredible first day at Cheltenham
14/03/23 10:32MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHELTENHAM: Expectation can be a dangerous thing in jump racing, there is a potential banana skin at the back of every hurdle.
Oliver Sherwood says horses were great therapy during his cancer treatment... as the trainer chases a seventh Cheltenham Festival win with Queens Gamble in the Champion Bumper
14/03/23 10:30Oliver Sherwood's faith in Queens Gamble has not been dented by her last-time-out defeat at Market Rasen, as the exciting mare is pitted against the best Ireland can muster in the Champion Bumper.
ITV agrees new three-year deal to show exclusive, free to air coverage of British horseracing until the end of 2026 - including over 100 days of live action each year
14/03/23 04:41ITV announced the deal on the opening day of the Festival. It will mean over 100 days of live coverage across ITV1 and ITV4 - all on ITVX - along with morning racing programme The Opening Show.
Constitution Hill is the monster on the track who is a teddy bear off it... the 'perfect racehorse' romped to victory in Cheltenham's big race of Day One with his F1 engine and Volvo reliability
14/03/23 03:58MARCUS TOWNEND AT CHELTENHAM: If you were one of the lucky thousands who watched the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday, you just got to witness an 'I was there' moment.
CHELTENHAM NOTEBOOK: Straw Fan Jack is a beauty for trainer Sheila Lewis, Rachael Blackmore is a good move for Bad and Nicky Henderson's girl groomed for glory
14/03/23 12:27Beautician-turned-trainer Sheila Lewis says she will be turning 'cartwheels' if her first runner at the Festival - Straw Fan Jack in the Arkle Challenge Trophy - hits the frame.
Jockey Rachael Blackmore relishing last chance of glory with Honeysuckle as the dual Champion Hurdle heroine seeks to go out on a high at Cheltenham
13/03/23 11:59Rachael Blackmore may not be part of the headline race with her treasured Honeysuckle on Tuesday but she still feels they can end their Cheltenham story on a high.
England's cricketing twin brothers - and horse racing fans - Jamie and Craig Overton reveal what Cheltenham means to them, their favourite memories and banker bet
13/03/23 11:29England's cricketing twin brothers - and horse racing fans - Jamie and Craig Overton will be glued to the action this week.
Bookmakers braced for £200m betting bonanza during four-day Cheltenham Festival with the Irish backing Galopin Des Champs and Bravemansgame carrying British hopes
13/03/23 11:01It is the biggest punting week of the season for the betting industry, and Paddy Power spokesman Paul Binfield said: 'Cheltenham remains the daddy of the Festivals.'
New rules over use of the whip could create a storm of controversy at the Cheltenham Festival, with most Irish riders operating under the regulations for the first time
13/03/23 10:52Racing is braced for controversy surrounding the use of the whip over the next four days, as new tighter regulations are tested on a major racing stage for the first time.
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Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
JEFF POWELL: This was a bar-room brawl in front of 67,000 - Chris Eubank Jr's win over bitter family rival...
Revealed: Official punch stats and how AI judge scored epic Chris Eubank Jr win over bitter family rival...
Chris Eubank Jr says brutal win over Conor Benn was all down to his dad after shock reunion and insists: 'He...
Inside Wrexham's historic promotion: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's spine-tingling speeches, expletive...
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Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities...
Ipswich RELEGATED from the Premier League after 3-0 loss at Newcastle - as Eddie Howe makes dugout return...
Where IS Cole Palmer going? Fans mock Chelsea star's BIZARRE sprint away from Stamford Bridge after beating...
Matheus Cunha has Man United fans licking their lips as irrepressible Red Devils' target inspires Wolves to...
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- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn RECAP: Eubank Jr WINS brutal epic on scorecards after incredible scrap with bitter family rival
- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Copa Del Rey Final RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Blaugrana win Copa Del Rey to keep Treble hopes alive
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- Inside Wrexham's historic promotion: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's spine-tingling speeches, expletive laden rants and a moving visit of a 12-year-old fan
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
- Darwin Nunez appears to aim DIG at Liverpool in now-deleted tweet amid speculation over his future
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