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02/03/2022

'The VP of Panama 🇵🇦 sent me a message, and that feels good'

Article by Jon Lees: Veteran jockey Wigberto Ramos reflects on Emblem Road’s shock 80-1 victory in the world’s richest race – in his own words

16/02/2022

Riding with the best, makes you the best'

Article by Jon Lees: Jon Lees catches up with Julie Krone’s protege, who is now licensed as both professional jockey and practising veterinarian in Kentucky

14/02/2022

Enable becomes a Mum the day before her own birthday

Article by Nicholas Godfrey: Record-breaking racemare Enable delivered her first foal on Friday [Feb 11] afternoon with what was described as “strikingly-marked c**t foal” by Juddmonte’s supersire Kingman.

08/02/2022

Arazi, Miesque. Goldikova, they are all here

Article by Nicholas Godfrey: It’s been three years since TRC published an article featuring ten European runners who left a big mark on North American racing after being permanently transferred across the Atlantic. Here we look at a top ten of Euros who also had an impact across the Pond but did s...

07/02/2022

'I guess this is the next best thing to being a jockey'

Article by Jon Lees: Amelia Green tells Jon Lees how she crossed the Atlantic and became an integral figure in the Todd Pletcher operation behind the Pegasus World Cup hero.

13/12/2021

'When he hit the ground, he just lay there like a pancake'

Lyle Hewitson has been released from ICU and says he is “no pain at all” after being involved in a frightening fall in the Hong Kong Sprint.

08/12/2021

'I’m proud to be the first openly gay jockey in Europe'

Europe’s only openly gay jockey Jack Duern has talked of his pride at making the decision to come out after returning from a two-year hiatus.

03/12/2021

'She stays in the hospital for a few days, they will watch her'

Mickaelle Michel is facing at least a month out of action after suffering fractures to her collarbone and skull in a race fall.

02/12/2021

'I thought I was going to die, I tried my best to save him'

Queensland jockey Chris Caserta has been presumed dead after disappearing during a late night swim off Australia’s Gold Coast.

01/12/2021

“The case of Krishna Maharaj provides a shocking window into the US criminal legal system”

Krishna Maharaj, who has spent 35 years in jail for a double murder he denies, is the focus of the 'Abuse Of Power' crime podcast.

30/11/2021

'What an experience that will be'

Glen Boss, who bid an emotional public farewell when retiring from the saddle last weekend, is set to make a one-off return to the saddle.

26/11/2021

'A popular and much liked member of our staff'

John Gosden has paid tribute to Maurizio Vargiu, the groom best known for his association with Without Parole, who has been found dead.

24/11/2021

'It was an unbelievable feeling'

The Rawiller family have been synonymous with success in horse racing and now jockey Campbell Rawiller is a winning greyhound trainer.

19/11/2021

“There are no words. He is a fantastic horse”

'Horse of a lifetime' Lord Glitters beat Barney Roy to land a thrilling race for the £500,000 Bahrain International Trophy.

15/11/2021

'I am confident my name will be removed from the list in the near future'

The UAE's six-time champion trainer Sateesh Seemar has had his licence temporarily suspended having been placed on a US sanctions list.

10/11/2021

Under orders in 🇯🇲

Rajiv Maragh, a four-time Breeders’ Cup-winning jockey, has added a side dish to the job that provides his main bread and butter.

09/11/2021

Knicks Go was catapulted from fifth to top spot 🥇

Breeders' Cup Classic winner Knicks Go is the new world number one on Thoroughbred Racing Commentary's Global Rankings.

04/11/2021

'We foaled her, weaned her, prepped her, sold her.'

A national titleholder at volleyball and rifle, the University of Kentucky seeks another championship – with Averly Jane at the Breeders' Cup.

03/11/2021

'This will surely make everyone here today very happy'

Social media platforms in Japan exploded with joy when Sumomomomomomomomo, who has become a viral phenomenon, won for the first time.

01/11/2021

Tragic news from Kentucky 🇵🇪

Jockey Miguel Mena, who rode more than 2,000 winners in North America, has been killed after being hit by a car in Louisville, Kentucky.

28/10/2021

'He has the best form in the world up to a mile'

British import Maximal has to overcome the ‘visitor’s draw’ as the three-quarter brother of the legendary Frankel makes his Australian debut.

27/10/2021

Coming to a cinema near you 🎥

Superstar jockey Frankie Dettori is coming to the big screen in a new documentary that details his extraordinary life.

22/10/2021

'The filly was always a bit masculine'

Germany’s champion trainer Henk Grewe faces losing a Group race in Italy because the filly who won the race Flamingo Girl is a hermaphrodite.

20/10/2021

'This is my passion'

Spanish football star Alvaro Odriozola used the October international break to indulge in his main passion - horse racing.

18/10/2021

Set your reminders 📺

The first episode of a new ten-part ITV sporting documentary series, entitled 'Against The Odds', features top Flat jockey, Hollie Doyle.

16/10/2021

'It's a bitter pill to swallow'

Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet has been euthanised after suffering a catastrophic leg injury during training for a second tilt at the race.

14/10/2021

'When I moved here, I didn’t really know many people' 🇫🇷

France’s newest G1-winning jockey Alex Achard has found his match with leading US Breeders’ Cup Mile hope In Love.

13/10/2021

Nothing beats a bit of man v horse!

The fastest man on two legs in Australia took on one of the Everest contenders, ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman, in a man v horse challenge.

09/10/2021

"Frankie said, 'Buddy, enjoy the moment'"

Rene Piechulek is hoping to use his new-found fame to ride overseas over the winter after winning the Arc on Germany’s Torquator Tasso.

08/10/2021

'We thought he could be a once-in-a-lifetime horse' 🐘

A horse called Elephant is developing a cult following in Australia and New Zealand – and not just because of his unusual name.

07/10/2021

🤞 Frankie gets his exemption 🤞

Frankie Dettori will need to move one day of a six days in French whip bans if he is to ride on Qipco British Champions Day.

06/10/2021

'A pivotal moment in our racing history'

The Saudi Cup has been granted Group 1 status in time for the third edition of the $20m contest in Riyadh on February 26.

28/09/2021

'I think it’s a dream for every jockey to ride in it'

Rene Piechulek is banking on rain falling in Paris to aid Germany’s horse of the year Torquator Tasso in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

23/09/2021

Pining for 'the Fjords'?

Square De Luynes could finally be tested on an international stage with plans being made to ship him to Dubai for the winter.

22/09/2021

'Our building is literally shaking'

Racing broadcaster Andrew Bensley experienced “30 seconds I’ll never forget” when an earthquake hit Melbourne in the middle of his show.

19/09/2021

'Eszti was a hero, she gave her life for horse racing.'

Hungarian amateur jockey Eszter Jeles has died in hospital 13 days after a fall in a Fegentri race in Istanbul.

19/09/2021

“The race worked out as perfectly as we thought it would. Turning in, we always knew that Frankie was going to kick on”

Frankie Dettori landed a record fourth Canadian International victory when Godolphin's Walton Street streaked home at Woodbine in Toronto.

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