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Magnitude: an unbiased view suggests there are reasons to be wary of longshot winner – despite sharp time
In the latest instalment of his weekly Kentucky Derby update, Ron Wood is disinclined to take the Fair Grounds form at face ...
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What’s been happening: Laurel River out of Saudi Cup, East Avenue on Kentucky Derby trail, Hong Kong pile-up and more
Tragic news from Britain where ex-BHA chief Joe Saumarez Smith has died, only 12 days after relinquishing his post ...
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‘Chosen Lady was very special’ – how National Treasure added to generations of success for Secretariat mare
Eclipse Award-winning colt, who won the Preakness Stakes in 2023 on the 50th anniversary of his legendary forefather’s own victory at Pimlico, is the latest representative of a quality family line On ...
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Juddmonte mating plans: Enable to visit Siyouni while Bluestocking starts with Dubawi
Arc queens: mating plans have been announced for Bluestocking (left) and Enable. Photo: Juddmonte Juddmonte has announced 2025 mating plans for its high-profile broodmare team, led by their two ...
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The last dance: Japan’s ‘dancing’ jockey Fumio Matoba retires after 51-year career – aged 68
The Emperor of Ohi: Fumio Matoba, who is the winningmost jockey in the history of Japanese racing. Photo: Tokyo City Keiba Legendary rider famed for his unique style has called time on a ...
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‘Riding for a living, what could be better?’ – it’s a family affair for champion apprentice Erik Asmussen
‘This game means everything to me’: Erik Asmussen, Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey for 2024. NTRA / Sara Kauss Photography Interview with the Eclipse Award-winning apprentice, ...
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Henry Fonda double bill: when a celluloid hero tried his hand at horse racing – twice in two years
The name of Henry Fonda is not likely to come up when the conversation turns to racing pictures. Rated number six among the male actors on the AFI’s list of greatest American film legends, Fonda is ...
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John Hancock signs in with nice attitude and pedigree – but we shouldn’t buy into Tampa Bay form
In the second of his weekly updates, Ron Wood with all the latest news and analysis en route to the first Saturday in May There was just one race offering Kentucky Derby qualifying points last weekend ...
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What’s been happening: racing mourns Aga Khan, Sierra Leone and White Abarrio miss Saudi Cup and more
As racing mourns the loss of one of the sport’s true giants, our weekly round-up also features news of high-profile defections from the Saudi Cup field and a record number of Japanese-trained horses ...