Cheltenham make changes to ‘improve’ Festival
Organisers of the Cheltenham Festival have announced changes aimed at improving competition and the experience of racegoers.In a bid to increase interest and field...
Cheaper tickets to Cheltenham Festival part of plans to tackle declining attendances
Ian Renton, the outgoing managing director of Cheltenham, said: “As part of the process of reviewing this year’s Festival, we analysed data and extensive...
Blackmore sidelined with neck injury after fall
Pioneering jockey Rachael Blackmore faces a spell on the sidelines after injuring her neck in a fall.Blackmore, the first female rider to win the...
Three-time champion jockey given 24-day ban for whipping breach
Silvestre de Sousa, a three-time champion jockey, has been given a 24-day whip ban under the totting-up procedure after he used his stick above...
Oldest horse racing track in U.S. is closing. Freehold Raceway shutting down on Dec .28
Freehold Raceway, the oldest horse racing track in the United States, is shutting down at the end of the year.Track officials made the announcement...