Horse Racing

Snow Fairy Out Of 2011 Hong Kong Vase

No sooner did Snow Fairy arrive in Hong Kong then she was scratched from the Hong Kong Vase with injury striking down the UK champion.

Snow Fairy was undertaking a track gallop at Sha Tin when things went amiss forcing her out of what is going to be a fantastic race.

Two Queries For Wymott In Hennessy Gold Cup

Trainer Donald McCain has the joint favourite for this weekend’s Hennessy Gold Cup and he says his horse Wymott is in fine condition.

However he’s far from declaring him a moral with two main concerns ahead of the race.

New BHA Boss Indicates More Whip Rule Change

Incoming boss of British Racing Paul Bittar has indicated he would be willing to further tinker with the whip rules that continue to cause problems throughout Britain.

Bittar moves from his current position with Racing Victoria in Australia to become chief executive of the BHA on January 17.

Amateur Jockey Steals The Show At Cheltenham

Amateur jockey Harry Derham has won the Greatwood Handicap at Cheltenham Racecourse aboard four-year-old Brampour.

Rain & Snow Ready To Rain Down On Japan

Britain’s two flag bearers in the 2011 Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup in Japan have had their first look at Kyoto Racecourse ahead of this weekend’s race.

Both Dancing Rain and Snow Fairy travelled from Newmarket to the Japanese quarantine centre last week but are now free to continue on their race preparations.

Breeder’s Cup Mile History Beckons For Goldikova

Goldikova is on the verge of history as she shoots for an incredible fourth straight Breeder’s Cup Mile.

It’s an effort no horse has achieved before and something we may never have the chance to see again, especially from a mare.